University of South Carolina Libraries
EarO By TNT Features editors How do? Allow us to introduce ourselves. We're TNT, the dudes or the features desk, and we've beer commissioned by the biggies at USC as part of the "Year of the Arts' program to search the world over and bring you reviews of the hottest rock on this planet we call Earth. Dig? It is our mission to considei everyone at USC, no matter what their tastes and creeds, and up unti this day there has been a bare spoi when it comes to good ole rock 'n 11 T T 11 1 ~ ~ ~ roil, neauuangeis aic peupie iuo. The views expressed are nol necessarily those of the entire staff, but we guarantee we bring the unadulterated opinions of the guys ai features. It's the least we can do. Kiss, Smashes, Thrashes & Hit< ? This is a prime example of whai happens when a record company decides they want to make mors money off a band. Maybe they thin! offering 20 percent of new material two new songs and a remake ol "Beth" can justify not calling this ? greatest hits compilation. Diehard Kiss fans won't buy such ? scam. This is for people who don'i want to sift through a bunch ol mediocre stuff to get to the gooc tunes of this band's career. As far as the new stuff goes "Let's Put the X in Sex" is a funked up pulsating tune that walks a thir line toward pop rock. But make nc bones about "(You Make Me) Rod Hard." Paul Stanley is at his naught) best with lyrics that reveal hi: physical addiction. It's about lov< and sweat and the combination of th< two. The rest of the album reaches back to their rowdiest tunes when the) wore the paint and were '70s rock UCIlll-^UU^. \^1*JUIICI3 5111V.C I1CVCJ have reached the melodramatic lyric; of Stanley in smashes such as "Lov< Gun" and "Calling Dr. Love." Ther of course there's the other kick-it-ou music, including "Detroit Rock Ci ty" and "Rock and Roll All Night.' Smashes is a history lesson of wha '70s rock was all about: loud, raun chy and a helluva good time. Bullet Boys, Bullet Boys ? Ge your necks loosened up and mai your air guitars because this is prime stuff. These guys from L.A. knov how to do it. It's shoot-from-the-hif rock 'n' roll, and we're not jusf say ing that because it fits. Not only is this chock-full of goo< songs, the production is stellar. Thi produce is as crisp as the goodies on; California salad bar. And crunch; cuts and smooth reverb enhance th< DC %nn o EXCUSES CX BLOC f fiCROSS FR O | TODAY ONLYM^ ^ |i PINEAPPLE W Lots of vanilla $ with Dineaook | * topped off w/ ^ | plump cherry. IJ COUPON EXPIRES T< YOU CAN LIVE Yl AG/ ALL THOSE YESTERI THE COVERS OFTHi BLACK YEARBOOK. WITH THIS CONVENII RESERVE YOURS N( For more info, call the Office at (803) 777-36 andy t blistering vocals of Marq Torien. The man can sing. His is the voice of the late AC/DC : singer Bon Scott turned up two nott ches higher, and he can hold a note and swing it around a while. > "Smooth Up In Ya" is a grabber t and hooks you into its jump-down, r turn-around rock 'n' roll, and Torien ; doesn't simply scream unintelligibly ; at you. "Shoot the Preacher Down" , shows more of the range of the band f as Torien tries to keep up with the i licks. Equally as notable is their tribute to Aerosmith, "Ode to Joe," i and you can tell there's a Joe Perry t influence in their music, f Basically, anywhere you land your 1 needle on this baby is a good bet. They aren't going to impress you , with ferocious speed, but they will get your head a-bangin'. A word to 1 the wise, watch these guys. ) Tesla, The Great Radio Coni troversy ? We were pleasantly sur! prised with this one. You get your > full rock 'n' roll dollar. ; It's been all too long since their ; first album, and Tesla has returned with something that shows they've cnent thpir timp wicplv JFvul vi.wm* viu.v r From the outset, "Hang Tough" ; sets a tempo that fills in for the entire r 13-song record. It's no hollow > chocolate bunny. ; Controversy takes the speed up 1 and down combining both headt banger's buffet such as in "Did It for the Money" or the saucy blues in ' songs such as "Heaven's Trail." t A lot of this one is soul-based, and the word on the street is