This CD is a compilation of the Genius of Becker and Fagen. These two masterminds once again combine to put together a masterpiece of musicianship and writing. If you can figure out exactly what the lyrics mean, well good for you! Steely Dan has always intrigued us with a layer of mist between what the words really mean and what we interpret them to mean. But that's the fun of it! The music is a masterful blend of great rock lines and terrific jazz underpinnings and riffs. These guys are just plain incredible! 'Gaslighting Abby' is my personal favorite, but 'What a Shame About Me', 'Almost Gothic', Jack Of Speed', 'Two Against Nature', 'Cousin Dupree', 'Janie Runaway' and all the other tunes are well worth listening to over and over again. If you love or even like Stelly Dan, you will not want to miss this great piece of work! If you are a first timer, go for it! Well worth your time and money! This one is a classic! ENJOY!!!!  BTW, the DVD live performance version of this is also terrific!!