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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
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into the musical world with an
excellent chance at success. "Love
.ind other Bruises" combines
>lrong melodious lead vocals,
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experienced instrumcntals and a
high quality string section from
which has evolved a tremendous
<a>\ listening production.
\i"st albums usually have very
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.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
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expose themselves in ii very
favorable manner on the opening
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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
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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...? "
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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
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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?
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Hilly Joel is apt to he the next Kltor
John. Klton'gave up artistically
alter "(ioodbye Yellow Hrirk
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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