Smash Hits, February 22, 1979: Difference between revisions
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He was re-christened Elvis Costello (back then, remember, the first Elvis was still alive). He just had to be good to carry it off. | He was re-christened Elvis Costello (back then, remember, the first Elvis was still alive). He just had to be good to carry it off. | ||
Elvis was sent into the studio to lay down some of his songs with American group Clover playing back-ups, and with Nick Lowe as his producer. "Less Than Zero" and "Alison," two tracks from these sessions, were released as singles to a certain amount of intrigued reaction, but it was his dynamite debut album | Elvis was sent into the studio to lay down some of his songs with American group Clover playing back-ups, and with Nick Lowe as his producer. "Less Than Zero" and "Alison," two tracks from these sessions, were released as singles to a certain amount of intrigued reaction, but it was his dynamite debut album ''My Aim Is True'' which signalled that a major new talent had arrived. | ||
By the time the album went on sale Elvis had assembled his own band, The Attractions. Pub-band veteran Pete Thomas handled drums, Bruce Thomas (no relation) from the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver was the bassist, and the combo was completed by Steve Naive from the Royal College of Music. | By the time the album went on sale Elvis had assembled his own band, The Attractions. Pub-band veteran Pete Thomas handled drums, Bruce Thomas (no relation) from the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver was the bassist, and the combo was completed by Steve Naive from the Royal College of Music. | ||
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[[Cliff White]] reviews "[[Oliver's Army]]." | [[Cliff White]] reviews "[[Oliver's Army]]." | ||
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<center><h3> Oliver's Army </h3></center> | <center><h3> Oliver's Army </h3></center> | ||
<center>''' Elvis Costello </center> | <center>''' Elvis Costello & The Attractions </center> | ||
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<center> Cliff White </center> | <center> Cliff White </center> | ||
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Sorry if I'm treading on any corns here but I reckon this uncomfortable mix of serious "message" song and clapped-out old pop melody is El's weakest effort for ages. He seems to be as humourless as a stuffed trout. | |||
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