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Show APR22 - 1999 RED Have you seen GWAR? ...REDreviews continued from pagt R4 Most (okay, all) of the pieces from this soundtrack blend together into a monotonous string of tuneless guitar plucks, a little reverb and bass, some weak string arrangements and the occasional native voice. Tracks like "Colquhoun's Story" and "Manifest Destiny," stand a little apart from the sonic puddle with slightly tripped out drum loops and fuller guitar sounds, but not enough to really strengthen the soundtrack. Perhaps the most enjoyable thing about the soundtrack are the photos included with the liner notes. It's an amusing collection: One shows Michael and Damon smiling grandly in the midst of a private M . Forget 15AT THE WASATCH EVENTS CENTER everything you've ever about Ringling Bros, & Bailey Circus being the greatest show on earth, and succumb to wrath of Oderus Urungus, Jizmack Da Gusha and the rest of the crew as they prepare for the final days on this twisted planet. With the release of We Kill Everything, Gwar returns with yet another album full of fun lovin', blood-fillemutant anthems that make Marilyn Manson look like Strawberry Shortcake. Now, just when it seems Gwar has finally given into the corporate masses begging and pleading for the extermination of the band, the group comes right back in full force spreading infectious yet cannibalistic songs like "The Master Has A Butt" and "Jagermonsta" to milfans. And lions of that's not all; there are even plans for a new video, hosted by the band's drug smuggling manager Sleazy P. Martini, about a talk show with your's truly, Gwar. Through the years, Gwar has been a recognizable icon among metal fans wanting a little more substance to the average live performance. Whether it's throwing worthless filth into a meat grinder or feeding people to a gigantic worm, seeing Gwar on stage is an extremely positive experience that everybody should partake of at least once. The entertainment factor at a concert is relatively high, as hundreds of fans know that all sorts of awkward fluids are showered upon folks who dare to those frigid-leswitness the amazing spectacle. It's almost like going to Sea World, but instead of Shamu, you get some big hairy dude like Balsac the Jaws ' of Death to look while he performs interesting stunts that have the viewers reaching for their funsaver - The Rentals Seven More Minutes Maverick ) scum-drive- n (out of four) et's hear it for the moogs! The happy, bouncy beats from moog and arp synthesizers are all over The Rentals' latest album Seven More Minutes. Written in Barcelona and recorded in London, Seven More Minutes captures some of the delirious whirlwind of the short days and long nights that characterize most vacations by merging big pop sounds with disheveled Li Elvis-lookin- pimp-dadd- g Besides being a mix of drinking songs, rock and shuffles, trances and anthems, Seven More Minutes is also an collection of people and places, sing-alon- creating something more energetic and optimistic than The Rentals' previous album. Damon Albarn (Blur), Donna Matthews (Elastica), Tim Wheeler (Ash) and Petra Haden (that dog) all pop up randomly on the album, giving the album a touch of eclecticism with their voices and musical accompaniments. The album is wonderfully sketchy, constantly moving in and out of different sounds and moods. On "Getting By" and "Hello Hello," you have full pop songs that want to explode, and border on going out of control, with their bouncy sound; on "The Cruise" you have the wacky and delicious sounds of multiple choruses and backup vocals; on "Big Daddy C" you have the rollicking stomp and swagger of a barroom It's all a mad rush, but it's hard to imagine it any other way. In a word: Escapist Ay by MATT THURBER conversation, others have the two staring intensely at the sound boards in awe or leading the vocal arrangements with flair. The two are an interesting pairing to say the least, showing just how desperate Nyman is for a little in spiration. So, one can only hope that this score disappears unnoticed into the film, which certainly wouldn't be hard for it to do. In a word: Yawn i - THE BEAT - R5 s , Q 3 What is sam hell is going on here? Check it out on May 1 S. cameras. While there are lots of rumors about the birth of Gwar, there tends to be some consistencies about how this unique group of individuals came together. Basically, the guys were frozen in Antarctica for millions of years until the ice thawed one day and they were discovered by their manager Sleazy. And ever since then, the band has made several videos and albums that attest to the ongoing legacy of a truly original outfit. Some of the stories are acted out in hilarious videos such as "Phallus in Wonderland" and "Skulhedf ace" including a guest appearance from glam-rockeSebastian Bach. A lot of people may not remember the earliest albums of Gwar such as Hell-- o and Scum Dogs Of The Universe, which were important milestones that introduced a lot of the group's ideologies and stances on current issues facing the youth of America. With songs r, and "Sick like "Slaughter-O-Rama- " of You," Oderus Urungus let people in on the uncompromising style which has influenced so many other shock rockers. There's even verses like "Maggots are falling, falling like rain" from the second album which sums up a lot of pictures Gwar paints through its' music. Although some critics argue Gwar hasn't cranked out an innovative album since America Must Be Destroyed, it's obviously clear the fan base has increased and enjoy the newer sounds of This Toilet Earth and Carnival of Chaos. And with the release of another Gwar album, that only means one thing: it's time for another tour. If you're tired of the same old concert or shock rockers who focus on the image more than the music, don't miss Gwar as serve up an immorality sandwich loaded up with humor, sickness and all that you've come to expect from a group with catchy lyrics like "You were a roadkill baby until I scraped you in my arms." , sing-alon- LISTEN TO Earth Day 1999 KUTEON1620 AMORKUTE.UTAH.EDU CO-PRESENT- D a D D D D D D D Friday: College Night $4 with valid college ID Saturday: Ladies Night D Ladies $4 before 11:00 0 THE BAY Basement: All New Club Dance 404 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT Phone: 36-DAN- BY TERRA FIRMA Thursday, April Noon - 8pm Union Plaza 22 Featuring music by... Julie Hill Grooveberry Jam Fiddlesticks 2 FOR I COUPON EXPIRES 4.25.99 Main FloonTop 40 4 ED D nooooi Kindertones Zion Tribe ...plus environmental info, vendors, and more!!! Celebrating 4.6 Billion Years |