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ARTS 4 DECEMBER 9,1992 Lists, Lists, Lists

St. Entry, May 1-Their first songs float by in a perfect without a doubt fantastic. they were. The LP Pull is Greg's TOP 10 of '92 visit to the Twin Gties in '91 stretched out haze. The two Loose, relaxed, and friendly, out in March on Touch and by Greg Prickman-New mu- was a wee bit disappoiting. times I caught them live this they plowed through a set of Go, and if this single is any sic director and Promotions This show, however, was year were also fantastic - a all their classics. If only indication, it should be mag- Manager, WMCN. "Host" of loud, churning and intense. relaxed, mellow, in-your- every could be this nificent. 8-10 pm new show Gedge even busted all the living-room acoustic set at unpretentious and natural. Thursdays, WMCN. strings in his acoustic during Let it Be records on April 24, "Hey, you, BE NICE!" lO.Hammerhead- No specific "Brassneck." That may sound and a screaming hissing, show or recording here, but I know as soon as this is dumb and irrelevant, but if s frustrated set at Cedarfest. 8.Ladies and Gentlemen, at least they deserve mention printed 111 think of some The Suburbs Have Left the as the best hope for '93, since completely amazing thing an example of the energy and 6.Sugar, First Ave. Oct 16- Building-Sure, everybody their debut LP comes out in that I left out, and of course ferocity they put into the The Copper Blue LP isn't loved Husker Du and the January. No offense to rabid much has been omitted, and show. And along these exactly stunning, but Bob Replacements, but when I Helmet fans, but Hammer- I didn't get to every show or lines.. Mould live won me over was in 7th grade and listen- head did blow them off the hear every LP over the year, completely. I asked him in ing to those bands incessant- stage this summer at First so you may find it lacking. 4. an interview about new ma- ly, it was never without Ave.(at least to me, remem- So what. There is no particu- -Even though I terial he's done since Copper including the Suburbs, proba- ber this is all my opinion). lar order here except for got the import way last year Blue, and he said I would bly the Twin Cities most Along with Arcwelder, number 1. this technically still counts notice a big difference be- underrated band. Those they're one of the best things because it wasn't released tween it and whaf s on the days are long gone now, but about the Twin Cities these 1. of the year-Polvo's stateside until mis year. album. He wasn't kidding. if nothing else this collection days(even though they're Cor-Crane Secret. Without a Gedge's , this I swear some of it sounded brings back some great mem- from North Dakota I think). ories. So what if Twin/Tone doubt. A true mind bender. is a dark, intense master- like some long lost b-side to is just trying to pay off its "Vibracobra" is one of the piece. Everything they'd "Mates No Sense At All" or Other highlights of '92-Ride done before comes into sharp debts, the Suburbs deserve best songs I've heard in a something. Well, maybe not (LP and live), , focus here, refined to a glis- recognition for their part in long time. Get it. quite that good, but hopeful- Give and 'Mow- tening point An amazing the history of the Minneap- ly the new album will be as er" single). Seam, Gneiss- album, recorded in Minneso- olis scene. 2. Dinosaur JrTMy Bloody good as the live show was. maker (every time), Bikini Valentine/Babes in Toyland, ta even. Kill live. Beat Happening (Lp First Ave, Feb. 12- A triple, 7./Unrest First 9.Arcwelder Raleigh 7'- So and live). Flaming lips live, bill made . My 5.Yo La Tengo: May I Sing Ave. Oct. 28-1 actually hav- from the past we come to the this constant ringing in my Bloody Valentine absolutely With Me-Plugging en't heard of anyone else present. Arcwelder have ears... lifted the roof right off of back in after the acoustic who thought Unrest was that come a long way from This First Ave. One of the best Fakebook, Yo La Tengo puts good, but I thought th<:y and covering Fast Car and headaches I've ever had. .out their best album yet. Ira were great(if you were there the future looks good. If Kaplan's guitar work is posi- and you agree let me know.) anything, they've gotten even 3. The Wedding Present, 7th tively inspired, and the quiet The Breeders, however, were more loud and noisy than

