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WE YHAVE RENOVATED Pinker And Prouder is typical Lowe, which from a pop standpoint, means it‘s like nothing else on the market. The recording has a primitive quality, and the spurâ€"ofâ€"theâ€"moment edge suggests Nick and the gang did nothing more than play, record, and catch a cab for last call. The Sun recordings had a similar austerity, and the songs on Pinker are treasures in the Sun tradition. Of course Lowe has always been equal parts Cash, Lewis and Perkins. So don‘t expect any Nicknacks; Lowe delivers only Royal Doultons. Nick Lowe CBS For years now, Nick and the boys have been getting together to share some ideas, hammer out a few impromptu ditties, and generally inject some rock and roll adrenalin into an anemic pop culture. Pinker And Prouder Than Previous BMG Music Here is one church deoking for a congregaâ€" tion, despite the strong message of the gospel according to Steve Kilbey. Under the direction of lead singer Kilbey, this Australian band dishes up an infectious brand of ‘80s psyâ€" chedelia, replete with shimmering guitar soundscapes, drifting harmonies, and Kilbey‘s worldâ€"weary vocals. The guitar is the real star, though, and Marty Willsonâ€"Piper has no doubt spent a lot of time with his Byrds records. His playing typifies a band known for its consistency, yet lost in the pop shuffle. Starfish should change that. Church Ross MacDonald Chronicle Special PaINT â€" WatLrAPER « Winbow Buinps You Too Can Have A New Look At An Unbeatable Price Choose from 1000‘s of selected rolls of first quality, no seconds, strippable, easy to hang scrubbable vinyls. They come in a large selection of patterns in the latest colours. ALL DRY STRIPPABLE WALLPAPER Superior hiâ€"hiding coverage. Soft * washable finish. Noâ€"fuss water cleanâ€"up. LUXURY VELVETTE LATEX SATIN FLAT _ w27 QUALITY INâ€"STOCK SCRUBBABLE VINYL WALLPAPER St. Clair Discounts All Wallpaper Book Orders. We Will Not Be Undersold. We Cut Single Rolis and Gladly Accept Returns Everyday Low Price On In Stock Wallpaper " I 9 : 8 .‘ l‘ Reg. 37. Your Decorating Partner in Waterloo ‘0°° 37.95 WATERLOO TOWN SQUARE | 886â€"3791 SCULPTURED VINYL WALLPAPER So just when it looks like we might have a crisis on our hands, Nanci Griffith comes along, Joni Mitchell releases a new record, and Toni Childs appears out of nowhere with an impressâ€" ive debut. Produced by David Ricketts (David & David), Union shows Childs to have a remarkâ€" ably elastic voice, and command of a variety of styles. Her powerful delivery offers hints of Holiday, Franklin and Etta James and the choice of recording sites â€" Paris, London, Africa â€" adds a cosmopolitan touch to the proceedings Since his debut on Blue Note in 1985, McFerrin‘s vocal gymnastics have transcended mere scat. Simple Pleasures is confirmation that he has reâ€"defined the boundaries of voice in much the way Hendrix forever changed the limitations of the fretboard. It‘s hard to think of the human voice as an instrument, but even Hendrix would have been impressed with the "guitar‘‘ solo that ends this record. Union Toni Childs Free enterprise is one thing, but this recent trend toward a preadolescent, Brooke Shields type of female pop singer is downright frightenâ€" ing. Barely out of grade school, these new brat packers do insipid updates of ‘60s hits, have battles with mommy, and rely on protective managers to guide them toward early retireâ€" ment. Bobby McFerrin is a brilliant: multiâ€"inâ€" strumentalist. He can play everything from screaming guitar solos and funky bass lines, to snappy percussion. He takes famous songs â€" Sunshine Of Your Love, Suzie Q â€" from the rock archives and gives them a modern jazz facelift. And the amazing thing is, he uses only one instrument â€" his voice. Simple Pleasures Bobby McFerrin EMIâ€"Manhattan LUXURY VELVETTE CEILING PAINT Adorns ceilings with a soft white, velvetty EXMIUIE AMS UCRIIIIR WEICE! a soft white, velvetty 9 7 finish. Easy to Apply Hiâ€" hiding. Spatter 41L resistant Reg. 29. $499 _ The.. ol BRODRECHT‘S W # ’ In Leisure )‘/’M Furnitgrg Ffom A AVE 1041 382 KING ST. NORTH WATERLOO 885â€"3200 WATERLOO CHRARONICLE, WEDNESDAY APRIL 27, 1988 â€" PAGE 27 STORE HOURS TUE â€"THURS 9â€"5 30 FRIYâ€"9 SAT 9â€"5 30 ywmG e AREA RUGS * ARTIFICIAL PLANTS * BLINDS * CARPET cen EARLY BIRD SALE e HOST CLEANING PROOUCTS e NO WAX FLOORING e POOL & PATIO FURNITURE e WALLCOVERING *« CERAMIC FLOOR TILE e CERAMIC WALL TILE * CUSTOM DRAPERY * FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS HEIDT LEISURE FURNITURE 10â€"15% to May 14/88 H{EIOT