February 5,1996Page B4 - The DeKalb Collegian February 5,1996Page M i mcMachine Road To Ruin N O R T O N IN THE b t p ' ß i C C C r u m p t o n Various Artists: H eid e S ez crash course in surf rock with “Ants (Lookout!) In My Pants”. DARK This variety of different styles In the infamous punk rock un­ ‘i T a l f i / V ? give the label versatility and depth derworld, no other ‘ indie’ label can but they do not provide Lookout ßy <z/V(an Ißuiton quite live up to the standards and Plexi: Cheer Up (Sub Pop) withitsdefiningdirection. As stated expectations that Lookout records before, Lookout is, first and fore­ has establ ished. The label ’ s current This is an interesting cross-section The Fine Young C annibals: The most, a label that specializes in pop- roster and its lucrative back cata­ of various genres, ranging from F in e st ( MCA) punk rock. As a result of this infa­ logue easlily speaks for itself. It is gothic and glam down to good old Many fans of old wave and ska are mous speciality, all of the usual punk certainly no secret that this com­ fashioned dirge guitar rock. Bass- inforatreat. The Fine YoungCan- rock deviants make theri un-surpris- pany specializes in large quantities ist/vocalist Michael Plaster has an nibals have finally put out a compi­ ing appearances on this disc. ofRamones-derived pop-punk. But excellent vocal range for the style of lation ofold hits entitled The Finest. The almighty Queers turn up with Heide Sez, their new inexpensive music presented, while guitarist The FY C are the remainder of 80s ska the poppy “Janelle Janelle” and 1996 sampler, qu ickly disproves the Michael Barragan and drummer legends The English Beat. Former “Kicked Out Of The Weeblos”, the Beat members David Steele and Andy theory that Lookout has nothing Norm Block flesh out the sound with tale of the dejected Boy Scout. further to offer. groove oriented sensibilities. “For­ Cox formed the Cannibalswithouta The Mr. T Experience not only One ofthis compilation’s many est Ranger” and “Ordinary Things” lead singer until they recruited the cover familiar ground with their sad lead singer of The Acrylics, Roland positive attributes is its representa­ are the highlightsofthe album, while love lament “I Fell For You”, but Gift. Until now, The FYC had put tion of the label’s more obsure but “Dimension” is far too thin in the they also offer an ode to their favor­ Coming next isue: talented bands. Many of the bands presentation of its ideas to come off only two studio albums, Fine Young ite cheese, “Velveeta.” and featured on this compilation are properly. In terms of comparison, Cannibals The Raw And The Many of the label’s other sometimes tragically overlooked. traces of Monster Magnet and such An exclusive interview Cooked. Although the singles worthwhile bands like Squirtgun, Bands such as the magnificent Go pioneers of goth darkness as Bau- with Type O Negative didn’t receive much in the way of Groovie Ghoulies, Cub, The Sailor, who deliver perfect angelic haus and Joy Division are readily frontman Peter Steele popularity, the band received out­ Crumbs, and FuriousGeorgecon- standing reviews and praise. This pop on “Ray Of Sunshine”, truly apparent (Plaster even appeared on tribute memorable performances. and the best reviews the compilation is to prime listeners for make th is compi lation v iable for pop the recent Joy Division tribute al­ Heide Sez is a must for any fans. bum Towwith Red Hot Chili Peppers known universe has to the new FYC to come. The new punk rock fan looking to expand the single, “The Flame”, is a reminderto These fans will further be de­ guitarist Dave Navarro), and the offer from the Music growing record collection. This the listener of the roots of the Fine lighted over the inclusion ofthe Hi- melding of musical influences comes Machine gang. compilation should enthrall the lis­ Fives, who serve up some of their off effectively enough to make YoungCannibals. Thiscompilation tener with its variety and the atten­ fresh retro beat-pop on “It’s Up To CheerUp worth the price of materi­ brings back old memories. It is a tion paid to the bands’ versatile pop You.” Fansofthe legendary Smiths als it is printed on. reflection of what pop was and what should enjoy the crisp, melancholy songcraft. Thissamplerofthelabel’s pop bands today are trying to 1996 releases should serve as an achieve. 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