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% Seductive Madonna By Hobert O'Connor Rolling Stone refers to her as "bimbo city'* and describes her musical persona as "custom-designed to gag feminists of both sexes." Gina Schock of the GoGos frets that "she doesn't help anuknHu fal'A \i;nmpn ceriniKlv " >.un.v nv/.i.v.. uv.w??v. She is Madonna Ciccone, the Detroit-born temptress who uses her body as much as her voice to sell records. Madonna is one of the biggest and most surprising success stories of 1984, and most critics are annoyed as to why. "LIKE A Virgin" debuted in stores in early November. It's lhf> Hicrr*-?j?tnmtpd fnllnw-un tn MaHnnna\ slepner hit "Madonna." After more than 50 weeks on the charts, "Madonna" is embedded as a platinum success and a collection of safe dance tunes. & ? i g ?j i Madonna's second album, !?iE4?!UnI iWrguf&uiaSf 4 strengthened emphasis on sex and its musical ramifications. "Like A Virgin" contains plenty of potential sequels to "Borderline" or the consistently overplayed "Lucky Star." Ciccone has become a certified star and a planned oddity. The selling of undaunted sex, rather than intelligent music, has made Madonna a symbol that Gloria Steinem is sure to use as a dart board. After all, how difficult can it be for a lingerieclad beauty to endear herself to the wallets of her public? The title track of "Like A Virgin" is already a radio favorite and is catchy because of its uncensored theme. However, one wonders why "Sex Crimes" by The Eurythmics is banned from American radio for being too controversial while Madonna can croon "feels so good inside." This could interest even the most asexual of radio listeners. The beat is dull, and the storyline is nauseating. "MATERIAL. lilKL" opens tfte album witn a typical aisco beat pnd shimmering synthesizer backup. The words are probably autobiographical ("The boy with the cold hard cash is always Mr. Right"), and the song attempts to make a statement on the world's selfish nature. "Angel," co-written by Madonna, is repetitive fluff. The lyrics are dreadful on this tune, as on most of the album. The chorus is repeated too often, and Madonna sounds bored. _ Support the March of Dime . BHI8IRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION** INTERNATIONAL BARS & TAl You don't have to travel overseas to own a souvenir shirt > . rU \ from the infamous bars of the Tl^cOil)R00ip " world! Boigbtv For the first time ever, you rEtth can now order shirts from these famous watering holes: m m[lli All shirts 100% cotton. MoGoUflh's /flSfc. Tavern M DuM in. Ireland J o... 0. <Civ/> J?- flnantitv Ct? Dul o OC I OVCI lid ? ????" ' wu S M L XL T-Shirt McGough's Tavern, Dublin (Green/White Logo) _ _ _ $9.95 ea The Gin Room, Bombay (Blue/White Logo) _ _ _ _ 9.95 ea Cocktales, Sydney (Peach/Multi Logo) 9.95 ea The Dragon's Den, Shanghai (Black/Multicolor Logo) _ _ 9.95 ea The Blue Parrot Cafe. 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Knox Ahtx A1 Meeting St. 2 > leston, S C. 29401 g (Isr "? <s> Cn 11 lj l?lj isco-filled album "Love Don't Live Here Anymore," a remake of the Rose Royce tune, is the most enjoyable secret on side one, although that does not predict quality. Madonna's voice is more pas sionate and credible on this song. ("In the windmills of your eyes everyone can see the loneliness inside of me.") SIDE TWO is opened by the very entertaining "Dress You Up, a definite candidate tor a single release. Dress You Up" reeks of sex and desire, but the melody instantly connects with the dance floor and listener. Suggestive lyrics reign supreme once again ("I've got something that you'll really like"), but the tune is good. "Shoo-Bee-Doo" is tne actual title of Madonna's only solo _ rr a iL . _ It _ _J n 1 I n a itvirtrtirta f V\r* writing eiiori on me aiuum, ?nu mc umcuci wh nuagiuc merest: ridiculous lyrics, elementary melodies and pseudoinnocent seduction. "Pretender" offers an intriguing melodic style that excuses the cliched Madonna storyline. "Stay" instantly recalls "Manhunt" from the "Flashdance" soundtrack and is an overproduced dud. "Like A Virgin" is now No. 10 on the Billboard album cnarts in only its second weeK, wnicn maKes 11 one 01 tne fastest climbers in Billboard history. However, fans may be disappointed with Madonna's sequel. TH1T PDnVll 1PTIOM i c cnr\tIacc Unt \/Atpron Nlilp P AHrtPrc ji aiaj i i%vf w/v/ a i a a^wnvoo j ^uui v ivi mii i^nv nvvigvi a does nothing to legitimize Madonna's credibility as a true performer. Rodgers, responsible for Duran Duran's irritating "The Wild Boys" and the disco group Chic ("Le Freak," "Good Times") leaves his touch. However, Madonna's musical prostitution is the commanding force. Madonna's belly-writhing videos are laughable, as are her cookie-crumb lyrical efforts. However, "Like A Virgin" will sell because sex is the driving force in the music business, and Madonna has forced her tiresome antics on the seduced public. "Like A virgin" is a bland disco album that will not be ignored. Madonna will not allow it to be. WUSC-FM M45TIME OA C ,np i nt yy.? | 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL | THE USC CAMPUS ALCOHOL S PROTECT 777.??8? X XWVUXJ v X til V-f UUU F3 ? I I v. PA9tlF'ci T fcWMV 0 f Pizza jf)! ?1 V/3 Knox Abbot rtUUKS , Cayce 794-5469 Mon-Sat ; lOam-lOpm B