The best (non-new) record I've heard in 2006...

no guru · **Posted:** Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:04 pm

"Bodhisatva's" great. But, I also like Joanna Newsom's new album, so whada I know from nuthin.

Bee OK · **Posted:** Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:46 pm

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Bee OK Wrote:

Steely Dan's Countdown to Ecstasy just edging out several others. I love that art work as well. I wonder what the one guy is looking at (or is it two), as ecstasy is about to happen?

That's really weird because I got into just about every other Steely Dan album this year, especially the Royal Scam and Katy Lied. I take it you recommend? I can't stand the song "Boddhisatva" but I really like "My Old School". I've never heard the rest.

It's considered one of their classics with Acclaimed Music having it listed as the 15th best album from 1973. This is my first album bought from them (outside a greatest hits album), so I'm looking forward to hearing others.

Not sure if this is my favorite oldie from this year but is the one I have been listening to the most recently.

Bee OK · **Posted:** Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:49 pm

I finally understand what he is looking at, it's more women. That was driving me crazy.

paladisiac · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:46 am

Spade Kitty Wrote:

I'll get up a YSI tonight.

por favor?

The Dreaded Marco · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:09 am

The Dreaded Marco Wrote:

harry Wrote:

Jurgen de Blonde Hidden Rabbit (2001)

I think he (they?) are Belgian. Sound like The Notwist with bit more punch. Really, really like them.

This intrigues me---can't find it on line (unless it's on the iTunes music store, which I can't access from here). Any chance of a YSI?

Nope. Not on iTunes, either. YSI greatly appreciated.

Kit · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:47 pm **Posts:** 3052

Not particularly old...it came out in 1997, but I just discovered it this year and have spun it more than a lot of '06 releases.

Spade Kitty · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:49 am **Posts:** 4401

paladisiac Wrote:

Spade Kitty Wrote:

I'll get up a YSI tonight.

por favor?

I spaced on this, and it's far too late now. I'll get it up tomorrow morning. Thanks for being patient.

Evil Dr. K · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:51 am **Posts:** 6327

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Bee OK Wrote:

Steely Dan's Countdown to Ecstasy just edging out several others. I love that art work as well. I wonder what the one guy is looking at (or is it two), as ecstasy is about to happen?

That's really weird because I got into just about every other Steely Dan album this year, especially the Royal Scam and Katy Lied. I take it you recommend? I can't stand the song "Boddhisatva" but I really like "My Old School". I've never heard the rest.

For me 'Pearl Of The Quarter' lets that album down badly otherwise it would be up there with the best of them.

no guru · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:47 am

konstantinl Wrote:

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Bee OK Wrote:

Steely Dan's Countdown to Ecstasy just edging out several others. I love that art work as well. I wonder what the one guy is looking at (or is it two), as ecstasy is about to happen?

That's really weird because I got into just about every other Steely Dan album this year, especially the Royal Scam and Katy Lied. I take it you recommend? I can't stand the song "Boddhisatva" but I really like "My Old School". I've never heard the rest.

For me 'Pearl Of The Quarter' lets that album down badly otherwise it would be up there with the best of them.

That one's so Nawlins hookers can be sung about in lifts and dental offices worldwide.

Spade Kitty · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:49 am **Posts:** 4401

Daryl Hall YSI: (change login to http)

login://download.yousendit.com/463F36E24515B2A9

harry · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:01 pm

The Dreaded Marco Wrote:

harry Wrote:

Jurgen de Blonde Hidden Rabbit (2001)

I think he (they?) are Belgian. Sound like The Notwist with bit more punch. Really, really like them.

This intrigues me---can't find it on line (unless it's on the iTunes music store, which I can't access from here). Any chance of a YSI?

Nope. Not on iTunes, either. YSI greatly appreciated.

Listened to it again this morning, and, accidentally, it is perfect for this thread because not only does it sound like Notwist, it sounds (to me) like the first couple Eno solo records. That's the good news... the bad news is I am clueless about uploading and YSI... may give it to my partner as a Saturday chores thing...

Dick Meatwood · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:05 pm

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Bee OK Wrote:

Steely Dan's Countdown to Ecstasy just edging out several others. I love that art work as well. I wonder what the one guy is looking at (or is it two), as ecstasy is about to happen?

That's really weird because I got into just about every other Steely Dan album this year, especially the Royal Scam and Katy Lied. I take it you recommend? I can't stand the song "Boddhisatva" but I really like "My Old School". I've never heard the rest.

Hey, I just started listening to Steely Dan, too, but I think my initial entusiasm has already died down a lot. Of the four albums I have, though, Countdown is probably my favorite (also the first one I got).

My ranking of them:
1. Countdown to Ecstacy
2. The Royal Scam
3. Pretzel Logic
4. Katy Lied

I can't decide if I want to get any more of their albums or not. Maybe Can't Buy a Thrill, but I dunno.

Spade Kitty · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:49 am **Posts:** 4401

Drinky Wrote:

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Bee OK Wrote:

Steely Dan's Countdown to Ecstasy just edging out several others. I love that art work as well. I wonder what the one guy is looking at (or is it two), as ecstasy is about to happen?

That's really weird because I got into just about every other Steely Dan album this year, especially the Royal Scam and Katy Lied. I take it you recommend? I can't stand the song "Boddhisatva" but I really like "My Old School". I've never heard the rest.

