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But once again, the verdict Sunday night at the Universal Amphitheatre was overwhelmingly positive for Costello, who received a vigorous standing ovation at the end of his nearly two-hour set. | But once again, the verdict Sunday night at the Universal Amphitheatre was overwhelmingly positive for Costello, who received a vigorous standing ovation at the end of his nearly two-hour set. | ||
As much as any major rock performer since Bob Dylan, Costello refuses to be a pawn in the pop game. The British rock figure, who ends a series of Southern California shows Thursday night at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, changes styles and emphasis so often that he confuses even his most devoted fans. But he rarely betrays his art. | As much as any major rock performer since Bob Dylan, Costello refuses to be a pawn in the pop game. The British rock figure, who ends a series of Southern California shows [[Concert 1983-09-22 Irvine|Thursday]] night at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, changes styles and emphasis so often that he confuses even his most devoted fans. But he rarely betrays his art. | ||
Again like Dylan, Costello makes mistakes in his almost obsessive campaign to keep his music fresh. But the highlights of Sunday's frequently captivating concert reminded us that Costello is one of the few contemporary artists who is adding to rock's legacy rather than simply feeding off it. | Again like Dylan, Costello makes mistakes in his almost obsessive campaign to keep his music fresh. But the highlights of Sunday's frequently captivating concert reminded us that Costello is one of the few contemporary artists who is adding to rock's legacy rather than simply feeding off it. |
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