Steely Dan, “Peg” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday
There are small variations throughout Steely Dan’s latest live take on “Peg,” but they don’t detract from – or add to – the song’s greatness.
There are small variations throughout Steely Dan’s latest live take on “Peg,” but they don’t detract from – or add to – the song’s greatness.
Simon Phillips, Poco and Oz Noy are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Preston Frazier says the inclusion of this lovely song from Steely Dan’s ‘Everything Must Go’ is highly welcome, but bittersweet.
Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073’ trilogy has been an invigorating ride, with an ending which more than exceeds expectation.
Steely Dan’s “Glamour Profession,” reproduced in all its ’80s glory, is a fun look back.
No, there’s nothing transformational here; it’s just the Steely Dan band giving you the good stuff.
Steely Dan’s “Hey Nineteen” has aged reasonably well. Unfortunately, the live versions are now missing two critical elements that Walter Becker provided.
Arnold M discusses the debut album from Karate School Dropout, a fun blend of new wave, dreampop, techno and shoegaze.
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2021 Rock, Pop and R&B also includes Henry Bateman, Toto’s Joseph Williams, Lucas Lee, Dire Straits’ Alan Clark, and others.
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2021 jazz favorites also include terrific releases by Peter DiCarlo, Dan Wilson, Nate Smith, David Garfield and Andrew Green.