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...drowned out by the overpowering instrumental back-up, but some songs are definitely worth a listen. The title song is refreshing, an almost ethereal experience spotted with spurts of dissonance that reflect the brutal realities apparent in much of the music. Listening further, though, you'll realize the same formula is repeated in every song--a few bars of the band, and within seconds, a mellow, whiny voice that enters and builds up to a shrill, screaming climax before dipping back into eerie sounds. The repetition made me wonder if I had listened to all eleven songs, or the same...

Author: By By ANGELA Y. lin, | Title: Album Review: Surreal by Swimmer | 4/30/1999 | See Source »

...drowned out by the overpowering instrumental back-up, but some songs are definitely worth a listen. The title song is refreshing, an almost ethereal experience spotted with spurts of dissonance that reflect the brutal realities apparent in much of the music. Listening further, though, you'll realize the same formula is repeated in every song--a few bars of the band, and within seconds, a mellow, whiny voice that enters and builds up to a shrill, screaming climax before dipping back into eerie sounds. The repetition made me wonder if I had listened to all eleven songs, or the same...

Author: By Angela Lin, | Title: Swimmer Surreal Maverick | 4/30/1999 | See Source »

...lack of transitions keep you from renting Hideous Kinky when it comes out on video. The film is worth seeing simply because it's not the same old Hollywood formula movie where a meteor is about to collide with the earth. Different is good...

Author: By Kelly A. Turner, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Hideous Kinky | 4/23/1999 | See Source »

Back on the secure territory of O'Donnell Field, the Crimson (13-12, 6-2 Ivy) found its bearings and the time-tested formula for baseball success--strong pitching and timely hitting...

Author: By Michael R. Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Baseball Tops Holy Cross With Four in Eighth | 4/15/1999 | See Source »

Ditch the CVS brand--your skin deserves the very best. Waterproof and hypoallergenic, this elixir boasts a "pleasant fragrance" and comes in four different SPFs. Never drop your Corona again with their new non-greasy formula...

Author: By R.d. Ma, | Title: greased lightning | 3/25/1999 | See Source »

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