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Release of SOUND ADVICE MARCUS AMAKER Staff Writer BLEED YOUR CEDAR Elysian Fields kit-kit (out of tour stars) Elysian Fields makes the kind of ausic a Mazzy Star fan would be proud of: moody psychedelic rock. And, like Mazzy Star, Elysian Fields' lead singer is a sultiy female who favors mood over volume. But instead of sounding like a fine-tuned cover band, Elysian Fields' full length debut "Bleed Your Cedar" is beautiful record that is unworthy of simple comparisons. Having only 1 A . lL . . recording "Bleed Your Cedar" in April of 1996. The 11 songs on the CD were produced by band members Oren Bloedow and Ed Pastorini. The centerpiece of this five-member Scorpio (Oct. 24-Hov. 21). Make sure 11 understand what they're supposed to do Monday morning. Money you've been waiting for could come in by Wednesday. Thafs good, because there's plenty you want to spend it on. You'll learn a lot if you work with a more experienced person on Thursday and Friday. Entertain a wide range of characters for a stimulating intellectual encounter this weekend. Sagittarius (Hoy. 22-Dec. 21). Finish a .ough job this morning or suffer the consequences, by this afternoon, you 11 have lots more control over your destiny, although there are still mitigating circumstances. Seek out the truth and the facts to back it up on Tuesday and Wednesday. Go shopping for things you need on Thursday and Friday. Study over the weekend by surrounding yourself ^ith interesting people. J the pat I *s' m E N 631 Han ar i o I I The f fers rainy ( Jennifer Charles is a hopeless ri form of salvation. From the soui salvation won't be coming soon, band is Jennifer Charles, who effortlessly sing3 each song with a soft, silent whisper. The dark atmospheres are only enhanced by her haunting interpretations of yearning ("Anything You Like"), obsession ("Off Of Out"), dissatisfaction ("Lady In The Lake") and possession ("Jack In The Box"). She uses her experiences as an actress to squeeze every bit of emotion out of a song. The lost soul heard on a song like "Mermaid," who has "never left the water," reemeiges WM throughout the 10 themes on the I record. Charles Kj| sounds as if she e| j||HH recor(jec} her wJB delicate vocals H%i vj locked up in a M f J^J room with the lights out. James Genus'bass and I Ed Pastorini's I piano are so soft, the slightest wind would blow them away. The melodic strumming of guitarist Oren Bloedow and the jazz-tinged drumming of Ben Perowsky round out what is a nearly Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A friend can give you the answer Monday morning, in private. Consult with a.wise person Tuesday or Wednesday to make sure you know what's going on behind the scenes. Wait to make your decisive move until Thursday or Friday. Those are also J C J J .yuui ucsi uays iui gi uup enueavors anu team sports. Go shopping for something important over the weekend. If you're not sure what to get, take along an expert Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don't get into a grumpy professor's face this morning; he or she may snap. You and your buddies can find an end run around a difficult situation on Tuesday. Others help you out of a jam on Wednesday, too. You're weighed down with chores Thursday and Friday. Persevere-youH get your reward over the weekend. Take care of an older person's demands, then get out of town with your sweetie. :h to knoi cinda rou you're gonna need good shoes Simple. Now Open in Five Points den Street Beside Yesterday's 254 ioven I IK 1 N J nrcDcI I \S I lay sound Dmantic who sees love as a id of "Bleed Your Cedar," that flawless CD. Jennifer Charles is a hopeless romantic who sees love as a form of salvation. From the sound of "Bleed Your Cedar " that salvation won't be coming soon. She wallows in self-pity often by : a Al_ : j! piuiessiug iiia.isues un uie wrung siue of the water'' on the album's opener "Lady In the Lake." On the seven-minute "Fountains On Fire," she confesses she's "torched the final curtain" and "changed my destiny." Musically, the bulk of the album relies heavily on a slow developing bass line or guitar riff. A melody is repeated so often it becomes part of the listener's subconscious. Instead of falling into the trap of using the same instruments, they use creepy organs and piano solos to give each song a fuller, more enriched sound. The band is just as effective when they turn up the volume on their guitars on the furious "Grade Lyons" and catchy "Sugarplum Arches." The latter song's stop and start motion shows the band's versatility and prevents the album from sounding monotonous. "Bleed Your Cedar" is a seductively beautiful record from a band that is destined for further success. A rainy day's perfect companion is the music of Elysian Fields. Pisces (Feb. 19-March20). Accept an exotic foreigner's suggestion Monday morning. That relationship could last, i Cater to a weird professor's whims most i of Tuesday and Wednesday. Get together 1 with the gang Wednesday night. You 1 and your team will win on Thursday and ; FriHav hnth in snnrts nnH wifVi an < J ) w* educational project. Besides, it's fun 1 working together. Finish up old homework 1 over the weekend. Once you get the paper ' done, you can go out. < Aries (March 21-April 19). Wait until tonight or tomorrow to start a big project, l and it'll go easier all the way through. 