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Elvis Costello & The Attractions

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Forfans of new wave, sharp lyrics, classic pop craft, and anyone exploring elvis costello’s prime attractions era.
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions were the crack backing band that powered Costello’s classic new-wave era, famed for whip-smart songs, nervy energy, and stylistic range from soul pastiche to country detours.

Core members were Steve Nieve (keyboards), Bruce Thomas (bass) and Pete Thomas (drums). They backed Costello on key albums including This Year’s Model, Armed Forces, Get Happy!!, Imperial Bedroom, Punch the Clock, Goodbye Cruel World, Blood & Chocolate, and reunited for Brutal Youth and All This Useless Beauty.

Our reviews praise the high-water marks of the Attractions era: the chart-savvy punch of Armed Forces, the soul-soaked rush of Get Happy!! and the pop sheen of Punch the Clock. Almost Blue gets a warm reappraisal for its Nashville detour. Goodbye Cruel World draws mixed notices for its 1984 synth gloss and weaker hooks.

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