Hey, I just started listening to Steely Dan, too, but I think my initial entusiasm has already died down a lot. Of the four albums I have, though, Countdown is probably my favorite (also the first one I got).

My ranking of them:
1. Countdown to Ecstacy
2. The Royal Scam
3. Pretzel Logic
4. Katy Lied

I can't decide if I want to get any more of their albums or not. Maybe Can't Buy a Thrill, but I dunno.

Can't Buy a Thrill is essential, as is Aja.

long gone · **Joined:** Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:53 pm **Posts:** 3262

Zodiac Mountain. Forget the name of the album. Harvey Milk. Flipper bootlegs.

The Dreaded Marco · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:16 pm

harry Wrote:

The Dreaded Marco Wrote:

harry Wrote:

Jurgen de Blonde Hidden Rabbit (2001)

I think he (they?) are Belgian. Sound like The Notwist with bit more punch. Really, really like them.

This intrigues me---can't find it on line (unless it's on the iTunes music store, which I can't access from here). Any chance of a YSI?

Nope. Not on iTunes, either. YSI greatly appreciated.

Listened to it again this morning, and, accidentally, it is perfect for this thread because not only does it sound like Notwist, it sounds (to me) like the first couple Eno solo records. That's the good news... the bad news is I am clueless about uploading and YSI... may give it to my partner as a Saturday chores thing...

That makes it even more intriguing to me harry---thanks for trying the YSI. Any idea where I might be able to purchase this album on line?

Evil Dr. K · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:51 am **Posts:** 6327

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Drinky Wrote:

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Bee OK Wrote:

Steely Dan's Countdown to Ecstasy just edging out several others. I love that art work as well. I wonder what the one guy is looking at (or is it two), as ecstasy is about to happen?

That's really weird because I got into just about every other Steely Dan album this year, especially the Royal Scam and Katy Lied. I take it you recommend? I can't stand the song "Boddhisatva" but I really like "My Old School". I've never heard the rest.

Hey, I just started listening to Steely Dan, too, but I think my initial entusiasm has already died down a lot. Of the four albums I have, though, Countdown is probably my favorite (also the first one I got).

My ranking of them:
1. Countdown to Ecstacy
2. The Royal Scam
3. Pretzel Logic
4. Katy Lied

I can't decide if I want to get any more of their albums or not. Maybe Can't Buy a Thrill, but I dunno.

Can't Buy a Thrill is essential, as is Aja.

I always felt 'Gaucho' was/is underrated. One of the sleaziest, fucked up, morally reprehensible albums ever released. During the recording Walter Becker's girlfriend was found dead at his home from a heroin overdose and Becker himself recorded the album in a wheelchair after being knocked over by a taxi.

Bee OK · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:27 pm

konstantinl Wrote:

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Drinky Wrote:

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Bee OK Wrote:

Steely Dan's Countdown to Ecstasy just edging out several others. I love that art work as well. I wonder what the one guy is looking at (or is it two), as ecstasy is about to happen?

That's really weird because I got into just about every other Steely Dan album this year, especially the Royal Scam and Katy Lied. I take it you recommend? I can't stand the song "Boddhisatva" but I really like "My Old School". I've never heard the rest.

Hey, I just started listening to Steely Dan, too, but I think my initial entusiasm has already died down a lot. Of the four albums I have, though, Countdown is probably my favorite (also the first one I got).

My ranking of them:
1. Countdown to Ecstacy
2. The Royal Scam
3. Pretzel Logic
4. Katy Lied

I can't decide if I want to get any more of their albums or not. Maybe Can't Buy a Thrill, but I dunno.

Can't Buy a Thrill is essential, as is Aja.

I always felt 'Gaucho' was/is underrated. One of the sleaziest, fucked up, morally reprehensible albums ever released. During the recording Walter Becker's girlfriend was found dead at his home from a heroin overdose and Becker himself recorded the album in a wheelchair after being knocked over by a taxi.

this is great stuff, now i need to buy more steely dan.

great thread.

Spade Kitty · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:49 am **Posts:** 4401

I like Royal Scam the best, fwiw

Spade Kitty · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:49 am **Posts:** 4401

hey a ysi of countdown to ecstacy would also be really appreciated

f4df · **Posted:** Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:51 pm

Always love to see love for Steely Dan..

EDIT: I take that back, and I think in the end, I have to go with

Giles, Giles and Fripp- The Brondesbury Tapes

Bee OK · **Posted:** Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:05 am

Spade Kitty Wrote:

hey a ysi of countdown to ecstacy would also be really appreciated

how about sendspace? check your mail box.

FT · **Posted:** Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:59 pm

Spade Kitty Wrote:

I like Royal Scam the best, fwiw

Me too. It's the best single-album encapsulation of everything that makes Steely Dan great.

Atticus Finch · **Joined:** Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:18 pm **Posts:** 627

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paladisiac · **Posted:** Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:09 am

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Daryl Hall YSI: (change login to http)

login://download.yousendit.com/463F36E24515B2A9

crap. i have no ysi account.

sendspace?

neuroboy · **Posted:** Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:18 am

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Imagine a better produced (meaning much less thin) Hall and Oates

but that's kinda what i love about hall and oates. imagine a "not thin" sounding i can't go for that. i don't like it either.

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