Andy Omdahl

Trumpet

Almost Gothic, Two Against Nature: this song has fascinating lyrics, portraying what appears to be a typical Steely Dan topic: an older man falling for a charming albeit unstable younger lady, but the song is actually an exercise in using what appear to be metaphors, literally.

What initially seems like an older man falling for a younger woman, is actually about an older man describing his obsession with his dominatrix. The horn lines are mystifying and the melody captivating!