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ipyoowAMt moth^G M\C€ To SAy A&ouT T«£ POTVCP 0PTH6 woeuo, Sfy HgwwG AT all. f l * I f v\ 5 I A I © -C ! ? b f TH6 lOOW- *\ { PftcSIOEMfiAU J \ELeCTtO-0. / P\ ^ Bob the Angry Flower by Stephen notley ^ j so r mi w** nett MMUGr f«»yi[<b»er.rw | Buttercup Festival By Elliott G. Garbauskas X Oo/JT F-Houj Agou\ TH»-S \$Z£AKFAST ,-fo. THAT'S A C-UoO of TV»\$ h*2£>'A»'>T CjoffCC'S P(££TT-\ "Too. ( '1oo'<t£ -*im- t. V 6aTw <• p>fc p£T<r-» -SA*d, AAAio, AT u-CA-ST iuooj Csoui/O. CD REVIEW Seasoned rock act finally makes the mainstream r i r i “VONRAY" VonRay BY MEG MOORE THE GAMECOCK Amidst the current influx of distortion-tinged modern-rock records, an emerging band must be innovatively expressive to gain recognition as anything more than a copycat group in search of a quick hit. Offering listeners a solid, if in distinguishable, Elektra debut, VonRay’s self-titled release hits music fans just as they are start ing to grow tired of the same old sound. And indeed VonRay’s latest al bum stays true to a well-tread for mula. It is not the blueprint sound of “what’s hot now” that it is con forming to, however, but the sea soned rock style that it’s solidified during the past decade. VonRay was originally a solo act — it served as current lead singer Vaughn Rhea’s stage name — and expanded into a multimu sician outfit in 1993. The debut from the band, based out of Orlando, Fla., evidences the solid ability to craft songs th^t has made it a Florida favorite over the years. Featured on the WB series “Smallville,” the album’s first single, “Inside Out,” is your standard top-40-achieving rock tune. The rest of the album resounds with the same radio-ready sound, offering listeners an unsurprising — but certainly enjoyable — 40 plus minutes of music. There are no acoustic ballads here; though the tracks range in tempo, they are all heavily in strumented. The album’s lyrics range from the adolescent — “I just think you’re strange” — to the spiteful — “I only hope you feel my dis content.” And naturally, there’s the req uisite crack at the superficiality of it all — “Man, we love your sound. Yeah, we love your hair.” Though often predictable, the album is thick with sing-along melodies; it riffs with enough edge to resonate on rock radio playlists. VonRay has helped sustain the Orlando music scene for sev eral years, and it is refreshing to watch the band finally get its due. The group’s Elektra debut con tains a slew of single-worthy songs that vary from the angry “Stranded” to the sensitive con fessions of “I’m Learning. ” The band’s gradual rise exem plifies the maxim that hard work pays off — unfortunately, it might be paying off too late to reap much standout success. 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Don’t cut comers. Do it right, or it’ll take even longer. TAURUS Don’t put a lot of extra stuff on your agenda for today. Give yourself a break. Just making ends meet will be difficult enough. GEMINI It’s time for a change, and you’re liable to be the one who makes it happen. Stand up for basic values. Others are listening. CANCER Don’t assume you’re so smart thcit you can break the rules. Listen and leam so that you’ll know what to expect. LEO Your friends are behind you 100 percent, and that’s a wonderful feeling. However, don’t goof off and forget to do your job. VIRGO Stay in communication with the person in charge of the cash. The two of you need to keep a lid on everyone else’s spending. LIBRA You’re finding out the inside story on a lot of different topics. The more questions you ask, the more secrets you’ll learn. SCORPIO Others are making a lot of noise but not really saying anything. They’re letting you know how much they know, and how much they don’t. Continue to listen carefully and take notes. SAGITTARIUS The debate is made even more interesting by the fact that sometimes your adversary is right. To show you’re wise as well as smart, adopt the suggestions that work. CAPRICORN You’re still way too busy, but tomorrow should be better. Prepare to delegate, and you’ll be even more efficient. AQUARIUS When you’ve settled on rules that work for you both, you’ll find that life becomes a lot easier. You’re building a structure to depend upon, so put in the time that’s required. PISCES While juggling career and home life, ever wonder which side will win? Home life, of course. But it may take some fancy dancin’ to get much free time at home during this busy week. CALENDAR HHH s9 Denzel Washington stars in the film, which will be shown in the Russell House Theater tonight at 7. .1 Monday, April 7 ROSAMOND KENT SPRAGUE LECTURE IN ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY, “SOBER SECOND THOUGHTS?SOME REFLECTIONS ON PLATO'S ‘LAWS’ 4 p.m., Gambrell Hall room 152. COLUMBIA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: “God is Great and I’m Not,” 6 and 8 p.m., t Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St. MOUNTAIN GOATS WITH BEN WALKER AND PHIL YATES: 9 p.m., New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., $6. Tuesday, April 8 “MEMENTO”: 9 p.m., Russell House Theater. COLUMBIA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: 3 p.m., “Tangled Roots, Gefilte Fish”; 6 p.m., “All My Loved Ones”; 8 p.m., “Late Marriage,” Nickelodeon Theatre. CAROLINA HOMEGROWN SERIES, FEATURING GUITAR SHOW, JOSH BOWERS AND CLAYTON RAVINE: 8 p.m., New Brookland Tavern, free. RENE RUSSELL: Senate Park, 931-B Senate St. STRATIA, OFTEN NOT AND QUAZIS: Uncle Doctors, 1734 Mobile Dr.