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The Daily Collegian—3
Grammys '95; a yawner
By Khajag Zettuan •
Staff writer
"Did you see the Grammy
Awardson lastmght?"Thiswould
be the discussion I would have
with my friends in junior high the
morning after the awards. But as
the years went on and the
Grammys got more inane there
was no need for discussion. Why
did the Grammys get so boring?
VVTiyweren'tmeperformancesex-
citing anymore? Why did they let
Michael Bolton perform?
This year was just another re¬
peat performance of the last five
years of the Grammys. Oh! Excuse
me! Whitney Houston wasn't
nominated. That accounts forother
the same people get nominated
yearafteryear? How many awards
has Whitney Houston won any¬
way? And what about Bonnie
Raitt?Shouldn'tsr«retirealready?
All her songs sound the same and
yet they still get nominated for
their so-called artistic ment.
My biggest, complaint about
the Grammys is that.the baby
boomer generation will not let go
of their nostalgia. OK, Eric Clap ton
is talented antfcmade some great
progress in music during the six¬
ties but the stuff he's been putting
out lately just isn't innovative any¬
more. The members of the Na¬
tional Association of Recording
*-.*, »uon;m*ruY:&on>v A**3 ancl Sciences are mostly com-
f?////////////^^^^ artists ge«ing a chance to receive prisedofbabyboomers.Thisisthe
awards. Arent vol g main reason that more innovative
and progressive artists don't get
nominated or win awards.
The biggest surprise for me
; this year was that Seal got nomi¬
nated for the "Album of the Year"
award. Of course, he didn't win.
Tony Bennett won that award
for his flash-in-the-pan, pseudo-
comeback album, "MTV Un¬
plugged." Tony Bennett? Come
on! His association to MTV was
kind of cool, but to get a Grammy
for stuff that's sung at cheesy
lounges and dinner concerts is
pathetic.
WelL^ince this is a music re¬
view column and I've done....
enough complaining about the
Grammys, I'm going to recom¬
mend two CDs released last year
that were ignored -by ..the
Grammys. "I Say, I Say, I Say,"
Erasure's 10th release, was my pick
for best pop allJum of 1994.. In fact,
Erasure is my pick for beshpop
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group of the decade. Since 1985,
Erasure has been consistently re¬
leasing almost perfect pop musk
but has gone unnoticed by serious
pop musk: listeners.
Erasure's music has all the
ingredients that makes pop music
fun, danceable, e mo tional, impor¬
tant and disposable. Erasure builds
three-minute songs that pull a re¬
action from one listening. It can
either cheSr.you up, make you
want to dance, or leave you-with
the blues. Just slip in "I Say, I Say,
I Say? and you're transported to a
fantasy land where everything is
perfect on the surface but is bub¬
bling with sentimentality under¬
neath. 'Take Me Back," the lead-
ing track is a swirling techno-sym-
phonic ode to be taken to a magi¬
cal land. "I Love Saturday" and
"Run to the Sun" are thumping
dance stampers that you won't be
abie to sit stifl to. This CQis perfect
partymusic, perfect bedtime mu¬
sic, and perfect driving music. It
delivers sounds as delicious as
cotton candy. '.
The other forgotten gem of
1994 is Morrissey's "VauxhaU and
I." Morrissey makes pop. music,
albeit much more somber and less
danceable than Erasure, but in¬
tense nevertheless. My favorite
track off this release is "The More
You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get,"
which is as infectious as the song
title threatens to be. Morrissey has
the talent to write and sing songs
that are at once humorous as they
are macabre and wrought with
heartache.
Next time look for reviews on
Annie Lennox's new release, "Me¬
dusa" and more. , .
