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Scottish band Knlnoono i cicaoco UIIC By Doug Keith Not many bands can rebound after a bitter breakup, but Altered Images has done just that with their third LP, "Bite." Hailing from Scotland, the group had enjoyed both popular and critical acclaim for its first two records, but internal disputes caused a parting of the ways. Their third album, "Altered Images," fronted by vocalist Clare Grogan, marks their return to the music industry. "Bite" is an album that could bring renewed success to the group, and this success would be largel> because of Grogan's distinctive vocals. ALTHOUGH THE lead vocal tracks sound as if they have been electronically altered, this is not the case. The power and range of Grogan's voice allow her to scream out the high notes while still blending with the instruments and backing vocals. The lead and backing vocals remind the listener of strains of many 60s female groups such as Diana Ross and the Supremes. This is especially evident in "Change of Heart," 2 track on the second side of "Bite." The title is representative of the mair theme of the record ? the pain caused by un controllable emotions, the "bite" of love. The lyrics, whether happy or sad, indicat< that we have no reign over the powers of th< heart, as in "Thinking About You ":"I tol( von I want vou / But it haDDened anvwav.' IN "ANOTHER Lost Look," a song tha stylizes the flavor of a Scottish ballad Grogan anguishes over the failings of he lover: mi I narf if finalist Claire tiroaan Altered Images' latest release, "Bite," is pa FILL IT TO ' WITH COE I FROM KIN SELF SERVK COPIE s third LP Ul GlIIU IIUII Could I be what I want to be And just see who I want to see You'd tell the secret but not The truth ... to me. Because of the raw, straining power of her voice, Grogan is well suited to singing about the pain of love. Each of the eight songs on the album has a mixture of synthesized rhythms and acoustic i drums that allows the material to rise above i the average "electronic music" of today. , Each tune is rhythmically powerful, with r guitar, bass and drums driving the beat while the keyboards and vocals carry the melody. The bass work on the album is especially good. Because the band is relatively new, Altered Images has received little airplay in the United States. "Don't Talk to Me About i I r?up " fhp firct sinolp off thp alhnm. mipht change this; it's pop style could appeal to any : listener. Altered Images is a band to be watched 1 ; ^ Jjr eked with emotion. rHE RIM Mp J = .ies \ Y=m KO' S J3Z \| :s I t __ DflHHrjv ^> ,,-v^ * "* a^K % J^jS WHm I I Jl p ^23 - HE** ^j^v V ,. B1 7M||^MWiPBWP|WWBWl^M Pt. Ann Mollis IH mnron mucin UIVCI9G IllUOIb Russell House Listening Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of music from rock to classical. Russell House Listening Lounge continues to spin diverse music By Robin Kline Looking for a different place to study, eat The audio tape playing in the lounge is the lunch or smoke a cigarette? Interested in a same as that in the Russell House lobby, relaxed atmosphere with no distractions ex- "The average number of people varies," cept a favorite song? Guinn said. There are more patrons in the Then the Listening Lounge, located on the colder months than in warmer months. The third floor of Russell House, is the place to heaviest flow is usually at the beginning of go. the week. USC staff and students can choose an "We find once somebody comes in, they album to listen to at their leisure and at no come back. Unfortunately, a good number expense. of people don't know about the lounge," she ' 'I- ~ urif li COlH 1 lie millUSpilCIC IS ItlUAtU Willi V.U3IUUIICU .WIU. couches and soft lighting. The most popular music right now is new Jeanette Guinn, manager of the Listening wave, black artists and oldies. Lounge, said many people come in to "see if "We would love donations," Guinn said, they like a song or not before going out and "Older classic albums are what we look buying it." for." If anyone wants to donate a record or The lounge receives its records from cassette, just drop them off at the Listening various record stores, and has a wide variety Lounge desk,which is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 of music including rock, classical, country ? p.m. weekdays. almost anything imaginable. Bring lunch and a friend. a I^Si CONCERT HALL II bvyvyy tt^\r\!1 /\%v/ y^^-a/??i,?\^_v?\ xxx^ fj fljj^ |M OUR FAMOUS *T * #^T\ ix> # X B06OO 10' RUD DRAFT ,1? m " KXX r||jj|mU^DA^ |j$$ $7.50 w/collcge ID...TICKETS ON SALE AT USUAL OUTLETS MIDNIGHT HAPPY HOURE HOUR ENTERTAINMENT LINF: ... 77 I JRUXg$||