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Tuesday, November 23, 1982 Daily Nebraskan Page 9 The Waitresses . . . Continued from Page 8 The theme from the television show "Square Pegs," which kicks off side two, reverts to Donahue more or less, rapping about the drawbacks of being a high school outcast, while Mars Williams' catchy saxophone lines weave through. "The Smartest Person I Know" criti cizes those who worked hard to get some where but wind up feeling "like a fifth wheel." ("The trouble with you is you're rightYou've got values so you're immoral You struggle 'cause you work too hardNot cool 'cause you're too realBut you're the smartest person I know.") The title song, recorded live, expresses the frustration of detailing plans but not having the materials to bring them fcbout. Itsucceeds in clsoing the set on an up tempo, curiously positive beat. And also, for all you masking detect ives, the Waitresses warn on the album's front cover that the record .includes masking that is audible when the record is played backward. So, backward or forward, the Waitresses still have some thing for everyone. Record review by Ward Triplett Latest Kenny Loggins LP is adventure in typical pop Baches' latest: One of 'best' 1 Keep on Doing The Roches Warner Bros. The Roches have been in a state of change since their first album became a hit among the folk crowd three years ago. "Keep on Do ing," the third release from this trio of New England born sisters, is a surprising ly well-mixed blend of their first two approaches that makes for interesting, enjoy able listening. The Roches experiment ed with a full band on most of the tracks off "Nurds" last year. "Keep on Doing" finds Maggie, Terre and Suzy Roche back with their first producer, Robert Fripp, and refining the vocalization and wit that earned them fame in the first place. The album begins with a rendition of Handel's "The Hallelujah Chorus," always a pure vocal track. It then slides into "Losing True," a Maggie Roche original that combines the acoustic approach prevalent through most of the album with Fripps' unmistakable guitar work. One thing intact from "Nurds" is the adolescent approach to life that all three sisters take in their writing. "Steady with the Maestro" and "The Largest Elizabeth in the World" ("Wouldn't you like to feel like yourself after all these years?") are two good ex amples of it, while the folk ballad is revived on "The Road to Fairfax County," which closes side. one. The album is ndwhere boring, and the subtle, poignant humor of the Roches keep things lively. "Why don't you listen to my little pep talkInstead of what that person said?" the Roches ask in the middle of the moderately up-tempo "Keep on Doing." "And now I'm gonna open that window And you will come in off that ledge," they continue. This is the same group that included "The Death of Suzy Roche," co-written by Suzy herself, on their last album, so a song titled "The Scorpion Lament," which they claim is about no more than what the title suggests, and the generally vague "Sex is for Children" are not surprising. They do add depth to the Roches effort, which, in its own endearing style, is one of the year's best albums. Record review by Ward Triplett High Adventure Kenny Loggins Columbia Kenny Loggins has always been one of my favorites. Maybe 1 should clarify that just a little bit. "High Adventure" is the first of Loggins' albums to find its way into my collection of vinyl. I always have liked his stuff on the radio, but never heard enough of the cuts to go out and commit my hard earned currency to his products. That is, however, until "High Adventure." Unfortunately, my sacrifice didn't pay off as well as I had hoped. Loggins' latest isn't exactly bad, but let's just say it won't be an all-time greatest seller. "High" Adventure" is best described as typical Kenny Loggins. It's got a good party rocker with "Don't Fight It" -a collaboration with Journey's Steve Perry. It's also got some nice mellow songs, like "Heartlight" and "The More We Try." The gap between rock and mellow is filled with "Swear Your Love" and "If It's Not What You're looking For" - both good AM cuts. A good look at the inner sleeve of the y Savo Monoy And Rido Togothor lr " " " INCLUDES: P COMPLETE PACKAGE 5 Nights Deluxe Condo Lodging 4 Days Lift Tickets Mountain Picnic Ski Races with Prizes Ski Jamboree Party Optional Air and Motorcoach Transportation For Information Call Ron Taler onik 472-0468 after 5 pjn: or Jim Friese 421-1155 after 5 p.m. I - f I i SJ if v f Jf- If i . u. ,,..,.,., ....-m. in,,,...,. . "..i.i mmmSMmmmmjmmm album will provide some surprises and familiar names. Not only does "Don't Fight It" include Steve Perry, but also a guitar performance by Pat Benatar's husband and lead guitar ist Neil Geraldo. -Geraldo also makes an appearance on "It Must Be Imagination." Also on "It Must Be Imagination" is Norfolk native Max Gronenthal. Gronen thal is the lead singer for the new Bruce Springsteenish band Terry Mack and the Heart Attack. Gronenthal can be found in the backing vocals. Former Doobie Brother Michael Mc Donald is all over this album, with song writing and piano credits. Loggins and Mc Donald go back as far as the Doobie's "Minute by Minute" LP. These two make an excellent pop team. David Paich and Steve Porcaro of Tota fame appear as guest electronics wizards commandeering a host of synthesizers. . The album is a must-have for hard-core Kenny Loggins fans. It's also a good one for candlelight dinners with someone special and late night , study sessions. "High Adventure" is not a rock'n'roll classic, but it could very well be a pop classic. 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