a good comparison for those who are unfamiliar scene incestuous or what?) This is my only quibble

with Radiohead, suffice it to say that I was happy with the band: on a number of the tunes I found

to belly up to the bar to pay for a copy of their myself wanting a broader sonic palate. Perhaps they

debut CD. might again consider another guitarist or even a sax-
The band returned to the stage for a second set ophonist or, as a friend suggested, a DJ witha

that featured songs most of which were written * turntable. This is not to say that there is anything

before either Ong or Ottoni were added to the line- — wrong with what they already have, but they might

up. These songs were pleasant enough but lacked be even better with a broader textural palette at

the piercing beauty of the songs that made it onto their disposal.

the band’s CD. Their CD is distributed by Festival Records and
The band flirted briefly with the idea of adding should be available at any local record stores which

a guitar to their lineup, but the guy they chose sell independent Cds. Their next gig is at the

already had too many other musical commitments Southhill Candy Shop, Saturday May 9th, at 8:30
to keep on with Time Waits. (As an interesting side pm.

note, the guitarist in question was Jon Roper, See you there.

Miriam Davidson's main guitarist. Man is the local

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CG rt | in Edmonton, Alberta on November 7, and took
a e S them across Canada and into the Eastern States.

. 1 They finished their trip in Victoria, British
Kj Nn Q ~ | Nn Columbia on December 20.
z i They spent time with their families over the
Lab e | | C { O U S Christmas holidays followed by the creation of two
new tracks for Bridge Burner Records. These tracks
should be out by March ’98. Their new releases are
called Fuck You and I Miss You.
The Virgin Megastore in Vancouver, BC is host-

he Cartels's new CD, King Pin, still carries

their punk-rock style with excellence.

Coming from Nevada (where they met in a
bowling alley) and still making it as big as they

: : i ing this amazing band on June 7, It promises to be
have, has something to do with their awesome pas :
: : a superb performance if it’s anything like the King
music and eccentric exaggerations, not to mention : és ;
: el Pin CD, Most importantly, their songs, as harsh as

their thrilling melodies. For example, the ;
x ; ; they may seem, do make poetic sense, and therefore
first song on this CD has these lyrics, My

: are very intelligently written. Furthermore, the
friends say I'm no fun, ever since I bought that pice
ie punk music is nicely put together and offers spec-

gun. My job don’t move me no more cause : ;
fi tacular background music. The guitars, drums, and
earning money is such a bore. All throughout

the CD one finds cool sayings like those,
that make perfect

every other instrument that is used do not suppress
the voice of the singer. This is rare in rock and I
personally prefer listening to a

band that I can literally

sense in our minds.

Brian Bresett is the f
understand than any of these

singer, songwriter and guitarist

Joo the howd Paks ical pathetic rockers where one can
or the band. Laikin is also a

‘ d : maybe comprehend three
en songaeiter and pa oP words out of the entire song.
tarist. Dave Troutman its the ey :
So if you like punk rock
drummer and the glue that keeps

5 music, go out and buy one of

the band together. their CDs.

Their Canadian/US tour,

known as the National Fall Tour, Jochen Beirtumpel

was a smashing success, It started

 

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