Two Against Nature

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Twenty years after their previous studio album, Steely Dan came back in 2000 with Two Against Nature, the band's eighth album. It was recorded from 1997 to 1999 and released on 29 February 2000 on Giant Records. Donald Fagen sang and played keyboards, Walter Becker bass and guitar.

Critics heard a bouncier and sharper sound than on Aja from 1977, a jazz pop that Robert Christgau called post-funk. The lyrics are about older men seeking validation and excitement in their love lives, with a sharp humour. The album won four Grammys, including Album of the Year, and Cousin Dupree earned the award for best pop performance by a duo or group. It reached number six on the American chart and went platinum. The tour of North America, Europe and Japan was just as successful.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Gaslighting Abbie5:54Apple Music ↗
2. 2What a Shame About Me5:17Apple Music ↗
3. 3Two Against Nature6:18Apple Music ↗
4. 4Janie Runaway4:09Apple Music ↗
5. 5Almost Gothic4:10Apple Music ↗
6. 6Jack of Speed6:18Apple Music ↗
7. 7Cousin Dupree5:28Apple Music ↗
8. 8Negative Girl5:35Apple Music ↗
9. 9West of Hollywood8:22Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