Title: Becker and Fagen return with a vengeance
Product review: One almost wonders what to expect when a 70s group presents a new album. Will the album be a sad attempt to grasp modern musical styles; or, will the album sound hopelessly lost in yesterday?Well, I'm here to tell you that Steely Dan sets their own rules when it comes to recording . . . and almost 20 years after their last studio album, this new album is stunningly good. Yes, the 70s trademark Fagen/Becker sound is there, but the jazz riffs and intricate rhythm patterns are some of the finest you will hear of any album released in 2000. Best of all, their off-the-wall, sly-wink lyrics are better than ever.There really isn't a bad cut on this whole album. Standout tracks include "Cousin Dupree," a twisted little ditty, and "West of Hollywood," featuring Sonny Emory, the best drummer in the business.Welcome back, guys!
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