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Still, her commie red flag attire and Nancy Sinatra "boots made for walking" were correct detail, especially highlighting "Contact In Red Square." Though the songs from the superior first album generally came off better, another high point was Debbie's Mata Hari (no relation) routine in "Kidnapper." Mindless camp admittedly, but then Blondie is to New Wave what Southside Johnny is to R&B — fun without real passion. | Still, her commie red flag attire and Nancy Sinatra "boots made for walking" were correct detail, especially highlighting "Contact In Red Square." Though the songs from the superior first album generally came off better, another high point was Debbie's Mata Hari (no relation) routine in "Kidnapper." Mindless camp admittedly, but then Blondie is to New Wave what Southside Johnny is to R&B — fun without real passion. | ||
For the real stuff one had to look to the triple bill on Saturday; the showdown between Nick Lowe, Mink | For the real stuff one had to look to the triple bill on Saturday; the showdown between Nick Lowe, Mink DeVille and Elvis Costello. Admittedly, Nick Lowe, (decked out in a two-tone "now people" shirt), is too far on the calculated cutesy side to dredge up any deep feelings, but his show did feature a fab power pop sound. "So It Goes" (a steal from Steely Dan's "Reelin' In The Years") whisked by in a flash as the Rockpile band panted through seven short musical glimpses of heaven. | ||
Dave Edmunds lent several of his "rockabilly" tunes, but it was his feverish guitar work on the Lowe numbers that really clinched the show. Lowe's lyrics are some of the wittiest around (especially his camp on Bowie in "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass"). I wished he had time to chi more. | Dave Edmunds lent several of his "rockabilly" tunes, but it was his feverish guitar work on the Lowe numbers that really clinched the show. Lowe's lyrics are some of the wittiest around (especially his camp on Bowie in "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass"). I wished he had time to chi more. | ||
From tongue-piercing-through-cheek wit, though, it was straight down to earthy Bronx with the New York Mink | From tongue-piercing-through-cheek wit, though, it was straight down to earthy Bronx with the New York Mink DeVille. Singer Willy has made well known his distaste for other new wave bands and so it was no surprise that tonight he was out for blood. At his best, DeVille did succeed in stealing the show, especially on the softer numbers like "Spanish Stroll," replete with The Immortals doo-wopping in the background. In this remarkable rendition the band found that funky plane that every rock band worth its salt is always aiming for. | ||
Following it with the deeply felt "Mixed-Up Shook-Up Girl" brought real live crocodile tears to these beady little eyes, giving me a moment I will not soon forget. Unfortunately, Willie's emotive voice was lost on many of the louder numbers, including their "borrow" of The Temptations' "My Girl" in "Venus Of Avenue D," but the least said about these songs the better. | Following it with the deeply felt "Mixed-Up Shook-Up Girl" brought real live crocodile tears to these beady little eyes, giving me a moment I will not soon forget. Unfortunately, Willie's emotive voice was lost on many of the louder numbers, including their "borrow" of The Temptations' "My Girl" in "Venus Of Avenue D," but the least said about these songs the better. | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Mirror Wikipedia: Record Mirror] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Mirror Wikipedia: Record Mirror] | ||
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