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Paul Young Britain's Besl By Liz Kennedy Revitalizing soul music seems to be Paul Young's intention at the moment. The 27-year-old Briton, who was recently voted Britain's Best New Artist of 1983, said he believes that, "there aren't many good, new soul singers around." But, on his impressive techno-sound LP, "No Parlez," Young manages to convey the sounds of soul music. Young, along with his band, The Royal Family, provides a vigorous new sound to soul music with a twist of techno-synth pop technique. For instance, the opening track, "Come Back and Stay," begins with a mild drum beat combined with a synthesizerchime rhythm, much like the sound of ringing church bells heard from a distance. THE SONG is a medium-tempo pop ballad that has recently been released as a single in the states. Aside from that, the song is also getting considerable exposure on Contemporary Hit Radio. On this album, Young tries to recapture the sounds of greats like Marvin Gaye, A1 Green, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke by altering that sound with the architecture of the new pop music. This can be best described on, "Iron Out The Rough Spots." On this track, Young shows the texture of his sinaine. which is rough and yet rich and vibrant enough to sound very soulish. The song is catchy and rhythmic and contains quick electronic claps, accompanied by a xylophone techno sound. Throughout "No Parlez," Young's ability to sing and sound like a true soul singer, is IWest Columb Dental Cente FAMILY DENT1S Walk-Ins & Emergency Ci Call about our Dentures & P Dentures and Partials Repairs ar Cleaning, Fillings, X-Rays Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) a1 Cosmetic Dentistry 10% (JSC and Faculty Di no other discounts applies Senior Citizens Discount Hours: Weeki Bankcards & Insurance Plans Welcome and S? 1169-A Medical Circle Across From Lexington County Hospil 794-6464 William R. Flamming, Jr. DMD & Ass< W J * Mair feL/fl WA ln "v i \ / Yj I \\ back the -VwV//! i\ "v R? ;M? \ /tj: i I Brancl / \ i \ \ I \\\ Ljj i | nack tne I S Saturdays -f t Main Plant: in by 11 a.m. b the same day by Request Branch Stores: In by 10 a.ro thn ??mn rfau hu Rannact j|3 m w y M y *BV?|WVW% I^AIITheseServicesa^N^E^ t New Artist of surprisingly done in good taste. The vast arrangement of the instruments is also done well. By not adding too much techno-synth sound to one song and not enough on another, Young makes this LP alive and interesting. [ "LOVE OF The Common People," is energetic and consistent with the beats and [ timing of the keyboards and percussion. It's also an excellent tune and is currently on : British charts. The song nas a mainstream pop sound to it, along with the repetitive sound effects that highlight the song. Young is also accompanied by two members of The Royal Family singing in a high pitch voice that sound similar to the likes of Bananarama. Young's ability to become one of the best new soul singers today is best heard on "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)," a song written and first done by Marvin Gaye. Young does a splendid remake of the tune. The song is a soft, sad ballad that contains emotional intimacy throughout. Young's humming during the introduction of the song prepares the listener for some soul-searching crooning. His voice is high and intense, and the music that surrounds him is powerful. Young's success at this song is refreshing and alive and would even make Gaye proud of the remake. The title track, "No Parlez," is another exceptional song that contains hard dru... i beats mixed with the screaming sound ot the 1 synthesizer and the vibrant sound of the s bass. Advertising TRY I I H't *Hr i.f y IUIU I Evenings | iturdays . '. CAV../ iciates I \ . J|p|Ip|?g|^^ IfKiB same day 9 ^Br i. back n [ I a Cost" I 1 1983 caotures i ? ? I ^ ' ISHPIIIIS ?? No Parlez' Paul Young and his band, The Royal Family, recaptu YOUNG'S SINGING is steady and compulsive, and with the help of his back-up /ocalists, he keeps the song at a fast but secure pace. This album resurrects the sounds of soul 777-4249 r IX7T3 Li V l_> at t featuring Rob Grill - * ' - - - . \3 ? Hms^' ' Two Shows Oi USC Students W1 tvi in <t ? ^ w w TT JIVJIA A Wf lie with Student Sponsor $ Miller Pitehers 5 ickets on sale in The Golden Limited Space Avai mi ii hi iiwiniiimmmmiimm mi i> i t mmmemsm * t sounds of soul | "J I; f r-#^gr-jEsJy i res the essence of such artists as Marvin Gaye. \ music and combines that with the sound of techno-synth. Young and his Royal Family provide a refreshing sound in today's music industry and stands out as becoming one of pop music's best singers. I I he SPUR I EH Hi v ^>4v^--^Vr *- ? 5-J * J? iv] TONIGHT! Friday Jh rv 1> M W ? ^ ^ 1 CUJ Uctry JLT | ',v: 9-00 & 11:00 I >4.00 1 >2.00 \ j I