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Los Amigos Invisibles deliver Latin funky fun ■ Band s follow-up album mixes energy with emotion Arepa 3000 Los Amigos Invisibles. Universal Music Pub. ★★★☆☆ By Josh Ryneal Oregon Daily Emerald The traditional Latin rhythms, instruments and vocals of Cuban artists such as those on the album “Buena Vista Social Club” and the Afro-Cuban All Stars’ “A Toda Cuba Le Gusta” were big hits in the States when these albums were re leased in 1997 and 1999, respec tively. Copies flew off the shelves into the hands of record buyers who had never heard, much less bought, a world music album be fore, while critics praised the res urrection of a forgotten genre. Despite the fact that the lyrics were all in Spanish, people fell in love with the warmth and emotion of the music even though the words, to some, were indecipher able. Los Amigos Invisibles attempt to tap the same audience that bought the above two albums with their new CD, “Arepa 3000.” Released on David Byrne’s world-music Lu aka Bop label, “Arepa 3000” fea tures Spanish lyrics and Latin rhythms, but that’s where the obvi ous similarities end. Calling themselves a “dance band,” Los Amigos Invisibles use live instruments combined with big-beat house production to create a salsa-infused blend of traditional music and sweaty disco funk. Thumping bass and electronic ef fects mixed with congas, Latin gui tar and keyboards make a pleasing booty-shaking stew equally at home on your discman or at your party. “Arepa 3000” spans many gen res, from the Santana-flavored “Cuchi-Cuchi” to the joyous club atmosphere of “Amor” (a cover of a 1980 Latin dance hit) to the new wave “El Barro,” yet never loses the Latin foundations that made traditional Cuban albums so popu lar. “Amor,” a should-be single pro pelled by a bass-heavy beat and in fectious synth, will blow up any dance floor, while oddities such as “Pipi," with its electric groan, handclaps and upbeat organ, still retain their flavor and charm after repeated listening. The Amigos’ last album, “The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera,” was a hipster retro lounge affair, and some songs on “Arepa 3000” share this sensibili ty despite its funky new direction. “Si Estuverias Aqui” is an ethereal slow jam whose airy vocals and in strumentation are grounded only by an Afro-Cuban backbeat, and “Domingo Echao” sounds like an Afro-Cuban All Star track updated with a dreamy 1960s “dah dah dah” chorus. For the most part, the tracks on “Arepa 3000” have a down-and dirty feel that lives up to the “dance” in “dance band.” Things get a little lewd with “Masturba tion Session,” a testament to the loneliness of a touring band in which the chorus is the title re peated over and over rather bewil deringly. with weird samples and sexy All in all, "Arepa 3000” is rhythms that will compel you to straight Latin-funk fun complete shake your hips. THEATRE fresents Eugene's Premiere J\Comedy Troupe for TH£ (-AU6i riot OF TH£ Robinson Theatre Sept. 29, 30- 8 PM UO Tickets- 346-4363 Hult Center- 682-5000 ITT Box Office- 346-4191 (Days of Performances Only) J UH;T 492 E. 13th Ave www.Dijou-cinemas.corn Nightly at 4:45 & 6:50pm _ Sun Mat 2:40pm E Everybody's looking tor something. wonderland □s.—* mas- _uSAmm^. Nightly at 9:10pm Jr] * COMING SOON The Teo Of Stave & The Girl On The Bridge Kim Bering* l Jimmy SmBe . . __ Bless The Child 1°:5°Pm B Nightly COYOTE U6LY™ 1,J:22Rm Torigti IKey’ncriUng ril theriteri ^ Nightly 009831 lohn Henry's Dance Nights Thursdays: 10 pm, $2 8o’s New Wave, Pop£ Butt Rock. Vinyl. zn (§}minim Beautiful Lingerie for Every Woman • Bras, Panties & Stockings • Teddies, Camisoles & Tap Pants • Gowns, Chemises & Robes • Garters, Lotions & Novelties • Relationship Books - featuring the Best-selling series by Laura Corn, "101 Nights of Grrreat Sex" • Men's Silk Thongs & Boxers • Gift Certificates • Free Gift Wrapping w/purchase • Women's Plus Size Lingerie All sizes - small through 4X Gateway Mall, Springfield (By Kay Jewelers) • 746-5810 Welcome Back UofO! mn\ we accept uo purchase orders. VISA South Eugene and u of 0 484-PAPA (7272) Springfield, Duck's Village, Chase Village and University Commons 746-PAPA (7272) Santa Clara/River Road 461-PAPA (7272) WE BAKE. WE DELIVER (FREE!). WELCOME BACK SPECIAL LARGE 1-TOPPING PIZZA only $799 30 ■ mare more pizza only $2 expires 10/15/00 ^Not valid with any other offer or special Limited delivery area j Papa Duck Deal LARGE 2-TOPPING PIZZA and 2 liter of Coca-Cola w only “papa SI7F sqas '?o% more pizza only $2 expires 10/15/00 ^Nol valid with any other otter or special Limited delivery area j C<3 FGfll I ...you might just find what you’re looking for. Oregon Daily Emerald Classifieds
