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Perhaps the best thing that can be said about ''Almost Blue'' is that a few tracks, most notably "I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito No. 1)," sound like Elvis could have written them, if not for the lyrical simplicity characteristic of country music. | Perhaps the best thing that can be said about ''Almost Blue'' is that a few tracks, most notably "I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito No. 1)," sound like Elvis could have written them, if not for the lyrical simplicity characteristic of country music. | ||
All previous Costello albums have had diversity in their favor. ''Almost Blue'', from the piano bar sluggishness of "Sweet Dreams" to the upbeat "Honey Hush," suffers from the monotonous twang of the John McFee's (Doobie Brothers) steel guitar. It is there | All previous Costello albums have had diversity in their favor. ''Almost Blue'', from the piano bar sluggishness of "Sweet Dreams" to the upbeat "Honey Hush," suffers from the monotonous twang of the John McFee's (Doobie Brothers) steel guitar. It is there in every song, accenting the melody and irritating the ears. | ||
Maybe it's my father's fault. | Maybe it's my father's fault. |
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