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PrintableNDRU said: People always talk about their music, but their lyrics are great, too.
As I'm learnig Kid Charlemagne I sing the lyrics: "From the hills the stuff was laced with kerosene but yours was kitchen clean everyone stopped to stare at your technicolor motorhome every A-Frame had your number on the wall you must have had it all you'd go to LA on a dare & you'd go it alone"  | |
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NDRU said: People always talk about their music, but their lyrics are great, too.
As I'm learnig Kid Charlemagne I sing the lyrics: "From the hills the stuff was laced with kerosene but yours was kitchen clean everyone stopped to stare at your technicolor motorhome every A-Frame had your number on the wall you must have had it all you'd go to LA on a dare & you'd go it alone" Now, they've never written an "Imagine" type anthem, but those lyrics really roll off the tongue, and they enhance the music, painting a clear picture in a clever way [Edited 11/3/06 15:35pm] And they manage to hang those lyrics on such wonderful memorable melodies!! I love IGY from The Nightfly album Standing tough under stars and stripes We can tell This dreams in sight You've got to admit it At this point in time that it's clear The future looks bright On that train all graphite and glitter Undersea by rail Ninety minutes from New York to Paris Well by seventy-six we'll be A.O.K Fantastic! The Nightfly is the greatest album Steely Dan never did!!  if you've gotta pay for things that you've done wrong I've gotta big bill coming at the end of the day- Gil Scott Heron
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NDRU said: People always talk about their music, but their lyrics are great, too.
As I'm learnig Kid Charlemagne I sing the lyrics: "From the hills the stuff was laced with kerosene but yours was kitchen clean everyone stopped to stare at your technicolor motorhome every A-Frame had your number on the wall you must have had it all you'd go to LA on a dare & you'd go it alone" Now, they've never written an "Imagine" type anthem, but those lyrics really roll off the tongue, and they enhance the music, painting a clear picture in a clever way Exactly. That's why their package is so complete. The true test is whether they can stand alone on the page. Very clearly crafted vignettes utilizing interesting characters. One of my favorite few stanzas comes from Donald Fagen's Kamakiriad album... Our home is just like any other We're grillin' burgers on the back lawn Some time goes by We fall asleep with the TV on I dream about a laughing angel Then the laugh becomes a furious whine Look out fellas It's shredding time Chorus: They're mixing with the population A virus wearing pumps and pearls Lord help the lonely guys Hooked by those hungry eyes Here come Tomorrow's Girls Tomorrow's Girls ~Tomorrow's Girls ...Simple, but a unique and effective description. tA  Tribal Disorder
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soulyacolia said: And they manage to hang those lyrics on such wonderful memorable melodies!!
I love IGY from The Nightfly album Standing tough under stars and stripes We can tell This dreams in sight You've got to admit it At this point in time that it's clear The future looks bright On that train all graphite and glitter Undersea by rail Ninety minutes from New York to Paris Well by seventy-six we'll be A.O.K Fantastic! The Nightfly is the greatest album Steely Dan never did!! Actually, that's a Donald Fagen album. For a late-nite talk-show junkie like myself, these lyrics always rang true... I'm Lester the Nightfly Hello Baton Rouge Won't you turn your radio down Respect the seven second delay we use So you say there's a race Of men in the trees You're for tough legislation Thanks for calling I wait all night for calls like these An independent station WJAZ With jazz and conversation From the foot of Mt. Belzoni Sweet music Tonight the night is mine Late line 'til the sun comes through the skylight ~The Nightfly tA Tribal Disorder
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You misread my post tA. I said it was the best album Steely Dan never did!!
A classic!!  if you've gotta pay for things that you've done wrong I've gotta big bill coming at the end of the day- Gil Scott Heron
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soulyacolia said: You misread my post tA. I said it was the best album Steely Dan never did!!
A classic!!  My bad.
I'm going dyslexic in my old age. 
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Jumping on the bandwagon and goin' with Aja. I've listened to that album SO many times. It's great to listen to on long drives and sunny Sunday mornings.
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FruitToAttractBears said: Jumping on the bandwagon and goin' with Aja. I've listened to that album SO many times. It's great to listen to on long drives and sunny Sunday mornings.
I painted the album cover once just for fun, it's on the wall back at my old house. Nice! Gotta picture? tA Tribal Disorder
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theAudience said: FruitToAttractBears said: Jumping on the bandwagon and goin' with Aja. I've listened to that album SO many times. It's great to listen to on long drives and sunny Sunday mornings.
I painted the album cover once just for fun, it's on the wall back at my old house. Nice! Gotta picture? tA Tribal Disorder
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FruitToAttractBears said: (it's blurry 'cause the lighting in there is like a dungeon )
Beauty... 
