Page 6 Entertainment The Beatles complete list of classics with Sgt. Pepper's by Gary Nolan Collegian Staff Writer The final installment in my five-part series of "must have" albums leaves me with many good releases to choose from and only one slot to fill. I feel that I would disappoint many, and would also feel amiss myself, if I did not include the early 1967 release by the Beatles, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. This album warrants ranking just on the basis of all the musicians that cite Sgt. Pepper's as a guiding influence in their rock ".nd roll careers. Musicians from the Bee Gees to the Beach Boys were affected and guided by its widespread influence. When the Beatles' era unfortunately ended due to the senseless murder of John Lennon, the remaining Beatles attempted to deal with their "irreconcilable" differences. On the heels of a just resolved lengthy lawsuit that pitted Paul McCartney against Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and Yoko Ono, representing the late Lennon, it seems more unlikely than ever that - the remaining members of this quartet will ever share a stage. The fact that the Beatles remain a chapter in rock and roll that can never be repeated makes this work that much more spectacular. The group had what many bands search for and lack today: The Beatles had timing. They released albums at the right time, held back at the right time, toured at the right time and fortunately for the fans, exited music on top, where they started. They did not go on to make parodies of themselves like many A LAST STRAW Fresh flowers for all your floral needs. Behrend students - 10% discount 898-1879 Jobs in Alaska HIRING Men - Women • Summer! Year Round. CANNERIES, FISHING., LOGGING, TOURISM, CONSTRUCTION up to $6OO weekly, plus FREE room . and board. CALL NOW! Call refundable. 1-206-736-0775 Ext.. 1459 B S kateway Roller Rink 4646 Buffalo Road 8 9 9 - 61 0 0 '6os bands have done and still cute musical group with catchy continue to do today. One knows songs. They longed to make that this band will never exist sophisticated music. Their again and that makes the work experimentation in psychedelic irreplaceable and permanent. drugs also fueled this desire. The Sgt. Pepper's, fueled by Beatles were determined to have "Beatlemania" ' an incredible their real identities shown. interest in the band from both In the theme song to Sgt. press and fans alike, sold over 6.5 Pepper's, Ringo stars as "the one million copies in America. It and only Billy Shears". His full, landed at number one on personable voice really assures Billboard's charts. Anything less the listener that he really will from this band would have proved "get by with a little help from a disappointment_ my friends". One of the most important The Beatles later go on to contributors to this album explore such topics as remains producer George Martin. psychedelic drugs, as in the song He allowed and encouraged the "Lucy in the Sky with Beatles' curiosity in the studio to Diamonds". Though Lennon explore and create. Thus the adamantly denied the song was release was a landmark recording a b out LSD, one cannot deny the in the innovative use of sound implications, combined with the technology. This brought widespread experimentation by technology to the forefront of - the Beatles in psychedelics. music and opened doors for the The happy "When Fm Sixty future of multilayered sounds. Four" and "Lovely Rita" give the This album's spectrum of sound record a lighter side. It invites a ranged more widely than those of sing-along likely to include previous releases, even to the members of several generations. point of including a dog whistle The album concludes with "A on the second side, beyond the Day in the Life", a track at which scope of human ears. critics marvel and which proves a In the wake of the legendary fitting end to a superb record. nature of this work, the Beatles - One thing that is sure to strike kept their sense of humor on the the listener is the now famous album, making it light and last chord that fades out with the amusing while at the same time end of the record to seal up revolutionary. The Beatles proved another great Beatles release. to keep their old image while As this final part in my series dispelling it at the same time. comes to a close, this release, This phenomenon occurred among the others discussed, will due to the fact that when the continue to revolve in my Beatles stopped touring in 1966 compact disc player. I hope that they removed themselves from these releases endure and affect the chaotic and demanding world other generations as they have of "Beatlemania". Their concern mine. I continue to search for was that the public only more great releases and thank all perceived them as a harmless, those that help me to do so. ri mmiumaimiciormitionumminsmomminn ..... lammuminsen I €1,144:141d0a. 3512 Buffalo Rd I 4 :. Wesleyville I 1 .Ae. 'xi, ITALIAN RESTAURANT' 899-3423 I - --- I I I 1 I 1 Large Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza for 1 I Only $6.99 plus tax I I 1 Free Delivery with this coupon I i Expires 11/28/89 i ILI imiorminimmuommmumanialsimmeimenimma•simmummengs a Holiday Plusie November 24 until Christmas every evening on vgsikp WPSE t\ am 1450 The Collegian Wednesday, November 22,1989 Tears for sow their by Robb Frederick Entertainment Editor After a debut which was instantly dimissed by critics and listeners alike, Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal combined their refined musical capabilities to produce a follow-up that would provide numerous bit singles overdue acclaim from all. The duo, collectively know as Tears For Fears, burst onto the music charts with Songs From the Big Chair, which was powered by the hit single "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and the anthem-like "Shout". The group, however, faded from the spotlight as instantaneously as it appeared. Songs From the Big Chair, which was released in 1985, remained as the band's last work until the recently released The Seeds of Love. During the duo's four-year hiatus, the band members must have continued their musical education, because their latest endeavor stands as an elaborate, intricately arranged work. The frequent use of tempo changes and orchestrated interludes propels The Seeds of Love far beyond the pop-centered sound of Songs From the Big Chair. From the beginning notes of "Woman in Chains," the duo's new route is clearly mapped. The soothing vocals of bassist Curt Smith, gently supported by a sedated drum track by guest Phil Collins, describe the artist's feelings of hopelessness when confronted by the world's injustices. Smith's lyrics are majesticly complimented by IfidaknAll i UMMLM.M;U.h i aa . l .MlLZMeijil po;lmiDomolatx•rostaDß)ol MC - 7F 7 'm s - aturda (additions) 10:CK) pm (Special Schedule for December 3, 10, 17) 10:30 am 12:30 pin 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:45 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:30 pm brilliantly equates the group's vocal arrangement. The lengthy "Bad Man's Song" continues the band's experimentation through the use of a piano and keyboard backbone reminiscent of cultivated blues. An expanded piano solo pit against a representative brass section completes the groove of this style. The diverse styles and vocal possibilities - culminate on the release's first single "Sowing the Seeds of Love." Smith belts out his vocals at a feverish rate, as Orzabal offers his unwavering support throughout the song's chorus. This intricate layering process continues to confirm the academically refined abilities of Smith and Orzabal, but the technical aspects of this release at times overshadow the musical merit. The songs on The Seeds of Love may be presented in an educated, mature approach, but the spontaneity which characterizes truly inspired music is lacking. Songs like "Standing on the Corner of the Third World" and "Year of the Knife" are respectable, but the works are legthy and uninspired. This may cause many listeners to quickly lose interest. Artistic experimentation of any kind should be commended in the current stale music market, but Tears For Fears have attempted to leap too far ahead. Perhaps they should have lingered near the style which proved so successful for them in the past. 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