ntcytainment A Shout Out: Shinedown's "Leave a Whisper" bass of Skynyrd's version has been anger and hatred in the face of crisis Ozbourne, Saliva, and Black replaced by the thrumming of Smith's when what is necessary to deal with is Sabbath fame. This CD is a sober- voice. The haunting quality of the pain the crisis has caused. ing look at personal turmoil and a Smith's voice and lack of heavy Shinedown writes of their album, way to come through it. If you like "Leave a Whisper" by instrumentation make you stop what "This record was written for the what you hear, there is good news. Shinedown features 15 songs in the you are doing and listen. This song is dreamers, for the people that have, in Shinedown is going into the studio heavy metal/grunge genre. The mu- the reason I bought this CD. one way or another been cut down in April to begin work on a second sic is hard rock and the lyrics are a "Simple Man" is a recording from or cast out of society for being album. I wouldn't recommend this doleful reminder that emotional pain what, on the CD, are called the different or having an opinion, it is CD to you if you're really de- is a commonality that humanity "Sanford Sessions." These sessions an expression of insecurity and pressed, but if you're dealing with shares. also include a remix of "Burning frustration, and yet, the will to difficulties and want some corn- Shinedown is Brent Smith, vo- Bright" and an acoustic version of overcome." pany in the same frame of mind, cals; Jasin Todd, guitars; Brad "45," that is a darker look at the "Leave a Whisper" was produced Shinedown would be a good thing Stewart, bass; and Barry Kerch, "coping with misery" theme. "Swim- by Bob Marlette of Ozzy to pop in your CD player. dnu-ns. Shinedown isn't like any other ming through the ashes of another band on the market right now. "We life/ no real reason to accept the way don't like to do any thing in a typical things have changed/ staring down way," says Smith about his band's the barrel of a 45." The .45-caliber musical style. Striving to be different gun is a metaphor for a bleak future has served them well. They have re- based on a past that is equally bleak. leased four songs from "Leave a It is fearing that there is nothing that Whisper" and are touring the U.S. can be done to make tomorrow better, promoting the album. but note that the lyricist is staring "Burning, Bright" is the current down the barrel, not being blasted release from the record. It has been away by it. Many of the songs on the getting good airplay on the ZONE CD are like this. You may have to dig here in Billings. The thrashing rhythm for the positive message, but it is and rebirth message makes this a good there. choice as a single. The lyrics are con- "Lost in the Crowd" is a song on sistent with the theme of the whole "Leave a Whisper" that hasn't been Cll. "The more the dark consumes released as a single. It's a ballad that me, I pretend I'm burning, burning deals with the battle of breaking up bright." The worse things get, the fur- with someone you love but can no ther inside you have to reach to find longer be with. This song portrays the the positive aspects of yourself, and confusion and indecision involved "burning bright," the more you have with this kind of inner struggle. This to concentrate on those positives. is a song to listen for if you decide to The last release was a cover version buy this CD. of "Simple Man," originally by "Leave a Whisper" explores the Lynyrd Skynyrd. The thrumming quality in people to concentrate on Cover design Art Direction Lawrence Azerrad Design

PARarykip 960 S. 29774 ST W CLASSIFIEDS 656-0808 r AMERICA Seeking people to take-out Seeking SM classified ads! Medium height, athletic build An easy way to communicate Enjoys outdoors

Contact retort @ msubillings.edu I [email protected] THE PAR731 STARTS HERE/ gm NM I•11111 =M Seeking a real man. Hot young studs Seeking 5-week-old Chihuahua with personalities and a sexy Chevy Short hair, any color, lovable 20% OFF ANY truck. Muscles are a plus. For companion to Chaz Daddysgri [email protected] [email protected] Noe REGULAR PRICED ITEM Wanted-used vehicle Seeking young hot luscious man 0-$3,000 price range lobo Must be metrosexual, unafraid of good condition, reliable Pe LIMIT I PER CUSTOMER OFFER EXPIRES MAY 151 2005 his feminine side. Good hygiene [email protected] [email protected] Seeking SWM 21-30 Political and aggressive Seeking SM 24+ [email protected] Smart, kind, funny, $1.50 ISO someone to play monopoly must like MILFs per game with on Tuesday nights. Must have [email protected] per person a clubfoot to match my hunchback. [email protected] During open bowling Seeking SWM 35+ W/ th s coupon. Seeking dirty old man to buy me Intellectual, tall, athletic (One coupon per nice things person per visit) No BS! [email protected] [email protected]