Tom Waits
“Mule Variations”
Epitaph Records
Grade: A
If “Sesame Street” ever had a
house band, Tom Waits would be a
great bandleader. His voice is as deep
as the Cookie Monster’s, as crabby as
Oscar the Grouch’s, and hints at an
underlying sweetness and childlike
simplicity reminiscent of Ernie.
And in his prime, he could slam a
six-pack down as quick as Mr. Hooper.
Waits doesn’t need the “Sesame
Street” gig, though, because he’s back
on record-store shelves.
After a six-year hiatus from music
(his last release was 1993’s “The Black
Rider”), Waits returns to tread familiar
thematic ground, but when the music is
this rich and good, who cares?
“Mule Variations” is predominant
ly a blues album, but with a healthy
disrespect for generic blues traditions.
The songs sound like a house party in a
dilapidated shack in a swamp near die
woods.
The characters in these songs
include the Eyeball Kid, the youngest
of Zenora Bariella and Coriander
Pyle^’s 17 children, an eyeball born
without a body who can see into the
future; the scary next-door neighbor
who gets a lot of mail, but never goes
out and is always building strange
things in his garage; the man who
doesn’t go to church because he wor
ships the chocolate Jesus at Zerelda
Lee’s candy store; and Georgia Lee,
the wild teen-age girl with a good heart
whose killer has never been found.
Waits’ critics have contended that
his reliance on imaginary characters
distances him from his emotions, but
for every song such as “Eyeball Kid,”
there is a quiet, introspective line such
as “Sun come up, it was blue and gold,
ever since I put your picture in a
frame.” His lyrical themes bring a liter
ary bent to his songs that isn’t preva
lent in much popular music. Waits
combines William Faulkner and
William Burroughs, Raymond Carver
and Raymond Chandler with his own
black humor and distinct voice to
reveal one of rock music’s most inter
esting personas.
Oh yes, about that voice. Waits, a
recovering alcoholic, hasn’t touched
booze for years, but his deep rumble of
a voice is still whiskey-soaked. He can
spit and growl on the blues and rock
numbers, and bring grace and tender
ness to the ballads. The musical
accompaniment is spare and minimal,
yet intricate. Marc Ribot’s guitar
stretches the blues idiom as far as it can
go in rubbery, strange new ways. The
DJ, M. Mark “The III Media”
Reitman, adds turntables to a handful
of songs, but Waits isn’t jumping on
the Tupac-wagon. Reitman’s sound
effects actually make the record sound
older, with samples of scratched vinyl,
roosters and creaking doors.
The songs are exceptionally
strong, especially “Hold On,” “Cold
Water” and “Picture in a Frame.” A
gospel song that closes the record,
“Come On Up to the House,” may be
the finest song Waits has ever record
ed.
With a 71-minute running time
that never wears out its welcome and a
stunning, solid collection of songs,
“Mule Variations” was worth the six
year wait.
-Josh Krauter
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'90 Civic. 4 DR, LX. Auto, full power, 92K, excellent
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1990 Eagle PremierLX. Excellent condition, 92,000 mi
les, luxury car, must sell. 475-0241, leave message.
FOR SALE: Good School Car; most important
feature- Virgin Mary Medallion on dash!
Okay folks, now you’re wondering- why does this car
have as its “most important feature" a medallion of Our
Holy Lady? Well, I was driving along one day and spot
ted this little black 1987 Ford Tempo, 4 door, boppin’
along with 4 nuns in it and a “for sale" sign in the window.
Well, my girlfriend needed a car, so we called the
number. As luck would have it, the nuns were Mexico
The Daughters of the Holy Spirit, to be exact. That
worked well for us, because my girlfriend is from Costa
Rica and Spanish is her native tongue. Anyway, one
thing led to another and we bought tne car. sister Mar
garita Iturbide, as a part of the deal, left the Holy Mother
medallion on the dash and said a blessing over the
car before I drove away with the Holy Mary watching
over me. So why do I want to sell it? Well, my girlfriend
has never learned how to drive it- it’s a manual. She’s
driving my car and I want it back. So we need to sell
this one and buy her an automatic. This car really is a
good car. It doesn’t use any oil and gets about 26mi
around town. I need $1,300 for it. If you’re in the market
for a good school car and want one that has a divine
force watching over it. then call Tim Sullivan at
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Call 477-9970.
