The Michigan Daily- Thursday, November 21, 1991 - Page 7 Something really, really generic Four BFA's strike a daring pose for their thesis concert, Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Clockwise from the top are Ericka Frederick, Rebecca Shubart, Matthew Rose and Amy Drum, who have each choreographed a group piece and will also perform solo pieces (choreographed for them by faculty members such as Jessica Fogel and Peter Sparling) in their modern dance presentation this weekend. "We had to come up with a title for the whole concert that was all- encompassing," says Drum. "In the past, there's been things like Shaping Forces and Trilogy, which are generic and not very innovative." Drum adds that Lather, Rinse, Repeat is so generic, it really means nothing. Like their photographic image, the four dancers hope that Lather, Rinse, Repeat will "catch people's eye," says Drum. Catch the performance tonight through Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Dance School's Studio A. Ticket's are $5. Call 763-5460 for more info. RECORDS Continued from page 5 cycles the same idea over and over again. With redundant, over-used guitar lines, and pseudo-"Oh, I'm so de- pressed" lyrics, Field Trip has not come up with a very memorable recording. In fact, the brighter sides of this album come through when the band deviates from its tiring pop music formula. "Ugly," an appar- ently misplaced grunge rocker, is reminiscent of something one of the Seattle-based bands might compose. However, with a catchy hook and dominant drums in the forefront, "Ugly" is the type of song this group would be better suited play- ing. "Please" is one of the only standard rock songs which works, and this is primarily due to Galbraith's Mould-like voice, which makes you almost forget who you're actually hearing. The band's one brilliant moment on the album is a cover of Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me 'Round (Like A Record)." A searing guitar riff and Galbraith's comical vocal rendition of the song clearly helps this track surpass any other on the album. Nevertheless, no group can stand for any significant amount of time on just one song, especially. when it's only a cover song at that. Field Trip shows some promis ing musical talent. But, for now, it seems wasted - pointed in the wrong direction. If the band can focus on the little things that are clever about this album and spread} them over an entire production, then maybe we've stumbled across quite a find here. -Nima Ilodaei JAM Continued from page 5 "It was intense! It was a rush, it was real life, something I earned. I felt so happy to be alive. Was it be- cause I'd just tempted death? I don't think so. It was more like this was such a great experience, death had nothing to do with it. "And while I was out there, I got a light bulb. So the next night, before we went onstage, for me to hold that light bulb in my hand, nothing else mattered, it symbol- ized so much. Actually, I got two. One for me, one for the writer." After we finished talking, I sat back to watch Pearl Jam play its soundcheck. I had mentioned to Vedder earlier that the band's song "Black" was my favorite, and he sadly informed me that it wasn't part of the abbreviated opening set. As the opening riff of "Why Go" began, though, Vedder sud- denly stopped the song. The band then ripped through an incredible version of "Black." "This one's for you," Eddie called from the stage. At that mo- ment, I knew how that reporter from Rolling Stone must have felt receiving a lightbulb from such an enigmatic and beautiful person. Un- fortunately, I never got to thank him for a small gesture that really meant a lot to me. So hey, Eddie -' thanks, man. PEARL JAM performs tonight at the Blind Pig, with special guests THE ZOO GODS. Tickets are $7.50 in advance from TicketMaster (p.e.s.c.). Pearl Jam also opens for THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, and TH E SMASHING PUMPKINS tomorrow night and Saturday night at Clubland. Tickets are only avail- able for the Saturday show and are $23.50 at TicketMaster. The Clubland dates are all-ages shows, and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. RE ITWIEFRITRCCE i i m s U s 0 k e 0 ti UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEN'S GLEE CLUB Jerry Blackstone, conductor DBEU and the OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MEN'S GLEE CLUB James Gallagher, conductor sT[[[ [sia[[[ oeio anus Q _1 f xcF >t n o v em b e r 2 1 2 2 2 3 power center tickets on 8:00 pm sale now at michigan 763-TKTS $6.50/5.50 students union ticket office t 4 F SAT. NOVM23'91 8PM HILL AUDITORIUM Ann Arbor 70if-ctC" cert and power center ticket office for info call UAC @ 763-1107 EA C$ 0 also appearing "THE FRIARS" Tickets: $8, $6, $5, $3 Student Available at Hill Auditorium Box Office 764-8350 FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS 763-TKTS - r-N = -,= I I - ml it