bubinga5 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) ive been listening to this band for a long time but to this day im still in awe of there stuff..., great sense of humour.. a very sophisticated approach to music, with such a fantastic attention to detail..... as with so many SD albums there is so much going on lyrically and musically.... the more i listen to this band the more i realise how clever they are/were.... [color=#333333][font=Arial,]If you do not know SD, then listen to these to improve the quality of your daily existance - yep, they"re that good.... imo oh..they got some serious funk also... [/font][/color][url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpwVFuWTeFQ"]https://www.youtube....h?v=dpwVFuWTeFQ[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV3zWSawJiw"]https://www.youtube....h?v=HV3zWSawJiw[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HER02B21JJw"]https://www.youtube....h?v=HER02B21JJw[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL3s_aZXRUE&feature=related"]https://www.youtube....feature=related[/url] Edited October 20, 2012 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) I agree 100 %. Their music seems to be timeless, and every time I listen I hear something new. However, I find that their more recent material just does not have the same appeal. I played "Two Against Nature" and "Everything Must Go" many times, and just could not get into them. Just seems like more of the same. Perhaps it's just me. Edited October 20, 2012 by Coilte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 My ex boss is a huge fan. When I was younger, I was into all things heavy (still am), but over the last few years I likeore of their stuff. Great for easy listening. They are truly great musicians. They also did not do " all around my hat' ,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 'RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' They also did not do " all around my hat' ,) MB1. ..."That'll be Steeleye Span! dont confuse the two, it will only end in tears!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1350726911' post='1842673'] They also did not do " all around my hat' ,) [/quote] Biggest flaw in my book, apart from that I don't really like SD despite all the obvious qualities. I _think_ they are very good at what they do, but I'm not _moved_ by it. Give me the Sex Pistols or Flux of Pink Indians any day. best, bert Edited October 20, 2012 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I often use the full boxed set as my 'keep me awake' music for long distance journeys in the car The only, slightly, annoying thing is that the 5 albums are on 4 CD's so I'm not hearing them exactly as they were planned, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 "I often use the full boxed set as my 'keep me awake' music for long distance journeys in the car " Well, "if there's gas in the car......" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 i hate myself for a few things but one is my blind spot for some obviously great music - keep trying but hate Dylan, and keep trying Steely Dan and while I dont hate them, they just dont do much for me. I will follow the links and try again now I am older still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 What can you say about the Dan that hasn't been said already? Brilliant writers, great producers, fantastic arrangers using the best players to realise their vision. Unashamedly complex and challenging but in a refreshingly relaxed and unpretentious way. I have been fascinated by them since I was 15 years old, and that's a long time ago now. They are one of those bands that you can listen to the records over and over again and keep getting something new from them. Superb and superlative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I will never EVER tire, of listening to any of their songs. Every album to me is a work of art. For me they are right up in the top 5 artists of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Never ever get tired of their music. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Timeless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [b]MB1. [/b] [b]Must really try and catch Nearly Dan![/b] [b]cant imagine theres much chance of seeing Steely Dan (or Steeleye span) for that matter [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Great music, and having seen basschats Pete Academy's Steely Dan tribute band (Nearly Dan) I can thoroughly recommend them too. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 And what, pray tell, is wrong with Steeleye span? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Earned me a bit of money over the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1350746884' post='1843002'] [b]MB1. [/b] [b]Must really try and catch Nearly Dan![/b] [b]cant imagine theres much chance of seeing Steely Dan (or Steeleye span) for that matter [/b] [/quote]going to see Pete (Nearly Dan) next month in gloucester, looking forward to it Pete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1350748105' post='1843022'] going to see Pete (Nearly Dan) next month in gloucester, looking forward to it Pete... [/quote] Sat 17 November at The Guildhall in case anyone's interested. Edited October 20, 2012 by Pete Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1350743674' post='1842953'] I will never EVER tire, of listening to any of their songs. Every album to me is a work of art. [/quote] Pretty much sums up how I feel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Horrible, clinical, souless, over-produced. I must be missing something. Give me Steeleye Span (who still tour regularly) any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1350751309' post='1843095'] Horrible, clinical, souless, over-produced. I must be missing something. [/quote] You forgot smug & self-satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 'RhysP' You forgot smug & self-satisfied. MB1. Not everyones cup of tea then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1350751309' post='1843095'] Horrible, clinical, souless, over-produced. I must be missing something. Give me Steeleye Span (who still tour regularly) any day. [/quote] Obviously pretty damning but I can always see why arguments like this get formed over Steely Dan. Their approach to music is pretty clinical. However their stuff in the 70's was truly great and I think the production and detail of their stuff has largely stood the test of time. Soulless it ain't. Their new stuff is way too polished, way too clinical for my ears and they kind of lost the spark with Two Against Nature and Everything Must Go, I don't like them as albums. But the earlier stuff was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1350751309' post='1843095'] Horrible, clinical, souless, over-produced. I must be missing something. [/quote] Yes, I think you are, but you're doubtless moved by something else entirely. For me, I don't get Miles Davis, or The Beatles, or a whole host of other acts that most people might think sublime for that matter, but I think Steely Dan are wonderful. When I put on one of their albums, I'm transported to another place. Yet, when I was offered tickets to see them live in London a number of years ago, I turned them down - I didn't want to be disappointed. On record, they're always fabulous. All part of the rich tapestry that is life, my friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1350752401' post='1843107'] MB1. Not everyones cup of tea then? [/quote] I've got pretty much everything they've done actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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