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Spotlight 1 Wednesday, September 25, 1985 SwP 9 ???????? THE GAMECOCK SJj rPrf y iffinwirafoW R ^ ^j?j *' ~; ^ bms^BB^ pi mm* Wl^K ? vSS^rTtflHQftQtl *1 rfllMM Jew Johnson wu to bo followed by 1 Political band By HAL MILLARD Staff writer Midnight Oil, those angry Aussies, are on the prowl again with their second and newest release in America, "Red Sails In The Sunset." It has been a long time since their last effort,44 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1," which set out to fill the need of hungry new-music fans waiting for a change. ^ Those fans were fully satisfied. w On a wider scale, however, all Midnight Oil was able to do was to establish the hit "Power and the Passion" featured in alternative dance clubs across the nation. Only a few new-music bands have transcended and managed ? usually by a small yet significant change of style ? to cross over to pop acceptance. Among these are The Talking Heads, Blondie and recently. Tpnrc fnr i/ Fears. But not Midnight Oil. It is possible to reach people on a large scale without compromising the music or the message. These two elements are what Midnight Oil is all about. On your first hearing of "Red Sails In The Sunset," the message they purvey is made strikingly clear whether or not the words are concrete renderings or metaphorical messages. t <W#AfriMWjJPeter viarreft re a 'pontlfcrafl, social worker and lawyer in the radical sense and it shows in his singing. Then get in on the groum ? commissioning program like the men in this ad ha advantages like: H Earning $100 a montl As a freshman or sopi you could complete youi ing during two six-week sessions and earn more during each session < i ? : . ' . i I <11 See Capt. I n JOSEPH GARNETT/Th. Gmwcock Mna Marie. releases mess Garrett is an imposing figure, 6-foot-5, lean yet very muscular, a bald head, and a menacing scowl on his face that highlights the thick, hard veins in his neck, and this further enhances his image. His message is: something is wrong with the world, I don't like it and the idiots who messed it up better do something quick or else. Undoubtedly, Midnight Oil is a political band. There arc no love songs on their albums. They deal u/ith thpir cnKinptc arirl " 111! II1VI1 JUI/jVViJ MIIVVIi; UI1U sarcastically, and much of their disillusionment is with the United States and its seemingly twofaced approach to diplomacy. Midnight Oil lets the listener know their political sentiment toward slavery, Indian genocide and nuclear holocausts. The first song, "When The Generals Talk," is basically a stab at the Western world's milifnrv fnrrps THpcp ocnerak "sit on their fence with their ears to the ground." The message is clear but it is probably the worst song on the album in that Garrett sings sporadically, leaving the rest of the band to make up for him. i. rviwiuui udiicu, uuwcvcr, wic song can be flat. Garrett's voice is the highlight of the band because of its unique and interesting tone. *4 Best of'Both Worlds," the only single released, is a frenetic and highly charged song. Garrett 1 floor in our undergraduate officer i. You could start planning on a career * t ? * ive. Ana aiso nave some great 1 during the school year wmore, Wmtt than $1100 up qui fW 3urdlne at the Russell I Teena Marie From staff reports Disgruntled Teena Marie fans refunds Friday when she failed to sho the Kool and the Gang concert. Following the opening 15-minute a Jesse Johnson Revue, the audience si get restless. The Coliseum staff an that anyone who purchased a ticket S{ ly to see Teena Marie could receive a provided they leave before The New performed. Approximately 1,000 people left cert after the announcement. The b< was open for 30 minutes during wh approximately $15,000 were refu ticketholders. aae, American tells us that from out in space our world looks peaceful, safe and healthy ? until you get closer and closer to it. This song, even though it is extremely powerful, seems like a sad lament on our existence as Garrett sings: The real world is not as safe as it appears from here The real world is not as calm as it appears to be r f jrom nere The old world is not as safe with the new world closing in Our world is not as great as the one that could have been As far as musical ability is concerned Midnight Oil is not a group of three-chord punksters wno sing on Key. 1 neir music nas so many dynamics and subtleties mixed in together that they form an eclectic band that produces original and interesting music. This combination leads us to the best song on the album, "Jimmy Sharman's Boxers." The song is about traveling boxers who go from town to town to fight people who want to take a chance on getting their head smashed up in order to get a little bit of money. The song is a haunting one that grips you at the onset when