that the song "Be A Man" evolved from warm-up t riffs Frank Hannon was toyipgwitk l in the studio. Maybe that dflesn't* ) float your boat, but only bands who / are comfortable together can ouild ) songs while already in the studio. We get this when it debuts at the end of the month, and if you missed 1 them when they were in Columbia, s you'll spend the year regretting it. a The album may be just enough y therapy to save you. s Bang in there until next time. INT JIEN UT. ONT SAVE LIVES. DODOES. raSCHORsisHOE l THE. J fffLNUT SUNDfiE * l ice cream loaded rich walnuts & shipped cream & a $1*9 I ONIGHT 10:00 PM 1/20/89 0% ssssssssssssssssssssssssssj ESTERDAY OVER VIN! Nar 3AYS ARE BETWEEN SSJ E 1988-89 GARNET & Gra TAKE ADVANTAGE enc ENT CARD AND If, DW! t Yearbook Enclo! payab StudentMedis^^^^^^^ form, 188. The U % Snippity doo dah Josh Rhoades, a sophomore English under the steady hand of hair surgeon 1 Carolina Mall Thursday. Many student Becoming By ROBERT STEVENSON Staff writer p Postponing his successful career in s; Pakistan, Maqsud ULHasan Nuri, n international studies student, is back a at USC to complete his doctorate. Nuri, who had been working as a 1 research scholar at the Institute of d Regional Studies in Islamabad, le Pakistan, decided to take a six- t< rv month leave without pay so that he A could complete his dissertation. 1 |}. "A degree would possibly open ti more avenues for intellectual pro- b gress," he said. A Nuri intended to return to USC for t< the 1988 fall semester, but because of Ii delays in obtaining a visa, he was de- C tained in Pakistan. fi Nuri is currently teaching "U.S. t; and World Problems" at USC while ti working on his dissertation, "Soviet- I Cuban Policies in Africa: A case of I TONIGHT RONNIE EfiRL/) SAT JAN 21 THE SPC MON JAN 23 T TUES JAN 24 THE CO' THURS JAN 26 THE DE COMING SOON ? THE FEELIE I it DEE SCHOLARSHIP! iTnct student jMONEY FOR jj | Every Student is Eligible for S j | Regardless of Grade: We have a data bank of over 200,0C J I ships, grants, and loans, representir 5 | funding. Many scholarships are given to stud J I interests, career plans, family herita< jj | There's money available for student j I carriers, grocery clerks, cheerleader I Results GUARANTEED. I CALL For A Free B J | ANYTIME (800) 346 YES I WANT TO BUY YESTERDAYS OF 19S ne: T 11 sw: duating Senior: Yes. No. (circle 01 dose $20.00; your book will be sent res, permanent address: se a check for $18.00 (or $20.00 if you wis le to: Garnet & Black. Send check, along w to: STUDENT MEDIA BUSINESS OFF SC, Columbia, SC., 29208. Today! ' * *ii! 1' ^ ,0^' se; su CO "1 (ar sti fa( ev< esj yyyssM^^ . . *1 Lit ani ] coi toi "V tak fur the the JULIE BOUCHILLON/The Gamecock ( tire major, undergoes follicle surgery tec Faye Bitts at Carolina Styles in the Th :s get their hair cut on campus. ful I rich in th< roxy or partner relationships." He tc aid he plans to be finished in six d< tonths and then will return to work t the Institute of Regional Studies. fe Before first attending USC in 1" 981, Nuri had received a bachelor's cl egree from Pakistan Military Col- N ;ge in 1978, a master's degree in in- A irnational relations from Quaid-e- re izam University in Islamabad in 978, a master's cf??reef?n Interna- :i' onal relations from the Australian Is Jational University in Canberra, 0 Australia in 1980 and spent a year P Dward his doctorate at the Graduate h nstitute of International Studies, _~j leneva, Switzerland, in 1981. Then, ollowing recommendations of facul- ? y members at the Australian Naonal University, Nuri transferred to JSC in 1982. "This school has contributed a lot SI^OtUlEE^I IERRY P0RTN0Y $4 I INGETONES $4 HE RRMONES WBOY JUNKIES $6 AD MILKMEN $6 S ? JONATHAN BUTLER WELCOME WE I.D. FIVE POINTS 779-8252 GS-108 L INFORMATION FOR S WHO NEED COLLEGE | ?ome Type of Financial Aid 5 or Parental Income. )0 listings of scholarships, fellow>g over $10 billion in private sector lents based on their academic ge and place of residence, s who have been newspaper s, non-smokers . . . etc. I rochure * I! -6401 -^T-J THE t8/89! ne. If "yes", please A to you.) M >h the book