As mentioned earlier on these pages Donald Fagen's new album "Sunken Condos" will be coming out this October.

If that news is not exciting enough in its own right, I just went to the DF website and the promotional news item about the new album (http://www.donaldfagen.com/news.php) is updated since the last time I saw it. It now ends with:

"The word is that, from now on, everything Donald does has got to be funky."

Wow, not only do we get a new DF album, but now it is likely to be funky too!

Of course, there were always elements of funk and groove in DF's music, but now that it is specifically mentioned that "things have to be funky from now on", my expectations are completely sky high!!!

Never mind a new Prince album, I can't wait until the 16th of October to get my sophisticated groove on!

Even better news would be that the release date is even earlier.

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[Edited 8/21/12 8:16am]

Can. Not. Wait.

ForgottenPassword said:

Can. Not. Wait.

Same here! I certainly hope it lives up to our expectations!

funkaholic1972 said:

"The word is that, from now on, everything Donald does has got to be funky."

Okay, THAT is good stuff.

After Morph the Cat, I'd kinda sworn off the team. Just wasn't feeling it so much anymore. But with a declaration like that I know I've got to get it.

Wouldn't doubt it!!! Last tour they (Steely Dan) had the Legendary Tawatha Agee (Mtume) singing Background Vocals 4 them. On another tour they had Dennis Chambers on Drums. And they've used Bernard Purdie on Drums b4 as well!!!!

The band for the last few tours has been pretty stable in terms of personnel:
http://prince.org/msg/8/369049?
Not to mention very, very good.




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theAudience said:

The band for the last few tours has been pretty stable in terms of personnel:
http://prince.org/msg/8/369049?
Not to mention very, very good.




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All I know is that after I saw the Dukes of September live--I trust all of 'em.

breese said:

funkaholic1972 said:

"The word is that, from now on, everything Donald does has got to be funky."

Okay, THAT is good stuff.

After Morph the Cat, I'd kinda sworn off the team. Just wasn't feeling it so much anymore. But with a declaration like that I know I've got to get it.

Quite a few Dan Fans I know didn't dig Morph as much. Although it is no Nightfly I still think it is a good album, although a bit mellow maybe. Let's hope the promised "funk" will spice things up a bit more this time!

funkaholic1972 said:

breese said:

Okay, THAT is good stuff.

After Morph the Cat, I'd kinda sworn off the team. Just wasn't feeling it so much anymore. But with a declaration like that I know I've got to get it.

Quite a few Dan Fans I know didn't dig Morph as much. Although it is no Nightfly I still think it is a good album, although a bit mellow maybe. Let's hope the promised "funk" will spice things up a bit more this time!

As a long time SD/Fagen fan, I am certainly not in that camp.
I think Morph is a masterful Pop album which continues the SD/Fagen tradition of high quality recordings, musicianship and song writing.

I don't really need him to be funky (although the music always grooves in some way), just good.

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theAudience said:

funkaholic1972 said:

I also thought Morph was a good Fagen album and recommended it to a few Dan minded people. They later told me they didn't like it and called it a boring snoozefest! I must say that I ended up seeing the album in a less positive light after hearing that, although objectively there seems to be little reason for dislike. Like you said, the high quality musicianship, songwriting and recording is all there. I agree that funk isnt nescessarily needed, but i have always enjoyed the uptempo tracks with an almost discobeat feel the most. So if the new funk motto means there will be quite a few upbeat funky songs on this new album, that would be a good thing for me personally. But then again, i'd rather have 10 well written slow songs than 10 shallow upbeat compositions.

I hear you.

I wonder if the "funky" statement is his direct sentiment or something a PR person came up with.
Regardless, it'll be good to get another Donald Fagen album whatever it is.



