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<center><h3> Costello and the Attractions | <center><h3> Costello and the Attractions combine for a powerful{{nb}}show </h3></center> | ||
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When Elvis Costello first arrived on the rock 'n roll scene in 1977, he was the angry young punk rocker who spent his concerts trying to intimidate his audiences. Five years later, he's evolved into a brilliant writer of polished, sophisticated melodies. | When Elvis Costello first arrived on the rock 'n' roll scene in 1977, he was the angry young punk rocker who spent his concerts trying to intimidate his audiences. Five years later, he's evolved into a brilliant writer of polished, sophisticated melodies. | ||
Listening to his newest album, ''Imperial Bedroom'', one worried if he'd mellowed a little too much. | Listening to his newest album, ''Imperial Bedroom'', one worried if he'd mellowed a little too much. | ||
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The three encores — a total of 13 songs — provided a cornucopia of musical styles. There was a punk rock "Why Don't You Love Me Like You Used to Do?" taken from his ''Almost Blue'' country album. And no, it bore no resemblance to Hank Williams' original. | The three encores — a total of 13 songs — provided a cornucopia of musical styles. There was a punk rock "Why Don't You Love Me Like You Used to Do?" taken from his ''Almost Blue'' country album. And no, it bore no resemblance to Hank Williams' original. | ||
The hard rock continued with "Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes," "Pump It Up," "Radio Radio" and Nick Lowe's "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and | The hard rock continued with "Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes," "Pump It Up," "Radio, Radio" and Nick Lowe's "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and Understanding?" It went back to the slower material with "Beyond Belief" and then ripped through "Mystery Dance," the rave-up rockabilly showcase from the first album. | ||
And, just for good measure, Elvis performed "I Can't Stand Up for Failing Down," the Sam and Dave classic he covered on the ''Get Happy!'' LP. This time, Costello slowed it down and gave it a much more soulful treatment, and it was beautiful. | And, just for good measure, Elvis performed "I Can't Stand Up for Failing Down," the Sam and Dave classic he covered on the ''Get Happy!'' LP. This time, Costello slowed it down and gave it a much more soulful treatment, and it was beautiful. | ||
''"I'm so afraid of the romance that's been made,"'' Elvis sang in one of his newer songs. But the new Elvis Costello showed he's willing to give romance — and everything else he used to spit on — a try. Last night, he connected with his audience as well as any rock performer can. | ''"I'm so afraid of the romance that's been made,"'' Elvis sang in one of his newer songs. But the new Elvis Costello showed he's willing to give romance — and everything else he used to spit on — a try. Last night, he connected with his audience as well as any rock performer can. | ||
Opening the show was Talk Talk, a new Australian band that relies on a synthesizer but no guitars for its sound. This is the latest trend in the United Kingdom, and Talk Talk doesn't seem very different from bands like Kraftwerk or Roxy Music. Except for one song, titled "Talk Talk," the foursome's tunes tended to sound alike. | Opening the show was Talk Talk, a new Australian band that relies on a synthesizer but no guitars for its sound. This is the latest trend in the United Kingdom, and Talk Talk doesn't seem very different from bands like Kraftwerk or Roxy Music. Except for one song, titled "Talk Talk," the foursome's tunes tended to sound alike. | ||
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[[Dale Kasler]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] and opening act [[Talk Talk]], Thursday, [[Concert 1982-08-19 Syracuse|August{{nb}}19, 1982]], Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, | [[Dale Kasler]] reviews Elvis Costello & [[The Attractions]] and opening act [[Talk Talk]], Thursday, [[Concert 1982-08-19 Syracuse|August{{nb}}19, 1982]], Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, New York. | ||
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