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The tried and tested favourites are predictably great, but it is the numbers from ''When I Was Cruel'' that reaffirm Costello’s continued relevance to the modern music. The bitter lyrics and spiky guitar playing of "Spooky Girlfriend," the sinister sonic experimentation of the chilling title track, the hard-rocking 15 Petals, and the anthemic "Alibi" are all evidence of a songwriter truly on top of his game. | The tried and tested favourites are predictably great, but it is the numbers from ''When I Was Cruel'' that reaffirm Costello’s continued relevance to the modern music. The bitter lyrics and spiky guitar playing of "Spooky Girlfriend," the sinister sonic experimentation of the chilling title track, the hard-rocking 15 Petals, and the anthemic "Alibi" are all evidence of a songwriter truly on top of his game. | ||
Surrounding the Elvis 02 Comeback Special is the live greatest hits package which the majority of the crowd have come to hear. With accompaniment from original Attractions Steve Nieve and Pete Thomas, as well as bass replacement Davey | Surrounding the Elvis 02 Comeback Special is the live greatest hits package which the majority of the crowd have come to hear. With accompaniment from original Attractions Steve Nieve and Pete Thomas, as well as bass replacement Davey Faragher, that greatest hits package is blasted through with a fervent exuberance hamming home the brilliance Costello has consistently created over the last quarter century. | ||
"Watching The Detectives," "Shipbuilding," "Good Year For The Roses," "Oliver’s Army" and of course "Alison" are all simply untouchable specimens of perfect pop music. | "Watching The Detectives," "Shipbuilding," "Good Year For The Roses," "Oliver’s Army" and of course "Alison" are all simply untouchable specimens of perfect pop music. |