Countdown to Exegesis
Your listen-along Steely Dan podventure. Join Oli (Dan fan) and Andrew (Dan sceptic), as they take the scenic route through the entire Steely Dan discography. Each week, our hosts take a forensic look at a Steely Dan song. Join them on a nine-series trek from 'Do It Again' on 1972's Can't Buy a Thrill, to 'Everything Must Go' on the 2003 album of the same name. Will they uncover hidden truths? Will they nail The Vibe? Will Andrew ever admit he actually quite likes Steely Dan? Turn on, tune in, find out. And be sure to listen along at home!
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Episodes
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Oli and Andrew turn their critical, bloodshot eyes to track two on Can't Buy a Thrill, the single-that-should-have-been 'Dirty Work'
We also hear about the origins of 'Yacht Rock', learn of a few embarassing gig stories, and witness Andrew's chess-based apotheosis.
"Ooh, I sound like a Victorian nurse."
Further listening…
Ian Matthews - Dirty Work
Pointer Sisters - Dirty Work
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Andrew and Oli dive right in with album one, track one - the Latin-flavoured, sitar-seasoned barnstormer 'Do It Again'.
Lots of meta-Danchat to kick us off, including an extended monologue on the album itself and a reduction of Becker and Fagen to schoolyard caricatures. Also our most inebriated episode, by some measure.
"I think you're gonna be on board the choo-choo Dan Train."
Further listening...
Club House - Do It Again Medley With Billie Jean