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PG-13|PftRENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED ct- Some MatTial May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13 ©1993 UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS I Bill's Tickets will be on sale Friday 4/30, 2pm - 5pm 3pm Monday 5/3 Tuesday 5/4 Wednesday 5/5 Thursday 5/6 Chem. 102 Chap. 30,31 Chem. 102 Chap.32 Chem. 102 Final Exam Review Part A Chem. 102 Final Exam Review Part B 5pm Chem. 101 Chap. 13 Chem. 101 Chap. 14 Chem. 101 Final Exam Review Part A Chem. 101 Final Exam Review Part B Practice Final 7pm 9pm Chem. 102 Chap. 30,31 Chem. 102 Chap. 32 Chem. 102 Final Exam Review Part A Chem. 102 Final Exam Review Part B Chem. 102 Chap. 30,31 Chem 102 Chap. 32 Chem. 102 Final Exam Review Part A Chem. 102 Final Exam Review Part B 11pm lam Phys. 202 Chap. 42 Phys. 202 Chap. 44 Phys. 202 Final Exam Review Part A Phys. 202 Final Exam Review Part B 1pm 4pm 7pm lOprr Saturday 5/1 Sunday 5/2 Math 151 Final Review I $10 Math 151 Final Review II $10 Math 15^161 Final Review I $10 Math 152/161 Final Review II $10 Math 251/253 FinalReview I $10 Math 251/253 FinalReview II $10 For more information call 260-2660 Trip's Arf's Thursday 5/6 9am-12pm $10 Acct. 229 Final Review IV 1pm 3pm 5pm 7pm 9pm 11pm lam Monday 5/3 Tuesday 5/4 Wednesday 5/5 Acct. 229 Final Review I Acct. 229 Final Rewiew II Acct. 229 Final Review III 12pm-3pm $10 Acct. 230 Final Review IV Acct. 230 Final Review I Acct. 230 Final Review II Acct 230 Final Review III Math 151 Inal Review III Math 142 Final Review I Math 142 Final Review II Math 142 Final Review III Math 251/253 FinalReview III Acct. 230 Final Review I Acct. 230 Final Review II Acct 230 Final Review III Math 142 Final Review IV Acct. 229 Final Review I Acct. 229 Final Review II Acct. 229 Final Review III Math 152/161 Final Review III Math 308 Final Review I Math 308 Final Review II Math 308 Final Review III Math 308 Final Review III Monday 5/3 Tuesday 5/4 Wednesday 5/5 Thursday 5/6 Saturday 5/8 Sunday 5/9 llam-lpm Meen. 212 Chap.1-3 3pm~5pm Meen. 212 Chap. 4,5 3pm-5pm Meen. 212 Chaps. 5,6 lpm-3pm Math 141 Charter 5 lpm-3pm Math 141 Chan. 6 lpm-3pm Math 141 Chantpr 7 8 lpm~3pm Math 141 Chapter 8,9 5pm-7pm Math 141 Final Review I 5pm~7pm Math 141 Final Review II Page 4 The Battalion Thursday, April 29,1993 Primus continues bizarre mix of music in new album 4 Pork Soda’ quenches thirst for thrash By MIKE McMAHAN The Battalion Primus "Pork Soda" Interscope Records Primus continues to celebrate the odd and unconventional on the enjoyable "Pork Soda," an al bum that explores further the bizarre mix of thrash and funk that is the band's trademark. Les Claypool, the man whose gymnastic bass lines and distinc tive vocals make any Primus song immediately recognizable, contin ues to observe life from his slight ly bizarre perspective. From "Nature Boy" ("I pull the blinds / then I take my clothes off / Dance around the house like na ture boy") to "Mr. Krinkle" ("New Wave, cold-filtered, low-calorie, dry / C'mon Mr. Krinkle, tell me wny"), Claypool's lyrics often concern assorted odd events, char acters and stories just as they have on past albums. In "The Pressman," Claypool plays the part of a journalist ob sessed with making his mark on the world. With any Primus song, it's hard to tell where the character ends and Claypool begins. The line be tween the two blurs even more than usual in "The Pressman," however. It's hard to imagine that Clay pool, as storyteller, doesn't see a little of himself in the journalist, especially in recounting the words of the journalist's mother: "'Boy, you'll never have to be alone / Be cause / You build with fountain pen / You create the memory stain." The characters in Primus songs are distinctive, so it should come as no surprise that the band's mu sic is distinctive as well. Most rock bands are guitar-dri- Tim Alexander (left), Larry Lalonde (center) and Les Claypool continue their exploration of unique thrash and funk in "Pork Soda." ven, but Primus is just the oppo site. Claypool's playing often forms