Which is just to say - it may be kinda obvious, but it’s also just kinda perfect

Steely Dan is the ultimate signifier of being washed, smooth predictability and professionalism now favored over wiry, youthful energy. The needle drop has a literal meaning, of course, but it’s also an aesthetic solidification of how far removed from revolutionary fervor Pat’s life has become

Assuming he can hit .270 that still means an additional 135-150 hits on top of those walks, too.

"great intellect"

“When I try to drown my thoughts in gin / I find my worst ideas know how to swim” is just unbelievable writing

Not my image but seems solid

You simply love to see it

I'm actually kind of doing this right now, Arthur Blythe's Lenox Avenue Breakdown being the record that spurred it. His catalog of credits is so incredibly deep.

I just picked this up blind recently because it was reasonably priced. Knew Farrell from his album "Outback," but the rest of that lineup was just too good to pass up. This is an absolute ripper and Jackie's percussion is a big reason why.

If you ever see/get a chance to have anything from West Kill or Arrowwood Brewing, highest recommendations!

Ho ho ho look who looooves the Hudson Valley

complaints about Van Morrison signal spiritual infirmity, fix your heart or die

low key favorite part of the movie was every woman just openly lusting over him. skyler gisondo deserves to be a sex symbol goddamnit

Just got back from Holland and let me tell you they LOVE that rabbit over there