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'''Elvis Costello And The Attractions<br> | |||
London Chalk Farm Roundhouse | |||
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For those who don't remember a young Elvis Costello, imagine a bespectacled railway-station clerk, who seems subservient enough, keeps to himself and obeys orders, but, at night, keeps a diary detailing all the slights against him, however minor, all the shortcomings and political intrigue, and plots elaborate revenge against his bosses. A punk-rock hotwire who never censors himself and is as bitter and nasty as you can get. | For those who don't remember a young Elvis Costello, imagine a bespectacled railway-station clerk, who seems subservient enough, keeps to himself and obeys orders, but, at night, keeps a diary detailing all the slights against him, however minor, all the shortcomings and political intrigue, and plots elaborate revenge against his bosses. A punk-rock hotwire who never censors himself and is as bitter and nasty as you can get. | ||
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Sadly, or perhaps inevitably, the older tunes make the most impact, even if he does acknowledge his recent songwriting for stretches at a time. Oddball to the last, he makes the oldies interesting for himself by adopting new arrangements. Time-honoured hits of the calibre of "(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea," and the obnoxious "Oliver's Army," are put across in an obtuse, left-field manner, whilst "Shipbuilding" and all its pathos remains intact, even in stripped-down form. | Sadly, or perhaps inevitably, the older tunes make the most impact, even if he does acknowledge his recent songwriting for stretches at a time. Oddball to the last, he makes the oldies interesting for himself by adopting new arrangements. Time-honoured hits of the calibre of "(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea," and the obnoxious "Oliver's Army," are put across in an obtuse, left-field manner, whilst "Shipbuilding" and all its pathos remains intact, even in stripped-down form. | ||
Costello makes attempts to entertain with some wry jokes, introducing one song by saying he "doesn't know what the f--- it's about", but he's most comfortable tinkering with the songs at his disposal. "Clubland" benefits the most from this approach, as its jazzy, vibey ambience and sharp words transcend the '80s and seem prophetic in these techno days. | Costello makes attempts to entertain with some wry jokes, introducing one song by saying he "doesn't know what the <!-- f--- it's about", --> fuck it's about," but he's most comfortable tinkering with the songs at his disposal. "Clubland" benefits the most from this approach, as its jazzy, vibey ambience and sharp words transcend the '80s and seem prophetic in these techno days. | ||
"All This Useless Beauty," a new song and also the title of his latest album, is mournful in contrast and is probably Costello acting bitter at not being cutting-edge any more, but otherwise he seems happy enough — especially on "What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding" — with his fate. Sometimes, nostalgia can be a bittersweet pill. | "All This Useless Beauty," a new song and also the title of his latest album, is mournful in contrast and is probably Costello acting bitter at not being cutting-edge any more, but otherwise he seems happy enough — especially on "What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding" — with his fate. Sometimes, nostalgia can be a bittersweet pill. | ||
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