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Making funky music doesn't necessarily mean funk music. I think Peg is quite funky....

theAudience said:

funkaholic1972 said:

I also thought Morph was a good Fagen album and recommended it to a few Dan minded people. They later told me they didn't like it and called it a boring snoozefest! I must say that I ended up seeing the album in a less positive light after hearing that, although objectively there seems to be little reason for dislike. Like you said, the high quality musicianship, songwriting and recording is all there. I agree that funk isnt nescessarily needed, but i have always enjoyed the uptempo tracks with an almost discobeat feel the most. So if the new funk motto means there will be quite a few upbeat funky songs on this new album, that would be a good thing for me personally. But then again, i'd rather have 10 well written slow songs than 10 shallow upbeat compositions.

I hear you.

I wonder if the "funky" statement is his direct sentiment or something a PR person came up with.
Regardless, it'll be good to get another Donald Fagen album whatever it is.



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Agreed, any new SD or DF album is a blessing as long as it will last. The guys are definately not getting any younger!

Whoever came up with the "funky" statement is unclear, but it definately enhanced my interest in this new project!

ForgottenPassword said:

Making funky music doesn't necessarily mean funk music. I think Peg is quite funky....

Agreed. There are quite a few SD and DF tracks that are funky, non are pure funk though. The funky part is more in the groove of the songs often. Peg is an outstanding example!

PS: Does anyone know a forum like Prince.org where people discuss the music of SD and it's members?

funkaholic1972 said:

PS: Does anyone know a forum like Prince.org where people discuss the music of SD and it's members?

The SteelyDan WebRing

Ring homepage

11 sites

The Steely Dan WebRing

Home Page of the Steely Dan WebRing

Dandom Digest

Founded as an outgrowth of alt.music.gdead, what is today's Dandom Digest has been distracting Danfans in the workplace since March 23, 1993. Perhaps the very first internet resource dedicated exclusively to Steely Dan, the Dandom Digest reaches approximately 3,000 fans with each edition. Please note: The Dandom Digest is by, for and about the fans of Steely Dan. The Dandom Digest is not the official newsletter of Steely Dan, Donald Fagen nor Walter Becker.

Howard's Steely Dan guita...s and tabs

A collection of accurate Steely Dan guitar transcriptions - guitar chords and tabs for over 25 songs. Also has reviews of available SD guitar/piano songbooks and information on the Steely Dan mu major chord.

The Steely Dan Dictionary

An A-Z glossary of obscure and confusing words taken from the lyrics of Steely Dan songs

Under The Banyan Trees With Steely Dan

The 2nd oldest Steely Dan fansite on the net. Home of the infamous "Yellow" guestbook/forum.

Dandom.com

Tracing its roots to what was perhaps the very first modern website about Steely Dan, what is today's Dandom.com has been around since circa 1993-1994.

The BlueBook

Founded June 22, 2001, dandom.com's BlueBook is an anonymous, no-login-required guestbook of Steely Dan Fans rants, raves and virtual beheadings--in other words a great blue pagoda of funn. Try not to take it too personally, and remember that most of what people say here, the same people wouldn't have the balls to tell you to your face. At best, amazing SD tips and honest insights; at worst, watch your back. P.S. You can get to Greenroom chat from this page.

Naked Lunch (A Steely Dan Tribute)

A myspace page for NAKED LUNCH (A Steely Dan Tribute).Naked Lunch is a ten piece Steely Dan Tribute Band from Dallas, Texas that is celebrating 10 years together in 2008. The site includes audio, video, and their upcoming performance schedule. keywords = Steely Dan Tribute Band Naked Lunch Dallas Texas.

Radio Free Dandom

Radio Free Dandom is a directory of Steely Dan-oriented internet radio station. It also includes a link to Radio Free Dandom's two flagship Live365-based radio stations, Radio Free Dandom and RFD2. Others with similar stations are ecouraged to register their stations on this page.

Show Biz Kids - The Steely Dan Tribute

Six studio-savvy, experienced musicians creating a faithful live performance production of one of America's most sophisticated and durable musical icons. Strong jazz, instrumental, and vocal harmonies to handle S.D. trademark complexity.

