Central Michigan Life, April 12, 1989: Difference between revisions
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Though the be-bop may not involve dances such as the "Funky Chicken," "Da Butt" or "Oak Tree," the music does create an urge to get up out of the chair and move. | Though the be-bop may not involve dances such as the "Funky Chicken," "Da Butt" or "Oak Tree," the music does create an urge to get up out of the chair and move. | ||
An example of this is "Chewing Gum," also featuring the Dirty | An example of this is "Chewing Gum," also featuring the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, which creates a dance mood with its upbeat rhythm and creative base line. | ||
But just becasue the album's music is danceable does not mean it is all happy-go-lucky. | But just becasue the album's music is danceable does not mean it is all happy-go-lucky. | ||
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Quite the contrary. | Quite the contrary. | ||
"Tramp the Dirt Down" speaks of corruption and greed in the | "[[Tramp The Dirt Down|Tramp the Dirt Down]]" speaks of corruption and greed in the world and the laughter heard ringing overhead as people attending a funeral stomp on the dirt above a newly filled grave. | ||
Though ''Spike'' is a great album, flipping from side one to side two could be quite a shock. | |||
You would expect music similar to the front side on the back, but it just isn't there. | |||
Side two seems to be a little slower and dreamier than side one, with the exceptions of "[[Stalin Malone]]" and "[[Pads, Paws And Claws|Pads, Paws and Claws]]". | |||
Though the arrangement of side one deserves praise, it is hard to believe side one and side two are on the same album. The ending of the album leaves teh listener in a state of depression. | |||
With "[[Last Boat Leaving]]", Costello has dad saying "Goodbye" to mom and son, leaving on the "last boat leaving this stinking town" with the potential to never return. | |||
Though Costello has been around a while, he shows with "''Spike''" he is not yet ready to quit. | |||
Warner Bros Records Inc has put "The Beloved Entertainer" where he should be - back on the album cover in store racks and on people's stereos wanting to be played. | |||
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[[Category:Spike reviews]] | [[Category:Spike reviews]] | ||
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