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71 Long, long ago in the days of yore, before the time of Beck, renowned Knight
Ottawa Ci ty Sp eedway BMG of the land of Alternative, there was another young lad of the same name. But
Va rious Artists Whoever knows Gillette, knows her this Beck was blessed with not one, but two names: Jeff Beck.
music, her style, her attitude. And to And he was blessed with an enormous talent.
” X Pr ess/ Car. if o those who don’t know Gillette, a While but a squire, young Jeff did pick up a guitar, and there was much
Devil R Ides Out A not-so-eclectic collection froma _ popular song from her 1995 debut shredding. And he went forth into the burgeoning English blues-rock scene and
Ss iF Ss R d group of artists out of the nations album is called ‘Short Dick Man.’ I did play with many fine musicians. Legends of the days when young Beck
uva ocreen KeCOrds — capital-Ottawa (as though you didn’t —_think this is self-explanatory. Though, _ played with The Yardbirds, whose ranks at turns did include Sir Jimmy Page and
Devil is a compilation of music know). Well, some of this stuff is she does not classify herself, person- Lord Eric Clapton, still live on. Oh, these were fine players, all, but none had
from various Hammer film scores good, and some sucks! It’ pretty ally, as a feminist, she feels that some quite the uniquely inventive twist peculiar to the playing of noble Beck.
omposed by James Bernard, and alternative [there is NO alternative]. people view men with some sort of In his travels Beck did form groups various and
performed by the Westminster It’s pretty energetic [in a very angst- _ superiority. “I’m not willing to accept sundry, and gained fame both widespread and de- aaa
Philharmonic Orchestra. ridden, bitter, dis-enfranchised youth second class status.” served. For a time he did play with Rod of the Stewart BRAY Esai
If you don’t know who Hammer way]. And there are just a few songs Gillette’s music cannot be described _ clan, at a time when young Stewart was still possessed a
as, there is a spread of different on here that I can stand to listen to by one person, or by one category. of a fine, bluesy voice and both the strength and
movie posters of his-horror films inthe more than once. But wouldn’t want — The stores probably have her albums — wisdom to put such a voice to good use. He was even
sleeve (hint hint). to spoil the pleasure of discovery for _ in the ‘dance’ bin. “My music isa bit joined by that learned master of the funkronomicon,
The overtone of creepy orchestral you...naw, yes I do. difficult to label — it has dance, rap the magician, Stevie Wonder of the Inner Vision.
sounds sets up an eerie atmosphere, Black Boot and rock elements in it,” says the 21 And so it was, in the good year 1976, that our hero
but doesn’t necessarily have to be only Trio’s ‘Sweet year old singer. did happen upon an equally inventive musician, a player of the
or Halloween. Orchestral musichas = Dreams’ fill my A lot of this CD is very “Gillette.” keyboard, one Jan Hammer. Hammer’s talent was yet unsullied by that most foul
always had a picture painting appeal, head, do indeed do Only she could write this kind of of 80s television shows, Miami Vice, and together they unleashed their com-
and this arrangement brings many that. Fishtales are music. ‘Do Fries Go With That Shake’ bined creative force on the world, an undertaking recorded on Beck’s Wired.
different images tomind. Frombats = secondtonone — nae. ~—one of the funniest on this CD. The And the two did travel around this vast globe with several cohorts of
uttering about in the midnight sky, to _ with ‘Shangri-La’ title song, ‘Shake Your Money Maker,’ Hammer’s, and their performances were documented
ampires stalking their victims, Devi! and then when the ‘Premise of the is fine, but I think I was having more for posterity on Jeff Beck With the Jan Hammer Group
paints a mood of darkness that can Rational Human Falls.’ of a laugh when I heard ‘Georgie Live. And there was much rejoicing. From ‘Freeway
Hevour anyone. I must say, the chick-bands are Porgie.’ And the song ‘Weekend’ is a Jam’ to ‘She’s a Woman’ to ‘Scatterbrain,’ the echoes
by Kim excellent. They’ve a very concrete perfect song to end a hairy week. of this time live on for all to hear.
