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Show 6 The Signpost Friday, May 12, 1989 OTertsnnttiieHt Quick Spins Morton and Madonna have common ground By Brett Hart Staff Reporter Madonna Amid controversy and marital turmoil, Madonna has released her latest album "Like A Prayer." In spite of its rocky release, the album has been gaining quite a bit of popularity. As seems to be the fashion with all Madonna hits, you can't turn on the radio without one beingplayed to death. This seems to be the case with the controversial single, "Like A Prayer." This is unfortunate because the album contains some new material that reflects a wide range of musical depth not common in the usual "boy toy" Madonna fashion. Three songs on the album that deserve special recognition are "Cherish," "Dear Jessie" and "Spanish Eyes." In light of the different musical styles used on this album, it is confusing why Madonna would continue the"use sex to sell it" approach, oh well, some things never change. Madonna and Prince team up on the single "Love Song" which disappointingly isn't one of the better songs on the album. The song is reminiscent of the more recent Prince style. If you are a big, big fan of Prince and Madonna then you'll want to hear this particular song for sure; if not, don't bother. This album, however, is a new direction for Madonna and does contain a greater level of musicality on her part. If you love Madonna, you'll want to add it to your collection. If you are an avowed member of the Madonna-haters club, you may be even be tempted to give her one more chance with this lp, but then again I could be wrong. ir I a I s The Signpost wishes to thank our advertisers User's the copy center Snack OPTICAL Morton Downy Jr. The self-proclaimed "Pitbull of the airwaves," Morton Downy Jr. has sank to a new high in low. Believe it or not, he has released his very own creatively entitled, "Morton Downy Jr. Sings!" Yes, this "gotta-love-him-or-hate-him guy" actually sings. Well, he makes a brave attempt anyway with titles like "Hey Mr. Dealer," "Lawyer Named Sue" and "Blue Collar King." I'm sure you'll want to run right out and add this to your collection. Seriously, it's difficult to argue with some of the " messages Morton puts into lyric as only he can. For example, how many people are pro-drugs? The only problem is when Morton croons, "Ya slime suckin', drug-pushin',son-of-a-bitch. We hope that you die slow." Such melodramatic mush makes one want to change his point of view simply so he won't think the same way as Morty. Due to the extremely subjective nature of this album it must be rated two ways: first, if you're a die-hard, right-wing fan of Morty, this will be the album of the year for you. If, however, you claim sanity and Morton makes you want to loose your lunch, this album at best deserves, (for comic relief). On The Horizon If the melodrama and mediocrity of Madonna and Morton have you mad and melancholy then take heart, on the horizon breaks a beam of radiant hope! The Cure has released its new album "Disintegration featuring the single, "Fascination Street." Weber State to honor mothers with annual free concert The Weber State College Department of Performing Arts announces their annual Mother's Day Concert on May 14 at 8 p.m. in the Austad Auditorium of the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The program will feature the combined talents of the Weber State Symphonic Band, Weber State Choir and the WSC Women's Chorus. The Choir, directed by Mark Henderson, will perform some English and American Folksongs that they plan to take on tour this summer to the British Isles. The Symphonic Band, directed by Thomas Root, will perform two works: two movements of the "Second Symphony" of Alfred Reed and an original composition by Root, "Prelude and Giocoso." The Womenys Chorus, directed by Joseph Graves will sing several selections, including "Love Shrine" by William Stine; "Why Has Love Passed Her By" by Don Besigj "Many Gifts, One Spirit" by Allen Pole; "Like as a Father," by Luigi Cherubini and Ken Newbury's "Three Seasons" "Summer Wind, November Night, and Spring I'aiil.isj.'' The community is invited to come and enjoy this annua) free concert. For further information call 626- Top selling videos and discs Top Videos Sales 1) Big 2) "Crocodile" Dundee II 3) Punchline 4) Cocktail 5) A Fish Called Wanda 6) Gorillas in the Midst 7) Tucker: The Man and His Dream 8) Running On Empty 9) Midnight Run 10) Big Business Top Laser Discs 1) Die Hard 2) Midnight Run . 3) The Dead Pool 4) Bull Durham 5) Poltergiest III 6) The Unbearable Lightness of Being 7) Colors 8) Moonwalker 9) E.T. 10) The Wizard of Oz Navajo rug weaver wins Governor's award A Monument Valley Navajo rug weaver and a Salt Lake City newspaper food editor have been selected as recipients of the annual Governor's Folk Art Awards presented through the Utah Arts Council. Louise Miles Cly of Monument Valley and Donna Lou Morgan of "The Salt Lake Tribune have been named the 1989 recipients of the Governor's Folk Art Award and Governor's Service to Folk Art Award, respectively. Award ceremonies have not yet been scheduled. The Governor's Folk Art Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to Utah's cultural heritage through practice of a traditional art form. Cly is the eighth winner of the annual award. A Navajo weaver from the Monument Valley area of southeastern Utah, Cly began learning traditional weaving at age 13 from her great-grandmother in remote Narrow Canyon. She is widely known and respected in the Navajo community for the quality of her rugs, most of them executed in complex designs of black, red, white and brown of the type called Ganado. A former first-prize winner at the Northern Arizona Museum Navajo show, she is an active teacher of her daughters and several other young weavers. An example of Cly's weaving, on loan from the Cow Canyon Trading Post in Bluff, is on display at the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Art in Salt Lake City's Liberty Park. Hogan, food editor at "The Salt Lake Tribune" for 27 years, was awarded the Governor's Service to Folk Art Award because "she has been one of the most accessible and stalwart proponents of cultural diversity in the Salt Lake media," said Craig Miller of the Utah Art Council's Folk Arts Program. "Her popular column has become a major source of information regarding the events and customs of the many cultural groups that live as neighbors in Utah, and her respect for the richness of Utah's cultural heritage is regularly reflected in her articles. "She has educated the public at large about Utah's cultural diversity," Miller continued, "and has assisted ethnic communities in maintaining pride in their own heritage by publicly reinforcing the value of maintaining traditional ways. Those interested in submitting nominations for the 1990 awards may contact the Utah Arts Council's Folk Arts Program at 533-5760. |