this surreal carnival auctioneer is introducing Sharman's boxers. Then Garrett, along with a haunting guitar and a thunderous Juniors earn more than $1900 durir summer session _ ?? . t _ 1 ill _ A t f you can tare tree civilian iiying iess<j You're commissioned upon graduat If you're looking to move up quickly, lo 1 undergradu Uj ineprcwran ynwwe | ess tday? louse on Oct. 2-3 or call s supporter: As part of their J received Kool and the Gang v w up for New Edition, The Je Teena Marie. The { ct of the prises in Newton, Mj tarted to concert to refund diss nounced it was originally adve jecificali refund, "It is not particula Edition ing act not to show. 1 ticket is the headliner the icing on the the con- maiketing director 3x office She said the Colis lich time facility and the prom nded to ty to bring forth the "We prefer to em i ideology drum slapping out quarter notes UCglI15 1115 IctlC. This song is like most songs th< band plays. It mixes many dif ferent sounds, producing i sometimes chaotic yet beautifu vitality and passion. Thrashinj electric guitars combine with < powerful and clean acousti* guitar, further pushing the musii to its aural edge. It breaks into orchestratioi with violins, cellos and evei oolvDhonic kevboards am pushes it into yet another powe surge-Midnight Oil style. Th powerful lyrics and the surge o aural intensity are Midnight Oil' trademark. Midnight Oil also likes to pu some surprises at times. Th culmination of the album's firs side reaches its apex in "Jimm Sharman's Boxers." The second side of this albui is a treat. The first few songs ai fast-paced and full of action. Or narticular sono. "Horns an Bells In The Back of Beyond, starts as a slow song. Suddenly there is a flash < guitar as the band, featuring 01 of the most dynamic and gift< new-music drummers, Rob Hirs kicks into "Ventures meet Serg Leone at the O.K. Corral." . .Midnight Oil is often naii\ cynical, but at the same time th seem to care about what they s and how they say it. igone ten-week >ns ion ok into the Marine Corps ate officer commission i. You could dngmore bgi*ak*'good men. I 803-777-7700. s receive coi Summerfest 1985 tour, the bill; if vas to appear with The headline ac sse Johnson Revue and Oglesby sai iromoter, A.A. Enter*ss., decided during the Oglesby atisfied patrons because Kool and I rtised as a festival. out, althoi hav<? a cnh rly unusual for an open- The Ca Usually the name on the number of and the opening acts are Milsap an cake," said Coliseum Beach Boy /endy Oglesby. 12, Loise 1 ;eum is strictly a rental Kays on Oi oter has the responsibili- Greenwoo< acts. Grcatful E phasis the top name on Nov. 8 an< e f ^ s Corrections " Monday's Spotlight story on Kool and the Gang reported that Teena Marie was y replaced with the Jess& Johnson Revue when she failed to appear for the concert. 11 In fact, all four bands, Kool re and the Gang, The New EdiK tion, the Jesse Johnson Revue ? and Teena Marie were scheduled to appear as part of . their Summerfest Tour 1985. af le ,e, 11 jwHff % The Sartacp. I COULD you I I $100 ft MONTH 1 YOU CAN EAI C:V 'i i\ a0m* A | UUPJHiiF SB Bring this ad and receive an a( I HYLAND PLi I 1620 Gervais St. 1 'T!, The Adult Versn Mav Be the Adve INow you and your new aitd exciting gam< You've seen it on r in TIME, LIFE, Spo Games held on Sa Just 9 miles from ( $3.00 DISC( studen FOR INFORMATK CALL COLClt 34 isolation I the promoter cannot produce the AsSf t, the concert has to be cancelled," pill 'd. ||gg said 10,000 people came to see gggpg the Gang and the show was sold ffftl jgh Teena Marie was known to fpj! stantial following. rolina Coliseum will feature a gg|gg concerts this fall including Ronnie Mil d Janie Frickie on Oct. 4, The pp s on Oct. 10, Amy Grant on Oct. |gg| Vlandrell on Oct. 18-19, The Bar- ||ggg ct. 20, Ray Stevens on Oct. 21, Lee j J on Oct. 24, Ratt on Oct. 27, The lead on Oct. 31, Kenny Rogers on |ff| i Tina Turner on Nov. 24. fall ,} BL ; | pgf 1 Iffl AWRBT* - - ?' . '';-:';1 mm ? ;?H G9h* t&fi ^b C^HOinnMDtaiTMrtiM H Also, the singer identified in |gj a outline as Robert "Kool" H Bell was James Taylor. m Also, the photo of the f animated film, "Vincent," |ffi was not attributed to to Walt |? Disney Productions, Inc. The K snon mm win oe snown before "Places in the Heart" at 7 and 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Russell House Theater. n^rmiTF yjpuritjektH" id<-newsf)ap<^r-? I USE AN EXTRA I THIS SEMESTER?| IN $100 EXTRA I IG PLASMA f ^5Ey E MI iditional $5 on your first donation ft 1 \SMA CENTER f\ _???n B an ov Capture the Flag s 1 n^nro r\4 Vaiit T t II1UI V V/l M V/Ul ft^llVillllVi friends can also play this ; in Columbia. r.V., you've read about it rts Afield. t turdays and Sundays. Columbia. MTTVTT (nr 11 PfTP B y VII A ivyi u ts with I.D. jij 3N and RESERVATIONS 1 IBIfl SURVIVAL AT 1 >5-9269 W J