Probably the most critically revered band of the 70s, Steely Dan's brand of slick pop with a dose of jazz/funk left a meagre but vital catalogue to cling on to. This was their last gasp at the onset of the 80s. Perhaps they were aware of the fact that they were too 70s for the 80s. This was their least accessible and most mature album (no criticism is intended), as the content washes over the listener like a warm shower. 'Hey Nineteen' is the hit single from this set, a radio-friendly nostalgic look at 1967, impeccable in production and with evocative lyrics. Lots of echoey Fender Rhodes and sensitive brass.
The DVD-Audio version of Steely Dan's classic album features advanced resolution Surround Sound, advanced resolution Stereo, Dolby Digital Surround. Video includes a photo gallery, lyrics and the Steely Dan catalog.
Recorded at Soundworks, A & R Studios, Sigma Sound Studios and Automated Sound Studios, New York, New York; Village Recorder, West Los Angeles, California; Producers Workshop, Hollywood, California. Includes liner notes by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.
Steely Dan: Donald Fagen (vocals, electric piano, synthesizer); Walter Becker (guitar, bass).
Additional personnel: Steve Khan, Hugh McCracken, Hiram Bullock, Larry Carlton (guitar); Tom Scott (alto & tenor clarinet, tenor saxophone, lyricon); George Marge, Walter Kane (bass clarinet); Michael Brecker, Dave Tofani (tenor saxophone); Ronny Cuber (baritone saxophone); Randy Brecker (trumpet, flugelhorn); Wayne Andre (trombone); Rob Mounsey (piano, synthesizer); Don Groinick (electric piano, clavinet); Patrick Rebillot, Joe Sample (electric piano); Chuck Rainey, Anthony Jackson (bass); Steve Gadd (drums, percussion); Bernard Purdie, Rick Marotta, Jeff Porcaro (drums); Nicholas Marrero (timbales); Crusher Bennett, Victor Feldman, Ralph McDonald (percussion); Leslie Miller, Patti Austin, Toni Wine, Lani Groves, Diva Gray, Gordon Grody, Frank Floyd, Zack Sanders, Valerie Simpson (background vocals).
A classic done right This classic needs not much in the way of re-mixing, but this 5.1 is very well done. You'll hear sounds that you have not been able to hear to this point which makes this classic a reborn masterpiece.......especially in a car. Submitted by steveseidel77 (Sicklerville, NJ, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Awesome sound The 5.1 mix nicely spreads out the original instrumentation. One thing that stood out is the brass in 'Hey Nineteen': with the words "no we can't dance together...no we can't talk at all" the additional brass alters the chords that go with these words - something that I don't recall ever hearing on the original mix. Not sure if I like this addition after having listened to this album for 26 years. Submitted by dsmccann (Central Massachusetts) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Well worth the money A classic that never sounded better. Submitted by bsbrown (NY, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 3 found this helpful.
I wish there were more songs-sound is amazing Sound is amazing-wish the cd had more songs!
Good delivery of product by CD Universe. Submitted by tprivett (Oklahoma City) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
Greatness... This is a great experience for any Steely Dan fan. The later Dan albums from that era, Aja and Gaucho are known for heavy production and a good deal of nuance and depth... that's what makes them conducive to repeated listening. The DVD-A version of Gaucho spreads out the instrumentation so you can hear nuance that was never heard before. The strangest part in my opinion is hearing Fagen's voice so isolated from the mix... it's clear why they covered him up with many layers of production. Submitted by Brett (Dallas, TX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
Awesome sound
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