Post Tagged with: "1990s"

Walter Becker, "Love in the 4th [aka 'Lies I Can Believe']" (1992): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, “Love in the 4th [aka ‘Lies I Can Believe’]” (1992): Steely Dan Sunday

Here’s a tantalizing suggestion of what Walter Becker’s debut might’ve sounded like if he made ’11 Tracks of Whack’ more like ‘The Nightfly’ instead of ‘Plastic Ono Band.’

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Paul Bley, Gary Peacock + Paul Motian – ‘When Will The Blues Leave’ (1999, rel. 2019)

There’s no better way to remember the brilliance of the late Paul Bley and Paul Motian – as well as that of the still-thriving Gary Peacock.

Yes, "Nine Voices (Longwalker)" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Nine Voices (Longwalker)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

“Nine Voices (Longwalker)” is a loving tribute to the man who helped Yes to produce their best work for many years.

Walter Becker, "Don't Let Us Go Down" (1991): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, “Don’t Let Us Go Down” (1991): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, the same guy who often came up with some cold putdown lines, wrote a dozen stanzas here full of aching poetry.

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Walter Becker, “War Baby” (ca. 1994): One Track Mind

Walter Becker’s unfinished “War Baby” is just one of several examples where he used metaphor to describe a relationship as a game of contention.

Walter Becker, “Lucy D” (circa 1992): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, “Lucy D” (circa 1992): Steely Dan Sunday

The overly generous folks at Walter Becker Media just dropped yet another shard of unfinished work from the late, great Steely Dan cofounder.

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Mike Zito – ‘Blue Room’ (1998, 2018 reissue)

I like the spot bluesman Mike Zito has ended up in, but the spot where he started out on his 1998 debut ‘Blue Room’ has its own undeniable magic.

Walter Becker, "Our Lawn" (early 1990s): One Track Mind

Walter Becker, “Our Lawn” (early 1990s): One Track Mind

The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the frig, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.

Walter Becker, "She Was Good" (early 1990s): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, “She Was Good” (early 1990s): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker’s estate drops another ’11 Tracks of Whack’ outtake that continues the decades-old theme of falling for a prostitute.

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Little Freddie King – ‘Fried Rice & Chicken’ (2018)

If you haven’t yet discovered the hidden blues treasure Little Freddie King, ‘Fried Rice & Chicken’ is a perfect way to get acquainted.