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Brandy 24 SIGNAL Tuesday, November 22, 1994 Simply speaking, "Brandy" is a hit By Mandi Albright Staff Writer Brandy ARIES (March 21 - April 19) "Brandy" Icky squishy things appeal to you now. Having a bud over Atlantic Records for late night games loses its appeal as the Krispy Kreme has changed its lobby, sob sob. Now the hookers will have The first thing that catches nowhere to rest and recoup. one's eye when opening the new self-titled debut CD from Brandy, TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) nee Norwood, is a statement by Your new business is at a temporary standstill, but the key the young artist. Printed in bold here is temporary. Haul your lover out to the country and red letters, it reads: "First, I would thank God for giving me make pumpkin pie. Parents clean house and host guests in like to the talent to sing and the opportu­ a disastrous attempt at normalcy. nity to share it with the world." Pretty self-confident for a GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) newcomer, wouldn't you say? Someday never comes. Now that the dust has settled, re­ And with good reason. Most evaluate your life. Forget family, just concentrate on you. of the 14 songs on the new album, Pick a goal and do everything it takes to achieve it. This is "Brandy," are well-crafted gifts for your own satisfaction. No one cares anyway. from an artist who has the good sense to stick to simplicity in song. CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Uncluttered, catchy and plain­ tively straightforward, "Brandy" Surfacing much to your dismay is a hurt from the past con­ doesn't ask much of listeners, only cerning family. Do not put on a Band-Aid and let it scab that they enjoy themselves. over this time. Chances are limited for reconciliation in all Starting with "Movin' On" lifetimes; don't blow this one. and "Baby," the album's first and LEO (July 23 - August 22) Special Photo Have a nice drink. For some lions this constitutes a freshly Fifteen-year old R&B hipster Brandy Norwood keeps it simple juiced carrot - orange cocktail with a twist of lemon. For on her debut album. the rest of us, it is something we cannot condone in a school "On 'Brandy' and "Brokenhearted" and the cur­ etc.). On "Brandy," you get a publication. Pay your karma and take your pick. you get a mellow rent hit single "I Wanna Be mellow meat-and-potatoes Down," all of which make the best groove. VIRGO (August 23 - September 22) meat-and-pota- of Brandy's pre-diva, teen soprano Although there's nothing re­ Spend the holiday season being depressed with every fiber while incorporating low-key, stu­ ally wrong with utilizing (to the of your being. Try hard to not see one dang thing good in toes groove" dio-produced backing music that fullest, if necessary) studio tricks this grey world. Listen extensively to Nirvana and Nine seems to sing with the artist. and techniques that can, when Inch Nails. Get a really ugly haircut. Beat freaks, look elsewhere used properly, enhance an album, for the overdubbing and wacky "Brandy" reminds us that some­ LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) second tracks, respectively, synthesizer tricks everpresent on times all you need for a classy, stylish debut are talent, confi­ Days pass as you undergo yet another metamorphosis. Brandy (the artist) sets the tone for albums by other current popular teen queens or R&B duos dence, and a damn fine voice. Saturn is in Scorpio bringing sexual problems for us all. soulful, mellow hip-hop that eases listeners through the rest of the (Aaliyah, Jade, Changing Faces, Thanks for sharing, Brandy. I'm waiting for my Jupiter return (i.e. Cosmic good luck!) songs on "Brandy," drawing in in Capricorn next year! Keep your legs crossed. those unsure about hip-hop in gen­ eral and keeping those listeners SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) who get skeptical about overall Clean your house and toss the trash. 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