RECORDS Screaming Trees S weet Oblivion Epic Mark Lanegan and the rest of the Trees have been doing this Seattle "thang" longer than most other bands, who have come to surpass them in popularity and record sales (i.e.- Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains). These boys, though, haven't let their major label contract git to their heads. Their latest re- se, "Sweet Oblivion," once and for all makes it clear that the Trees deserve a helluva lot more credit than they've ever received. :More distinct and thorough than their major label debut, "Uncle Anesthesia," "Sweet Oblivion" rages forth with Lanegan's frighteningly intense vocals and the rest of the band's harmonic backup work. Lanegan, once more, delves into the *eart of despair and darkness with his bleak lyrics. Covering territory from ending relationships to just flat out dying, the Trees are hardly the type of band you listen to when you want to celebrate a happy mood. "Nearly Lost You," (also found on the "Singles" soundtrack) hits forth with a pop sound that would easily be accessible by all the Seattle "cynics" out there. And although *nost of the song subjects are far from fun, the songs themselyes groove and twist into tunes which wal at least have you humming along, as "Nearly Lost You" does in a big way. "Winter Song," one of the strongest numbers on the record, gives you the best of the Trees. CIlanging quickly, and surprisingly ffectively, between slow and fast wempos this song, more than any other on the album, showcases Lanegan's brilliant singing ability and the rest of the group's remark- able melodic ear. "Uncle Anesthesia" was a good album, but one which didn't quite have enough to fully highlight the talents of the band. "Sweet Oblivion," on the other hand, has set he record straight - Seattle owes a great deal to this band. -Nima Hodaei EPMD Business Never Personal RAUCHAOS/Columbia There's a reason that all of EPMD's album titles revolve around the word "business;" this hardcore Y duo doesn't mess around. From h e first kick of "Boon Dox," this dMc continues in EPMD's tradition of refining their way to deep old school hip hop to a definite jeep beat EMO Continued from page 8 one person laugh, you're already do- Ging better than Alan Thicke." Emo will probably never play a shrink on an ABC sitcom, but I'll definitely be banging at the Mainstreet this week- The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 23, 1992- Page 9 MeCrindle provides a multitude of masters by Aaron Hamburger The bright green banners in front of the University Art Museum blazon "Tiffany!" The real jewel of the museum, however, is the current exhibition of old master drawings from the Joseph F. McCrindle Collection. Part of the fun of this collection of prints, drawings, and a few small paintings is look- ing at a record of the working method of the various artists represented. However, the works also stand on their own as a series of pieces that use a few simple means to highly expressive effects. The show features work by artists from the 16th, 17th, and 18th cen- turies. Among the well-known artists featured here are drawings by the Italian artists Piranesi and Carravaggio, and the French master of sentimen- tality, Greuze. Other work by well-known artists includes two charcoal Old Master Drawings from the Collection of Joseph F. McCrindle Museum of Art drawings by Rococo genius Jean-Honore Fragonard. In his sketch, "Orpheus and Eurydice," Fragonard's energetic, highly visible brushstrokes are trans- lated here into frenetic black lines which interweave like a Jackson Pollock painting. Images are drawn one on top of the other. It's sort of like David Salle with talent. Two pieces by Italian artist Salvator Rosa show divergent sides of his personality. The first, "Figure Studies," is a charming little ink drawing depicting reverent worshippers kneeling on the ground. On the other hand, "A Sheet of Satirical Studies," shows a head, whose hair, nose, and beard are composed of writhing penises, and a chariot driven by flying penises. I wonder what Jesse Helms would think. It's not just the famous artists that are exciting, however. "A Man Resting on a Staff' by Paolo Farinati is a terrific example of style compli- menting theme. Farinati uses harshly-delineated lines and sharp chiaroscuro to accentuate the tension of the tired man leaning on his staff. The chiaroscuro is heightened by the use of white chalk. A small oil painting, "Christ in Glory" by Giovan Gioseffo Dal Sole, uses soft modeling of brown and white tones to create a somber, moody tone for its portrayal of an introspective, meditating Christ. Another religious drawing, "The Agony of Christ" by Simone Cantarini, is small in scale, but is one of the most dynamic