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The audience, shot through with refugees from James Madison University's stagnant concert scene, was on their feet and ecstatic almost from the word go. Many of them were unfamiliar with the music of Squeeze, but they were won over by that band's combination of tight ensemble playing, intelligent lyrics and controlled showmanship. Drawing on tunes from their two most recent LPs, ''Cool for Cats'' and ''Argybargy'', Squeeze played an hour and 15 minutes of solid, yet not overbearing rock. | The audience, shot through with refugees from James Madison University's stagnant concert scene, was on their feet and ecstatic almost from the word go. Many of them were unfamiliar with the music of Squeeze, but they were won over by that band's combination of tight ensemble playing, intelligent lyrics and controlled showmanship. Drawing on tunes from their two most recent LPs, ''Cool for Cats'' and ''Argybargy'', Squeeze played an hour and 15 minutes of solid, yet not overbearing rock. | ||
Lead vocalist | Lead vocalist Glenn Tilbrook set the pace for the rest of the band, as he took them through such numbers as "Pulling Mussels (from the shell)," "Another Nail Through My Heart," "Separate Beds" and "Misadventure." | ||
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The Attractions, while not exactly the most mobile band in the world, presented a unique stage presence to backed Costello admirably. Bassist | The Attractions, while not exactly the most mobile band in the world, presented a unique stage presence to backed Costello admirably. Bassist Bruce Thomas, attired in white shirt, bow tie and black trousers, paced his side of the stage, tearing runs from his red Fender Precision with the talent and verve which have earned him praise as one of the most underrated bassists around. Thomas is probably the backbone of the Attractions' sound, with his distinctive style of playing. | ||
Keyboard player Steve Nieve sat hunched behind his instruments throughout much of the show, barely visible. Nieve, who occupies the most prominent place in the band's sound, is a talented and innovative player and a distinctive force in the Attractions' music. | Keyboard player Steve Nieve sat hunched behind his instruments throughout much of the show, barely visible. Nieve, who occupies the most prominent place in the band's sound, is a talented and innovative player and a distinctive force in the Attractions' music. | ||
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[[Mark Sutton]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] with [[Martin Belmont]] and opening act [[Squeeze]], Tuesday, [[Concert 1981-01-27 Blacksburg|January 27, 1981]], Burruss Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA. | [[Mark Sutton]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] with [[Martin Belmont]] and opening act [[Squeeze]], Tuesday, [[Concert 1981-01-27 Blacksburg|January 27, 1981]], Burruss Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA. |
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