ran
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| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
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| Publication Date | 1995 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
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| Full-Text-Search | The Daily Collegian—3 Grammys '95; a yawner By Khajag Zettuan • Staff writer "Did you see the Grammy Awardson lastmght?"Thiswould be the discussion I would have with my friends in junior high the morning after the awards. But as the years went on and the Grammys got more inane there was no need for discussion. Why did the Grammys get so boring? VVTiyweren'tmeperformancesex- citing anymore? Why did they let Michael Bolton perform? This year was just another re¬ peat performance of the last five years of the Grammys. Oh! Excuse me! Whitney Houston wasn't nominated. That accounts forother the same people get nominated yearafteryear? How many awards has Whitney Houston won any¬ way? And what about Bonnie Raitt?Shouldn'tsr«retirealready? All her songs sound the same and yet they still get nominated for their so-called artistic ment. My biggest, complaint about the Grammys is that.the baby boomer generation will not let go of their nostalgia. OK, Eric Clap ton is talented antfcmade some great progress in music during the six¬ ties but the stuff he's been putting out lately just isn't innovative any¬ more. The members of the Na¬ tional Association of Recording *-.*, »uon;m*ruY:&on>v A**3 ancl Sciences are mostly com- f?////////////^^^^ artists ge«ing a chance to receive prisedofbabyboomers.Thisisthe awards. Arent vol g main reason that more innovative and progressive artists don't get nominated or win awards. The biggest surprise for me ; this year was that Seal got nomi¬ nated for the "Album of the Year" award. Of course, he didn't win. Tony Bennett won that award for his flash-in-the-pan, pseudo- comeback album, "MTV Un¬ plugged." Tony Bennett? Come on! His association to MTV was kind of cool, but to get a Grammy for stuff that's sung at cheesy lounges and dinner concerts is pathetic. WelL^ince this is a music re¬ view column and I've done.... enough complaining about the Grammys, I'm going to recom¬ mend two CDs released last year that were ignored -by ..the Grammys. "I Say, I Say, I Say," Erasure's 10th release, was my pick for best pop allJum of 1994.. In fact, Erasure is my pick for beshpop Kings River Expeditions is looking for a few good people to train and hire as professional river guides. ability PREREQUISITES: Good attitude, to learn fast and work hard. BENEFITS: Spend the summer outside, get lotf? of exercise (you earn money too). » INFORMATION: Call Janice at 209/233- 4881 for employment information. Applications are available in the Student Employment office. Interviews on campus March 8-10 only. group of the decade. Since 1985, Erasure has been consistently re¬ leasing almost perfect pop musk but has gone unnoticed by serious pop musk: listeners. Erasure's music has all the ingredients that makes pop music fun, danceable, e mo tional, impor¬ tant and disposable. Erasure builds three-minute songs that pull a re¬ action from one listening. It can either cheSr.you up, make you want to dance, or leave you-with the blues. Just slip in "I Say, I Say, I Say? and you're transported to a fantasy land where everything is perfect on the surface but is bub¬ bling with sentimentality under¬ neath. 'Take Me Back," the lead- ing track is a swirling techno-sym- phonic ode to be taken to a magi¬ cal land. "I Love Saturday" and "Run to the Sun" are thumping dance stampers that you won't be abie to sit stifl to. This CQis perfect partymusic, perfect bedtime mu¬ sic, and perfect driving music. It delivers sounds as delicious as cotton candy. '. The other forgotten gem of 1994 is Morrissey's "VauxhaU and I." Morrissey makes pop. music, albeit much more somber and less danceable than Erasure, but in¬ tense nevertheless. My favorite track off this release is "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get," which is as infectious as the song title threatens to be. Morrissey has the talent to write and sing songs that are at once humorous as they are macabre and wrought with heartache. Next time look for reviews on Annie Lennox's new release, "Me¬ dusa" and more. , . ran HobbytowhUSA The Daily Collegian NOW FIVE DAYS A WEEK WHEN: MARCH 4TH AND 5TH For more information (including Players. Gamemaster signups. Dealers, etc.) call Hobbytown USA at (209) 435-3342. \iss& tsJ 1 r 1 lSt..-m\j ^ AD LINE 278-5731 ANNOUNCEMENTS God and Michael Eagles #1 Rich successful leader. /M06 ..Mm 0 % FREE FINANCIAL AID! Over $6 Billion in private^ sector grants & scholarships is now available.^All students are eligible regardless of grades, income, or parent's income. Let us help. Call Student Financial Services: ' 1-800-263-6495 ext. f60071 7M04 $1750 weekly possible mailing our circulars! For info call 202-298-8935 /May02 Spanish Tutor $10/hr. 229-1320 /M03 Cash For College 90X),(XXtGRANTS AVAILABLE. NO REPAYMENTS, EVER. QUALIFY IMMEDIATELY. 1-800-243-2435 /A04 YOUR AD HERE!!! V CALLTODAY FOR INFO 278-5731 FUNDRAISERS FAST FUNDRAISER Raise $500 in 5 days( Greeks, Groups. Clubs, Motivated Individuals. Fast and easy. No financial obligation. (800)775-3851 ext. 33 r- /♦M14 FOR/ffifr * Furnished Room/Clovis Kitchen privileges. $350/mo utilities included. J . 224-4551 | /M03 YOUR AD HERE!!! CALLTODAY FOR INFO 278-5731 Rooms to Rent 3Bdrm 2 Bath House. $225/mo. + 1/3 utilities. Emanuel 436-1664 /M08 :>h The faculty/student classified ad rate per word per day AP UNI 278-S731 CLASSIFIEDS WORK Call 278-5731 v J HELP WANTED CRUISE SHIPS HIRING Earn up to $2,000+ month. World travel. Seasonal & full-time positions. No exp necessary. For info, call 1-206-634-0468 ext. 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