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Sebadoh “The Sebadoh” Sub Pop Records/Sire Records Grade: B Sebadoh is revered as a song writing powerhouse by indie rock ers everywhere. The band’s coyly named new record, “The Sebadoh,” won’t alter its saintly status among its scenester constituents. However, it’s debatable if the longtime purveyors of noisy pop are actually a great songwriting team. Ever since 1991 ’s “Smash Your Head On the Punk Rock,” Sebadoh’s Lou Barlow and Jason Loewenstein have explored the realms of indie-rock songwriting. Barlow, a guitarist, is obviously the more mature craftsman on “The Sebadoh.” Unfortunately, Loewenstein’s songwriting isn’t up to his guitarist’s level. For instance, Loewenstein’s -r opening track, “It’s All You,” is structured so jaggedly it reminds one of an uninspired, third-rate Fugazi piece. The song is obviously the work of a musician who needs a group to get anything decent written at all. Barlow’s tunes, on the other hand, sound like they were written in their entirety by one talented songwriter. A library of great songs has been written in Loewenstein’s frag mented style. This type of song is usually written by bands in a team like setting rather than that of a lone songwriter. Furthermore, it wouldn’t be fair to compare “The Sebadoh” with the work of traditional songwriters such as Paul Westerberg, Elvis Costello or Vic Chesnutt. Those are different kinds of birds singing dif ferent types of songs. However, Loewenstein’s ver sion of Sebadoh has considerable brethren to relate to. It would be a safe guess that Sonic Youth and the now-defunct Pixies have written in a fashion sim ilar to Loewenstein’s democratic style, and their songs certainly aren’t anything to shake a stick at. Sebadoh’s new record is healthy ground for a debate to take place about Loewenstein‘s talent. What makes this album an opti mal opportunity for such discourse is the nature of the recording. “The Sebadoh” is by far the clearest-sounding recording the band has released to date. This clar ity reveals new insight on the song writing duo’s lyrics and voices. Past Sebadoh releases have rep resented a low-fidelity sensibility that has been commonplace for indie-rock bands since the early ’80s. The brilliant aesthetic of a stel lar “low-fi” recording is undeni able. However, the fact of the matter is that a band can hide a lot of crap underneath all that fuzz. Loewenstein needs the distor tion to cover his flaws. His vocals and lyrics on the majority of “The Sebadoh” are far too emo-punk sounding for a man his age. In contrast, Barlow’s smooth sounding, even-keeled delivery makes one want to crank the stereo, call in sick and drink beer all day. The guitarist’s vocal style allows him to get away with singing about himself. “If you’re waiting for me to tie you up and set you free - you better not wait all day,” Barlow sings. And not a scream in sight. Which makes “The Sebadoh” worth the money for longtime fans of the band or anyone who is yet to be acquainted with Barlow’s work. The album, however, doesn’t reach the noise-pop beauty consis tently achieved in Sonic Youth’s “Goo” or the Pixies’ “Doolittle.” And it isn’t Barlow’s fault. - Christopher Heine Musician to give free union show By Danell McCoy Staff writer She began her professional career when she was in seventh grade and nabbed her first gig in Omaha at the Swinging Door in 1969. Since then, musician Susan Lewis Wright has traveled across North America performing solo and with var ious groups. On Feb. 7, Wright will perform a free concert in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. The concert is sponsored by the University Program Council and the NU Baha’i Association. Wright, who has opened for Tom Rush, Karla Bonoff and Jon Stewart, received Denver alternative newspaper Westword’s “Best of Denver” award. In 1988, she was also judged best single act in a yearlong competition. Her music consists of folk, pop, standard and original repertoires. At her concerts Wright gives the audience a sample of her ability with guitar, piano and flute - sometimes in the same song. Wright has recorded two albums and also leads workshops on songwrit ing and topics such as Music as a Force for Social Change. It is because of her workshops and the themes in her music that the Baha’i Association invited her to perform. Wright is not a member of the Concert Preview AL Ha Facts Who: Susan Lewis Wright Where: Nebraska Union Ballroom When: Sunday Cost: No charge The Skinny: Baha'i Association brings love to town with concert. Baha’i faith, but was chosen by the group because she travels across the country spreading a message consistent with the beliefs of the faith. “The Baha’i Association promotes race unity and equality between men and women,” said concert organizer Dorothy Pederson. “Wright’s music helps enforce these themes of social harmony. The group also believes that it would be good to hold this type of a concert as close as possible to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Promoting a free concert in the Nebraska Union is one way the organi zation is hoping to emphasize the mes sages of racial and gender equality to a larger group of people. “We hope to bring about real posi tive social change, both on and off cam pus,” Pederson said. 402-472-2588 402-472-1761 (FAX) dn@unl.edu 34 Nebraska Union P.O. 