2000 must have been the year for 70's acts to make their long return to the reording game since my other two favorite performers of the era (or of anytime for that matter); Carly Simon and the Doobie Brothers also came out with albums after long extended haitus'es.  None of the performers really missed a beat, though I'd say that the Doob's could have had some more "oomph" to their songs.  Steely Dan gets the most points for staying most true to their origins with eclectic song and album titles, songs of wonder and mystery and a great sound.  TAN probably has it's greatest failing in this regard in that there isn't really a "defined" sound to the whole record other then possibly adult contemporary?  Nah, I won't put the label on there.  Some songs to me just don't fit though on the album like the lyrics of Cousin Dupree a dark trip down incest lane, would earn it a spot perfectly on the Royal Scam album (just needs some more guitars).  Other songs like the title track are upbeat little ditties and it's great to hear the word "Grok" be associated with something other then those old Spock bumper stickers from the 60's.  The best song remains What a Shame About Me, a great downbeat.