the main riff of the song, while Larry LaLonde's staccato, noisy guitar lines supplement the song, rather than defining it. Ir s easy, when first hearing Primus, to dismiss them as "non musical" or "nothing but a bass line." Upon further listens, however, songs like "Bob" and "Pork Soda" become catchy in a very round about way. While many rock songs rely on a strong chorus to keep the listener interested. Primus challenges the listener to go beyond the surface of the song to hear what's lying beneath. But the true strength of Primus still lies in the band's technical and complex arrangements. The band apparently recognizes this as well, because five of the fif teen tracks on "Pork Soda" are in strumentals. Some, like "Hail Santa" and the country-flavored "Pork Chop's Little Ditty," are short and sound almost like afterthoughts. However, on "Hamburger Train," the complex, eight-minute instrumental piece that serves as the album's climax. Primus has never sounded better. It's hard to imagine that an in strumental of that length could be interesting, let alone entertainine, but "Hamburger Train" succeeds at both. Drummer Tim "Herb” Alexander keeps the piece chug- ing along, and Claypool and aLonde manage to throw in enough interesting playing to keep repetition from baring its head. "Pork Soda" is an easy album for Primus fans to like. However, it seems unlikely that any of these songs will pop up as hit radio sin gles or win Primus many new fans What may win them new fans is their spot on Lollapalooza HI, which promises to be one of the summer's more successful tours. "Sailing The Seas Of Cheese," the band's last full length release, sold well partly due to Primus high profile touring as an opening act for U2 and Rush. Around Town Information is provided by the individual nightclubs and is subject to change. Stafford Opera House 706 S. Main, Bryan; 775-4082. Thursday - Jackopierce. Acoustics. $5 in ad vance, $6at the door. Quiet show begins at 7 p.m. Regular show begins at 10 p.m. Friday - Billygoat. Alternative. $6 cover. Doors open at 8 p.m. Saturday - Ian Moore. Blues/Rock. Sold out. Starts after 9p.m. Equinox 329 University Drive; 846-2496. Saturday - Billy Bones. Alternative. $2 cover. Starts at 9: 30 p.m. Sunday - The Cry. Rock. $1 cover. Starts at 9:30 p.m. 3rd Floor Cantina 201 BW. 26th St, Bryan; 822-3743. Thursday - Dealers Choice. Blues, rock and country. Tex-Mex and reggae. Starts around 9:30 p.m. $4 cover. Gallery Bar College Station Hilton, 801 E. University Dr.; 21 and over. 693-7500. Friday, Saturday - Big Apple Trio. Jazz. Starts at 8:30 p.m. No cover. Koppe Bridge Bar,and Grill jA tr 1' . 1/2 mile south of 2818 on Wellborn Road; 764- 2933 Saturday - Tommy and the Tomahawks. Rhythm and Blues. Starts at 9 p.m. $3 cover. Monday - Blue Monday. Rhythm/Blues )am. All musicians welcome. Starts at 8 p.m. $2 cover. Wednesday - Acoustic night. Starts at 8. No cover. Kay's Cabaret Post Oak Mall; 18 and over; 696-9191. Thursday - Writers and Performers Showcase with John Muzyka. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $1 cover. Friday-Oatmeal Whities. Rock. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $2 cover. Friday - Rif Raf. Rock. Starts at 9:30 pm. $3 cover. Legends 913A Harvey Road;693-1299. Friday and Saturday - Choice of Diction. Dance music. $2 cover. Starts at 10 p.m. Spankys 109 Boyett; 268-1192 Thursday -Drew Wilson and Scott Brooks. Pop/Rock/Country. Starts at 9 p.m. No cover. MAY GRADS You are invited to join the 12th Man Foundation through the New Grad Program. As a new member, you will receive a gift and your first year's membership free. This program includes priority seating at Aggie football games, donor card, game program recognition, the Sports Hotline newsletter, a decal, and a lapel pin. For more information and to pick up your free gift, please stop by our table in the MSC, April 27, 28, 29 and May 3, 4, 5, or come by the 12th Man Foundation office, Room 109 Student Services Building. So remember, if you would like to keep up with Aggie athletics, get involved with the 12th Man Foundation. I