Walter Becker of Steely Dan - RIP

[moreorless87]

Sadly just announced though his website, one of my favourite bands and one of the greatest song writing partnerships with Donald en, RIP you wonderfully cynical man.

 

[IndyCovaHart]

Greatest produced horrible music.

 

[moreorless87]

 

[Liquid Smoke]

Saw these guys 3 times. They will be missed.

 

[Liquid Smoke]

Greatest produced horrible music.

It's probably just over your head.

 

[IndyCovaHart]

It's probably just over your head.

Said every pretentious Steely Dan fan ever.

Do you listen to Math Rock, too? lol

 

[Strychnine]

"Peg" is so awesome, it should have a Nobel prize.

R.I.P. you mad genius.

 

[Liquid Smoke]

Said every pretentious Steely Dan fan ever.

Do you listen to Math Rock, too? lol

Steely Dan is not math rock. Your timing on this shows a complete lack of class. Good day.

 

[IndyCovaHart]

Steely Dan is not math rock. Your timing on this shows a complete lack of class. Good day.

I complimented their production excellence, son.

It was a backhanded compliment, but involved a compliment nonetheless.

 

[Liquid Smoke]

I complimented their production excellence, son.

It was a backhanded compliment, but involved a compliment nonetheless.

Never speak ill of the dead. It's a rare always true social rule of thumb.

 

[Jackonfire]

On of my favorites

 

[Jackonfire]

Apparently, en/Becker didn't like this song and wanted to leave it off the album. Personally, I like it quite a bit and loved its use in the movie American Hustle, which, Steely Dan didn't grant permission for inclusion on the soundtrack.

 

[moreorless87]

Said every pretentious Steely Dan fan ever.

Do you listen to Math Rock, too? lol

Some of the lyrical references might be pretty obscure but really I wouldn't call Steely Dan an especially challenging listen, there stuff is full of strong melodies and catchy solos just doesn't meet your typical aggressive rock style in tone.

I wouldnt say its hipster music, its more the sure sign you've hit middle age.

 

[Liquid Smoke]

One from the Midnight Special vault.

 

[ultramanhyata]

Greatest produced horrible music.

Steely Dan is one of my all-time favorite artists and produced - hand's down - the most harmonically sophisticated pop music to ever grace the radio.