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LPs Gaucho Steely Dan MCA Records, inc. MCA-6102 Like every one of their past albums, Steely Dan's latest al bum Gaucho proves to be a scintillating collection of tunes. But what sets this album apart from the others is the depth and intelligence of the music Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have relaxed more on Gaucho. Steely Dan now consists of just Becker and Fagen, who surround themselves with many fine musicians and vocalists. Contributing their talents on Gaucho are people like Rick Derringer, the Brecker Brothers, Tom Scott, Ralph McDonald, Mark Knopfler, Steve Gadd and many others. Every cut is an amalgam of mu sical "who’s who" candidates. The music on Gaucho flows in different ways than it has in the past. As always, Fagen’s rangy, eastern-accented voice domin ates the album. A lot of the songs seem richer, more cu shioned. The strong back-up vocals, synthesizers, and Scott’s horns no doubt have something to do with this. Steely Dan's hallmarked moo-major chordal structure still lends an inverted, dreamy quality to the music, making one want to follow the lead guitar, or that cooing horn break. The desperate songs of earlier al bums like Can't Buy A Thrill, and Katy Lied, which owed their popularity to the speed and ex citement of a guitar-bass drums-gritty vocals concept, can be found on Gaucho, but only in the songs ”Hey Nineteen” and “Time Out of Mind.” Musically, the group is further developed; sophistica tion is now the key Fagen continues to parallel his vocals with his fine piano work, and the bass work, par ticularly on "Glamour Profes sion” and "My Rival," really pulses. Steely Dan lyrics — usually cryptic and fleeting — are more Teri Thomas, shown here with Denny Guehler, joins Michael Lasswell in entering competitions during a drama conference Feb. 4 through 7 at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth. Thomas and Lasswell are semi-finalists in competition tor Irene Ryan Scholarship awards. Both will demonstrate their acting skills in six-minute presentations that include two scenes Thomas, Guehler and Lasswell starred together in the university production of Candida Time again, oh, time again, for ye ol' staffbox Hard to believe everything that's gone on this week hostages Reagan rain well, okay, the rain isn't so hard to believe, but it Is tunny, if not interesting (hmmm) how things worked out hope there is enough glitter to sprinkle around after the inauguration dust settles There are a few small notes I'd like to share with you. outside of the worldly events: First, thanks to good-nice-guy Kirk Knighton (catch the spelling so you don’t forget it) we screwed up not to tack the blame on anyone, but he likes it — sort of — anyway. Side Effects, by Woody Allen is (tuh duh) published by Random House Okay? Cleared that up Now. to get back the regular business of this space: Get your stuff to me by Thursdays — the week prior to publication, if you wanted it to run My hours are 4 p m on Mondays, Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons Thanks for doing too much, Gaib, you know, my dear, that's how people get mono; Sandy is always the prize winner for her patience, and Kirk actually receives two aspirin, a shoulder squeeze and a "thank you" for all his help copy-editing Hope I haven't bored you this election week Here s to the future Thanks for tuning in, Erzsi EUROPE BUDGET FARES Feb. 1 Purchase Tickets Now. call 683-5577 Smith Family Book Bldg 774 E 13th Free Parking in rear i direct this time around. Women, and the fantasies they en gender, comprise the bulk of Fagen’s subject material, but other than being "languid and bittersweet," women seem to mystify him less these days. Less jumpy than in the past, the music on Gauc.ho meanders nicely, and the rhythms we've always liked still remain. Gau cho's material is original as ever, and makes the album well worth listening to By John Malarkey Make a great impression with resumes copied or printed on your choice of paper at Eugene Print. We offer quick, convenient service — or a self-service copier — with finished copies that will help you put your best food forward! EUGENE PRINT ’LU Two locations: 2387 West I Ith • 686-9799 20 East 13th • 484-2601 SAY IT WITH A SONG... 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