STEELY DAN "TWO AGAINST NATURE" RARE UK ORIGINAL LP
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STEELY DAN "TWO AGAINST NATURE" - GIANT RECORDS 74321 621901
In the 20 years that elapsed since 1980's GAUCHO, Steely Dan linchpins Donald Fagen and Walter Becker have dabbled in solo projects, toured with the Rock & Soul Review, and spent most of the '90s gearing up for the band's long-awaited eighth studio album, TWO AGAINST NATURE. Only nine songs long, TWO AGAINST NATURE is a clear example of quality over quantity. As has been the modus operandi throughout Steely Dan's existence, Fagen and Becker have gathered an impressive backup crew of jazz players with impeccable chops to season the proceedings. With both Becker and Fagen hovering around age 50, it's not surprising that most of this rich material deals with the uncertainties of middle age. Themes addressed include the complexities of relationships, whether they involve family ("Cousin Dupree"), a toxic significant other ("Negative Girl"), or an old flame met by chance ("What a Shame About Me"). Throughout, Steely Dan manages to successfully straddle the line between the empty calories of light jazz, and the fusion from which the duo has previously borrowed nuances.
This rare and highly sought after vinyl format was released in the UK, but immediately withdrawn at the request of Becker and Fagen, who planned to release an audiophile version in the US (which never materialized!!) The copy here is graded as EX/EX in accordance with recognised Record Collector grading systems. The card outer sleeve exhibits no wear except for a few minute creases on the spine, and has been kept in a heavy gauge pvc outer cover. The LPs show little sign of having been played, and has been kept in a anti-static inner sleeve inside the original inner sleeve.
Rare chance to own this gem of an album on vinyl!!!
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