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www.carroll.edu The Prospector M attix on M usic Movies and Munchies: Maria Taylor: Saddle Creek Records National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation by Chris Mattix Staff Writer Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink are known for their whispering brand of love songs in their band Azure Ray, but now that Azure is on hiatus we will have to settle for solo works from each member of the duo. On her solo debut, Maria Taylor continues to do what she did best in Azure Ray by writing catchy, mellow, and sad songs about love heartache. If I had to describe her music in terms of genre, I would probably go with the term Sad Pop. The music on 11:11 is pretty basic and does its job supporting Taylor's sultry voice, but the lyrics aren't as consistent. They seem to vary from song to song; some good some not so much. There seems to be a void on this album where Fink usually would change the direction of the songs and make them great instead of simply ok. I guess that's what this album ends up being, simply ok. I will admit that I hold a certain level of bias because Azure Ray's last album Hold on Love was, and still is, one of my personal favorites, but I think anyone who has heard Taylor in Azure and alone will tell you that the former strikes more of a chord in them. If you are desperately awaiting new material from Azure Ray then you might think about picking this one up to tide you over for the time being. At least it's better than Orend Fink's solo album. Maria Taylor: 11:11 7.7/10 This Is A Process Of A Still Life: by Chris Mattix Staff Writer There's a first time for every thing, and it's about time that I reviewed a band that could use the publicity. This is a Process of a Still Life is a Montana band that hails from Missoula and has been around for a few years now. They are an instrumental band in the same vein as Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky, and their latest album, Light, is nothing short of amazing. It's been a long time since I've heard a local band sound so good, and Process isn't just good for a local band, I'm confident that these guys could compete with anyone in the indie scene. What I really enjoy about Light is how effortless it all sounds, and how every instrument seems to fit per fectly. I also like how organic the record sounds, and how atmos pheric the songs are. Listening to Light for the first time was as good of a time as a person can Light have listening to music, and I keep coming back to this album because it seems to resonate that good feeling every time I listen to it. I actually received this album as a gift from my good friend Kevin This Is A Process Of A Still Life: Light 9.2/10 Jam whose brother Burke plays a plethora of instruments in the band. This album just feels right every time I hear it, and that is an amazing accomplishment for any band let alone one just up the road from us. If you are interested in having a copy of this album for yourself you can go to www. still-life- music, com and order it from the band along with some pretty snazzy t-shirts. By John Earley Intern Writer Hello Carroll, John Earley here. I'm back to bring you this month's tasty tips on fantastic food and film finery for finicky freshman feeling ferocious... and other folks too. This time we will take a look at the delicious Christmas film, \National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.\ Now remember, just because Clark does everything in excess doesn't mean you should. Let's start off with the drink. No Christmas movie is com plete without hot cocoa. Here is a great way to make a simple drink a little better: just add mint. My recommendation is to make hot cocoa the way you prefer it. If you like the powder, use the pow der. If you like milk and syrup, use milk and syrup. Here's the special step. While the cocoa is still too hot to drink, take a \Junior Mint\ or ground up peppermint, and stir it into your hot cocoa. \Junior Mints\ are nice because they dissolve and add a terrific chocolaty mint taste. Okay, so you have your drink, but you still need your eats, right? Of course I'm right; why wouldn't I be? I'm writing for the Prospector after all. Never argue with me again, okay! Moving along... Chili is the ideal cold-weather food that will keep you warm all night (via natural gas). If you want chili, and don't want to cook it from scratch, you can never go wrong with a can of no-name brand chili. But if you're like me and Clark Grizwald, doing things yourself is just as important as Christmas tree selection. What You'll Need: * 1 lb. hamburger * Pack of chili seasoning mix * 2 cans of kidney beans * 2 cans chili beans * 1 can of tomatoes * (Optional diced onion and Photo by Laurel Citala John Earley shares tasty tips on food and film. shredded cheese) Instructions: 1. Brown hamburger. 2. Throw everything into a pot (excluding onions and cheese; those will be added at the end). 3. Cook on a low heat, warm and keep covered. 4. Serve in bowls (plates don’t work well), and top with onions and cheese. Now that you have an under standing of what to eat, now it's time to learn when to eat it. Hot cocoa (especially powder mix) should be kept on lap throughout the movie, and enjoyed several times throughout. Chili should be served after the legendary sledding scene where Clark tests the new lubricant. This is a great spot to eat because this part of the movie builds up to the dinner so the lack of hilarity keeps you from spraying chili out your nose, or choking. One final note: if chili isn't enough to fill-up on, pick up some \Pillsbury\ cinnamon rolls for dessert. However, please don't go around poking anyone in the tummy expecting them to giggle in delight; it will only end in sor row. Until next time, keep your eyes on the prize and your tummy on the yummy. VOLUME 89, NO. 3 Friday, December 2,' 2005
