§ MARCY PLAYGROUND Marcy Playground $11.88 CD Out of the New York City art community come: Marcy Playground, the debut album from the band with the same name. Marcy Playground is bound to hit the mainstream in a rush with music that no one will forget. I I 8 fM LARRY THE CABLE ^ GUY Salutations And Flatulations $11.98 CD With his cry of "What the Hell is this, Russia? Larry the Cable Guy begins his daily radio commentaries in cities from Baltimore to Austin, Orlando to Omaha. You might not thinl that a cable installer could be hilariously funny until you hear 'Larry the Cable Guy', the blue collar, church-going, strip bar-going redneck ALANA DAVIS Blame It On Me $11.88 CO This is Alana Davis' Elektra debut and it's a remarkable collection that introduces a talent wise beyond her years! Drawing on influences as diverse as Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell and Charlie Parker, Akma's songs are sprt, hip and soulful end they highlight her earthy, sensuous voice... * i\ s 2 y i VICTORIA | WILLIAMS o Musings Of A Creekdipper $11.88 CD ; Following her acclaimed appearances at I997's Lilith Fair tour, Musings Of A Creekdipper is the latest collection of songs and stories from Victoria Williams, one of modern music's most distinctive voices. 1 I 4 NATIONAL B National B , $11.98 CD10"0 This Omaha based trio is quickly becoming , known for its soulful, guitar-bass-drams oriented pop, which pocks powerful vocals and tight harmonies. Since the band's inception in near-by Hastings, just nine months ago (April ' '97), National 8 has already enjoyed an impressive beginning. A great addition to the LINOMA music scene and a must for those whc love music. 11 I V I SEVENDUST a Sevendosl $11.88 CD Sevendusfs self titled debut is a visceral slab of mayhem and melody that combines grinding guitars and surging rhythms with a great understanding of the hard rock/metal/punk world. ' v. ■*- ,• "»S . t y.^ -'|£* . „ &aSm • I v.‘ . r X l I n HUM* Downward Is Heavenward $12.88 CD On Downward Is Heavenward, HUM delivers another lovely piece in the musical puzzle...you could say that HUM'S sonic universe exists on its own terms, a maelstrom of sensation and colors, a thick metallic vortex of fuzz-tone guitars with a silent core at the center, like the eye of a hurricane. \ f SADDLE CREEK RECORDS i Various Artists \ iionat! $4.98 CD Saddle Creek Records' Sampler CD showcases seven of the finest Omaha/Lincoln bands including Lullaby for the Working Class, Cursive, Commander Venus, The Faint, Park Ave., Gabardine, and Bright Eyes. The 14 songs on this CD vary between the acoustic orchestrations of Lullaby, the 80's inspired i. - ■ * i M . I 1 $12.88 CD For this album, Gary has teamed up with sor of the biggest names in pop music. With trac produced by David Foster (Whitney Houston, Celine Dion) and Walter Afansasieff (Kenny { Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey,), and otheis. Gt crafts a varied set, from acoustic-based trade and ballads to uptempo songs. 1 I gf § $11.98 "Recorded live at the worid famous Zoo Bar, Blue house has captured a warm, very well recorded CD of the band in action. With the bright Rent To Own Homs accepting every tw and turn, the CD has all your blues favorites including covers of Willie Dixon, Taj Mahal, Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters^ band that plays locally, this CD really lays down the hoi hot groove." -Rick Galusha, ?§. Blues TFusiy, Jin. 2d-JStkffi^STBl^aL Ridy, u&i 2d-JffitisariBBrti'le Sidy, Jin Tusly,