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) Page 14 The Battalion Thursday, April 20,1989 "m':- : r ' , t . . „t.' PAflAMOUDI PICIURES PRESENTS A ROARS «MITCHEUGAIIN SSTIM ZINNEMANN 'W! <«»»tm<ifr«o -ta? '; OlfiECTB : UM(D u KootHS *cc<Hfr*»t<|iC oy MARY LAMBERT P RUBINSTEIN PRBOBCTION A MARY LAMBERT FILM PET SEMATARY ”""S STEPHEN KINGKr "T! RICHARD P RUBINSTEIN MwiPMMM A PARAMDUNT PICTURE m b CnPYBISNl •«. W^fiY PABAMmWT RtJURB CORPORAmnH ■, < AllWGHTSflEStHytO ^ AR VOLJ A basketful of cash is better than a garage full of 'stuff' Have a garage or yard sale this week - Call 845-2611 Reviews Living Colour introduces punk-funk hard-rock mix ‘Saj itsa “Say Anyi Starring John < Directed by Ca Rated PG-13 ***!/2 By Had Binion CORRESPONDENT There are some new kids on the block and they aren’t fooling around. They have made the talk show cir cuit and the MTV number-one slot. The only way to go now is up. I’m talking about Living Colour, the all-black, hard-rock, bang-your- head-and-groove-till-you-die band from New York City. Their album “Vivid,” on Epic re cords, is one of the best new albums to hit the stores since Van Halen’s first musical endeavor. “Vivid” is a collection of red-hot rock ’n’ roll songs that show influ ences from out-of-control punk and serious funk to rap and Jamaican rhythms. But wait, the songs do have some meaning, some significance. You won’t hear any “Born to be my Baby” on this album. “Cult of Personality,” the most commercial cut on the album, is a song about the world’s leaders. It de mands to be cranked up. The song was written by all four band members: Vernon Reid, gui tar; Corey Glover, lead vocals; Muzz Skillings, bass; and William Cal houn, drums. Reid’s manic, almost out-of-con trol solos on this song are represen tative of his playing on the whole al bum. His guitar tone takes a direction different from that of many rock guitarists before him. The sound is a bit more processed than the tone of others, but it Fits right in to the Liv ing Colour groove. “I Wanna Know” is a boy-wants- girl song written by Reid. During As the song comes to an abrupt halt, guitar feedback ushers you into song number four. “Desperate Peo ple” starts out with a fast punk beat that quickly turns into danceable hard rock. The song is about someone who is caught in a vicious cycle of abusing drugs at night and feeling degraded the next day. “You say you can’t tell any differ ence between the pleasure and the shows his ability to play someoftlie funkiest riffs since Stanley Clarke, The song comes to a dose with Glover screaming: "You've got to light for your neighborhood!,’'and the sounds of a subway train speed ing away in the distance. It’senouglt to leave you with chills running down your spine. Other highlights include “Broken Hearts," which featurs harmonica from none other than Mickjagger and “Glamour Boys,” a great song with a Jamaican beat. The only way to go now is up. I’m talking about Living Colour, the all-black, hard-rock, bang-your-head-and- groove-till-you-die band from New York City.. ."Vivid” is a collection of red-hot rock ’n’ roll songs that show influences from out-of-control punk and serious funk to rap and Jamaican rhythms. this song I was pleasantly reminded of some songs by The Producers, a band that gained some popularity in the early 1980s. “Middle Man,” a song about someone who won’t take a stand on anything, grooves thanks to some excellent rhythms provided by drummer Calhoun. Glover’s voice is powerful as he belts out the lyrics: “Standin’.on a Fine line between this and that.” Reid’s solos on this song are tinged with a deep reverence for the black rock guitarist who was making history 20 years ago: Jimi Hendrix. pain,” Glover wails in his soulful, ringing voice. The high point of the album has to be “Open Letter to a Landlord,” which starts out a slow, heartfelt plea to save the ghetto neighborhoods of New York City and then turns to rock with a vengeance. Reid’s guitar playing really shines on this song as he exhibits mastery of the elusive art of rhythm guitar, which is many times overlooked in today’s music. On this track, bassist Skillings “Glamour Boys” is the tale of rick boys who are always at the particsin the most expensive clothes. Glove sings: “I ain’t no glamour boy,"and the others join in with: “I’m fierce!’' I “What’s your Favorite Color?”ii the band’s theme song and it sho»i their Motown roots. The buyersofi the album on tape and vinyl only re- cieve half of this song, so if youcai, get it on compact disc. The album ends with “WhichWan to America?,” which is Motown W, times two. It’s a song about two dif ferent perceptions of Americanlife, Living Colour obviously is seemf the side of poverty as they chant “Where is my picket fence, my tall cold glass of lemonade?” Glover drives their point homeas he literally shrieks the final lines as if to scream out for everyone living it poverty. 1 hope that this powerful debutal bum is the First in a series of mam for this band. They're the hottest thing I’ve heard in years. Around Town Movies All movies and showtimes are provided by the theaters and are subject to change. Cinema Three Located at 315 College Ave. in the Skaggs Shopping Center. Call 693-2796 for more information. Fletch Lives. Rated PG. Show- times are 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Ends Friday. Cyborg. Rated R. