Brought a few tears I must sayDate: Sun, December 31, 2017, 18:04:55 ETPosted by:, Ball of ConfusionHappy New Year's Eve, fellow Blue Bookers.

It was toward the end and they played Reelin during outro. And that's as delightfully unexpected and peculiarly beautiful as anything else in their career.All Times are Eastern (New York City) Time Zone.October, November & December 2017 PostsDate: Mon, January 01, 2018, 13:16:36 ETPosted by:, MtlHappy New Year to all my Bluebook pals worldwide! And thanks to Hoops, your efforts are truly appreciated!PeaceDate: Sun, December 31, 2017, 23:34:35 ETPosted by:,KD: Drew Zingg has a fantastic version of Megashine City/Talkin 'Bout my HomeThat's one massive lineup.Drew Zingg (guitar)Vinnie Colaiuta (drums)Will Lee (bass)George Whitty (keyboards)Bob Merrill (trumpet),David Mann (saxophone),Eric Crystal (saxophone),David Smith (trumpet) and George Petit (incidentals).Date: Sun, December 31, 2017, 18:15:47 ETPosted by:, HoustonWalter recognized this morning on Jane Pauleys show. Each song gradually reveals its own identity through small, thrilling touches, giving the record depth and character, and fitting it comfortably into Steely Dan's acclaimed body of work.

Lyrically, the album isn't quite as malicious as their '70s work, but they haven't lost their sharp humor, even on some mere throwaway lines. In this sense, Two Against Nature is no different than any past Steely Dan effort that's exactly why it's welcome, since they find nearly endless permutations within their signature sound. It's clear that Becker and Fagen re-teamed because they simply enjoy working together: crafting the songs and arrangements, designing the production, shoehorning in-jokes into the lyrics, finding the exact performances that fit their specifications. It's also an uncannily natural extension of the duo's previous work, but surprisingly, it never sounds nostalgic or dated. While that means it isn't a knockout on the first listen, it's a real grower - a quietly addicting album that slowly works its way into the subconscious. Pitched halfway between Gaucho and the immaculate production of Fagen's solo album Kamakiriad, it's a graceful, intricate record that works its subtle charms at its own pace. Fortunately, Two Against Nature is as seductive and alluring as the best of Steely Dan's later work, with a similar emphasis on classy atmosphere and groove. Since Steely Dan fans went two decades without even the hope of a new record, the very prospect was a delight, but it was also a little worrying, since a botched comeback would tarnish the band's legacy. Notorious for shunning concert performances, Steely Dan's improbable live reunion in the mid-'90s eventually turned into a full-fledged reunion album.

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