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...Hicks and His Hot Licks, "Beatin' the Heat" The comeback album from the '70s legend was one of the year's best surprises, with a batch of tunes almost as catchy, breezy and funny as those of his prime. An all-star cast of guests (Costello, Setzer, Midler) provides some spice, but Hicks sets the table all by himself...
...effort has much more of the earmarks of a comeback. Hicks has revived the name of his old band for the occasion - although for some reason it's Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks rather than His Hot Licks - and the album is studded with guest appearances from Elvis Costello, Bette Midler, Brian Setzer, Ricki Lee Jones and Tom Waits. But worthy though their contributions may be, they are mostly window dressing; Midler's terrific vocal on "Strike It While It's Hot" notwithstanding, nothing here really needs the star wattage to justify it. Hicks has written a batch...
...closeness really carried us at the end," Costello said. "We pulled together, and felt like we needed to prove that we could play with anyone in the country...
...Sure we had some bumps in the road," Costello said. "But I think we came out and showed that we can play with anyone in the nation. Giving up two corner goals isn't that bad against a No. 1 team...
...very close team," Costello said. "I think the juniors will strive to match the leadership of the [outgoing] seniors. Our jobs will be easier with this great group of girls [returning underclassmen] who have one more year behind them...