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ends Fri day. She’s Out of Control. Rated PG. Showtimes are 7:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. Red Scorpion. Rated R. Show- times are 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Opens Friday. Speed Zone. Rated PG. Show- times are 7:20 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Opens Friday. Post Oak Three Located in the Post Oak Mall. Call 693-2796 for more information. Chances Are. Rated R. Show- times are 7:10 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Dream Team. Rated PG-13. Showtimes are 7 p.m. and 9:25 p.m. Say Anything. Rated PG-13. Showtimes are 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Schulman Six In Bryan at 2002 E. 29th Street. Call 775-2643 for more informa tion. Twins. Rated PG. Showtimes are 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. The ’Burbs. Rated PG-13. Show- times are 7:10 p.m. and 9:25 p.m. Her Alibi. Rated PG. Showtimes are 7:15 p.m. and 9:35 p.m. New York Stories. Rated PG. Showtimes are 7:20 p.m. and 9:55 p.m. Mississippi Burning. Rated R. 7:25 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. Working Girl. Rated R. Show- times are 7:05 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Plaza Three In College Station at 226 South west Parkway. Call 693-2457 for more information. Rain Man. Rated R. Showtimes are 7 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. Major League. Rated R. Show- times are 7:10 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. Disorganized Crime. Rated R. Showtimes are 7:20 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Manor East Three In Bryan in the Manor East Mall. Call 823-8300 for more informa tion. Dead Calm. Rated PG-13. Show- times are 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Dangerous Liaisons. Rated R. Showtimes are 7:20 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. The Rescuers. Rated G. Show- times are 7:05 p.m. and 9 p.m. Brazos Landing Brazos Landing is at Northgate. Everyone is admitted. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are served. For more information, call 846-3497. T hursday — Amnesty Interna tional benefit. Music by Check Your Shoes, Butter Both Sides, and Walk Ins. Donation $2 with a can of food, or $3 without. Friday — Quizumba. Brazilian. $5 cover. Saturday — The Killtones. Rock/blues. $2 cover. Sunday — Allison Rogers with Linden Sherwin. Texas folk. $4 cover. Tuesday — Acoustic open stage. No cover. Cow Hop Annex Next to the restaurant at North- gate. Those 18 and older ad mitted. Alcohol served to legal drinkers. Call 696-5522 for more information. Thursday — XYZ. Heavy metal. Cover. Friday — Sneaky Pete and the Neon Madmen. Classic rock, Cover. Saturday — Subculture. Dance rock. Cover. Wednesday — Singalong with Sneaky Pete. $ 1 cover. Emiliano’s In Bryan at 502 W. 25th St. Beer, wine and set-ups served. Call 775- 9539 for more information. Friday — Selena y los Dinos, Spanish. $ 10 cover. Saturday — Los Mementos. Spanish. $4-$5 cover. Frank’s Bar and Grill In College Station at: 503 E. Uni versity Drive. All ages are ad mitted. Beer, wine and liquor are served to legal drinkers. Call84C- 5388 for more information. Saturday — Memorandum. Jazz. $2 cover. Kay’s Cabaret At Post Oak Mall. Those 18 and over are admitted. Beer, wine and liquor served to legal drink ers. For more information, call 696-9191. Thursday — Further the Curve. Rock. $2 cover. Friday — For Crying Out Loud. Rock/comedy. $2 cover. Saturday — The Starvin’ Marvin Band. Rock ’n’ roll. No cover. Live Music By Shane Ha REVIEWER Ateen-inten telligent and er “Say Anything This story of a tween two higf treat from start condescending John Cusa Dobler, a mec tain of what ht life. He has a p which he calls ‘ re.” lone Skye as Lloyd’s love the class valed won a prestiy study in Englar Headban^ Anth with By Chuck Sqi CORRESPONC To say MTV Concert” was a an understaten concert I’ve eve pie went home About 8,00C the dirt-floorec in Dallas April featuring Exo< Anthrax. The of 30 scheduled Exodus start “Last Act of ceeded to rip t set featuring three albums. The band pe show, and the moshing (slam diving from tin view of the bam 12 security gua atttempting to r main floor. Tin than successful, end of the ev were taken to t ries sustained ir Highlights ol eluded “Brain I olence” and “St: The zenith c during the Ex Waltz.” “This ain’t th used to do,” voc the crowd. The audieno him right, mosl wildly. One z It was theo ever been tc went home i ..bythe end evening, thn taken to the injuries sust crush of peo onstage and pla side guitarists C Hunolt before d into the audienc security guard a Exodus’ perfc are among th< speed metal ban Hunolt are two ists in the busine voice won’t win his rough, gritt suited to the ban The best pc night was drur Ian’s, who sat in who was ill. Stri Violence, flew ii and performed only three hour he performed t sly. Judging from don, Helloween the weak point c received only a 1 from the audie chorus to “Futui much prompt! Micheal Kiske. K collecting cheap dating himself t< point actually “Hey Dallas! Art tonight?” From t worse. Part of the pr fact that . Hellovv man band. Theii sold well in the are popular in English is rather stand. But a larg lem is their mus about the same, anything new o: audience knew it After a brief