Me three, though I don't hear Elvis as much as early Any Trouble, who were 
compared frequently to Costello back then.  Good stuff, but room for 
improvement.

Mike



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>From: markeichelberger@comcast.net
>Reply-To: audities@smoe.org
>To: audities@smoe.org
>Subject: Re: Eugene Edwards (!!!!!)
>Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:23:28 +0000
>
>I tend to agree with Greg on this.  I like Eugene's disk.  He's obviously 
>talented as a guitarist, songwriter and singer, but I found I did not love 
>the disk nearly as much as I thought I would and I think it is for the same 
>reasons stated by Greg.
>I also hear too much direct EC influences in the songs for me to feel that 
>this disk is something completely fresh or totally original (or is not 
>something I have heard before).
>I still plan on seeing Eugene and Cliff play in Lancaster, PA this fall.  I 
>would like to check out his guitar work in a live setting.
>Mark E.
>
>:)
> >
> >
> > OK, I'll bite. Well played, well produced, catchy songs and a nice disc 
>to
> > drop in the #1 slot on Mr. Edwards resume. Also, much admiration and
> > respect to those list members involved in bringing this product to 
>market
> > and spreading the word through tours, etc.
> >
> > Having said that (and I DO like the disc), I don't think this will make 
>my
> > Top 10 this year. To my ears, the Costello influence (circa My Aim is 
>True,
> > This Years Model, Armed Forces) just bubbles too near the surface and
> > becomes distracting at times. Granted, that's a pretty nice starting 
>point,
> > but I hope he distills those influences down some in the future.
> >
> > I wonder if some of this attitude comes from my age. Born in 1959, I was
> > too young to be interested in the Beatles during their run. So today, if 
>I
> > hear something that is heavily Beatles influenced, I tend to find "new"
> > things in it to capture my interest. But I was a full-fledged punk in
> > 77-79, and devoured all the Costello LP's. When I hear someone 
>attempting
> > to update the early Elvis sound, I tend to think "been there, done 
>that".
> > And I'm probably too quick to dismiss.
> >
> > My problem, your mileage will vary. I like the disc, as will 90+% of
> > Auditees. I hope Anna and all the others will continue to support Gene 
>and
> > provide the infrastructure necessary so we can enjoy his growth.
> >
> > greg
> >
> >

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