IVIV' ' Scrawl refreshes with effective blend By Michael Deeds Senior^Editor_ Scrawl “Sniallmouth Rough Trade Scrawl couldn’t care less whether they got lumped into the “all-girl” category or the “all rock” category. It makes no difference to this Mid western trio that sounds like the stuff the Bangles arc afraid to think about, even in their dreams. Scrawl are drinkers, thinkers and m0st of all reactionaries to the pop sound most women go for in the music business these days. In a posi-Go Go world w here Joan Jett has to get a full facial make over in order to sell al bums, it is anything but dull to see good female musicians.strutting their stuff without commercial, sell-out attitudes pushed upon them by rec ord company executives. Though Scrawl still is quite radio ready, their third album, “Smallmouth,” takes nine originals and one Eury thmics cover and slickly pushes them slowly down the main stream throat, ready or not. Bassist/vocalist Sue Harshc uses the sweetness of her voice advanta geously. blending it effectively with guitarist Marcy Mays in a folk/coun try honey that oozes richly over the Sonic Youth-style music. This is post punk influence being twisted into yet another form. Mays’ guitar is a clean distortion at times, an oul-of-tune, dissonant contrast at others - a Dino saur Jr. sound check with the fuzzbox off. Generally, Scrawl doesn’t move lar from their favorite and effective jog-ahead style, rarely experiment ing with tempo or wide dynamics. But Marshe s lyrics, though simple, keep a human interest over the semi rough tunes. in opening track, Begin, she sings of a doubtful affair: “I think it’s gonc/Hc said go on/Hc says he’s happy/ He’s always happy.” But her wistfulncss never grows submissive or stereotypical to any extent. In “Charles,” Harshe and Mays blend effective harmonics in explain ing a boyfriend w ho gels impatient at the band's all night practices. And the list of rather persona! topics goes on, as the songs continue to play on. But although Scrawl never gets dose to anything worldly mcaning lul, they still manage to refresh. Meshing and grinding are tech niques few bands do effectively, and few women musicians attempt to break stereotypes by doing so. Scrawl, though a little too safe song-wise, effectively has broken this annoying fallacy that undoubtedly will haunt bands for a long time. Smallmouth” is another link on ihcir journey to expertise. A little more time will be interesting if Scrawl hangs in there for a while. E 6000 So. : 423-3003 « l-IGlriVU* SI-CUMi •2601 No. 27th i • Ask about our special rates for students! Emam sss3» ™*^"*™^**l 72 Rentals 2 Appliances 74 Social Servioes 3 Bicycles 76 Travel 4 Books 78 Tutoring 5 Clothing 80 Typing & Resumes 6 Computers H t- urniiure ■Jr»I¥T5f3SW 9 Garage Sales HMMtllMl 19 MISC'F,°ir S.a'6 100 Rides 4 Phr fpi? 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