Steely Dan's numerous lineups in the seventies contained some of the finest musicians of the day.  This hasn't changed.  The musicianship on this album is nothing short of perfect...a little too perfect for my taste.  The performances here are so flawless, they completely eclipse the heart  and honesty that makes good music what it is.  Long gone are the warm  analog days of "The Royal Scam" and "Aja".  Instead,  Fagan and Becker supply us with this super-refined, stark white vision of  an album.