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Tikki

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5. What we remember the most of Elvis & the Attraction's..

Reply to LynneSin (Original post)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 02:51 PM

Feb 2012

early albums was how fierce POP could sound.
"Get Happy" seemed like a strong nod to the R & B of the early 70's; political,
responsive and unfortunately overshadowed by a constant thud and the glare of mirrored balls.

Thanks LynneSin for getting the different aotd's out there.

The Tikkis

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DU Album of the Day: Elvis Costello and the Attractions - "Get Happy" (as requested by Tikki) [View all] LynneSin Feb 2012 OP

Another favorite from my college days. bluedigger Feb 2012 #1

Love it! n/t RiffRandell Feb 2012 #2

Damn. I remember listening to some of those songs on a "mix tape" while driving home from college progressoid Feb 2012 #3

One of my favorites, but EC could burp and I'd add it to the playlist Spike89 Feb 2012 #4

What we remember the most of Elvis & the Attraction's.. Tikki Feb 2012 #5

Love it! Phentex Feb 2012 #6

It's a classic! Bryan Feb 2012 #7