PAGE 20â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, A j i‘ $ . / H;l.‘\}" I To: OP lf} ’iti I /// IH L 2 I NNE ’â€"-‘5‘!5;7 ’i' \“-‘: PAGE 20 â€"â€" WATERLOO | Gene Loves Jezebel larger venues, recording contracts, and most importantly, contacts with influential people. Enter British producer Rupert Hine (Tina Turner, The Fixx, Robert Palmer). Hine liked what he heard and decided to take the band to England where Aimacantar was recorded. The results present the band as a sort of It‘s been a slow process cracking the fickie North American market, but Discover should render some radio interest in this Weish quinâ€" tet. Built around the vocal interplay of the Astan twins â€" an interesting juxtaposition of call and response incantations, tuneless solos and intermittent wailing â€" Discover represents the brothers‘ crowning achievement. More diverse in tempo and mood than its predecessor Promise, Discover transforms the former‘s raw ideas into something as equally powerful but more‘ melodic and focused. Credit the addition of guitarist James Stevenson for adding a dimension that brings a sense of warmth and direction to the proâ€" story. After cultivating a strong following on the Ottawa club circuit, the band won a local talent search contest. The first prize was the cost of producing a video which in turn won the CFTA‘s Best Music Video of the year for 1984. Popular videos mean increased airplay, ns spntcrmed hame ~salliiem. bnicirens Mihcmmtrtartiiinnertcintiibabrtzibdtiztabait than the former and not as predictable as the latter. Hine captures the band in full flight, integrating the soaring vocals, guitars and synthesizers with surgeonâ€"like precision. But as flawless as the production and ‘The Eight Seconds is last year‘s Cinderella A pleasant surprise. playing are, there is nothing adventurous nor memorable about the songs. Whether it‘s the sense of dejaâ€"vu that permeates or the feeling that this is artâ€"rock with a thin ‘80s veneer, Almacantar is too derivative to be anything more than of passing interest. Television‘s Greatest Hits, Volume i nostalgiaâ€"minded, exhuming television theme songs seemed like a typical kneeâ€"jerk reâ€" sponse at the time. But in retrospect, Television‘s Greatest Hits may represent something more than a classic example of the entrepreneurial spirit. For not only has this brainchild of Steven Gottlieb ensured him of an early retirement, it also has provided fans of ‘50s and ‘60s TV shows with a vinyl legacy of those years. While listening to theme songs from extinct TV shows is vicarious entertainment at best, it is a welcome alternative to the pitiful state of television today. Television‘s Greatest Hits, Vol. II is the followâ€"up to last year‘s successful Vol. I, 65 more themes from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Some of these shows were popular nationwide and a few have since become cult favourites; others will be remembered only by those true fans of the medium. Whatever the popularity enjoyed by these shows, their themes will conjure up all sorts of As just one of the many profitable ventures designed to satisfy the insatiable needs of the always having his oxygen tank sabotaged in ‘"Sea Hunt.‘‘ Or how about the "Brady Bunch®" fighting over territorial rightsâ€"to the TV set. And was there a better game show host than the congenial Art Fleming, who week after week introduced us to such intriguing categorâ€" ies as Potpourri and Famous Quotes on "Jeoâ€" ‘l:rreallhzn.tmmthednmaï¬c (Rat Patrol) and intrepid (The Avengers) to the bizarre (Outer Limits) and downright frivoâ€" lous (My Mother The Car). Whatever your whimsy, sit back and enjoy. Mon.Sat. 8 a.m.â€"Op.m. _ 478 Albert SL, Waterioo * Membership: Waterloo‘Federal P.C. Association 1 Der Bruder: 8855095 MEAT & GOURMET REQUIREMENT * GERRY S MEATS eV AND DELICATESSEN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE WATERLOO PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION Will Be Held WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1987 7: 30 P.M. WATERLOO INN 475 King St. N., Waterloo GUEST SPEAKER: HONORABLE SENATOR LOWELL MURRAY 84 KING STREET SOUTH, WATERLOO (Across from Waterioco Town Square) 884â€"8631 ° Membership â€" Single $5.00, Family $15.00 Payable: p.c.enu:r-n-w.m P.O0. Box 431, Waterloo, Ont. N2J 449 % DON‘T MISS THE BOAT! JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AT §¥__DAILY SPECIALS AVAILABLE Try Ourc14 Varieties of fish & chips (including Halibut) aninet .3 â€". â€"> . â€"â€".. _ overens «Ciam Chowder «Back Bacen On t bun »Burgers "sandviches _ RECONDITIONED USED VW RABBITS 6 month or 6,000 km guarantee Fast â€" Friendly Service For expert repairs call Mike or Kiaus at FAMILY DINING OR TAKEâ€"OUT "NOW INâ€"OUR 14th YEAR!" 884â€"7640 10 Wyman Rd. Unit #5, Waterioo FEATURE PRODUCT OF THE MONTH Sharwood‘s 10% Discount With This Ad to Feb. 14/87 For All Your NL®G:© .w