The Michigan Daily -Weekend etc. - November 5, 1992- Page 5 RECORDS Continued from page 3 "Erotica" almost come off as a one-trick pony. Madonna bases this whole disc on the idea that fueled "Justify My Love" a sparse hip hop beat, some lush keyboards, and her sultry, crooning whisper on top. No fewer than five of the songs here fall into this category. The throbbing title track, and the silky smooth mantra to cunnilingus, "Where Life Begins," utilize this fonrula perfectly. Other tracks, such as the tepid "Waiting," and the useless pseudo-rap of "Did You Do It?," aren't so lucky (Al- though both tracks are saved by the gorgeous piano of James "Sleepy Keys" Preston). It's on the songs that Madonna takes a few chances on that she really shines here. Her catchy camp rework- ing of pop classic "Fever" is irresistable, and should burn up the dance floor as much as the singles charts. Dancers will also shout for the bass boom of "Deeper And Deeper." Theconfessional ballad "Bad Girl" is another stand-out, while "Secret Garden" surprises with its playful sing-song vocals, jazzy vibes, and heavy jeep beat. But after the artistic revelations of "Like A Prayer," "Erotica" fails to take that next step. But for those of us just looking for a batch of feel-good aural fantasy, it'll do just fine. - Scott Sterling Less than kin and more by Jayne Wawrzyniak They call themselves The Kind, and they like to refer to themselves as Ann Arbor's Best Homegrown Band. Perhaps you've seen one of their fly- ers hanging on a kiosk around cam- pus. If this has sparked your curiosity, and if you enjoy bands that differ from the norm, you may want to check out the interesting and diverse sounds that The Kind has created. Vocalist Matt E. Hahn, bassist Joe Meiers, lead guitarist Erich Avery, and percussionists Andy Gutowski and Bryan Graban mix harsh, throaty vocals with a double dosage of driv- ing drum beats and memorable guitar medleys. Uniqueness is key, and The Kind has a lot of it to offer. What else could you ask for? The Kind's seven-song release, recorded at School House Studio in Ann Arbor in May, is intended for loud listening - especially when you're in one of those zombie states after too much studying, too much work, or too much social shit, and you just want to let out a lot of repressed energy or aggression. Each song is remarkably distinct from the next, which ultimately results in a cassette that keeps the listener guessing up until the very last chord is played. Particular favorites of mine are "LG. Junior," "H-ypochondriac," (a.k.a. than The "Funk Jam") and "I Would." The cassette's first track, "L.G. Junior," well deserves its place. Hahn's vocals, along with the incred- ible beat and hard core feel of this tune really gets the blood pumping. "Trails" is unique with its subtle, yet exciting meter changes. For a few brief moments, this song gives us a look at the band's mellow side. "Hypochondriac," the first of two instrumentals on the tape, could be called an "instrumental journey." Exploding with energy, it is a swift Kind movement and building of different instrument solos and combinations. The second instrumental, "I Would," concludes the tape. Like "Trails," it is characterized by meter changes, but unlike "Trails," it could be considered a ballad throughout. Ultimately, "I Would" is an intrigu- ing surprise. This soothing guitar medley is fairly uncharacteristic of the others on the tape. Even so, it sounds great, works well for these guys, and proves The Kind to be a unique and diverse band. I People Helping People Stretch your budget while helping thousands of people who benefit from this most ,important life-saving fluid. 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