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Swelter brin . By NIGEL RAVENHILL c Staff Writer c " I never made the connection be; tween Florida and the music industry. ( Other than the Latin rhythms of Gloria Estefan or the synthesized * I noodlings of Jan Hammer during the heyday of "Miami Vice," the Sunshine s ' State represented little more to me * than Anita Bryant warbling about a - daily glass of orange juice. With the arrival of Swelter Records' ' rn 1 u/o nZ ? .L:. : . u:n. . Sdilipici fO.W, UU? <UK.1CIU U1<U c 3 goes out the proverbial window, and ^ six beforehand unknown bands are v enjoying regular rotation on my home ^ -stereo. This CD is a satisfying appetizer of ^ larger bodies of work. Each band ap- j ; pears twice, showcasing a musical scene that is obviously very vibrant t and greatly underappreciated. [ i I had concluded with abject chagrin j ' that new music ? the "alternative" la- t 3 bel that is so frequently applied to col- I ; lege-oriented music ? meant heavy, c ; garage, raucous, angry-young-man s * noise. Relief appears courtesy of this a ?effort, which, if nothing else, proves t ]that you don't have to reach the g ;TriStar's 'Thr latest trendy The latest . lywood has movies about Ay m life in college, life after colple of college age. < And whether we like it, films such j as "Singles," "Reality Bites," "PCU," i "With Honors" and "Threesome" will i in some way define our generation for ] posterity. s "Threesome" hits upon the sexual- ; ity of our times, while "Reality Bites" i focuses on our hopes and goals in i life. All three characters in "Threesome" start out very established sex- < ually and end up a little more learned < after a bit of exploration. ' "Threesome" reminds me of what's I cool about living in a dorm: being ' thrown into an intimate living space with complete strangers, which can i lead to making friends for life or at i 5y i l V / k . ' The Office Services w followii contribi Hi Association o Caro Campu! Faculty and S <*. ff, Internatioi r $ Open Door F 4 Pe * s Student Univ Women V Your particip: History IVI provided hel| experience fvAIM All Ml? win mi fia society an recognize actio gs on heat lepths of macabre depression in orier to pen a damn fine song. The six bands featured here ? Hack Janet, Clang, Edison Shine, the }oods, Grassy Knoll Gunmen (a wonlerful allusion to Oliver Stone) and tooster Head ? have very disparate tyles. Their album titles are listed in >arentheses. Only Grassy Knoll Gunmen ("Hairy trawberry Ice Cream") play with that rantic energy requisite at frat parties md beer jams. If you are feeling lown, exams are pressing and you vant to jump around for a few minifps nut this nn I thmioht Thp Ran. "w' r ? ?? " ??a--- ? ;les might have sounded like this if hey had replaced Susanna Hofis with l hardcore biker chick who had a larley-Davidson attitude. Clang ("Pol Pot Pie") is a return to he summer of '69 played through the laze of incense. Reminiscent of the Manchester scene of the early '90s, heir selections point to The Stone loses as bedmates. They are lighter >n the guitar effects, but one of their elections, "Triple Homicide," serves is a thoughtful accompaniment to a >each stroll if your regular background is anything by The Doors. eesome' college flick least until the ?????? end of thesemester. Lupe Eyde Alex (Lara Hynn Boyle), Lights! Camera! ^ ' u \ r 1 ?i Eddie (Josh Charles) are unrealistically thrown to gether in a huge, suite-style dorm room because the housing depart mem mistakenly classified Alex as s guy. At first, Eddie's in the closei about being a homosexual, Ales avoids hanging around her room mates, and Stuart just wants to nai \lex. But once they get to know each other, Alex has the hots for Eddie, Ed die lusts after Stuart, and Stuart stil nnntc tr? nail Al#*v Thic ImH? tn a fiir little love triangle, and the three gel rery close. Extremely close. The TV commercials for "Three some" say it's hilarious, and it reall) is. By far the best performance, anc -Tt W W ^ 3CL f ' f of Women's ould like to ig groups foi utions to Wo story Month f African Americ. lina Program Uni s Coalition for Lit taff who supporte Scholarship tal Programs for 5 Judicial Board T - . 