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A tie between The Royal Scam,Katy Lied,Aja,and Pretzel Logic.
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An association I never made.
I'm listening to Katy Lied, and the vocals on Rose Darling are very reminiscent of Dylan's. Steely Dan is so smooth it's interesting to think they could be influenced by someone so ragged, but then, they didn't leave much out in terms of influence. My Legacy
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soulyacolia said: To me it's rock/pop music with a jazz sensibility.
A very on the money description. The only thing missing is a classic lead vocalist. But when you think about the persona Becker/Fagen have created to write through, Donald Fagen's voice is a perfect fit. This guy that's much smarter that the hipster crowd he's chosen to hang out with, hence the sharp behavioral observations (including of himself). The out of his league women (and because of his insecurities, he inevitably ends up with the beautiful loonies) and the shaky/shady male characters that inhabit the classy vignettes. Since Fagen doesn't have a technically great voice and can't adlib well (but can sing in tune), it forces them to create the precise and memorable melodies for him to work within. tA Tribal Disorder
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theAudience said: soulyacolia said: To me it's rock/pop music with a jazz sensibility.
A very on the money description. The only thing missing is a classic lead vocalist. But when you think about the persona Becker/Fagen have created to write through, Donald Fagen's voice is a perfect fit. This guy that's much smarter that the hipster crowd he's chosen to hang out with, hence the sharp behavioral observations (including of himself). The out of his league women (and because of his insecurities, he inevitably ends up with the beautiful loonies) and the shaky/shady male characters that inhabit the classy vignettes. Since Fagen doesn't have a technically great voice and can't adlib well (but can sing in tune), it forces them to create the precise and memorable melodies for him to work within. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 I like his voice, but it works best double tracked or with backup singers. Alone you can hear it's a bit weak. My Legacy
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Dr Wu Are you with me Doctor Wu Are you really just a shadow Of the man that I once knew Are you crazy are you high Or just an ordinary guy tA Tribal Disorder
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NDRU said: I like his voice, but it works best double tracked or with backup singers. Alone you can hear it's a bit weak.
The backup singers make up for the missing link of a classic lead vocalist for sure. But his "weak" voice fits the persona perfectly. It makes you pay attention to the lyrics rather than some vocal histrionics. tA Tribal Disorder
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theAudience said: NDRU said: I like his voice, but it works best double tracked or with backup singers. Alone you can hear it's a bit weak.
The backup singers make up for the missing link of a classic lead vocalist for sure. But his "weak" voice fits the persona perfectly. It makes you pay attention to the lyrics rather than some vocal histrionics. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 it also gives them a bit of an edge, and a bit of a troubador thing that other smooth pop/jazz doesn't have My Legacy
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NDRU said: it also gives them a bit of an edge, and a bit of a troubador thing that other smooth pop/jazz doesn't have Agreed. 
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AJA, has the most haunting songs, most jazzy, most funky, best written, with the best set of guest players. Can we say Steve Gadd. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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2freaky4church1 said: AJA, has the most haunting songs, most jazzy, most funky, best written, with the best set of guest players. Can we say Steve Gadd.
How's the "homework" coming along?
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2freaky4church1 said: I think I may have flunked. lol
There's always next semester.
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I need to hear all of thier LPs...all I have so far are Can't Buy a Thrill, Aja, and Two Against Nature.
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badujunkie said: I need to hear all of thier LPs...all I have so far are Can't Buy a Thrill, Aja, and Two Against Nature.
"Do It Again" is a five minute masterpiece. "Deacon Blues" is one of the best pop songs recorded in the last 30+ years. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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namepeace said: badujunkie said: I need to hear all of thier LPs...all I have so far are Can't Buy a Thrill, Aja, and Two Against Nature.
"Do It Again" is a five minute masterpiece. "Deacon Blues" is one of the best pop songs recorded in the last 30+ years. I'm not knocking you, because I know a lot of folks love Deacon Blues, but it never really got into that one for some reason. My Legacy
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Katy Lied was the first album I bought from the group, so there's the sentimental thing. I dig Can't Buy A Thrill if for no other reason, "Reelin In The Years" is on there. Aja and Pretzel Logic are great albums. Aja is probably their "One" though. At least their most popular. I like "Katy Lied". SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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Every time I hear anything by Steely Dan...I think of NYC!!! 
Their music is so NY it's not even funny!!! Oh..and AJA is my favorite as well... [Edited 11/8/06 17:50pm] | |
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NDRU said: namepeace said: "Deacon Blues" is one of the best pop songs recorded in the last 30+ years. I'm not knocking you, because I know a lot of folks love Deacon Blues, but it never really got into that one for some reason. I found it at the time when I could most relate to it. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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