1 Get your money lined up first. Wednesday- ; should be fun, but you could clash with 1 an authority figure later that night. Don't 1 drink and drive or stay out after curfew. I Professors will be tough as nails on < Thursday and Friday. A little humor i will help a lot. Gather with friends this 1 vledge I gh I >9488 H iber m 1 IOVEMB ioe, 7;C Mista pro SOUND ADVICE ROBERT M. KNIGHT Staff Writer MISTA Mista kkkk (out of tour stars) It has been a long time since a new the music scene with a sound and lyr newest group, Mista, to hit the airwa' Mista, produced by Organized N< the map once again as being the ne>i four-member group has the vocals to _ xi_ i r n it .1 l __ / wun lois 01 navor mai reminds you 01 Jackson 5. There are no sappy lyrics and there are no tracks that just serv The first single off the CD "Blac already a smash hit and is just the be original and well produced songs. M handle everything from a slow ballad b There are no weaknesses in this albu The CD is composed of 12 tracks tl bass line along with melody and ham stand out are "Tears, Scars, and Lies emotions of going through a break-up," Be," which is a lover's ballad, and "B1 the song about dealing with everyda "Crossroads" shows off the group's so< what is going on in the world, but w tone than "Blackberry Molasses." A favorite track overall is the song simplicity and mellow sound. "Lady" does the group's talent in harmonizing an e This is the track meant for those closi special someone. The group, Mista, is made up of Reeder and Bobby Wilson, 13-year-old 15-year-old Darryl Allen, who handles weekend and go over your notes together. Taurus (April 20-May 20). Settle a disagreement with your partner this morning. Later in the day your attention will be diverted to financial matters. Pay bills, balance the checkbook, do your accounting homework and apply for a student loan from then through Wednesday. Get an attractive foreigner to help you with vour laneuaee lessons rhursday and Friday. Comply with an alder person's demands over the weekend. Gemini (May 21 June 21). Finish up old ousiness Monday morning so you'll have time for a friendly competition that afternoon. Face the facts Tuesday and Wednesday, even if they don't come the vay you'd like. Pool resources with a riend on Thursday or Friday to get an ixpensive item you both want. Travel vith your sweetheart to distant places ;his weekend. V, ^ MHL 11 -1 ill! ER 21 ID n m ^ v y i duces a sm i Pfc~ r R & B group has hit , ics as original as the ' \ J i/aa Anf r\f Atlanta > %*Sml )ize, puts Atlanta on v home of R&B. The I Bj 0 back up the tracks JB Boyz II Men and The fl in any of the tracks, flJB jlPH e as fillers. <a? iMF kberry Molasses" is |JK ginning of a string of JHj ffl ista proves they can |g|H 3 an up tempo groove. m. |P H hat each have a tight aony. The songs that ||mH ," which is about the H|jl 1 Hunk That I Should lackberry Molasses," y real life. The track rial conscience about ith a more laid back "Lady" because of its the best of showcasing xchanging lead vocal. e moments with that the tracks. All of th ,, _ .a unique R&B sou 16-vear-o ds Bvron tit.i , i . ? , wnn a aeDui i Brandon Brown and beat production CO i most ofthe leads on is looking good for Cancer (June 22-July 22). Renew an old friendship Monday morning. Your wofkload increases that afternoon and stays intense clear through Wednesday. Ask a partner to help with a tough project Thursday and Friday. Get your financial situation squared away on Saturday so you can go shopping on Sunday. You'll find some fabulous stuff at amazingly affordable prices if you investigate the swap meets and garage sales. * Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Listen to a roommate's concerns Monday morning, or you'll have a bigger problem later. Youll be even luckier than usual at games and love affairs on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday and Friday are workdays. Don't plan any big dates for then. Any sort of commitment made will stand the test of time. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll retain what you learn Monday morning?cram V kMBI_woi 7 0 THlf WEE* M All Movies are 8 p.m. in the J jl jlzou-. U The story of a Cinderella taf wk on opening ni U VftDH ash debut * * M M ?& Special to The Gamecock 1 it 1 i 1 e memDers prove mey comDine to produce lid. is good as this one, and with one of the mpanies in Organized Noize, the future Mista. your head full of good information. A roommate's idiosyncrasies could get in the way of your studies Tuesday and Wednesday. You may have to go to the library those days. Thursday and Friday are your best this week for romance, so grab that opportunity. It looks like youll have to work over the weekend. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Unexpected costs put a dent in your budget. Catch up on your studies from Monday night through Wednesday. You'll find out all sorts of interesting things. Household tasks demand attention Thursday and Friday. Learn even more with the help of a stem tutor. It's been a tough w.eek, but you can make up for it over the weekend. You and your sweetheart can create a foundation to build a life upon. - Complied by College Press Exchange $2 and begin at Russell House H 10 ufl 1JI i talented nng the lead en>4v