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Costello doesn't direct all of his bitterness towards women, however, as there's always plenty to spread around. "Senior Service" attacks the lack of proper conditions for senior citizens and "Goon Squad" ridicules the working class system Costello was born into. | Costello doesn't direct all of his bitterness towards women, however, as there's always plenty to spread around. "Senior Service" attacks the lack of proper conditions for senior citizens and "Goon Squad" ridicules the working class system Costello was born into. | ||
With the aid of his backup band, the Attractions, and producer Nick Lowe, Costello has taken a step forward musically. The guitar dominated ''My Aim is True'' was supplemented with a murky sounding organ on ''This Year's Model''. Keyboards dominate ''Armed Forces''. The only straight guitar-oriented cut is a Lowe composition, "What's so Funny 'Boat Peace, Love and Understanding," The introduction of new instruments does a great deal for the depth of his music. Those who knew Costello only from his first album | With the aid of his backup band, the Attractions, and producer Nick Lowe, Costello has taken a step forward musically. The guitar dominated ''My Aim is True'' was supplemented with a murky sounding organ on ''This Year's Model''. Keyboards dominate ''Armed Forces''. The only straight guitar-oriented cut is a Lowe composition, "What's so Funny 'Boat Peace, Love and Understanding," The introduction of new instruments does a great deal for the depth of his music. Those who knew Costello only from his first album will be surprised by the change. | ||
Though the idea might disgust him, it appears Costello may have a few potential hit singles. "Party Girl," a slow number which sounds very much like a Beatles song, has commercial possibilities. "Oliver's Array" also sounds remarkably similar to a Beatles composition, and has a great hook in the chorus. | Though the idea might disgust him, it appears Costello may have a few potential hit singles. "Party Girl," a slow number which sounds very much like a Beatles song, has commercial possibilities. "Oliver's Array" also sounds remarkably similar to a Beatles composition, and has a great hook in the chorus. |
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