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‘The UPBI SUN,‘February 4, 1982. page 9

The Music Beet

By Paul Bradley . Comment: I didn't bother to watch the ' recent American Music . Awards (where the musical establishment's ‘ old farts get together to try and justify their existence.) When I heard the "winners" ‘ r I was glad that I had found something more

entertaining to do - I ,

happened to be cleaning up my- -room. ‘ ‘

- Air supply, Pat Benatar, and Kenny Rogers for acts of the year? These awards makeVCanada's Juno Awards glitter in * comparison, and that takes some doing. If America considers these

r «as the cream of the

musical crop. then they deserve a B—movie actor for president.

You Could Have Been

and glitter, Sheena Easton's metamorphosis

' from drama teacher to

"hot property" ‘( three singles in nine months) is proof that free enterprise is alive and well in Scotland. This kind of instant fame is sanething which music puriSts hate. As a result, Ms. Easton and co. have had to put up with their share of criticism. Admittedly, criticizing her is not unlike taking a hammer to a bdwl of jello. After all, on the one hand there is her material - "safe" songs which reinforce sterotypes;

while on the other,

she is no doubt finely schooled in the fine art of hon to dress, gesture, sneer, ‘ 'etc._ None of this‘ detracts from the fact

not terribly awesome. _ arrangements along with Easton's- vocal delivery make many of the songs better than ‘they have any right to be. In fact, if you're not careful ,» tunes like "Letter From Joey" and "When He Shines" actually get under. your skin.

[The album's major “failing, and the reason Easton will never be . considered as a serious artist, is thevery obvious sameness ‘of her material. This could be excused if there was even one song that went beyond formulatic standard. It's not that she isn't capable of handling stronger material“ (she. is), ' ‘ rather it's‘the fact that mediocre pablum seems to be what sells (witness her. prissy

. * With Me. - Sheena Easton that the lady has a

posturing on the

V In the profound words

of the Kinks -— Give the People that They . Want.

"No Refugee — Eddie Schwartz

‘ Aside from a previous 5010 album, Eddie Schwartz'a chief claim to fame is that he penned Pat Benetar's "Hit Me With Your Best Sho ". The latter is as good a reason as any for not wanting to know anything more about Mr. Schwartz. j

Here and there, No Refugee is tuneful and pleasant enough to listen to. However, ' when you listen closely

you realize how boring the

record actually is (i.e. long on cliche. and short on inspiration). Among the. songs ,_. "Tonight" , and "over The Line"

[stand above the rest.

Ocmparatively speaking, that isn't necessarily,

Wing of awards talent, through it is Anglican MUSiC Wards) ' very high' '

,

if 4 Murray, McLauchlan‘at the Centre artist in 1971, fans Wondered whether he had sold out when he had decided to try rock'n' roll- His music is described as having a great deal of "edge". His lyrics and music are Sharp, pointed, and direct. McLauchlan's lateSt hit single, "I - Wouldn't Take a Chance on Love" underlines

this change.

Tickets for Murray McLauchlan's performance pare $6, $7, and $8 and are available at the Centre Box Office.

A'brief, is .being'pre— pared on the leek of, cyclic programm'ng available to part—. time students and we hope to have it ready for pres—‘ 'entation very soon. Plans are being made to develop "other areas of concern in the near future. - Please feel free to contact us with any questions about the crganiZation by ‘ calli. g the executive or by writing to us at our po‘stroffic’e box#39.

The mature part— , I time student association would like to announce the appointm'entof .Judy Kohlsmith as chair- person of the standing admisary council. Judy would be happy to hear from anyone who has any questions or, advice and can be contacted“ at . 892—3795; ' "

The executive has :been looking at a few major ~ concerns that were

' brought light atﬂthe " initial meeting.

From: Public, Relations Department ’ .

"Kid From the City Returns to Main Stage"

Murray McLauchlan, singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and harmonica players , labelled as the "Kid from the City" returns to the Main Stage, COnfederation Centre of the Arts, ' Friday, February 12, at 8 p.m. ,

‘ Murray McIauchlan has changed his style \ p more times than any ‘ * other leading Canadian ' ' , 'artist of his time. . Considered a major folk

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