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Academic Expressions Resumes, curriculum vitae, theses, dissertations, newsletters. Academic editing, MLA/APA/AP/Chicago Manual. 402-628-2221. ironclad@navix.net. 400s Hauhi Jfck 225 Fremont, 2BR, 5 minutes from campus. Call Bradon at 476-4139. Female roommate to share three bedroom townhouse. $221 plus 1/3 of the bills. 421-3730, Cory or Tracey. Looking for M/F roommate. Nice room, private bath, five minutes to campus. 472-5439 or 476-8460(Lai). Non-smoking female student to share house. East Campus area, $200/month. Call 466-4713. Quiet, responsible nonsmoking female to share nice 3BR apartment, $175/month +1/3 utilities. Call 476-1159. Responsible roommate to share custom ranch home. East Lincoln, easy living. Laundry and many extras. Flexible lease and $275 a month. Call 464-7163. Roommate needed to share 2BR apartment, $200/month + utilities, near East Campus, if interested call Cyndi at 467-1750. 3 bedroom, near UNL, $600. 432-6644. 1425 N. 23rd. Nice, large 4 bedroom, 2 baths, parking, basement, near campus, $750. Call 432-0644, 2301 Vine. Very nice large 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, parking, basement, near campus, $675. 432-0644. ***PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS*** Have you had your “3-shot Hep B Series” If so, you may qualify for a medical research study. Just 4 hours a week of your time can earn you over $380 every 4 weeks while you study. Call 474-2J335 and ask for Dana. -TM Nabi Biomedical Center 300 S. 17th Street JLincoln. NE 68508 3BR, 11/2 bath, walk to campus, 700 Y St., dishwasher, C/A, W/D included, >630,489-9294. Group to Rent Five bedroom, two baths. All utilities paid, washer/dryer, new carpet, $260/person. 1407 N. 19th, 432-6644._ 1341-43 N. 22nd, 3BR, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, stove, fridge, dishwasher, W/D, no pets, $575. Action Realty, 467-1105. Brand new 3BR, 2BA Duplex. Diswasher, disposal, 2 car garage. Available Feb. 1st, $795. 1021 & 1025 Mi chelte Ct Call Mitzi 465-6034 or Don 430-7880. Large 1 & 3 BR duplexes, 4 bedroom house near both campuses. 489-5168. Near campus, new 3 bedroom, 2 baths, garage. 2430 U, 1850 N. 24th. $600-$800.438-3393 or MO-2225. NEWER 3BR 3baths, double attached garage, all appliances, wash/dry, dishwasher. Campus close. Reduced to $795. HIP « 465-8911._ R SUNNY & CHEERFUL!! n SMOKE FREEH 1BR 2000 J St, Clean $295 2BR 2000 J St, Nice $350 2BR 1501 S 19th, New carpet $395 No Smokers or Pets 440-3000 1 BEDROOM APTS In Unique Complex between campuses, super clean, 3-month leases, newer decor, stove/fridge/dishwasher/disposal/blinds, parking, cen tral heat/air, laundry, gas/water/garbage paid, enclosed patios, big closets, breakfast bar, $345, 489-4857. I* 3BR, 2-car attached garage, loaded! $650. • 1000-sqf, garden level 2BR, loaded! $475. 2501 E St. 432-6476. One large one bedroom: ’Jacuzzi, fireplace, dishwasher, French doors, very nice, 9ftoiceiling, ceiling fans $535. Heat/gas paid, off street parking with laundry. 2929 R St., 474-3529. No smokers, no pets. 640 S. 20th 475-7262 Energy efficient, affordable one and two bedroom units with electric entry and sound/fire resistant con struction. Our community is nestled on tree-lined streets, just 5 minutes to UNL Ask about our specials. 1120 E St., 1 bedroom just remodeled. Heat paid, no pets, $300. 560-5077. _ 1200 sq. ft. 2BR plus office. 2 car attached garage, central air, laundry. $540. Call 432-6476. 1227 G, available immediately, clean, efficiency, wood floors, dishwasher, new appliances, parking lot, bike room, responsible landlord, quiet neighbors, walk-in closet, $315.438-0365. _■ 1BR, close to campus.new carpet, 2400 R St. $250 Call 421-7141 or 420-6215. 32nd & Y Street. Large modern 1 bedroom, between campuses, no smoking, central air, $335.464-9654. Better dollar value studio and one bedroom in well maintained vintage building. $295-330.432-2288. Brand new, 3BR, 2 1/2 bath. 2 stall garage. 1700 sq.ft 2252 S.9th. Call 900 432-2442. Claremont Park Apartments Now leasing for August 1999. May subleases also available. Appointments preferred. 9th & Claremont. 474-7275. Clean 0,1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Rents $225 - $410 plus electricity. For more information call Pat or Melody 402-434-2610 or Hearing impaired/TDO 402-434-2613. Colonial Heights Apartments One, two and three-bedroom apartments available. Tanning bed and indoor heated pool. 421 -3070. Newly redecorated, 2 BR, East Campus, bus, C/A, fridge and stove included, off street parking. No pets, water and trash paid. $530 with WD, $500 without WD + deposit -t- references. Available soon. See any time! 2626 N. 36th, 489-5358 leave message. MANAGEMENT ONE Now leasing for summer and fall, 3 year rent freeze. Call for locations and prices, 477-2600 or www.mgmtone.com Quiet, dean, furnished 1 bedroom, laundry, near Capitol, $240. 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