It seems people either love or hate Steely Dan. I’m a hard rock and metal guy, but I love Steely Dan. Their production values are off the charts, and I defy anyone to tell me that these albums aren’t some of best sonically amazing albums ever recorded. The band split in ’81 and reunited in ’93.
This is their last album, recorded in 2003, it was released on vinyl as part of RSD. The album before this, Two Against Nature was a killer funky monster, and this album still has that groove but leaning more towards a smooth jazz sound. My favourite track is Godwhacker. I love the snappy snare that drives the song along, plus Walters’ funky guitar that just sits underneath is so cool. A really great sounding album that sounds even better when played loud.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
