Melody Maker, September 18, 1982: Difference between revisions
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The group started off at a furious clip with a heated exposition of "Accidents Will Happen" and had hurtled through sizzling versions of "Green Shirt" and "Pidgin English" before anyone had caught their breath. The pace remained relentless: songs were re-shaped, re-organised, re-defined and resurrected with an almost manic aplomb. | The group started off at a furious clip with a heated exposition of "Accidents Will Happen" and had hurtled through sizzling versions of "Green Shirt" and "Pidgin English" before anyone had caught their breath. The pace remained relentless: songs were re-shaped, re-organised, re-defined and resurrected with an almost manic aplomb. | ||
A slow, sultry blues was inserted into the main thrust of a compelling "Watching The Detectives"; one of the best ever live versions of "King Horse" was prefaced by a violent rendition of the O'Jays' " | A slow, sultry blues was inserted into the main thrust of a compelling "Watching The Detectives"; one of the best ever live versions of "King Horse" was prefaced by a violent rendition of the O'Jays' "Back Stabbers." "Beyond Belief" was transformed into a barnstorming, psychotic rock 'n' roll avalanche. "Clubland" was despatched with such infuriated rage that it might have been played as an overture to the end of civilisation as some of us knew it. | ||
As old Sweeting observed in his [[Melody Maker, January 2, 1982|review]] of Costello's Rainbow show last December, the Attractions' versatility and concentrated empathy with the dazzling variety of moods and atmospheres embraced by Elvis' songs is by now legendary. | As old Sweeting observed in his [[Melody Maker, January 2, 1982|review]] of Costello's Rainbow show last December, the Attractions' versatility and concentrated empathy with the dazzling variety of moods and atmospheres embraced by Elvis' songs is by now legendary. | ||
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And make sure you stay for the rest of the evening: rock 'n' roll experiences don't come any more crucial, enjoyable or exciting. Over and out. | And make sure you stay for the rest of the evening: rock 'n' roll experiences don't come any more crucial, enjoyable or exciting. Over and out. | ||
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{{tags}}[[Concert 1982-09-11 Southampton|Gaumont Theatre]] {{-}} [[Southampton]] {{-}} [[The Attractions]] {{-}} [[Imperial Bedroom]] {{-}} [[Accidents Will Happen]] {{-}} [[Green Shirt]] {{-}} [[Pidgin English]] {{-}} [[Watching The Detectives]] {{-}} [[King Horse]] {{-}} [[The O'Jays]] {{-}} [[Back Stabbers]] {{-}} [[Beyond Belief]] {{-}} [[Clubland]] {{-}} [[Alison]] {{-}} [[Kid About It]] {{-}} [[Pump It Up]] {{-}} [[Radio, Radio]] {{-}} [[Mystery Dance]] {{-}} [[New Lace Sleeves]] {{-}} [[Shipbuilding]] {{-}} [[Clowntime Is Over]] {{-}} [[My Aim Is True]] {{-}} [[The Bluebells]] | |||
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