Radio Paradise (mobile)

buddy May 21, 2013 - 23:11	What's to get? It's intelligent, hip, brilliantly arranged pop/rock/jazz music like no other created by a pair of geniuses that every great session player in the country would kill to play with. Guess you had to be there. [ Reply ]
bam23 Feb 16, 2013 - 19:35	rdo wrote: After 30 years...I still don't get 'em. I guess there are at least 2 of us facing this conundrum. There seems to be some sort of shared set of assumptions about the world and experiences, likely revolving around East Coast colleges at a particular time in history (possibly including class), that resonate with their fans. The instrumental work is very good, but for me there is nothing to hold on to. Geez, I seem to have written something similar prior to this. The music does sound professional.... [ Reply ]
rdo Feb 16, 2013 - 19:31	After 30 years...I still don't get 'em. [ Reply ]
Sasha2001 Jan 16, 2013 - 12:29	bam23 wrote: My problem is that it has never been possible for me to really understand the world they are describing or pretending to inhabit. It's as if a group of Eastern prep school students on their way to Ivy League universities are describing their tribulations. There is very little for me to identify with. The music that works best is that which does not require membership in a social group for appreciation. Of course, I may have read these folks wrong. If anyone out there can enlighten, please do so. This a really thoughtful comment and you are certainly justified in feeling the way you do. Fagan and Becker met at Bard College and both grew up in comfortable New York City suburbs. If you listen to a lot of their lyrics, their themes revolve around sex, drugs, and crime more than preppy culture, "Reeling in the Years" notwithstanding. In fact, a lot of the material gets really dark at times - more cynicism than satire. But the music is rooted in complex jazz rhythms which can be off putting to the typical fan of rock. Still, I love all these aspects of their work. [ Reply ]
westslope Aug 12, 2012 - 09:02	neuticle wrote: One of the few bands in the world that I can not stand Too bad. It is a favourite for many who were listening back in the day. Lots of musicians like this band. [ Reply ]
lily34 Jul 11, 2012 - 22:31	i love them, and i love this particular track so much. thanks bill! [ Reply ]
neuticle May 09, 2012 - 11:31	One of the few bands in the world that I can not stand [ Reply ]
Proclivities Apr 13, 2012 - 12:36	bam23 wrote: My problem is that it has never been possible for me to really understand the world they are describing or pretending to inhabit. It's as if a group of Eastern prep school students on their way to Ivy League universities are describing their tribulations. There is very little for me to identify with. The music that works best is that which does not require membership in a social group for appreciation. Of course, I may have read these folks wrong. If anyone out there can enlighten, please do so. I don't believe they were very privileged - they met in a small, liberal-arts college in upstate NY (which was not Vassar). Their lyrics do have a certain "university" or "intelligensia" quality to them, but I don't find their stuff to be exclusive or requiring of a membership. We all hear different things, though. [ Reply ]
WayUpNorth Apr 06, 2011 - 08:08	[ Reply ]
Dave_Mack Apr 06, 2011 - 08:06	peter_james_bond wrote: If anyone fits the definition of Major Dude, it is our captain; Mr Bill G. Amen, brother! And I've spent hours trying to play that little riff on the guitar. I can approximate it now [ Reply ]
bindi Mar 05, 2011 - 20:47	the_jake wrote: Does this major dude abide? yes [ Reply ]
gatorade Mar 05, 2011 - 20:44	Turn it UP! [ Reply ]
bam23 Feb 02, 2011 - 13:09	scrubbrush wrote: i respect the fact that people love this band but i cannot stand their psuedo-lounge style and the singers voice has never worked for me. instant station changer. My problem is that it has never been possible for me to really understand the world they are describing or pretending to inhabit. It's as if a group of Eastern prep school students on their way to Ivy League universities are describing their tribulations. There is very little for me to identify with. The music that works best is that which does not require membership in a social group for appreciation. Of course, I may have read these folks wrong. If anyone out there can enlighten, please do so. [ Reply ]
ziggytrix Feb 02, 2011 - 13:04	any hoopy frood will tell you... [ Reply ]
the_jake Feb 02, 2011 - 13:04	Does this major dude abide? [ Reply ]
preacher Feb 02, 2011 - 13:03	Makes me smile. [ Reply ]
Boxman Jan 02, 2011 - 07:28	One of my favorites. A rare Steely Dan song in that it is devoid of SD's typical cynicism and sarcasm. Instead we hear genuine empathy. [ Reply ]
Businessgypsy Jan 02, 2011 - 05:41	Have you ever seen a squonk's tears? Well, look at mine. The Squonk is probably the world's ugliest animal. So ugly, in fact, that it spends most of its life crying over its cruel fate. Eventually many squonks just dissolve into a puddle of tears. [ Reply ]
HazzeSwede Jan 02, 2011 - 05:27	peter_james_bond wrote: If anyone fits the definition of Major Dude, it is our captain; Mr Bill G. ....I don't give Amens' but to this OH YES ! Might R be a major Dudette !? [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach Dec 01, 2010 - 17:42	shawshank wrote: The only major DUDE worth mentioning!!! "That rug really tied the room together, man." [ Reply ]