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SITE OF THE DAY 'Let's Fi SOUND ADVICE JOHN LYONS Features Editor LET'S FACE IT Mighty Mighty Bosstones The resurgence of punk rock in the last few years, through popular young bands like Green Day and the Offspring, paved the way for the return of punk legends like the Descendants and Screeching Weasel T l**? 4-In/N 4-C ?%>4-l?rvn/\ use I! in one of th< competitions In 1995, 1996, and 1997 a total Truman Scholarship Finalists. E on/or/^r ommmo... I ma nf/>l?; C H pnl lorro awaiua a^jji UAlIIlcllci} ov vvuvgv/ in preparation for a career in goveri Truman Schola Tuesday, Apr Gressette Room, For more information, call the umuxtuikiu:^) uy u.ic nine liicsc, and a few other, classic punk bands released new material, punk rock was no longer commercial radio's little darling. Now, with the punk rock revolution under apparent control, ska music is in a similar position with young pseudo-ska bands like Goldfihger and No Doubt experiencing success. Hie success of these ska-influenoed bands has given rise to speculations about ska being that ever-ephemeral "next big thing," and now a handful of long-time ska and skacore bands Despite av SOWDjMEMM BRYAN ALEXANDER Staff Writer INDUSTRIAL WAR Various Artists I have no idea who Beloved n. i* l i ii i necormngs is dui tney can nave my child. They have put out one of the most outstanding compilations of industrial music I have heard since Coldwave Breaks, which is the permanent source on the coldwave sub-genre. However, if you don't know anything about Industrial music, you would probably never pick this disk up because it contains the most idiotic statement about industrial music I've ever seen. It reads, "Industrial music probes the dark underbelly of modern society?growing, mutating and otherwise infiltrating pop culture with subversive beats and sounds. Here are some of the most exciting industrial bands of the last decade br xx-xv: PlKr-ws ace It,' tl are getting ready to put their twocents in. The first of these bands to step to the plate is the long-standing skacore innovators,-'the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. This eight-man band has been playing together for about eight years, and despite rejection by critics and commercial radio, they have developed an avid and very loyal audience. This month the Bosstones fifth full-length album, Let's Face It, hit stores across the nation. But with ska and skacore on the verge of success and countless bands and record labels hot on their heels, you might think the Bosstones would fail to rise to challenge. Tho nrnrrl "rVinlro" won mmoa fn mind. But instead, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones have released their finest album to date. Let's Face It is a sweet fusion of traditional ska, mild punk tendencies ykward pac as both seminal pioneers and latterday experimenters push the envelope." Now, this is just plain stupid and childish, and it's very frustrating for industrial fans to see this used as a marketing angle for such good music. And secondly, the use of the word pioneers is very exaggerated, as is the use of the word experimenters. I can name 30 other bands that started recording before 13 of the 15 bands on this compilation. And this CD contains no experimental industrial in any way? certain elements of songs might be slightly experimental, but the majority of the tracks selected are the dander industrial songs of the bands. The cover art for this disk is asinine, too. Most industrial bands pride themselves on the originality of their cover art, but this is the alltime low point for industrial music. Look at the picture and gaze upon jjj^^ s a-o i other tough in the country. of four USC students were named ach year, the Truman Scholarship juniors $30,000 for graduate study nment or public service. Interested? rship Workshop II 1 at 4 p.m. , Harper College. Fellowships Office at 777-0958. ETC ON WEDNESM 171 Mlt J ie Bossto and a heavy dose of hard rock and heavy metal. The album is fairly typical of third wave ska, except for the edge of skaoare, and ^jy radio. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have been around long enough to have experienced mild success before, kaging, 'In the pathetic attempt of DC Comics' artist Steve Mannion. Now that I have discussed the plethora of horrible work ^ ^ Manson, and Stabbing Westward, then I wouldn't recommend this disk for you. It might disrupt the comfortable gjiiiSBW mf I Affordable health ca next day appoini Evening and w IY More music and entertainm re nes 'Son most specifically with the single i "Someday I Suppose," but the new < album is their best chance to establish long-standing ] commercial s success. 