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New releases help revive vintage rock By Jill O’Brien Staff Reporter The Blues Brothers Band is back with El wood’s blessings. Their latest release “Red, White & Blues” (Turn Style/Atlantic label) won’tdisappoint any surviving fans who first witnessed the Blues Brothers — comics John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd — on Sat urday Night Live. While original Blues Brother Elwood Blues (Aykroyd) raps about IRS on the title song, beneath the lyrics flows a current of serious rockin’ R&B. The blues ensemble is backed by “Mr. Fabulous” Rubin’s trumpet, “Blue Lou” Marini’s saxophone, “Slide” Johnson’s trombone plus, guitarists Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Donald “Duck” Dunn and Steve Crop per. • Roger Daltry’s “Rocks in the Head” (Atlantic) is evidence that old musicians never die, they just blast away. You can’t listen to Daltry without hearing phantom strains of The Who. Old-time Who fans and first-time listeners will either be impressed at how Daltry carries off his firsiauempt at solo rock or they’ll tire of too much-the-same sound throughout the album. However, the strength of Daltry’s grinding vocals, which still dominate Who songs on classic radio, remains ageless and unchallenged. “Who’s Gonna Walk on Water,” a stab at politicians, rocks hard and heavy, yet, “Mirror, Mirror” is agentle song about relationships. Both songs were written by Gerard McMahon, who supplies Dal try with background vocals, guitar and keyboards. • On “Family Groove” (A&M Records), the Neville Brothers issue a strong pro-family statement, with a message for everyone. Yet this release is a smorgasbord of rhythm and blues, a bit of soul, African (“Moraori Chant” with gos pel overtones), rock (“Fly like an Eagle” accompanied by Steve Miller on guitar) and even a few lines of rap. “Let Mv PeooleGo”isoneof those songs worth listening to more than once — a song about crime and the victimization of children being summed up in the last verse. Although the Neville Brothers have harmonized for more than three de cades, because of the music’s diver sity, “Family Groove” is perhaps, one of the Brothers’ best. • On their debut album, “What Goes On,” (Charisma) The Sighs de liver what their name implies — a relief from hard rock, rap and heavy metal. Four guys from Massachusetts prove not all bands have to age 30 years to produce a good vintage record. If you enjoy Tears for Fears, you’ll like the sound of The Sighs. Bobby LaRochc’s lead vocals score big on every song, particularly on “Think About Soul” and the tender “Heroes are Made for Falling.” WERE FIGHTING FOR VOURLIFE American Heart Association Need A Lawyer? ASUN Student Legal Services Center offers free legal advice and representation to UNL Students. For an appointment call 472-3350 jytojJjjJjoon^J^tudentlJinion^ ■D LAST CALL FOR i rn prep1 Time is growing short, but you can still take advantage of Kaplan's special Compact LSAT Prep Courses It's not a cut version. It’s the same number of hours of live instruction- same number of classes - - we're simply offering them in the few remaining weeks before the test. So you have one last chance to prepare with the #1 in test prep and attain your highest possible score. If you want to score your highest, don't let this opportunity pass you by. And if you feel you need . U more time, check your local Kaplan Center's free Y / repeat policy. To enroll, Just visit your nearst \ / Stanley II. Kaplan Center, or enroll by phone: V 1-800-KAP-TEST OCTOBER TEST Condensed Class Begins Aug. 29 Tuesdays 5:30 - 9:30 Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 216 North Uth Suite 102 Lincoln, NE 475-7010 f STANLEY H KAPLAN Jb H>l < ATIO.NAI MNTtN LTI> P«»t M Annabella Sciorra stars as Dr. Ann Hecker, a New York City psychiatrist who finds herself caught in the shocking aftermath of a patient’s murder; and John Leguizamo stars as a young painter known as “Fast Johnny C,” Hecker’s patient who becomes the prime suspect in “Whispers in the Dark.” Whispers speak loudly “Whispers In The Dark” By Ingrid Youngquist Staff Reporter While psychological thrillers arc definitely the thrill-seekers’ genre of the ’90s, “Whispers In The Dark” (Stuart, 13th and P streets) is perhaps the most mind wreaking film in that category so far. This erotic mystery-thriller be gins by discomforting the viewer and setting them up for one whale of a rollercoaster ride that twists and turns almost uneontThllably until seconds before the closing credits roll. At the beginning of the film, viewers are introduced to Dr. Ann Hecker (Annabel la Sciorra), a New York City psychiatrist who deals with patients who share with her their sexual fantasies, frustrations and experimentations. These often explicit sessions • successfully create the tension nec essary to discomfort the viewer while simultaneously drawing them in for the ride. Hecker is also adversely af fected by the sessions, especially those involving Eve Abergray (Deborah Unger). Abergray shares with Heckcr her sexual fantasies in volving bondage. After hearing about Abcrgray’s often violent sexual encounters with her alleged lover, Heckcr is plagued by a recurring sexual dream based on the encounters. moyjfcwi— A flattering comment directed at Heckcr by an unknown man in an elevator turns into a relationship, which turns into a passionate love affair with Doug McDowell (Jamey Sheridan). Then the viewer discovers McDowell is Abcrgray’s lover. This is just the beginning of the switches that whip the viewer into a frenzy. Later in the film, Hecker discovers Abergray’s nude, dead body hanging in the woman’s entry-way. Caught in the confusion after the death, Hecker is tom to discover that McDowell, the man who she has fallen in love with, is the leading murder suspect. Also suspected in the murder is another one of Hecker’s patients. Fast Johnny C (John Leguizamo), an cx-con turned painter whose dark obsessions are reflected in his work. Wreaked by her experiences, Hcckcr turns to long time friends Dr. Leo Green (Alan Alda) and his wife Dr. Sarah Green (Jill Clayburgh) for consultation. While these two seem to be the only people Hcckcr can trust, they too come to betray her in an effort to protect her from potential dan ger. Sciorra, who also starred as the wife and mother turned victim in “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle,” once again puts forth an outstanding performance as the bright yet naive female who falls victim to circumstances beyond her control. Also presenting praiseworthy performances are Sheridan and Alda. But perhaps the most praise worthy contribution to the film was that of Christopher Crowe who wrote the screenplay and directed the film. This film is definitely not for the weak stomached or the weak hearted, but is meant for individu als seekinga blood-curdling, mind wreaking two-hour ride. Danielle Steele novel becomes a Jewel By Stacie Hakel Staff Reporter Danielle Steele returns to glimmer in the spotlight with her 29th work of fiction titled “Jewels.” Steele, the international ly best sell - ing author wilhsuch books as, “No Greater Love," “Heartbeat” and “ Mes sage from Nam,” has brought another of her heart-felt stories to readers. The story begins on the eve of Sarah Thompson’s 75th birthday as she reminisces through the past, re membering all the obstacles she had » to overcome in her life. Her memories track back to the ’30s when she lived in New York, being raised in South Hampton and Manhattan. Sarah marries, but the marriage ends in a disastrous divorce. She then becomes ashamed and goes into hid ing. After a year, her parents persuade the heroine into going to Europe with them. She grudgingly accompanies them and meets various young men with whom her parents have arranged in iroduclions. But Sarah becomes angry and dis gusted until she meets William. Wil liam is the Duke of Whitfield and older than her, yet everything she always wanted. They fall in love immediately and get married. The couple finds a crumbling yet quaint chateau that they start to refur bish. But as the Nazi’s come closer, William is shipped off to war the momihg after Sarah gives birth to See JEWELS on 7