1 responsible, mature, nonsmoking female roommate
needed 7/1. Newer complex, northwest location.
$292.50+ 1/2 utilities. Call Jodi at 477-9970.
Need 2 roommates for summer sublease, male, fur
nished 3 bedroom, 2 baths. Call 475-4701.
1-3 nonsmoking females to share 3BR house; walk-in
closets; large kitchen, living and dining rooms; sun
room, wood floors, french doors, fireplace, C/A, partially
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Graduate student needs 1 roommate to share new,
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Available June 1. $200 + 1/3 utilites. Close to campus.
438-0796.
Male roommate to share large house near campus.
$160/month + $150 deposit + 1/4 utilities. 423-7953,
call after 5 p.m.
Need roommate to share 2BR house. Has W/D, garage
space and fenced-in backyard for pets. If interested
call 436-8449, ask for Dustin.
Need roommate to share 4BR house. Needed May
through August. House has W/D, dishwasher, central
air, and parking apace. If interested, call 435-1051.
Roommate wanted May 1st-August 31st. 18th &
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Two or three male/female roommates needed for large
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$150-$200/month plus utilities. Like to have fun?
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2 bedroom house close to campus, on city bus line.
Has appliances, central air, insulated. Rent is
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488- 2088.
2 bedroom, fenced yard, garage, affordable and nice.
2275 Orchard, $475+ deposit. 483-5445.
3 bedroom, near UNL Stadium, A/C, range, refrigerator,
dishwasher, washer/dryer included, off-street
parking, $630. 489-9294.
4 BR, 2 bath, near UNL. Range, central air, refrigerator,
washer/dryer, rec room, orf-street parking, $800.
489- 9294,
721 N. 30th. Restored 2 1/2 story, 5 bedroom, 2 baths,
C/A. $1150 + deposit. Available July. 430-9618 or
467-6177.
1143 Charleston, 3BR, $630+ deposit Call 890-8909.
1531 N. 22nd very nice 4 bedroom 2 baths near UNL.
$800. 432-0644,__
4200 Baldwin, 6 bedrooms, 2 bath, C/A, W/D, $900.
440-8046, 440-2248.
Available July 1 and August 1, 3 and 4 BR houses.
Contact 483-4887 or 483-7720.
Great 3, 4, 5, and 6 bedroom homes near campus. Re
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appliances provided. 423-1535.
Houses available in August near UNL, 432-0644.
3204 Holdrege, 4BR, garage, $800.
804 Y, 3BR, $675.
Summer Rate
Between campuses 5 bedroom + 2 baths, C/A, W/D,
dishwasher, parking. Available June, 488-5446.
Summer, fall, yearly leases. 3 4 5, bedroom houses.
Pets OK, 432-6644.________
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modeled. 1611 N. 28th, $650. No pets. $100 off first
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1996 4BR
2BA Duplex. Dishwasher, disposal, 2 attatched garage.
Responsible landlord, quiet neighbors. Available
immediatlv. 2980 Dudley, $850. 474-5776 or
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2618 Q. Brand new duplex, 2 bedroom, all appliances,
garage, $575. 430-6328. _
3131 Orchard. Great 2 bedroom, fireplace, dishwasher,
W/D hookups, off street parking, $520 plus deposit.
430-9019.
Between City & East Campus, 2 & 4 bedroom, 375 N.
33rd. No smoker or pets. Call Julian 432-7030 or
Rembolt Homes 488-9222. Available May.
Just built- five bedroom, two bath, two car garage,
lawn service, $1100+ utilities. Available June 1. 4315
Orchard. Call for showing, 402-598-8823.
Large 1, 2 & 3 bedroom duplexes, 4 bedroom house
near both campuses. 489-5168.
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Nice 3 and 4 BR places available for May and August.
3BR—$795, 4BR—$895-$925. Call now to reserve
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SUMMER RENT
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available now until August 15th. Call Andrew at
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Two bedroom duplex, parking, A/C, dishwasher, dis
posal, close to campus. 1313 N. 20th. $440. May 8
thru Aug. 1.438-3140.
