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down-to-earth subject, a relationship on want to scream aDd itmakes me want to By Tim Fox On his debut album Valone, Julian, that actually "sounds like John." Juli- the verge of going bad. shout." Staff Writer son of ex-BeetleJohn Lennon, attempts an's voice is similar to his father's, and to establish his own musical identity. the song is structured much like one of Relationships play a major role 00 The mood then shifts from indigna- tion to loneliness in "00. the Phone," as It is difficult for an artist to break out With a few exceptions,the album works John's solo works. Valotle. Tbe secoDd song on the alblDD, "O.K. For You," is a more emotional Julian finds bimseIf with JlO 0Q8 but a of the inevitable expectations that come very well and is enjoyable pop music. "valotte" begins with Julian's voice, telephooe to talk to. His _ how- with the mixed blessing of having a fam- Volone opens with the title track, also which is soon accompanied by piano statement. "You sucked me in, then you ever, is DOl clear. Is he seeking a more DUS parent, but Julian Lennon has cer- the first single release from the album. and the rest of the band joining in. The spit me out," Lennon siogll spitefuUy tainly tried. "Valone" is the only song on the album song sounds dreamy but deals with a over a funky hom section ... Itmakes me physical kind of communication. or is be satis6ed with talking 00 the phale'l *=~~=~~ ~~~ He seems to fear face.to-face 00IDIIIIIfli- carioo when he siogll "Maybe ru call * you as soon as Iget~" "Well I Don't Know," the fioa1 song on side 000, contains the ooIy lyrics that can be clearly itlterprl'te

I lu!ar )'Ou. do )'OU /rear me? There's something that rve got to ask Are you a member of my famil)' tree?

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The seoond side isweaker boIh -m- cally and lyrically than the fust. ''Too Late For Goodbyes" fails to break any new ground. Its hannless pop llOUlId has made it the second single to he ~ from the alhum. "Lonely" follows, llOfIlaiDin8 a nice sa:lrlphoiJe solo by Michael Brecker. As the tiI1e ~ it is l(BlinfabQl,Jt de$- pair and bonilom. However, l.e1lllOll - sounds .... ~ 0Il"l.endy" 4Ian on othotldliboolllcall$llll,Pd>. "OX. For You." For the third time, he ..... 1be line, "Idon't know whallo