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11 Tracks of Whack
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075992457927
Label: Giant Records / Wea
Manufacturer: Giant Records / Wea
MPN: 24579
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Giant Records / Wea
Release Date: September 27, 1994
Studio: Giant Records / Wea
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Editorial Review:
As one half of Steely Dan, bassist, guitarist, and cowriter Walter Becker was often overlooked simply because the words came out of his partner's mouth. But any post-Dan suspicions that it was Donald Fagen who carried more weight in shaping the duo's stealth- pop are brilliantly atomized by this superb, if underrated, 1994 solo debut for Becker, which confirms his stand- alone gifts for intricate jazz harmonies, his instincts for superb arrangements, and above all his powers as a lyricist. On the evidence of 11 Tracks of Whack, it's Becker who excels at the oblique, coded language that was one of Steely Dan's most insidious weapons: from the opening "Down in the Bottom" and the withering, yet tender "Junkie Girl," "Book of Liars" and "Cringemaker," Becker crafts shadowy relationships, telling gesture, and street patois into brilliant, highly stylized songs. Apart from shedding fresh light onto one of the most potent writing partnerships in pop, these Tracks pack whack indeed. -- Sam Sutherland
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Truthfully, Come On?
First a comment on the other negative reviews you'll find here. I'd be the first to admit that when I like a musical artist or group, I very much dislike finding negative reviews about them. However, sometimes those reviews have saved me from wasting my money. When I see the collection of negative reviews here, and then find that many of the readers voted that these reviews were NOT very helpful, I have to ask were these readers simply do-or-die fans and therefore, if the reviews aren't positive, ... Read More
Rating:  - Ah Becker, you sly dog.
Just what I was hoping for from this man with the wonderful sense of humor and exquisite musical distinction. I enjoy this album whether I'm doing the dishes or going on a road trip. I'm proud to have it as part of my collection.
Rating:  - Dan-Fan Letdown
I made every effort to listen to this as a Walter Becker project rather than a Steely Dan project, in order to give the man an objective appraisal based on his own merits. I have no clue as to what was going on in Becker's life when he made this CD, but the lyrics point to devastating emotional losses, deep depression and general misery. He brings these feelings in full force to an odd and only minimally successful set of tunes that had the overall effect of giving me an anxiety attack. Becker is ... Read More
Rating: - If you love Steely Dan...
If you love Steely Dan than this CD is a must for your collection. Starting off with "Down in the Bottom" you'll hear the classic Steely Dan sound. "Lucky Henry" is a fast paced Jazz romp that will be sure to set the mood. The songs "Junkie Girl" and "Book of Liars" each offer a slice of that classic sound as well. Though Donald Fagen is more well known and has come out with more solo work than Walter Becker, I can't wait until Becker comes out with another CD. FIVE ***** STARS!!!
Rating: - If you love Walt...
I am a die-hard Steely Dan fan and love most of the solo work I have heard. And even though I am more of a "Walt" guy than a "Don" guy, I found this CD lacking the phenomonal production and performance standards Becker has previously set for himself. Most of it is not bad, but not particularly good. It just is. And I don't have room on the shelf for anything average or below.
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