I had no idea those songs were steely dan, in that case I've never heard of steely dan. I also haven't gone out of the way to listen to the radio since I was 11.

I'm young enough that I've never heard Steely Dan on the radio, though I hear "Do It Again" is still played on classic rock radio...often.

I admit that I've listened to Steely Dan on and off for several years, however I largely listen only to their post-2000 releases (I'm asking for a beating here, I understand). To an extent, I'm a fan of Donald Fagen specifically. I enjoy his chord progressions, which explains why I like the newer Steely Dan albums (they seem to originate more from Fagen than Becker). I agree with the earlier comment about their raw/live performances - I've seen Fagen live and can attest to it.

The Fagen/Steely Dan liking is probably the most odd departure from my usual tastes in music along most any criteria, though it has faded a bit.

And,uh...oh yeah, Grohl...whatever, pssh.

I find it amusing that the Steely Dan fan needs a poll to back up his tastes. Also, since he makes girls cry, I don't know if I can trust him. Aside from listening to Dr Wu because the Minutemen cover was enjoyable, I haven't bothered listening to any of their stuff, and I've managed to avoid the radio. What's tolerable of their's?

NoMeansNo, on the other hand, I love, and I should be shot for not seeing them live yet, considering how often they play my town. Let's talk about NoMeansNo.

steve wrote:Steely Dan, however, blow goats.

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242sumner wrote:

steve wrote:Steely Dan, however, blow goats.

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wrong
steely dan is better than albini's bands.
no big shelblac album can touch the royal scam

Ok, aside from all this Steely Dan stuff, Grohl said another thing which I found equally questionable:

"The power and intensity of NoMeansNo is just something that any band would want."

Any band?

I wonder if, say, Arab Strap or Low or Camper van Beethoved had ever desired to give the power and intensity of NoMeansNo a try...

Would scott or someone else recommend me a Steely Dan album to give a listen? I'm sure I've heard many a Steely Dan tune and wasn't aware of it, but other than that, I don't know that much about the band (other than Aja because of Wayne Shorter).

Robert G wrote:Would scott or someone else recommend me a Steely Dan album to give a listen? I'm sure I've heard many a Steely Dan tune and wasn't aware of it, but other than that, I don't know that much about the band (other than Aja because of Wayne Shorter).

the royal scam.

I have the gayest dance that goes along with "Peg" that embarrasses the children yet I perform it often and and in an unabashed manner. It's kind of a "waiter with arms full of food trying to get to the back table in a crowded restaurant" thing.

I consider Steely Dan to be like a son that wins the math olympics at his junior high. Fuck your quarterback son. Dan can integrate shit.

Perhaps this should have been in the "post while you're drunk" thread...