5.Magic and Loss by Lou Shavna's Picks for '92 teamed with lilting vocals. Frity with veteran guitarist Phil's Top 10 for '92 by Shayna Weiss, owner of John Crozier make a frighten- by Phil Mikosz ReediHe always wanted to N. Lights and several Taco ingly good songwriting team. blend great rock with great Pavement Slanted and En- literature. He did it. John Stands. chanted-Matador l.Lunapaik by Luna 2: Fuck Reissues to Salivate Over. Pearl Jam. like those lame Hie current darlings of indie 6.Stull EP by Urge Over- : Lazer Guided guitar pop(for good reason!) Mercury Rev: Your Self in testosterone muthas, this is Melodies-Dedicated Steam-Rough Trade also something of an indie kilhWords cannot express how great this is. Pioneers of epic instrument Unrest: Imperial Ffrr-Teen Disciples of early Floyd supergroup. Only they're layering. Beat wreak havoc on . smart And subtle. And 7.Miss Happiness by you 3 chord jangles take a new they sound like the Velvets. know who...yeah this is a bit Spectrum: Soul Kiss(Glide turn. All hail to the mighty RYKO- Divine)-Silvertone Records DISC for 2.May I Sing With Me by Yo obvious and purists were let down blah blah blah but Fractured music from Sonic Babes in Toyland: Fontan- Nick Drake-Five Leaves Left La Tengo: They sound like anyway if s good oh never- Boom's (ex-) elle-Warner Bros. Bryter Later the Velvets too. Only in a mind. skewed mind. Mpl's favorite trio. Pink Moon different way. A perfect -Delicate, detailed emotional blend of noisy jamming and 8."Who's the Sluggiesffe The Flaming lips: Hit to The Orb: U J.Orb-Mercury descriptions. crafted pop. demo song) by Pasty: You Death in the Future Head- The ultimate in music mas- Warner Bros. Chris Bell: I Am the Cosmos S.Ferment by Catherine haven't heard this but do A healthy dose of freakines Big Star 3rd/Sister Lovers Wheel: Best swirly Brit band you remeber groovin' to the Banana Splits when you were from Tulsa, Ok. : Eva Luna-Too Big Star Live of the moment. Pure -Listen and love mem. a tot? The Boo Radleys: Adrena- Abrasive vocals and wacked- 4.Bone Machine by Tom 9.Soft Bomb by :If The Soft Boys: Underwater line/Boo Forever/Lazurus out guitar. Waits: I swear he has died only everybody was a pop EPs-Creation Moonlight and recorded this album in band from New Zealand the A Can of Bees Innovative, energetic fuzz The 27 Various: Up & Fine- purgatory. world would be so nice. Invisible Hits rockers. Clean Records -Inventors of Che 3 minute lO.The Neil Diamond Box 2 Greats from Mpl's most surreal story. Set. P.J. Harvey: Dry- underrated band. Power packed vocals. Muskellunge: *Happy*-B : Peng!-Too Pure side of Oxo Records single Gentle waves of guitar Fresh and innovative Rebecca, JUSTIN MARSHALL list of top ten CURE : ** / //& Top Ten Rock 'Journalist" "snacks" in between LP Cliches meals. lO.Wish by 32xll.s 7."Slick Production" 9. Japanese Whispers Yeah, we're all guilty. Any- 6."Power Trio" 8. Kiss Me one who's ever written a 5.'They sound like 7. Boys Don't Cry music review has pulled out on valium." 6. The Top one or more of these stan- 4."Heavy Stooges/MC5/NY 5. 17 Seconds dards... Dolls influence." 4. Disintegration 3."Seattle Sound" 3. Pornography lO.'" 2."Jangly guitars" 2. Head on the door 9."" l."Grungy" 1. Faith 8.Referring to EPs as