idea of themselves, and what their This new CD does nothing to mess Though noble Beck has deigned to grace the
112 music is, and that makes them just that with the Gillette formula. If you like records of a few unscrupulous sorts, the likes of Jon
much better. Sully sound like The her, I would recommend getting this Bon Jovi and other pop demon-spawn, he has never
112 Breeders, like Veruca Salt, like My CD. Unfortunately, the CD jacket is descended into the ill repute that has beset even his
Bloody Valentine. With buzz-saw very unflattering. Her make-up is over cohorts, Hammer and the once-great Stewart. Oh,
BMG acoustics and tied to sultry, seductive done and her clothes are different from there have been rare moments when I have questioned the work of the great one,
With a hint of gospel church music _ vocals I’m actually tempted to actually _ the Gillette we know. I know that this but doubt thee not that his greatness remains.
d just talent, Bad Boy Entertainment buy some of their tunes. Feed, the appearance cannot be due to her recent Many records still exist of Beck’s exploits. The Best of Beck collects some of
eated a male quartet, known to usas _ other chick-band, are haunting. pregnancy with her baby girl. his finest deeds, from his earliest days to the time of his collaborations with
12. Gospel icons such as Commis- Ephemeral and litanous, chanting in Phoenix Pix: player of keyboards, Tony Hymas, and that legendary master of sticks and skins,
ioned and John P. Kee, as well as the _ time to drums of their own. Like a If you didn’t notice, I really like Terry Bozzio. The uninitiated wouldst do well to begin here, for this collection
lamous BabyFace, Stevie Wonder and _ twisted death-dream replete with half- ‘Georgie Porgie’ because ithas some _is an excellent, albeit brief, look at the mastery of Sir Jeff Beck.
Brian McKnight have all influenced time marching-band and pep squad. of the lyrics from the original tale. by Kevin Sallows
he sounds and harmony of 112. by J. Robinson And the song ‘Weekend’ is one of
Most people might wonder what those which I,can play a couple more
akes this group different from other times before I get tired of it.
ale vocalists and male quartets. . by Max Phoenix
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ffect takes place and you can feel the _to think when I heard that Type O that third Pigment Vehicle tears into a love
punds and beat that comes from this | Negative had a new album out. But I chance they modern day punk era and has earned your
oup. do remember that it wasn’t exactly an _—_ shouldn’t respect by playing with the likes of torch /
There are not that many words that _—_ exciting feeling. Their previous have DOA, SNFU, and Dayglo Abortions. wats Eat
describe this group. When albums turned my stomach, while I gotten. ee q These local boys announce their Peace.
stening to this CD, find a quiet wiped the tears of laughter from my I’ve got two problems with thank- presence in the scene with some new ~ One second intervals between
nvironment to get the full effect of eyes. This band with their wolf-voiced you messages at the beginning of songs that will make anyone just tunes leaves the listener gasping
e music. I can’t go through each lead singer always sounded too ‘try- albums: First of all, a band gathering standing around get thrown into their for air. Breaking into quick
ack and evaluate it. This CD is hard’, making them just plain awful. to record a thank-you at the beginning mosh pit. precision with their next single
ainly composed of romantic ballads October Rust is perhaps the best of a CD shows us that despite a Striking upon the listener’s mind ‘Break a Neck,’ the concept of
ith ideas about conquering love. surprise I got all this year, the albumis surprisingly good album, they’re still Independant Woman immediately Holding sidewalks, cracked finger
Phoenix Pix: honestly good. I never thought I would losers. Second, I think the thanks draws attention to the similarities / Break a neck, break your neck /
The main ones that I liked are ‘Now _ find myself saying that. Ever. The should be directed to the people who between Pigment’s bassist Collin break her neck, break a neck
at We’re Done’, co-written by only real problem I have with October allowed the album to be made. McRae and Primus bassist Les makes one want to try something a
Vanya Morris of Boyz II Men and Rust is the intro of the CD, where the | Without album producers, the band is Claypool. little more dangerous in life.
ly You ‘ (Clean Radio Mix) band thanks the listeners for buying it. a group of losers, without a CD. Their inside sleeve design is an The title song ‘Independent
raturing The Notorious B.1.G. I guess they know where they stand, so October Rust is a worthwhile listen, image of them holding up a store in | Women’ offers lyrics and choruses
by Max Phoenix they are very thankful that someone but only if you’ve either never heard loud costume and make up, portray- _ that rip out Pay your debt Hit back
them before, or you’re willing to give ing a mock robbery. Their credit / She had a plan of attack / No
them yet another try.° This album is underneath the “violent” photo longer flat on her back / Cupcake.
most likely a fluke, but a good one. proclaims “Supervised by Satan.” A high energy album which I
by Kim The second song ‘I feel fine’ won’t hesitate to play again.
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