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<center><h3> New wave invasion headed by | <center><h3> New wave invasion headed by 'Armed Forces' </h3></center> | ||
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<center> Steve Schmidt | <center> Steve Schmidt </center> | ||
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Though the album was released a year ago, this collection by the popular English rock figure is gaining added attention now with its appearance on many year-end top ten lists. | Though the album was released a year ago, this collection by the popular English rock figure is gaining added attention now with its appearance on many year-end top ten lists. | ||
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Comparisons with a young Bob Dylan are easy to make with Costello. Costello's songs express a rashness and an emotional combativeness against objects which challenge his faith — from competitive relationships to tortured love. | Comparisons with a young Bob Dylan are easy to make with Costello. Costello's songs express a rashness and an emotional combativeness against objects which challenge his faith — from competitive relationships to tortured love. | ||
Costello matches | Costello matches this emotional stance with a keen sense of melody. His songs are short and snappy, full of one-liners and puns. | ||
The musical range of songs on ''Forces'' is varied, from "Chemistry Class" (''"Are you ready for the Final Solution?"'') to the album's highlight, "Oliver's Army" — an extremely infectious and beautifully arranged pop song. | The musical range of songs on ''Forces'' is varied, from "Chemistry Class" (''"Are you ready for the Final Solution?"'') to the album's highlight, "Oliver's Army" — an extremely infectious and beautifully arranged pop song. | ||
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Costello may look like a computer programmer, but this clever songwriter has made a significant contribution to the so-called new wave movement of recent years. | Costello may look like a computer programmer, but this clever songwriter has made a significant contribution to the so-called new wave movement of recent years. | ||
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