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- ? CJ AirSuppi IU MAKK MIKIIKK <.;imrrnik miiii v*rner Mellow, simple and relaxing are the best adjectives to describe the debut of the new group Air Supply, entitled "Loveand Other Bruises." Air Supply, 14 talented individuals previously associated .. ill Uurl si;?rp hrp/ikinp into the musical world with an excellent chance at success. "Love .ind other Bruises" combines >lrong melodious lead vocals, ? i I 1 1 ^ CXCCIICni DaCKglUUilU VUCrtlb, experienced instrumcntals and a high quality string section from which has evolved a tremendous <a>\ listening production. \i"st albums usually have very IK II 11'( ilijlt WCUK pilllllh, IJUl MlVt' .ind other Hruises" makes this stereotype extinct. The entire disc is .1 complete pleasure, though as iilways. certain songs make their presence known. The title cut is <.ne such melody !."nd vocals perl'ormed extremely well by Kussell Hitchcock and Graham I'iivvjiII I \\ ml 11) h/n 11 f Iw* ulluim expose themselves in ii very favorable manner on the opening ' une. Mellow sets the tone as the lyrics rrnth repeat "love and other bruises make us all good losers." W hat a Life" lias to be the single most likely to succeed. A soft harp mlro dwindles into a quick drum solo by Koss Salomone, which is followed by good rock 'n roll, the cnitomc ol rock n roll so nuinv .iitisls have tried to achieve hut ucre unahle t(? produce. David l.uell sings the lead very well and good background vocals .idd in the harmony. The sixnphone in "What is Life" is Albums From page IS 1 Decade' Noil Young - This is the perfect album lor your local \eil Young Ireak. It ranges from I'.ullalo Springfield to his latest eilort. American Stars n Bars." J T " James Taylor You can'i go wrong with any of his albums. This one contains two hits and much other line lare. :: "Foreigner" Foreigner' One ol the greatest albums of 1977. "Feels Like the First Time," "Cold As Ice :111ft "Wnnviii ' W...? " . ..WHIUII X /II WJllilll ii,.ike il irresistable. i One More From I he Koad" l.vnyrd Skynyrd - What can be said" This is a great collection ol Skynyrd's material. Everybody needs I his one. Seconds Out" Genesis - They have been considered the world's licst live hand and ihis is .-i live album The Ip features their licsi pieces done in admirable -Is le t. < )n I he Itoad" (ieorge C'arlin I Ins is I he best Carlin album sincc AM KM His new material is a bit l);i\wly in spots and is not recommended lor >our little sister or \our ( rand mother. Nevertheless lie is ;i master of comedy and this album is a gem. 7 "The Pretender" - Jacksor i mum in- a collection of Califor ma's pool lauretteof country-rock. With "Your Bright Baby Blues,' "Sleeps Dark and Silent Gate,' and "Here Comes Those Tears Again." how can vnn mice? j Mt/U . ?. "The Stranger" - Billy Joel Hilly Joel is apt to he the next Kltor John. Klton'gave up artistically alter "(ioodbye Yellow Hrirk "- "I and -The Knlertainer." " s a sjife bet lhat this album will ;i w inner. ly debut as good but the horn action increases in quality as the album progresses. "Feel the Breeze" gives the listener a brief chill when the in troduction implies a S.W.A.T. effect but the song quickly ceases that special quad image as the horns change style and create a respectable number. ONE INTERESTING aspect to note throughout the album is the excellence of the background vocals. Jeremy Paul and Joey Carbone harmonizing with leads Hitehcock and Russell form what can only be labeled as mellow <v W1 J : Hg * A-7 77-7 7 ^ j i 2714 DF.VINE STREET COLUMBIA, 8.C. 29205 I su mes mo perfection. "Who Will Love Me Now," "Do It Again," and "Does It Matter" all exemplify this fine combination of good backup music. "Do It Again" switches the limelight to David Katz as he leads the string section recorded at I.B.C. Studios in London, in a beautiful gently sweeping sound. "End of the Line" steps up the noKli( /\n a J/% 41*** ? 4- ? pww uui v/ii a ovaic <J1 UIU UlllH'C album, it belongs where the title indicates. The cut, "Ready For You" isn't. "Does It matter" will interest lovers of the classy and mellow, 1 EBB H I l Sji!_ _ I ~~j ' S / / / / // 7 / S / Open until 8:0C C -W inv mellovi " nostalgic big band sound. Jim Horn's voice is typical of that era and an above average saxophone adds the final touch to a smooth but jazzy arrangement. A great piano lepiuuuus lyrics ana an impressionable voice resembling Frankie Valli in his younger days are sandwiched by a smooth and easy introduction and finale. Electric and acoustic yuitars manned by Kick Lotempio and Tony Berg respectively, add an inevitable hard rock sound occasionally throughout the album. The liorn section which includes I lLLKViyii I I 1 -- ^? 11 I E. fc... . j&L a ? ~~7~ / / 7 ~7 S 7 f -7 ~r J?r ' ' ' ' ' / )p.m. 'til Christmas. r d/PAih L, ?Q > listen, we service" t forms " Steve Madaio, Chuck Findley, Horn and David Luell helps build the intensity in many numbers and always add to make the music more enjoyable. "LOVE AND OTHER BRUISES" is an exceptional album. Don't look for intense hardness or pliable softness. The album offers enjoyable music that ( can relate to practically everyone's musical taste. This air supply doesn't contain oxygen, but something just as vital to one's health - a mellow escape into relaxation. 0L/ / / / r 'hBb ^^wSBHBy' / ; (L_ _= L __ Y/ A / 7~A / / is/ TELEPHONE 771-7340 i f