The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, November 22, 1999, Holiday Guide, Page 6 and 7, Image 18

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    Preview Our Emerging Artists
CHEVELLE
Point #1
812.88 CD
Chevelle is a beautiful and brutal musical animal.
The three-piece band is as adept at creating a
gorgeous flowing moment as they are of kicking in
a dead-bolted door. The band's debut album
showcases the dynamic rhythms and melodies of
the Chicago-based band. Relying on riffs, rhythms
and melody, Point #1 takes listeners on a ride that
leaves them frantic, fanatic and begging for air.
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SIMON JOYNER
The Lousy Dance
$11.88 CD
Simon Joyner is a rare singer/songwriter able to
pen highly literate, emotionally resonate songs
without a hint of affectation or overplayed
earnestness. (Colin Helms) Joyner's 6th full-length
recording, is arguably his most cohesive and
focused effort to date. The band is sparse and
stark, and one hears additional influences of eariy
Randy Newman, and more.
GUANO APES
Proud Like a god
$11.88 CD
In 1996, Guano Apes won Viva TV's "Local
Heroes* competition, which secured them a deal
with Germany-based GUN Records. PROUD LIKE A
GOD was released and Guano Apes performed at
every major European music festival with successful
American artists like Offspring, Aerosmith, and
Lenny Kravitz. "Open Your Eyes* is the first single.
JARS OF CLAY
If I Left The Zoo
$12.88 CD
IF I LEFT THE ZOO, is a rare blend of innovation,
artistry and simple, good natured fun. The band's
distinctive style shines through on a project that
genuinely captures the total personality of Jars of
Clay like never before.
VARIOUS
' Christmas Tracks Too
$11.98 CD
Including tracks from Mulberry Lane, Compost, Five
Story Fall, Echo Farm and more. A portion of the
proceeds from CHRISTMAS TRACKS TOO will go to
the Nebraska Humane Society.
STATUS STATE
Under Sky
$11.98 CD
UNDER SKY, the newly released debut album from
The Status State establishes the young band as the
area's next breakout group. A wide range of
sound, yet with a flavor distinctly their own, gives
them a unique edge. The album provides us with a
work of music that gives this Lincoln band an
opportunity to move beyond our local region.
PRAIRIE CATS
Big One
$14.98 CD
'tight and punchy...braiding traditional and modern
swing, big band jazz, rockabilly and pop, with a
serious brass presence.' '...would sound at home
on any Omaha radio stations that played...'Jump
Jive and Wail'...last summer.'
-Jim Minge OMAHA WORLD HERALD
BRIGHT EYES
Every Day and Every Night
$7.98 CD
The next singer/songwriter of true importance to
emerge form the American indie music scene. This
5-song EP continues to showcase Conor's talent at
combining welkrafted, insightful lyrics with
haunting music and melodies to produce songs that
are manic, depressing, honest and inspiring.
SYSTEM OF A DOWN
System Of A Down
Described by Kerrang Magazine as a 'thrilling jnix \ \
of Middle Eastern folk and Sepultura-style ~
bludgeon,' System Of A Down's members ore of
Armenian descent, raised in Southern California.
Since formation, the band has built a hard-core
following that originated in Los Angeles due to their
incredible live shows.
CALVIN RICHARDSON
Country Boy
*■ . Calwn Richqrdsofl'hqs dll the ingredients to qualify
- - ' for idmlftohce into W*ver-growing#et of young *
authentic urban storytellers and his debut album is
his approved and authorized soul-filled passport.
Includes an outstanding duet with K-G, "11 Take
Her' and contributions from Chico DeBarge and
Monifah.
MOLLYS YES
Wonderworid
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With a blend of progressive pop melodies with o
modern rock edge, Mollys Yes has found the right
formula for success. Building on the solid
foundation that has already been established in
their home region of Tuba, Oklahoma, Mollys Yes
will be the next big thing to hit radio.
STROKE 9
Nasty Uttte Thoughts
"Stroke 9's songs ore delicious concoctions^equal .
parts hook-filled melodies, brawny harmonies and
brainy lyrics - finely crafted storytelling that's
alternately hilarious and heartbreaking. Nasty
Little Thoughts is perfect summertime, life-loving,
drive-tooTast-in-your-convertible music. Listen with
the top down.' -San Francisco Examiner
JIMMIE’S CHICKEN SHACK
Bring Your Own Stereo
312.88 CD
In 1999, Jimmie's Chicken Shock returned to the
studio to record their followup LP. The album
features an array of new sounds, which reveals
the growth that has taken place in their song
writing and playing. New gems such as "Do
Right,' 'Trash,' and Oow' show the band at
their most playful and melodic, coyfully
schmoozing their contemporaries.
DRAIN STH
Freaks of Nature
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With music both powerfully raw and profoundly
confessional, Drain STH represents the hard rock
and heavy metal scenes that are omnipresent in
their native country of Sweden, offering music
fraught with fierce energy as well as melodic
hooks. The bands new release sees them taking
their forcefully passionate sound to the next level.
SHANNON CURFMAN
Loud Guitars Big Suspicions
812.88 CD
'As far as young guitarists go, there is this girl in
Minneapolis named Shannon Curfman. She's only
14 and she scares me.' -Jonny long first radio
track is'True Friends.' Look for Shannon on tour
through the end of the year.
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IN LINCOLN:
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•East
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•Van Dorn
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