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2BR 1501 S. 19th, New carpet $385
3BR 5230 Cooper. Fire place. $650
No Smokers or Pets 440-3000
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1400 N. 33rd- 1 bedroom, A/C, range, refrigerator,
laundry, off-street parking, $325. HIP » 465-8911.
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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.
Spacious 1 bedroom, wood floors, washer/dryer, C/A,
porch, parking, $395+deposit, available June. 1201
‘E’, 438-0216.
2 & 3 bedroom apts, 2 baths, recently remodeled, new
appliances, carpets, paint, blinds, central air/heat,
washer/dryer hookup. Mom would approve! Available
June 1, near East Campus. (800) 977-4253.
2 bedroom apartment for sub-lease for the summer. If
interested please call 325-0473.
3 BR, 240 S.26th. Newly decorated, patio. Leave
message. 483-2357. _
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2541 N. 9th Street
435-6963
1120 E St., 1 bedroom just remodeled. Heat paid, no
pets, $300. 474-5327.
1230 D Street. Newer, extra clean, 2 bedroom, starting
at $435. Laundry, off-street parking. 483-6280
• 1601 E, 2 bedrooms, oak-floor, fireplace, $480.
» 1048 F, 1 bedroom, $380. Pet $30.423-4560.
1660 G, 1 bedroom, C/A, storage, parking, dishwasher,
disposer, remodeled, $330. Larger w/balcony, $350.
423-7892.
2844 Q St. 1 bedroom, guaranteed to be the best loft
you've seen. All the amenities. Off street parking. Call
476-6296. Available May, $400/month.
Brand New 4 bedroom 2 baths
Campus close deluxe unit with all appliances, including
W/D, C/A, garage available, no pets. $950-$995.
Taking reservations for spring and summer. 474-5327.
3223 N. 19th St. 1 bedroom, $350 plus deposit, close
to UNL, small pets fine, water is paid. 438-8864.
3501 BALDWIN. Great apartment. East Campus area,
2BR, large, clean, nicely decorated, fireplace, laundry,
parking. 4-plex. No smoking. $425/$450. 430-6719.
Summer Lease
3517 BALDWIN. Available 5/8. East Campus area,
2BR, large, clean, nicely decorated, fireplace, laundry,
parking, 4-plex. No smoking. $425/$450. 430-6719.
Apartments on UNL Campus
Studio and one bedroom units. No smoking, no pets,
controlled access, laundry, UNL shuttle stop, campus
parking. $300-425/month. Brickyard Apartments,
17th and Holdredge. 477-6578.
Better dollar value studio and one bedroom in well
maintained vintage building. $295-330. 432-2288.
Brand new 3 bedroom, 3 bath, $735 or $810 including
washer/dryer. Close to downtown. No smokers or
pets. Available now or summer lease. Call Julian
432-7030 or Rembolt 488-9222.
CALL US FOR YOUR APARTMENT NEEDS. Few sum
mer leases available, reserve for August. No pets.
1900 Knox and 711 Benton. Maggie, 477-7684.
Clean, newly remodeled kitchen and bath. 0, 1, 2, & 3
bedroom apartments, rent $225-$4l0 plus electric. For
more information call Melody or Pat 402-434-2610 or
hearing impaired/TDD 402-434-2613.
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Large 2BR. Fireplace, deck, appliances, parking, cat
okay, $450.4210 Huntington. 423-0902, 580-0902.
Large 2 bedroom, clean, central air, dishwasher, laundry
and parking, 1524 E St. $410, 435-2552.
Large 2 bedroom, microwave, dishwasher, laundry,
disposal, $495/month, 2501 E St. 432-6476. N/S, N/P.
Large 3 bedroom, 2 baths, all utilities paid, dishwasher,
central air, 938 S. 12th, $695,435-2552.
Spacious Newer Apartment!
4950 Walker, 3BR, 2 bath, clean, parking, $600.
430-6719.
Summer Lease
$395
1932 R Street, parking. 475-3111.
Summer Leases
1910-20 J St., Ibedroom & 2 bedrooms, clean, quiet,
no pets. Jim, 430-9014.
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