8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 21, 1994 Whoa! When did Diana Ross become such a sexpot? Whatever happened to "Stop in the Name of Love"? The Young Women's Health Project University of Michigan Medical Center FEMALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Young Women's Health Project is conducting an ongoing, federally-funded study of nutrition and its impact on menstrual function. Subjects are needed who have experienced or are regularly engaged in any of the following behaviors: " binge eating + intense dieting or fasting " vomiting or other types of purging If you are interested, and you are a sophomore woman, you may be eligible to participate. For further information, please contact Eva Rosenwald, Project Coordinator at 936-4867. All subjects will be paid for their participation in this project. Color Printing Color Printing Color Printing Color Printing Big savings on color printing for all clubs, businesses, and organizations. RECORDS Continued from page 5 fully combines danceable beats with a positive theme, while not sacrificing either. "Next by South Next" has no need for a vocal track because the mu- sicians fill in the composition all by themselves. The combination on this song of vibraphone, piano, flute and drum beats creates a unique sound that could only happen in Acid Jazz. Unfortunately, some of the other experiments do not work as will. "A Headnaddas Journey to the Planet Adidi-skizm" is a run-on sentence that goes nowhere. "Kiss Like a French- man" is flat out ridiculous and "Never Give Up" sounds like a Soul II Soul cover, which may appeal to some, but is out of place on this album. Even though some of the experi- ments went sour, the strength of the majority of the songs makes this album more than a worthy purchase. Not only is it a sampling of American Acid Jazz, "The Acid Jazz Test'"'is avr danceable album that takes some risks, and ulti- mately comes out ahead. - Ben Ewy Diana Ross Diana Extended/The Remixes Motown Records When I saw the CD, it shocked me, too. However, nothing in the CD is a surprise; the name speaks for itself. "The Remixes" isjust that, seven beau- tifully engineered remixes of earlier Diana Ross songs released following the 1993 release of the four-CD box set, "Forever, Diana." The remixes of such '70s and '80s hits as "Upside Down," "The Boss" and "I'm Coming Out" are so well coordinated, you'd think Diana sang in these remixes her- self and not that this entire CD is a product of computer splicing and repasting. The remixes and sound effects defi- nitely add a new flava to these songs. Simultaneously, the "Diana" in each of these songs remains intact allowing the songs' originality to remain. If you liked Diana's original words, you'll love "Diana Extended." - Eugene Bowen Dinosaur Jr. Without A Sound Sire Dinosaur's latest release is perhaps their best. At the very least, it is their tightest; J. Mascis' notoriously ram- bling songs have been pared down con- siderably, the longest song being just under six minutes. While the songs are shorter in length, they are not short on melody, hooks or expressive guitar Compulsion Comforter Elektra "Comforter" is the American debut album for this group of Dubliners trans- planted in London. Call it New Wave of New Wave, call it punk or call it pop but call it timely: Compulsion's blend of the Pixies, Nirvana, Jam and Clash- styled music manages to pay homage to the aforementioned bands as well as stand on its own. Songs like "Yancy Dangerfield's Delusions," "Air-raid for the Neighbours," and "I Am John's Brain" are wild and thrashy, wrung out by Garrett Lee (guitar), Sid Rainey (bass) and Jan-Willem Alkema (drums). Singer Josephmary can scream with the best of them, while also managing to croon on tracks like "Ariadne" and "Jean Could Be Wrong." solos - all things that Dinosaur Jr. have been known for in the past - in fact, these come to the forefront on "Without A Sound." The single, "Feel the Pain," finds Dinosaur in peak form, as do the rest of the songs. "Without A Sound" is beautiful, honest and an en- tirely worthwhile album. - Heather Phares While Compulsion has good songs and a good sound, they don't match up to energy of many punk bands past, although that's not necessarily a fail- ing. While they may not setears aflame, at least (thank God) they're not Green Day. - Heather Phares Patti LaBelle Gems MCA Records The queen diva herself, Ms. Patti LaBelle, is back, and after one sitting with her newest release, there's only one question that will pop into your mind. Is there anything this woman can't sing? "Gems" is good from beginning to end. It is an excellent testament to Patti's well publicized vocal prowess. From her relatively fast paced songs* like "Right Kinda Lover" to slow songs (which initially made "Patti" a house- hold word) like "I'm in Love" and "I Never Stopped Loving You," the 12 cuts of "Gems" will tickle your eardums and mellow out your mind. "Gems" also includes a beautiful remake of the 1982 El DeBarge hit, "All This Love." Patti is the queen, and "Gems" is pure gold. Plain and simple. - Eugene BoweO SThe Hindu Students Council invites you to attend its mass meeting. Date: Wednesday, September 21st Place: Nikki G. Lounge - Mo Jo Hall Time: 8:00 PM HSC is a national forum open to everyone. For more information, please call 994-0907 or 769-2840 J Mascis feels the pain on Dinosaur Jr.'s new album. (Note the knife.) I A W9 S. Looking forward to studying in another country? Make sure you apply to a program that can answer your questions before you get there. A program that has more than three decades of experience in handling issues as diverse as transfer credit and foreign train schedules. A program that gives you all the freedom you need to explore your new home. but that will always be there for you if you get in a jam. 0 I 1° II