I've loved the Dan literally since birth - as my Dad was a massive fan. One of the highlights of my life was when he and I went to see them do the Hammersmith Apollo in London. Great night!
My old man passed away about 8 years ago, so when my brother and I were going through his things, I appropriated the Dan CDs! As well as the entire collection of Dan albums I've also got all four of Donald Fagen's solo albums and both of Walter Becker's.
The only albums by the guys I don't really like are "Gaucho" (the last album before the 20 year hiatus - it's OK, just a bit overcooked) and the two albums they did after the hiatus "Two Against Nature" (which is too much like Fagen's solo stuff only not as good) and "Everything Must Go" (perhaps the least memorable album I've ever heard).
But "Can't Buy A Thrill", "Countdown To Ecstasy", "Pretzel Logic", "Katy Lied", "The Royal Scam" and especially "Aja" are all bona fide masterpieces. The live album "Alive In America" I quite like too, although I think I've listened to it to many times.
What about you guys? [/i]
