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to run throughout the length of the show. One or two songs which were punchy and upbeat followed by a slower tune, like "The Only Flame in Town," which, because of its different pace, broke any mood which might have been forming in the crowd. The better shows try and build to one climax. However, Costello's technique did work well once he performed a couple of spirited numbers, "I Feel Good" and "Mystery Dance," then used the slow opening of "China Doll" to continue the momentum through that song and on into "New Lace Sleeves." Then, the momentum stopped cold as he changed guitars, and goaded the audience with a razor sharp comment about stagnant people who mouth the words to "Were Not Gonna Take It" by Los Insignificados. Unfortunately his politics brought up more questions. | to run throughout the length of the show. One or two songs which were punchy and upbeat followed by a slower tune, like "The Only Flame in Town," which, because of its different pace, broke any mood which might have been forming in the crowd. The better shows try and build to one climax. However, Costello's technique did work well once he performed a couple of spirited numbers, "I Feel Good" and "Mystery Dance," then used the slow opening of "China Doll" to continue the momentum through that song and on into "New Lace Sleeves." Then, the momentum stopped cold as he changed guitars, and goaded the audience with a razor sharp comment about stagnant people who mouth the words to "Were Not Gonna Take It" by Los Insignificados. Unfortunately his politics brought up more questions. | ||
Throughout the entire show Costello was the only one who was ever spotlighted. In fact he waited until the middle of his last song before he even introduced the band. Where would Costello be without the rest of his band? Why isn't the rest of the band treated with relative equality? The band was definitely in top form, as always, | Throughout the entire show Costello was the only one who was ever spotlighted. In fact he waited until the middle of his last song before he even introduced the band. Where would Costello be without the rest of his band? Why isn't the rest of the band treated with relative equality? The band was definitely in top form, as always, — very tight and professional, yet one definitely got the impression that they were second class citizens. | ||
Costello and the Attractions played two dozen songs, and should be commended for their effort, but the show definitely lacked real driving energy, as was the case in his Boulder show in '82. Hopefully, it was just another bad night because his albums definitely have promise; it would be great to hear his music come off well. | Costello and the Attractions played two dozen songs, and should be commended for their effort, but the show definitely lacked real driving energy, as was the case in his Boulder show in '82. Hopefully, it was just another bad night because his albums definitely have promise; it would be great to hear his music come off well. | ||
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'''The Brown and Gold, September 20, 1984 | '''The Brown and Gold, September 20, 1984 | ||
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[[Tom Byron]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]], Monday, [[Concert 1984-09-10 Morrison|September 10, 1984]], Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, | [[Tom Byron]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]], Monday, [[Concert 1984-09-10 Morrison|September 10, 1984]], Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Colorado. | ||
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