THE RETRIEVER OCTOBER 27, 1987 PAGE 11

Aerosmith Rocks 'Permanent Vacation'has creative sweat

by Salvatore Prestianni mire of the Mississippi Delta with a "Hey boy don't you lie on the track-a- lacka"drawing from the ancient tradir Aerosmith's "Permanent Vacation" tional blues of yesterday. Sections of rocks as they redefine their musical this cut have got to be the best tradi- prowess within the rock 'n' roll-as- tional blues impressions of the deca- commerce 1980s. They have de, with the possible exception of the straightened up and straightened out soundtrack to "Crossroads". any musical quirks and quarrels to lay Among the large and deep in- down their hottest tracks to date. fluences affecting this LP, Steeley These tunes are smooth. Dan even weasels inside. On "St. There is some fresh collaborative John" the vocals harmonized at times song writing with outside people and a glide with jazz perfection blatantly new producer, Bruce Fairbairn. Steely Dan-ish, yet acutely Horns have been incorporated into Aerosmith-ish. The distorted rocked the music as well as a touch of harmo- jazz, from the percussion to the leads, nica on almost every song. Perry and make it the best track on the album, in Whitford play with the frenetic energy my opinion. "St. John" is just too bad of today's heavy metal children, but while he is "be(ing) cool" and with soul and experience that blows "prais(ing) the Lord." out any motorhead speed freak. Ste- Not intending to belabor the issue ven Tyler sounds better than ever with of influences on this LP, but, an that indubitable Tyler screech. Many 'influenced' album is incomplete wi- highly melodic harmonies greatly add thout a Beatles' song, and yes, "Per- to the Aerosmith vocals as well. manent Vacation" has one. "I'm Upon initial indulgence into this Down" is done in an animal fashion new music, I was convinced of a NEW John Lennon would surely tip his Aerosmith. Now, do not misconstrue spectacles to, if he still had the spec- my meaning. Aerosmith's genuine tacles to tip, that is. rock V roll sense still explodes from Aerosmith is certain to be all over this album, but they are clean, pristine the states selling out shows with this and exuding a genial essence fully new album. They have broken into Bao Pham immersed in the 1980s' production MTV's armored play list with "Dude Last Thursday the Moctober fest Moctober Fest attracted over 250 Mature Management of Alcohol). sound without the glitz and pathetic (looks like a lady)", the epitome of the was held for the purpose of collecting people and was sponsored by the Said Coordinator of Greek Affairs 'dance don't think' hype type music. band live, and I believe they are even canned goods and small donations for Student Health Services, Inter-Greek Mary Beth Shoch, "I am really "Permanent Vaction" begins with approaching Billboard's Top 40. I'd the Maryland Food Committee. The Council, Service America, the Office pleased with how many people whale cries and closes with an instru- probably say "Good Luck" but luck is fest was held after the indoor October of Greek Affairs, the Student showed up for a non-alcoholic event. mental echoing the mystery movie, unneeded. It is apparent that creative Fest games and the admission was a Government Association, and Project It was well organized and we collected aptly titled, "The Movie". Throu- sweat created this album, and creative canned good. GAMMA (Greeks Advocating the a lot of food for the project." ghout this disc floats jazz, old slide sweat bathes in its just rewards. and folk blues, and an assortment of instruments and sounds (i.e. whales, frogs, planes, jungle birds, spoons, congas) one would not likely, expect from Aerosmith. The intensity of this album lies in the amalgamation of massive musical influences into rock 'n' roll Aerosmith style, undeniably danceably funky and smooth with soul. Call your mummy "Hangman Jury" rises from the

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS GIRL?

-Last seen at Bait. Marriott on Oct. 10 -If you find her please return her to Severn I22

FAQ's "Feed Us"

m