Post Tagged with: "Steely Dan"

Walter Becker's '11 Tracks of Whack' Is the Best Steely Dan LP You Never Heard

Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ Is the Best Steely Dan LP You Never Heard

Released 30 years ago this week, ’11 Tracks of Whack’ found Walter Becker stepping into the spotlight after huge successes in Steely Dan with Donald Fagen.

Bobby Broom Goes In Depth on 'Jamalot Live': Something Else! Interview

Bobby Broom Goes In Depth on ‘Jamalot Live’: Something Else! Interview

Bobby Broom joined Preston Frazier to discuss his new concert recording, ‘Jamalot Live,’ touring with Steely Dan and the enduring power of ‘House of the Rising Sun.’

Walter Becker, "Hard Up Case (Live at Slim's 1995)" (2024): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker, “Hard Up Case (Live at Slim’s 1995)” (2024): Steely Dan Sunday

Walter Becker Media celebrated the late Steely Dan legend’s birthday by releasing a live take on “Hard Up Case,” which he referred to as hard-boiled neo-reggae.

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.’

A World of Their Own: How 'Aja' Changed Everything For Steely Dan

A World of Their Own: How ‘Aja’ Changed Everything For Steely Dan

Steely Dan signaled a shift in direction 45 years ago today with the release of ‘Aja,’ a finely tuned lyrical and musical triumph.

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, "A Man Ain't Supposed to Cry" from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan, “A Man Ain’t Supposed to Cry” from ‘Northeast Corridor’ (2021): Steely Dan Sunday

Steely Dan closes the ‘Northeast Corridor’ live album with a genteel performance of a blues-jazz song Joe Williams made famous.