sent to you) ith this completed order h = li Students < Koger ba< RITA K. COSBY nior reporter All mterested students will have a liquv opportunity to perform at 3ger Center's free student open use extravaganza between i and 3 m. on Jan. 28th. This first public tour is expected to the biggest of the massive five>ry complex, which has a 2,236 iting capability. It is considered to one of the most acoustically perior performance halls in the untry. Next week's open house titled, "ea for two ? thousand and one id that one is you)," enables idents to view the entire Koger :ility. i "This is the first time anyone's i ix been allowed backstage. It's lecially important because students 11 get this first glance," said Bruce . :tlefield, a broadcast journalism d theatre and speech senior. VIembers of Mortar Board will be ntinually conducting informal irs throughout the two-hour event. Ve hope that once students have < ;en the tour, seen how the center ictions, and above all, had fun, it will take away an intimidation :y might now feel," said Carolyn dderman, Mortar Board adviser. 'Students are the heart of this en: facility ? they are the ushers, 1 hnicians and often the performers, at's why this place is so alive and 1 of energy," Holderman said. Presently, Mortar Board is still ought at ? my intellectual growth and jvelopment," he said. While at USC, Nuri accepted a Jlowship from the University of IInois, where from 1983-84 he researled problems in South Asia, a topic uri said he was very interested in. n. 1 1-*- r_11 1- * - XT ? Tier completing nis ienowsnip, rsuri ;turned to Pakistan. In 1986, Nuri accepted a position the Institute of Regional Studies in laniabad The IRS primarily focuses m South Asia s social, cultural and iolitical problems. The main focus, owever, is India, the largest of the louth Asian countries. Shop & Come do yoi in Caroli an get your p for the ] Yeart Begins N< "He is one of the most brilliant guit; Christopher Parkenin; January 24 8:00 P.M. . $13, $11 and $7 A All seats reserved. m Tickets are on sale at the Box Office at Carolina Coliseum and all usual ticket outlets. To charge to Mastercard or Visa, call 777-6586. For more information,^? call 777-5111. can tour ckstage seeking any interested, self-contained performers (who can set up their own equipment) to perform during the celebration. "It is going to resemble a school of the arts, with over 75 performers scattered inside in the lobby, the performance halls, doors and staircases. And outside, we plan to have twirlers, jugglers and trumpet players," Littlefleld sa'd. A jazz ensemble, student acting as professional clowns, the Horseshoe jugglers, cellists, clarinetists and flutists will also be on hand. "Any talented student is welcome to perform and will be given the chance and a designated space to display his talents to all the students," Littlefield said. Interested persons should contact Littlefield of Mortar Board as soon as possible. "We only ask that they let us know that they are coming. We just want to be sure that the sounds won't interfere with each other," he said. "We'll be able to experience all elements of individuality. This is students giving a full-fledged party for students," Holderman said. Theatre students dressed in "period" costumes will be opening doors and running elevators. Also, USC art department students will be displaying works on the walls and floors for the occasion. The Carolina Program Union will also hold drawings for tickets to attend the Leonard Nimoy reception. The USC During his two years at IRS, Nuri nau several essays puonsnea m ine institution's periodicals, Monographs and Spotlight. Some of his topics included: "Indo-Sri Lanka relations: Problems and prospects," "IndoAfghan relation in the 1980s," "Indo-Gulf relations" and "The insurrection movement in Sri Lanka." Most of IRS's publications are sent to various universities, embassies and government agencies associated with decision-making and foreign universities interested in studying developments in South Asia. Shoot ir shopping na Mall d hoto shot L988-89 >ook. 3xt Week arists in the world." ? Andres Segovia 5