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MAX WEBSTER—MAX WEBSTER

(TAURUS RECORDS),(* * * *fl*)

It's a relief to hear Canadian rock that is im- aginative and original, not copied and boring like

so many of the present bands.

Mex Webster is a four _ piece band out of Toronto which is dominated by Kim Mitchell, who wrote all the tunes on this debut album, plays all lead guitars, and does all

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'( * a *) GRAND FUNK-HITS-

the lead vocals. His voice is completely different from anything else I've heard before, giving‘the band it's killer edge. The bands sound is ultra-heavy, represented the best by "Hangover" and "Coming Off The Moon", which are the standouts. There isn't a dud to be found on this record, as all of it is strong material.

It'll take bands like

Max Webster (this

album has been on the .Canadian Top 100 album chart for 22 weeks)

and Moxy to restore respectability in other markets, proving Canada has viable talent.

GRAND FUNK (CAPITAL RECORDS) Now that Funk have switched to MCA Records,

{Capital has wasted little

time in releasing their "greatest hits:. This'

,package has its ups and

downs, a fair complement

!to the Funk albums.

The early singles are

as bad as the early albums, etc. The best material is the 1973—74 period, "We're An American Band", "Walk Like AsMan", and "Shinin' On".

These are among the greatest singles of all times, but "Bad Time", "Rock 'n Roll Soul",

and "Sally" are some of the worst, so the album averages out at a three star effort.

' IS one thing-.: -

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*( * * *) — HARD RAIN— I BOB DYLAN (UOMUMBIAlRECORDS)

The material is fine, but Dylan never was any ; goodldOing live albums . {The sound is muddy, 'hampering what)inosome cases, is pretty gpod stuff. The best cuts are "Shelter From The Storm" and "You're A Big Girl

' Now", where Dylan's

vocal comes throughiloud 3and clear. Hold onto ,your "Desire" album and wait for the next studio offering from Dylan.

( k i: 1: *) TEASER-

TOMMY BOLIN ( ATLANTIC RECORDS) This is a solid rock

album from a great guitarist. You over—

look the faCt that his work sounds alike on this

solo effort, Purple's

"Come Taste The Band",

and the two James Gang elpees.‘ The best cuts

on "Teaser" are "Wild

Dogs " and "The Grind”,

9 fame is quite another. '

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challen erAn’a tha s where your ngineering career - equipment on challenging projects in many parts of Since Deep Purple have in the anadian Armed Forces begins. From there, _ the world, face the responsibilities of leadership split up , this album is ‘ career ' ilitiesare‘unlimited. In the Canadian entrusted to you as an officer in the Canadian Armed mu Ch more im ort ant t : cross, the erentengineering disciplines are ' Forces, and you'll enjoy the opportunity of working . . p 0 divided into.5 maiorclas‘sifications; . in all fields of engineering without being overly 1301111 and his band - L NhnmneEnguwamxf ' mmkdtoanvone . . I , ‘ It's a fine start on a Man ' l‘y' Wearing _ Acceptedvqualified applicants will be given officer promising career Land. 7 . Engmeeung rank on entry, and an excellent salary along with ‘ , ' * * * * ' 'fAerospade‘ fearing,» " ,,- .3, _ many benefits. Security, promotions and opportunities ( ' ) WAKING AND , Electronic. ' ' communications Engineering, for postgraduate training all add upito‘a worthwhile DREAMING—ORLEANS

and personally rewarding career. If that’s what you're looking for, it's time we got togethen

Write, including your engineering qualifica-

(ASYLUM RECORDS) With beautiful soft ballads like "If I Don't

,tions to date, to the Director '0! Recruiting and

Selection, National Defence Headquarters, '

Ottawa, Ontario. or‘visit your nearest Canadian

Armed ForcestRecruiting Centre, listed under "Recruiting" infihp‘Yellow Panes.

Have You" and " Sails", offset by tough rockers like "What I Need" and "Waking And Dreaming", Orleans has produced their best effort yet. The, song.writing team of

John and Johanna Hall' dominate thE album,

as they have developed

into a top—notch team. V With the exception of

two mediocre tunes, 4 .this could have been a five—star effort. As

it is, the album should produce two or more hit singles besides "Still The One". ‘

( * *) TAKE NO PRISONERS— DAVID BYRON (MERCURY RECORDS) A

The lead singer (and

main hindrance) of Uriah Heep has released :L

solo album. ‘This album makes it obvious why the Heep is a vehicle of the past. The album is aimless with some of the worst junk I've come across in

a long time. This one's " a real dust collector! Speaking of junk , it's time,for another Kiss revihw.“‘ l

(8) THE ORIGINALS — KISS (CASABLANCA RECORDS)

This is three slabs

of plastic, each witha ' thick coating of crap!

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