Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?


I am intrigued by this album. The first time i I heard it I was immediately hooked - I love it's laidback sound with puchy lines and funky beat...

What do you like (or hate) about it?

Fav tracks: New Frontier, Maxine & Nightfly - Your's?

Dewald Visser
dewald_visser
I love the Nightfly but have to agree with some comments about the drum sound making the overall feel a wee bit mechanical.
This will open another whole can of beens,but I've recently upgraded my system and this very "digital" recording has suddenly gained a depth and complex realisum that I did'nt think existed.The same for Morph which I feel is a great accomplishment especially for Fagen at this advanced point in his career.Buy the way my system is ARC150.2,CD3mk2,ARCLS26 and proac 1sc's.
I think Nightfly is a very good CD. Probably the best of Donald Fagens three. I think of them as "smooth" or "easy listening" Steely Dan :<). Kamakiriad is very good but doesn't have the memorable and catchy tunes that Nightfly has. Morph The Cat is also enjoyable and I was glad to see it come out. All are meticulously produced. For me, sonics on all three are excellent.