10 -The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 2, 1995 ThE T HE NET Continued from page 9 The lines between good and evil are too cleverly drawn as well. It's no coinci- dence that the heroine's name is Angela, also known as "Angel" on her Internet confer, or that her lone ally is a Dr. Champion. And Jack Devlin epitomizes the crafty, ruthless foreigner that makes his way into many action flicks. In terms of dialogue, screenwriters John Brancato and Michael Ferris accom- plish nothing ground-breaking. At times, 'he dialogue even gets downright flat. lock tumn Ang a-he You life tale. com the trigu tion mal like onl Espre sso * Ca * Gourmet Teas * FresJ a Yerba Mate * Haagei Mediterranean Salads Sp Fresh Juice Bar D Two thingssave"IheNe":SandraBul- anditsrelevant subjecmatter Bullock E sina cedible,appealing performance as ela, basicallyreprising herisolated-with- Mercy Rule art-of-gold role from the smash "While Were Sleeping."This time though, her Providence becomes a bad dream instead of a fairy Relativity Records And with the increasing dependence on "Don't ask me what I believe in/Right puters andtheskyrocketing popularityof nowit'severything,"shrieks Heidi Ointhe Intemet, the possible consequences in- titlesong ofMercy Rule's"Providence That esaudiences more than anything else. statement reveals a lot about Mercy Rule:6 Smarter than the average summer ac- They're the antithesis of bands that whine film but unexceptional, "The Net" abouthowlittle they believe in. - res for a good roller-coaster ride. Un- That'ssarefreshing stance.Unfortunately the ones in the amusement parks, it's "Povidence"failstotralateititomeaning- y fun the first time around, fullmusic.Bassist/singerOdominatesmost of it with her acidic growl, a wild, untamed instrument that either connects emotionally with the songs or comes off as histrionic.Onp * the best songs, she rides triumphant tides of melodyto powerful eff , but"Providence" goes flat about halfway through with songs . " thatgrindloudly butmakenoimpact. " ~Brian Lhignan Iceland's favorite export chills out at the State They don't come any cooler than Bork. Maybe it comes from her childhood in Iceland, maybe it's just innate, but this singer/songwriter is one of the most 'puccino ico"oclastic forces in current pop music. A musician and recording artist since childhood, Bjork, along with the rest of the Sugarcubes, gained acclaim with their h French Pastries 1986 debut "Ufe's Too Good." Bork quickly became known for her startling, i DazsIce Cream sweetly hiccuping voice and her bizarre lyrics and fashion sense. When the 1 Sugarcubes disbanded in 1992, Bjork started writing and recording the songs that comprise her 1993 album "Debut," one of the finest albums of that year. inach & Cheese Pies Singles such as "Human Behaviour" and "Big Time Sensuality" received heavy eIi Sandwiches *rotation on MTV and captured the attention of Beavis and Butt-Head, who li vnproclaimed Biork a"weird chick." Her new album "Post" expands and elaborates on the territory of "Debut." A mix of sonic textures that act as a foil for Bjork's asMsr7180exquisite voice and expressive lyrics, "Post" is perhaps her finest work to date, including the brilliant songs "isobel," "You've Been Flirting Again" and "Possibly Maybe." Her eagerly-awaited show at the State Theater rolls into town this Saturday, Aug. 5. Ambient techno genius the Aphex Twin opens. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call 961-5450 for more information on this coolest of shows. I Ci would like to recognize the ses for their generous contribu- iplay Sales Incentive Program: s a -e s T CyThe Unversity of Michigan School of Music Sunday, August 6 Summer Digital Music Ensemble Bart Polot, director Synthesizer pieces arranged and performed by music educa- tion graduate students 7 p.m.; above the School of Music pond, weather permitting, or in the McIntosh Theatre if it's raining; free All events are free and wheelchair accessible unless specified otherwise. For weekly events listings, call ik Ythe Music Hotline, 763-4726. The School of Music is located at 1100 Baits Drive, North Campus.