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  • 09.21.95 invisible academy 14 New 311 Section Opens What does it mean? Anything significant? Does it hold the answers to the meaning of life? Probably not. But the title of this extraordinary quintet from Nebraska is catchy, and they have the tunes to back it up. After two truly funky albums, Music and Grassroots, 311 fans were itching for a new fix. The 311 fan club newsletter announced that the new album would hit the shelves on July 26. Then the 26th came like a dream. I was so tired of waiting that I had forgotten what day it was, but as soon as I had my revelation, I headed for Blockbuster Music... the speed limit was of no importance to me at the time. I held my breath as my Sony scanned the CD. "Please don't let it suck!" I prayed. The first song, "Down," is the embodiment of what I expected the new 311 sound to be. The first thing I heard was a high-gained guitar melody that exploded into a full band jam funky enough to make George Clinton flinch. White boy funk at its ultimate best. I've heard that 31 l's first video single, "Don't Stay Home," has received adequate air play on MTV. But this is a band that is too clever to sell out. Their rap/ rock/funk/reggae style is far too intricate and detailed to be enjoyed by your basic pop fan. Also, where MTV viewers prefer music that sounds like something familiar or popular, 311 can be compared to no other band. Music stores should add a "311 section" to their shelves. Ultimately, the new self-titled album branches off into a slicker rock style. Songs such as "Hive, Misdirected Hostility" and "T & P Combo" are a surprising 180 from their previous album. 311 takes a truly hard-core moral * > *** ■V$ stand on "Don't Let Me Down" and "Guns [Are For Pussies]"—pretty damn straightforward, don't you think? "DLMD" denounces physical abuse against women, sending a message to the abuser and the abusec. The lyrics condemn the "heartless" male, and encourage battered women to stand up and speak out against their aggressors. Since 311 has two singers, one of which occasionally plays guitar, the lyrics of any one of their songs could be classified as sweet poetry. Each of the lyricists have their own distinct style. Doug Martinez has a quick-witted style of melodical rap. He writes well-thought-out rhymes that seem to dance a peculiar jig with the percussive verse riffs. Nicholas Hexon, who writes about half of 31 l's music, has a dominantly melodical voice. He always seems to write from personal experience, so his narrative lyrics are always entertaining and convincing. The drummer, Chad Sexton, writes a third of the music. He is an excellent musician all-around. The rest of the tunes are written by 31 l's virtuostic bassist, P-nut. Timothy J. Mahoney also does his part as a lead/rhythm guitarist. His syncopation is impeccable, and his solos are to be compared with those of Ace Freely's catchy, memorable melodies. -Jon Lauterer GOLDEN APPLE^W_4ED If you would like to express your thanks to one of your teachers, please complete this form and drop it in one of the Golden Apple Award boxes located in residence halls and classroom buildings or drop it in campus mail to the Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence, 161 Hunter Library. Questions? Call 7196. I would like to express my appreciation to: (faculty member's name) for Thank You! k Student's name (optional) J
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