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SOUND ADVICE
MARCUS AMAKER Staff Writer
BLEED YOUR CEDAR Elysian Fields
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Elysian Fields makes the kind of
ausic a Mazzy Star fan would be proud
of: moody psychedelic rock.
And, like Mazzy Star, Elysian Fields'
lead singer is a sultiy female who favors
mood over volume. But instead of
sounding like a fine-tuned cover band,
Elysian Fields' full length debut "Bleed
Your Cedar" is beautiful record that is
unworthy of simple comparisons.
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recording "Bleed
Your Cedar" in April of 1996. The 11
songs on the CD were produced by band
members Oren Bloedow and Ed Pastorini.
The centerpiece of this five-member
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Hov. 21). Make sure
11 understand what they're supposed
to do Monday morning. Money you've
been waiting for could come in by
Wednesday. Thafs good, because there's
plenty you want to spend it on. You'll
learn a lot if you work with a more
experienced person on Thursday and
Friday. Entertain a wide range of
characters for a stimulating intellectual
encounter this weekend.
Sagittarius (Hoy. 22-Dec. 21). Finish a
.ough job this morning or suffer the
consequences, by this afternoon, you 11
have lots more control over your destiny,
although there are still mitigating
circumstances. Seek out the truth and
the facts to back it up on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Go shopping for things you
need on Thursday and Friday. Study
over the weekend by surrounding yourself
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band is Jennifer Charles, who effortlessly
sing3 each song with a soft, silent whisper.
The dark atmospheres are only enhanced
by her haunting interpretations of
yearning ("Anything You Like"), obsession
("Off Of Out"), dissatisfaction ("Lady In
The Lake") and possession ("Jack In The
Box").
She uses her experiences as an actress
to squeeze every bit of emotion out of a
song. The lost soul heard on a song like
"Mermaid," who
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water," reemeiges
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would blow them away. The melodic
strumming of guitarist Oren Bloedow
and the jazz-tinged drumming of Ben
Perowsky round out what is a nearly
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A friend
can give you the answer Monday morning,
in private. Consult with a.wise person
Tuesday or Wednesday to make sure
you know what's going on behind the
scenes. Wait to make your decisive move
until Thursday or Friday. Those are also
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team sports. Go shopping for something
important over the weekend. If you're
not sure what to get, take along an expert
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don't get
into a grumpy professor's face this
morning; he or she may snap. You and
your buddies can find an end run around
a difficult situation on Tuesday. Others
help you out of a jam on Wednesday, too.
You're weighed down with chores
Thursday and Friday. Persevere-youH
get your reward over the weekend. Take
care of an older person's demands, then
get out of town with your sweetie.
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flawless CD.
Jennifer Charles is a hopeless
romantic who sees love as a form of
salvation. From the sound of "Bleed Your
Cedar " that salvation won't be coming
soon. She wallows in self-pity often by
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of the water'' on the album's opener "Lady
In the Lake." On the seven-minute
"Fountains On Fire," she confesses she's
"torched the final curtain" and "changed
my destiny."
Musically, the bulk of the album relies
heavily on a slow developing bass line
or guitar riff. A melody is repeated so
often it becomes part of the listener's
subconscious. Instead of falling into the
trap of using the same instruments, they
use creepy organs and piano solos to give
each song a fuller, more enriched sound.
The band is just as effective when
they turn up the volume on their guitars
on the furious "Grade Lyons" and catchy
"Sugarplum Arches." The latter song's
stop and start motion shows the band's
versatility and prevents the album from
sounding monotonous.
"Bleed Your Cedar" is a seductively
beautiful record from a band that is
destined for further success. A rainy
day's perfect companion is the music of
Elysian Fields.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March20). Accept an
exotic foreigner's suggestion Monday
morning. That relationship could last, i
Cater to a weird professor's whims most i
of Tuesday and Wednesday. Get together 1
with the gang Wednesday night. You 1
and your team will win on Thursday and ;
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educational project. Besides, it's fun 1
working together. Finish up old homework 1
over the weekend. Once you get the paper '
done, you can go out. <
Aries (March 21-April 19). Wait until
tonight or tomorrow to start a big project, l
and it'll go easier all the way through. 1
Get your money lined up first. Wednesday- ;
should be fun, but you could clash with 1
an authority figure later that night. Don't 1
drink and drive or stay out after curfew. I
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ROBERT M. KNIGHT Staff Writer
MISTA Mista
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newest group, Mista, to hit the airwa'
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four-member group has the vocals to
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Jackson 5. There are no sappy lyrics
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bass line along with melody and ham
stand out are "Tears, Scars, and Lies
emotions of going through a break-up,"
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the song about dealing with everyda
"Crossroads" shows off the group's so<
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tone than "Blackberry Molasses."
A favorite track overall is the song
simplicity and mellow sound. "Lady" does
the group's talent in harmonizing an e
This is the track meant for those closi
special someone.
The group, Mista, is made up of
Reeder and Bobby Wilson, 13-year-old
15-year-old Darryl Allen, who handles
weekend and go over your notes together.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Settle a
disagreement with your partner this
morning. Later in the day your attention
will be diverted to financial matters. Pay
bills, balance the checkbook, do your
accounting homework and apply for a
student loan from then through
Wednesday. Get an attractive foreigner
to help you with vour laneuaee lessons
rhursday and Friday. Comply with an
alder person's demands over the weekend.
Gemini (May 21 June 21). Finish up old
ousiness Monday morning so you'll have
time for a friendly competition that
afternoon. Face the facts Tuesday and
Wednesday, even if they don't come the
vay you'd like. Pool resources with a
riend on Thursday or Friday to get an
ixpensive item you both want. Travel
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Cancer (June 22-July 22). Renew an old
friendship Monday morning. Your
wofkload increases that afternoon and
stays intense clear through Wednesday.
Ask a partner to help with a tough project
Thursday and Friday. Get your financial situation
squared away on Saturday so
you can go shopping on Sunday. You'll
find some fabulous stuff at amazingly
affordable prices if you investigate the
swap meets and garage sales.
* Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Listen to a
roommate's concerns Monday morning,
or you'll have a bigger problem later.
Youll be even luckier than usual at games
and love affairs on Tuesday and
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday are
workdays. Don't plan any big dates for
then. Any sort of commitment made will
stand the test of time.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll retain
what you learn Monday morning?cram
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head full of good information. A
roommate's idiosyncrasies could get in
the way of your studies Tuesday and
Wednesday. You may have to go to the
library those days. Thursday and Friday
are your best this week for romance, so
grab that opportunity. It looks like youll
have to work over the weekend.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Unexpected
costs put a dent in your budget. Catch
up on your studies from Monday night
through Wednesday. You'll find out all
sorts of interesting things. Household
tasks demand attention Thursday and
Friday. Learn even more with the help
of a stem tutor. It's been a tough w.eek,
but you can make up for it over the
weekend. You and your sweetheart can
create a foundation to build a life upon.
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