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Five Moments of Eternal Brilliance From Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’

Five Moments of Eternal Brilliance From Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’

Released 50 years ago today, Steely Dan’s ‘Pretzel Logic’ remains a pinnacle achievement for the premier jazz-pop rock band. Here’s a handful of reasons why.

Why ‘Kamakiriad’ Remains Donald Fagen’s Best Solo Album

Why ‘Kamakiriad’ Remains Donald Fagen’s Best Solo Album

Steely Dan stalwart Donald Fagen’s second solo album ‘Kamakiriad’ arrived 30 years ago as a somewhat-overlooked testament to creative genius.

Michael Leonhart Talks Steely Dan, Solo Success and Working With Family

Michael Leonhart Talks Steely Dan, Solo Success and Working With Family

Michael Leonhart joined Preston Frazier to discuss his lengthy musical partnership with Steely Dan, among other career highlights.

Steely Dan’s ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill’: Five Great Songs You Might Not Know

Steely Dan’s ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill’: Five Great Songs You Might Not Know

Steely Dan burst onto the music scene 50 years ago this month with their platinum-selling debut. Here’s a deeper dive into ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill.’

Steely Dan, “Carey” (circa 2001): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Carey” (circa 2001): Steely Dan Sunday

Fully completed Steely Dan studio recordings not officially released are rare. Steely Dan covers are rare. Their newly uncovered take on Joni Mitchell’s “Carey intersects both kinds of rarities.

Steely Dan, “Reelin’ in the Years” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Reelin’ in the Years” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

John Lawler argues that the delivery here is everything you could imagine from the current Steely Dan band. No mood ring or pet rock needed!

Steely Dan, “Reelin’ in the Years [Live]” (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Reelin’ in the Years [Live]” (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Preston Frazier says ‘Northeast Corridor’ isn’t the live Steely Dan album he’s dreamt of, but there is no disputing the staying power of these songs.

Steely Dan, “Bodhisattva” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Bodhisattva” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

It’s easy to see why “Bodhisattva” has made all but one Steely Dan tour. This is a joyous jam of guitars, keyboards and drums.

Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

John Lawler breaks down a rare concert version of a 21st Century Steely Dan song, “Things I Miss The Most.”

Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most [Live]” (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “Things I Miss the Most [Live]” (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Preston Frazier says the inclusion of this lovely song from Steely Dan’s ‘Everything Must Go’ is highly welcome, but bittersweet.