1 <1 ft TAT 11 leaitn sc wellness er Conduct Board Portfolio lorority Council Personnel Associ ersity Career Cenl Students' Assocu /omen's Studies Thanks! ition and support < lonth in the prograi ped emphasize the s and contribution! Iks of life have ma d nation. You've he that "In every gen n frees our dreams * from Florida Edison Shine ("Crashing the Stars") must have shared a few late-night ales with The Jesus and Mary Chain be cause tne similarities are aurauy apparent from the first spin. A freaky reverb, shouting "Sit down, and I'll see you when I'm done" in a Scottish brogue, comes through from the getgo. The Goods ("5 Ways to Getting Started"), honored with a 1992 "Best Independent Release" at the statewide Jammy awards, are a harder driving force that at times rock with the Tkaii v<U llwdl tlllUUUll Ul IliL V>1?UM1. 1UVJ play with the same energy that courses through stripped English rock and the music of Dave Edmunds, The Who or The Jam. For instance, check out "Quadrophenia" for more information. Rooster Head ("Barnyard Delights"), notably on "Chill of Winter," play with the languorous delight of slow Rolling Stones. It is the type of tune to kick back and watch the cigarette smoke swirl up to the ceiling. If you liked the rootsy-feel of The Jayhawks' "Hollywood Town Hall," this is the perfect mix to a Southern Comfort straight-up. I x&h j|j i bHk I t Lara Flynn Boyle, Josh Charles and Steph ] what probably keeps the whole movie I together, is from Stuart, Stephen Baldwin's character. Because he's such a i sex fiend, he has the funniest lines - and tops it off with grimaces, hand I gestures and physical humor, i On the other hand, the part of Alex [ could have been better cast. Lara Flynn Boyle is just too whiny and pale and just a pain to watch. 1 loved her [ in "Twin Peaks," but hated her in ' "TKr??crvmo ? 1IUVWV/U1V* . , ; Student thank the r their men's in Students on eracy :d the WSA Students i Programs ation ter ition I J >f Women's ms you variety of 5 women de to our tlped us eration, 5." J musicians Black Janet ("Love Thirsty"), the most recent winner of the Jammy award for "Best Independent Release," appears with two tracks, "Between Dreams" and "Someone Like You." This is the sophisticated, atmospheric pop that we associate with Bryan Ferry in a dark Armani suit alone in a Turkish restaurant with a beautiful woman of mysterious ancestry. Romance for candlelight, "Love Thirsty" is a CD to accompany pesto sauce and a full Italian red. Go to Manifest Discs and Tapes and request it. Black Janet is my pick of a fine musical litter. If it hasn't yet become evident from my glowing praise, this is a very fine CD in and of itself. Given that it is a little more than a delectable teaser promises even more enjoyment to follow. If you cannot find these in Columbia record stores, write to Swelter Records. 7802 NW44th St.. Suite 181. Sunrise, Fla. 33351, or call (305) 4257675. In closing, a simple "thank you" to God for the passing of Anita Bryant. L flk. W W # File photo en Baldwin star in TriS tar's Threesome! All things considered, I recommend the movie because it's funny, and it ill 2 1 r i. will remind you, in some ways, or living in a dorm. The movie does touch upon a taboo topic, sex between three people, reflected in the nervous laughter throughout the Russell House audience during a clincher scene. But, as one audience member shouted out in the middle of the scene, "Grow upT\ a (JSC Svslem Fei tyring ne I Icq tho rrarlit nni< VWV II IU VI UUIl Ul 11 \ Advantage Plus fi hassle free bi 7.4% apr on used Now is the time to buy going up, 6.4 is availa For more informat or Sharon He Monday, April 11 Housing signup for men and women wanting same room in same nonapartment building, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., RH Ballroom C. 777-4283. "Labor Law and Virtual Reality: A Brazilian Trade Unionist's Quest to Realize the Imaginary," a presentation by John French of Duke University, 3:30 p.m., Gambrell 151. n ?. mi r^n /" i it nctcpuun win iouow in uauiDrcu 428. Sponsored by the Latin American Studies Program and the History Department. College of Journalism peer advising, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Coliseum lobby. USC NROTC blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hamilton Gym Armory. Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 7:30 p.m., Caffe Expresso. Tuesday, April 12 Housing signup for men and WU1IIC.1I WAllUlig UUlClCIll iUUlIl III same nonapartment building, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., RH Ballroom C. 777-4283. Japanese Cultural Exchange Club, 7 p.m., Gambrell 305. Public Relations Student Society of America, "Resumes, Interviewing and Getting Hired," 5:30 p.m., Coliseum CEO Room. Wednesday, April 13 "What Can I Do With a Major in. .. Philosophyr 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Gambrell 152. Beta Alpha Psi social, 5:30 p.m., followed by meeting at Ernst and Young (1611 Devonshire Drive) at 6 p.m. Topic is "Stress in the Workplace." Wear professional dress. 544-0396. College of Journalism peer advising, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Coliseum lobby. College Republicans, 8 p.m., Gambrell 250. Thursday, April 14 Housing sienuD for women want o ?o r ing different room in different building, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., RH Ballrooms B and C. 777-4283. Friday, April 15 Housing signup for men wanting different room in different building, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., RH Ballrooms B and C. 777-4283. Beta Alpha Psi field trip to Policy Management Systems, 10309 Wilson Blvd., Blythewood. Wear professional dress. 544-0396. deral CreditUnion % apron any ra, truck or rv. )n's auto buying pla 3r great savings anc u/inn OYnorianro College of Journalism peer advising, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Coliseum lobby. Saturday, April 16 Outdoor benefit for the Women's Shelter, noon to 7 p.m., Immaculate Consumption, 933 S. Main St. Live music by Marlee McLeod, The Losers and The Drovers, as well as food and drinks. Tickets are $5 plus a canned food item. 779-4706. Icehouse beer and Rock 93.5-FM present karaoke day at The No Brainer, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donations of 42 ner sone or ioke benefit Con nections for Youth, a nonprofit organization that assists runaway, homeless and at-risk youth. Prizes will be donated by area merchants. Call Jean at 256-3637. Weekly Meetings Sundays, Ballroom Dancing Club, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., P.E. Center, n Mondays, Bible Study, 6:50 p.m., Baptist Student Union, 700 Pickens St. Mondays and Wednesdays, free income tax assistance, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., RH lobby. 777-4710. Tuesdays, gay, lesbian and bisexual students support group, 4:30 p.m., Counseling Center. Tuesdays, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, 8 p.m., Humanities 403. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free tutoring for accounting students, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., BA 402. 777-4710. Wednesdays, Student Outreach (USC admissions recruitment program), 5:30 p.m., Leiber College. Call Leigh Stoan at 777-4080. Wednesdays, College Republicans, 8 p.m., Gambrell 250. Call Eric Dell at 926-7902 or Chip Payne at 750-5162. Wednesdays, Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Association, 8 p.m., Gambrell 402. ThnrsHave Crvmmnn r.fnuriH 4:30 p.m., RH 203. Thursdays, RHA, 7 p.m., RH 305. Call Rebekah at 544-2109. Thursdays, "Heart to Heart," 7 p.m., Baptist Student Union, 700 Pickens St. Thursdays, Inter-Varsity Christiarf Fellowship, 8 p.m., RH 303. t The deadline for Datebook is two days before publication date. Sub* missions are free and printed acT cording to available space. I ' I i 1 J; - - : .. : " ' iXA % I : x:' !. ' * SSS V. ' ' . V sk< wfoag.. ' j n, I la? i :?i?i'*S? I :i' l:i !f *' :^0 ? 1A fl | : :' * * * , i. '! A DIVISION OP CUAPP, INC 4;Mi3 lv^1 |V^^a cars, trucks, and rv's because with interest rati LI. 1 l' "l_ J i! I. iDie Tor a iimiiea lime onij ion call Sharon Lewi >me at 777-5186