Out of the Main

Episode 21.30: Gaucho Album Focus, Chapter 2

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A continuation of last week’s episode is Chapter 2 of John’s and Tom’s deep dive into the mastery, history and lustery of Steely Dan’s “Gaucho.” Check out the album’s place in the yacht rock pantheon this week on the Out of the Main podcast!

Things Discussed:

  • Historical context and references
  • Overall texture and sonic genius
  • Lyrical exploration
  • Commercial and critical success
  • Wendell, the first-ever “drum machine”
  • How does this album represent L.A. mythology and drug culture?
  • Tragedy strikes, and will Gaucho mark “the end?”
  • Matt Tillotson does an analysis of Gaucho's lyrics and references.
  • Track-by-track exploration and analysis

    • The Lightning Round:

    • Does It Float Your Boat?
    • Buried Treasures
    • Off the Map

      • References and Related:

      • John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
      • Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
      • Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale
      • Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
      • Intro/outro music: “Sunrise on the Water,” by Page99

        • Find and Follow:

        • The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com
        • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
        • Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod
        • Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast
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