Costello writes basically a joke or two on society as Costello sees it. But* as the 25 year old grows iilder his t twines about life become more pessi in 1st lit
0. s'Opportunity." Costello in a InSe. I'm m a trench, rd be a hero, but. I coukIn't stand the stack "
On "'Secondary Modern," Cesteflo sings. "is it ow of the question between you and me. is it pleasure or business, or pat a 'bag of fleas "
COming out et Si recent marital problems and his old girlfriend problems, both have ked ria impact on Costello s siweltanstiachusing."
Cam, a satirist if there ever was one, continues his brand of humor on "Get Hap-pyi • He makes the listener feel happy. most at the mane is uptempn and danceable. The keyboaria dominate the har-mony tenet, a driving bass line, an inspiring drum kit and, alms with Coste1104 vocals wheels an at times storytelling and *Sings make "Get Happy." an album which should be commercially popular
"Get Happy /' makes you feel happy in morn ways than can be written Who knows, if this album ernes become popular now. r t ..11i lie a greatest hits package Why' 'There are 20 songs. 12 ot which are definite AM radio hits
On the back of the sleeve the linear notes say that in no way does the 20 song albino effect quality of the record. Many more following ISIS bad las rind less material on them. The reason the record companies gave was that groove crams, ming, I the rem* with 10 songs or more) were bad in sound gisslity, Nit* Lowey the producer of the ' 'Get Happy** contmues that yr no way does groove cramming effect sonic or sound quality
At the $5 it costs to bus e+Gel Happy" one can not girl wrong. It is a bargain as twice the price. How does that Toyota commercial go? Well, i t hoed* true *lib rositilo.t "Get liapps4s. you get more for your ti ankee dollar.
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