1 ^ is definitely ] | jjj^Hk the band's ml best and \ m o s ?r professional j WttKT Jr to date, with mtm f excellent ( j^L song writing, \ Mf v intelligent, j lyrics and \ terrific \ jjvjRSpF production. Mighty ( Mighty ] Bosstones' years together have paid off in this excellent release, and after < years of waiting, the Bosstones may ] dustrial Wa World of crap you currently listen to. i But if you have an open mind, prepare to be impressed. i The hneJ|| ~ *nc^uc*es the guita^ d r i- v en/coldwave stylings of Hate Dept. and Chemlab to the more electronic- \ based industrial of Spahn Ranch TH6N6UU Jij J .yiJEL&3 j T Y&fckFv-:. \ vSElTiS^ I* i" re with ^ 3. Wise ;itioner. Women's Health ertified Concept I rotocols Your Health Is Your Tomorrow upport. treet, Columbia, SC 29201 779-4333 lent news ? I teaay 11 actually be the "next big thing." Just lon't tell anyone; it might jinx them. For the uninformed, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones play a fusion of jka and rock that falls somewhere aetween the categories of skacore and third wave ska. (Writer's Note: [f you find yourself asking what ska s, stop reading now, run, don't walk, ;o the nearest record store immediately and ask the clerk there For immediate help.) The Bosstones are on the fringe af skacore because their leanings inward punk are mild at best, opting instead for a hard rock or heavy metal element to their sound. But their sound has too much of an edge ;o be=considered third wave or traditional ska. But despite the difficulty of mfcegorizing them, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones are 100 percent ska. Let's Face It has upbeat, catchy 3ka tunes centered around a superb lorn section ana nignngntea Dy ir' highlig md Deathline International. None of the tracks on the album ire new, and some are semi-popular racks from the bands. You can find variant re-mixes of these tracks on ither comps but you will not find such consistently-acclaimed group if acts on many other comps. One recent trend in industrial nusic is to remake '80s classics, with osually produces better results than he original version. One of the best if these is also included on the ximpilation in the form of "Tainted Love." I see no big reasons why this disk shouldn't be hailed as a starter disk for music fans who are interested in Learning about real industrial music. However, I see some faults that night better be explained before you iuy the disk. The tracks included were included to get revenue for the label. No problem there, but there is LEGAL PROBLEI NEED LEGA GE" WVb' James"Bub Cromer L x DUls, Traffic & 2126 dev (in 5-points up ff next to ea1 PHONE #; DISCOUNTED S .^kui/c . ? Authorized Martin, ( /\f ?* Banjos & other folk P-AY Tn?friimpnfc T pccm Accessories riOUN' FAALOK Blue 796-6477 Bi1l Wells. Owner a v Ah CAKJK. AvtehJ Represent Lancie, a N and skin care company, you want and need! O famous cosmetics artist Allure Magazine col "Direct Sales a la A Get started NOW! ^ meet you! Call Roger at 1 (800) further information. umLtL t / u I don't poke when I drink, I poke when I don't Woody Harrelson Kingpin i as come frontman Dicky Barrett's throaty vocals. The songs are better arranged than on previous albums, and the production is excellent, providing for crisp, clear sound quality. And like a growing number of skacore bands, the Bosstones place an emphasis on strong lyrics on the new album, and they epitomize the open-mindedness that is typical of ska. The songs on Let's Face It are centered around the mqjor theme of tolerance; racial, sexual and otherwise. So with a well-crafted, wellexecuted new album, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones are ready and willing to face the possibility that ska may realty be the "next big thing." The Bosstones are up to the challenge of spearheading the rise of ska, and with a little luck, commercial stations across the nation will be showing listeners why. hts genre no representation of any of the old: school industrial acts hum which to build a reference from, and there is a lack of true experimental industrial Granted most listeners will never venture into these areas of industrial, but it is always good to see the limits to which a genre can go. Listen, pick up this disk so you can see what you're missing. Give it time to grow on you and don't just listen to it once or twice before selling it. If you don't get into it, then let it be known that industrial is not for you. I repeat: Not for you. 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