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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  1. BillS
    Jun 7, 2003
    6
    Steely Dan is the greatest band in the world. Their output in the 1970s is the perfect counterpoint of sarcastic, cryptic lyrics and beautiful, deceptive melodies. "Two Against Nature" is a good album on its own, but it simply does not hold up to the bands impossibly high standard. While the '70s albums were challenging rock albums, this one feels like lite jazz in comparison. Too much sax, not quite enough sass. In comparison to others in its genre, this is very solid, but compared to their own work, it's got to be considered somewhat disappointing.… Expand
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  2. JohnL
    Jul 24, 2006
    9
    Most of their previous output rates a "10". They were as important an American band as their was in the 70's to be sure. I'd almost rate this an 8, but while I don't like it as much as Fagen's "the Nightfly", it is a great one to be sure. Morph the Cat is fine too, whilst the one that followed this is only good.
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  3. JackaSS
    Jan 4, 2002
    10
    best album
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  4. DavidB
    Jul 23, 2002
    10
    Steeley Dan has still got it
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  5. KristianT
    Dec 16, 2004
    9
    Its so good to have them back. This is a great album, definatly the best album in 2000. However it isnt as good as their newest release, Everything Must Go.
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  6. JonathanH
    Apr 13, 2004
    6
    Not bad, but forgettable
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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Village Voice
    90
    The music turns Aja's fusion-pop mode jumpier and snappier, sourer and trickier and less soothing--postfunk, whether anyone will admit it or not.
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  2. Sonicnet
    80
    Two Against Nature marks a timely return of two chilly, heartless hipsters.
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  3. Pitchfork
    16
    The lengthy, indistinguishable tracks could pass for a Daniel Lanois-produced collaboration between the Dave Matthews Band and Kenny G.
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