Steely Dan Database

Complete discography with pictures, lyrics, transcriptions and samples keywords: discography, pictures, lyrics, transcriptions, samples, photos, albums, songs, tours, live shows, musicians, instruments, versions, singles

funkaholic1972 said:

But then again, i'd rather have 10 well written slow songs than 10 shallow upbeat compositions.

Not so much for me to be honest. I will listen to the most pedestrian 70s disco any day of the week over say, Jeff Buckley. Because I can't stand boring music.

breese said:

funkaholic1972 said:

breese said:

Not so much for me to be honest. I will listen to the most pedestrian 70s disco any day of the week over say, Jeff Buckley. Because I can't stand boring music.

I am not talking about boring slow songs, but stuff like Third World Man for example. And don't get me wrong, I dig uptempo disco/funky stuff more than ballads. I'm hoping for lots of good quality uptempo, groovy, funky tracks filled with memorable hooks and lyrics! Go Donald go!!! [Edited 8/23/12 15:14pm]

That's my kind of slow song.

But I'm hoping for an album full of H Gangs!

purplethunder3121 said:

funkaholic1972 said:

PS: Does anyone know a forum like Prince.org where people discuss the music of SD and it's members?

The SteelyDan WebRing

Ring homepage

---

11 sites

The Steely Dan WebRing

Home Page of the Steely Dan WebRing

Dandom Digest

Founded as an outgrowth of alt.music.gdead, what is today's Dandom Digest has been distracting Danfans in the workplace since March 23, 1993. Perhaps the very first internet resource dedicated exclusively to Steely Dan, the Dandom Digest reaches approximately 3,000 fans with each edition. Please note: The Dandom Digest is by, for and about the fans of Steely Dan. The Dandom Digest is not the official newsletter of Steely Dan, Donald Fagen nor Walter Becker.

Howard's Steely Dan guita...s and tabs

A collection of accurate Steely Dan guitar transcriptions - guitar chords and tabs for over 25 songs. Also has reviews of available SD guitar/piano songbooks and information on the Steely Dan mu major chord.

The Steely Dan Dictionary

An A-Z glossary of obscure and confusing words taken from the lyrics of Steely Dan songs

Under The Banyan Trees With Steely Dan

The 2nd oldest Steely Dan fansite on the net. Home of the infamous "Yellow" guestbook/forum.

Dandom.com

Tracing its roots to what was perhaps the very first modern website about Steely Dan, what is today's Dandom.com has been around since circa 1993-1994.

The BlueBook

Founded June 22, 2001, dandom.com's BlueBook is an anonymous, no-login-required guestbook of Steely Dan Fans rants, raves and virtual beheadings--in other words a great blue pagoda of funn. Try not to take it too personally, and remember that most of what people say here, the same people wouldn't have the balls to tell you to your face. At best, amazing SD tips and honest insights; at worst, watch your back. P.S. You can get to Greenroom chat from this page.

Naked Lunch (A Steely Dan Tribute)

A myspace page for NAKED LUNCH (A Steely Dan Tribute).Naked Lunch is a ten piece Steely Dan Tribute Band from Dallas, Texas that is celebrating 10 years together in 2008. The site includes audio, video, and their upcoming performance schedule. keywords = Steely Dan Tribute Band Naked Lunch Dallas Texas.

Radio Free Dandom

Radio Free Dandom is a directory of Steely Dan-oriented internet radio station. It also includes a link to Radio Free Dandom's two flagship Live365-based radio stations, Radio Free Dandom and RFD2. Others with similar stations are ecouraged to register their stations on this page.

Show Biz Kids - The Steely Dan Tribute

Six studio-savvy, experienced musicians creating a faithful live performance production of one of America's most sophisticated and durable musical icons. Strong jazz, instrumental, and vocal harmonies to handle S.D. trademark complexity.

Steely Dan Database

Complete discography with pictures, lyrics, transcriptions and samples keywords: discography, pictures, lyrics, transcriptions, samples, photos, albums, songs, tours, live shows, musicians, instruments, versions, singles

Excellent, thanks!