NEM#185: Bruce Thomas’ Bass Lines Before, After, and During the Attractions

<p>Bruce is best known as Elvis Costello's bassist for his first on about a dozen albums as The Attractions, but he's been in bands since 1970 and has done numerous session gigs.</p>
<p>We discuss his work on "Blood Makes Noise" by Susanne Vega from <em>99.9 Degrees</em> (1992), play clips from several of the most famous Attractions tunes plus "La La La La Loved You" by The Attractions from <em>Mad About the Wrong Boy</em> (1980), the first half of the title track of Quiver's <em>Gone in the Morning</em> (1972), and we conclude by listening to "There's a Place" by Spencer Brown and Bruce Thomas from <em>Back to the Start</em> (2018). Intro: "Radio Radio" by The Attractions feat. Fito Paez from <em>Spanish Model</em> (2021). For more info, see <a href="brucethomas.co.uk/"; target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">brucethomas.co.uk</a>.</p>
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