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Thursday, October 4, Red Moon affirms faith „ in Been’s Call By ROB NEWBERRY In 1986-87, the Call did one of those things that bands hardly ever do: they released two good albums in a row. Reconciled and Into the Woods are two of the finest examples of American gospel-rock ever recorded. But in 1989, the Call switched over to MCA, and released Let the Day Begin, one of the weakest records I’ve ever heard. Now they’re trying to make up for last year’s bum ble with Red Moon. Let the Day Begin was way too keyboard- heavy. On Red Moon, Michael Been and crew tone down the synth for some more raw sounding rock. Tom Perrier’s guitar is al lowed some decent soloing and Scott Musick’s drums sound only slightly more-produced than some garage band. Michael Been has always been an inspira tional writer. Every song on Reconciled is an affirmation of faith during screwed-up times, while Into the Woods reveals the desperation when that faith doesn’t hold up. Been’s lyrics are nearly as potent on this al bum, and show extreme improvement over last year’s wishy-washy release. While his words sometimes get too wrapped-up in problems that are too personal to relate to, for the most part he reveals those aspects of life that fit everybody. Red Moon has some extra help from out siders, too. The album opener “What’s Hap pened To You” is a gospel-rock anthem, and features U2’s Bono on backing vocals. T- Bone Burnett offers the harmony on “Like You’ve Never Been Loved,” and aided in the production of the record although all the Call’s records have been self-produced. Been stays true to his strong gospel influ ences in this latest release, but never comes off as preachy. The title track “Red Moon describes scenes of give and take in a world that doesn’t pay attention to the little things in life, as Been reflects, “I- ove comes, love goes, And the world goes by.” On several tracks, Been empathizes with . * But Been’s lyrics do drift into those u sonal reflections that don’t make a lot of ^ the less fortunate, in the style of 1 he Morn ing” from Reconciled. In “You Were 1 here, Been reveals a feeling of futility in helping others, but he refuses to say that good-Sama- ritanism is worthless. “What A Day straigh - forwardly shows Been’s commitment to com passion, “Take a half life and make it whole. Take a poor man from the cold...It’s a strug gle, What a day.” As on all the Call’s recordings, Been is still concerned with his belief in something biggt i than himself. “A Swim In the Ocean is a gutsy gospel-rock statement about the stupid ity of pride: “I’m too smart to be hungry, I in too hard to be meek, I’m too proud to be sorry, I’m too strong to be weak...Go take a swim in the ocean.” to the listener. “Family” describes the feelin^ after a catastrophic event in the family, but'! isn’t clear exactly what happened or how" could be avoided. w it " Thi “A Swim in the Ocean” is much clears, j .1 _ i u 1— _i. '' lc “ ,e rati(l is the best number on the album. Openin with a bluesy duo between Ferrier and Bee ^ Musick’s drums kick in to make the song im ’ a rather rocking hoe-down. Been’s voice i° laid on dryly, and the tune brings in a pia,/ solo from Goodwin to keep it rocking. F ° The Call tripped up so badly with l ast year’s album, and as strong as it is, Red Moo, won’t make up for all the doubts Let the Dr Begin created. 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Try to live with the “productive cough,” which brings up mucus and deans your lungs. Do not overmedicate. Some in fluenza-like symptoms are caused by other types of infection which re- Because the change every should take place annually. The in fluenza vaccine may cause mild slit effects, such as fever, soreness oi redness of the vaccination silt These reactions are infrequent awi usually last two days. Although the vaccine is no antee against the flu, it reducesik risks of getting it or of having cot plications and its protection lasts (oi several months. Since the vaccinet effective about two weeks after it) received, the time to receive it bit October, before the beginning of tlii flu season. Erika Gonzalez-Lima, PhD. is At Health Education Coordinator i the Texas A&M A.P. BeutelStudtH Health Center and health colutniti for Lifestyles ‘GoodFellas’ or bad boys? Mob movie violently hits homt By CAROL GLENN BARGAIN BARN FLEA MARKET. 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XT, 286, 386 SX,... ARGYLL COMPUT ERS 693-0030. 2U10/26 GRADUATING SENIOR SELLING 1985 HONDA ELITE TWO SEATER, GOOD CONDITION, $400.00,268-8208. 22tl0/9 Slowly over the years Paulie starts giving Henry who r u 0 ? bf 2 ° S ’ bi Sg er J obs to do until he becomes a full-fledged, respected member of the mob. Henry likes the flashy clothes, the laughter, the social respect, the cars, the big bucks and basically the lifestyle that is associated with being a member of the mob but he doesn’t enjoy the violence and killing (or “whacking” as the members call it) that occurs. But he accepts it It’s all part of the game. And in order to win (which means survival), it must be tolerated. 1 his movie, unlike the movie “The C really shows what goes on in these organ g rou PS. I he Godfather” only shows the nic it is involved with corporate business. G shows the alarming violence that occurrs on and within the local businesses. I he audience really gets a slap in the face as they see the plot unwind taking the stagge of the mob up to the 1980s where thejudi cannot be bribed and bought as easily as it' gone by. Scorsese does what a director is supposed i reel and he does an outstanding job. He does do much more because the story is already enough. . Everything in this movie is alarming! looking, especially the whacking. The fashioi niture and the make-up are all so superbly the audience is avidly carried back in time l ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. 1 he cast also does a wonderful job, especi Pesci and Robert De Niro who portrays th< Jimmy. This movie couldn’t have been better fo be able to enjoy this R-rated movie you®” weak-stomached or easily disturbed, though PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. 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