pieces in the show. The tiny but descriptive rendering of Christ expresses his agony through a few simple red lines. The Picasso paintings and Tiffany glass pieces may have gotten more hype, but for sheer volume and power, you can't beat these drawings. OLD MASTER DRAWINGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF JOSEPH F. MCCRINDLE will be on display at the University Museum of Art through Sunday. Our fave Public Enemy has another controversial artistic breakthrough with their latest album "Greatest Misses." science. EPMD's (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith) latest joint ranks among the year's best. Always hard and never trendy, "Business Never Personal" comes most correct on the funky bass rumble of "Crossover," and "Cummin' At Cha," with Hit Squad partners in crime Das EFX dropping their distinctive tongue- tied stylings in the mix. A must for all true hardcore hip hop fans. -Scott Sterling S.O.D. Live At Budokan Megaforce Entertainment In reference to his years with S.O.D., front man Billy Milano wrote, "I've been paid to jerk off." "Live At Budokan" keeps this tradi- tion of masturbation alive. But who said voyeurism -is bad? You can watch once the video comes out some time next month, but for now this seven year reunion recorded live at the Ritz in New York on March 21st will have to suffice on CD or cassette tape because albums aren't being made any more. Complete with barroom brawls and Milano pointing out drummer Charlie Benante's mistakes, "Live At Budokan" is uncensored, unpolished, end. Besides, Emo promised to take me to the Hands On Museum. EMO PHILLIPS performs at the Mainstreet Comedy Showcase Fri- day and Saturday, October 23 and 24 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 996-9080 for info. and raw. This isn't one of your nice live copies of what's on the tape you bought in the first place. This is a heavy metal all-stars team. Both Benante and gui- tarist/S.O.D. founder Scott Ian are members of Anthrax. There's Nuclear Assault's bassist Dan Lilker and Milano is from M.O.D. Stormtroopers of Death lives but still mostly in their heads. -Kim Yaged Public Enemy Greatest Misses Def Jam/CHAOS/Columbia No, this isn't an album (Check the liner notes for proof). It's just a boomin' beat reminder that Public Enemy is still the biggest and bad- dest rock/rap band on the planet. Comprised of six new joints and seven remixes of old tunes, "Greatest Misses" is P.E.'s first di- version from their path of yearly re- leases en route to world domination. Of the new tracks, "Gotta Do What I Gotta Do" hits hard, with Chuck D answering those that dissed the "By The Time I Get To Arizona" video- over a breakbeat and funky organ. The true classic is "Hazy Shade Of Criminal," a fat bass workout that asks "What's a criminal?" in the eye of the sonic soundstorm (Also check this track for Chuck D's hep Das EFX imitation). The remixes are hardly throw- aways. "Louder Than A Bomb" has been smoothed out on a mellow keyboard groove, kicking Chuck D's rhyme even harder to the front of the mix. "You're Gonna Get Yours" sounds tougher than ever, while "Who Stole The Soul?" seethes in the hands of Lench Mobber Sir Jinx. P.E. and the Bomb Squad con- tinue in the tradition of "Apocalypse 91...The Empire Strikes Black" by stripping away at the dense wall of sound, leaving only the bare-boned beat. Chuck D's message has be- come so urgent and powerful, his words have pushed the music back to its sole essentials. "The winner, and still cham- pion..." -Scott Sterling Student Aid for Your Spiritual Life at: (C 4/4 4mP1Js (CH 1PF d :Friday Lunch Friday Dinner Special Special SUNDAY 6:00 pm Worship for Students by the R.O.C.K. student group 1236 Washtenaw Ct. (one block south of the CCRB) For information call: 662-2402 Fish Sandwich a deep fried cod filet with American cheese on a French. roll with fries. only $2.99 11:30-3:00pm ,Now Serving Bru Saturdays & Sundays 1 HOME OF THE ENGLISH ALES nch Re 1-3pm A BBQ Beef Ribs All you can eat, served with fries, slaw and garlic bread...$6.75 L Brewhouse Best Bitter al e The University of Michigan School of Music Sun. Oct. 25 Harold Haugh Award Lecture/Demonstration by Armando GhitalIa Professor of Trumpet, U of M School of Music Recital Hall, 2 p.m. F SCOREKEEPERS 71 I 0M Musical Theatre A Day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine Tickets: $14, $10, $6 (students) Mendelssohn Theatre, 2 p.m. Theatre and Drama The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter Tickets: $10, $6 (students) Trueblood Theatre, 2 p.m. 0NDERP~ SOUNDD e e 1 e k, R 0 0 0 .0 C Tue. Oct. 27 University Choir Jerry Blackstone, conductor Music of Bernstein, Morrison, Offenbach, Rachmaninov, Schumann and others Hill Auditorium, 8 p.m.