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Killing F By CHUCK DEAN Staff writer The crowd that took advantage of Rockafellas' free acoustic night this past Sunday was treated to an evening of top-rate entertainment from impressive new band the Killing Floor and Columbia veteran Craig Wright. The Killing Floor is G. Jason Brazell on guitar, Gerd Faulstich on drums, Russ Watson on bass guitar and Chris Compton on vocals and harmonica. The band's strength lies in lead singer Compton's hands. Compton doesn't have"a spectacular voice, but it is intriguing. Musical greats Dylan and Springsteen do not have strong voices but charisma, presence and direction. With some searching and trial-and-error, I think Compton will find his direction. With a lot of discipline, he can develop his voice to the band's advantage. The Killing Floor opened with the Doors' "Love Her Madly" ? which didn't work ? and later attempted "Crystal Ship" and "Roadhouse Blues." Not that the band didn't perform well, but Doors tunes aren't easily covered. 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Change of address forms, subscription requests and other correspondence should be sent to THE GAMECOCK, Box 85131, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. 29208. ouuoiti(iuuii rates are mo.uu ior ii/ year, $10.00 per fall or spring semester and $4.00 for both summer sessions. Third class postage paid at Columbia, S.C. THE GAMECOCK is a licensed student organization of the University of South Carolina and receives funding from student activity fees. THIS YEAR PUT ANENDT0 YOUR DEADLY HABIT., 'loor debu do a Doors song, they've got to either rehash it differently style-wise or perform it extremely well. The Killing Floor did neither. Eventually, these songs may work for the group, but they didn't Sunday night. There were outstanding covers, however, such as a slowed-down version of John Cougar Mellencamp's "Pink Houses." As the evening wore on, Compton appeared more at ease, wmrChris Compton of Killing Floor iMMaMMaaaaM ......?1 : SPECIAL j $5.99 I $8.99 $11.99 $14.99 ind rolls vith pick-up orders) 1/5 and 11/12 ONLY STUDENTS ANYTIME |j iQwood Shopping Centor EN DISPATCH Rosewood Drive ;; < I < t. Free Delivery 799-1133 <? \%$^v \SjCTWj & NEW ROM Shooting Rufab At Hie St From the Dallas unde to college radio dz Brickell and t he boys b folk & jazz inspira delightfully irresis Includes the hit, "Wh ? Lp/Tape 1 its; Craig and it showed in the delivery of this pleaful song. When he sang, "... well there's people, and more people. What do they know?" I felt good about this band and what's to come. Other highlights were renditions of "Little Red Rooster," "Peace Train" and several impressive originals. 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A reviewer is placed in a tough postition when evaluating a new band, especially when there is a wealth of talent and potential at stake, as there is with the Killing Floor. With a debut performance, there'll always be an understandable amount of awkwardness and nervousness ? so, things shouldn't be expected to flow smoothly. With this in mind, the Killing Floor performed impressively Sunday night. Guitarist Craig Wright is no newcomer to the Rockafellas' or to the town's music scene. He is an experienced performer, and his talent and polished sets prove that he is one of the best this area has to offer. Wright is an expert with his audience. He has control of the emotional elements of his songs. He's aware of their meaning, and it's as if his job is to make these songs as i special to you as they are for him. 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