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Really good !!
Brilliant
Do it again- great song, good lyrics and groovy instrumental 👍 Dirty Work - nice bit of sax , pleasant to listen to Kings - a history reference and a political allegory? Very well put together👍 Midnite Cruiser- pretty groovy Only a fool would say that - incredibly cynical, great song and perhaps response👍 Reelin' in the years - catchy, another great instrumental👍 Fire in the hole - Vietnam song. I love the piano instrumental👍 Brooklyn - bit more of a laid back song Change of the guard - more optimistic song about positive change. Another Catchy song Turn that heartbeat over again- interesting narrative of junkie and criminal trying to justify his actions👍 Pretty much every song here is very solid, instrumental always outstanding 5/5
Mola. Agradable de escuchar
Absolute masterpiece
A classic
One of my favorite albums of all time! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.
probably their greatest album. Jeff Baxter is credited on the album, a guitarist that has a great resume.
yeah I’m with Heisenberg on this in terms of pure musicianship, I’d put them up against any current band you can name this is too good for the five star scale, but somehow I think I like their second and third albums even more but all of these are just beyond incredible sorry I gave Pretzel Logic a measly 9/10 when I started doing this website, every Steely Dan album I’ve ever heard is too good for this five star scale
Easy 5. Lots of good tracks of the top and then some decent songs and then reelin in the years as the middle track. Great songs and great mix of order
Warm grooves to make ya feel cool.
I've said it once already but god damn these guys are tight. A perfect album start to finish. Exceptional musicianship.
A lot of great songs. Soft rock, easy to listen. I always appreciate a good saxophone solo! I can't think of anyone who wouldn't enjoy this album.
I know some fans consider Can't Buy a Thrill to be an outlier in their catalog, and they don't especially care for it. But it's actually one of my favorites, not just from Steely Dan, but one of my favorite albums period. It's the kind of album I can put on repeat for hours. Fagen and Becker made some masterpiece albums after this one, but Can't Buy a Thrill is easily their most accessible work. There's a softness and more laid back quality to the sound here that's absent from a lot of their later work. But the band's trademark elegant arrangements and musical creativity are all here, as well as Fagen's cagey and unsentimental approach to lyricism. There are the obvious hits that everyone knows, but every track here is a home run. You can drop the needle anywhere on here and you'll land on a gem. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): Kings, Only a Fool Would Say That, Reelin' In the Years, Fire in the Hole, Dirty Work, Do It Again, Midnite Cruiser, Brooklyn (Owes the Charmer Under Me), Change of the Guard, Turn That Heartbeat Over Again
Classic. Easy listening. Was not familiar with Steely Dan but recognized 3-4 songs. Loved it.
Already heard this
Wonderful musicianship. Dark lyrics obscured by jaunty tunes. Brilliant.
As a Steely Stan I wouldn't put this in their top 3 albums, but it does have some of their best tracks. Awful album cover though.
Love Steely Dan, great album.
Savage
Lov the build up in “Do it Again” Forgot how much I like this album. Very well written and executed music! Dirty Work was like listening to Chicago, playing so many instruments . Always loved Reeling In the Years- wow what great🎸strumming. well done Steely Dan. .
Great vibing
In Tha Morninnnnnn..
Do it again and Reelin' in the years are just *chef's kiss*. I feel like I should be a bit less shy about handing out 5 star reviews, and you know what, this is a very good start. This album is chill and smooth and versatile and clever and just great.
Peak easy listening
I love that Steely Dan sound. Smooth, elegant, barbs in all the right places. The whole thing polished like a disco ball. Do It Again into Dirty Work is a great one two. Reelin' In The Years is another amazing classic. What a collection of great songs on the same sonic effort.
Great leadoff album for the week. Another personal favorite
Okay take my 5 stars meme album
The Dan fucks.
Love steely Dan amazing album
5.5…one of my all time favorites….solid rock and roll…was housesitting on Maui late 70’s and these guys lived next door, came out and played volleyball with us….regular guys, good fun…..but I’ve just always loved their music
Love the blues and R&B influence on this album. Not a bad song on the album
groovy
I love Steely Dan so I'll take any excuse to listen to them. I think they have better albums than this but this is still a great album.
Insert this Steely Dan and let the pleasure take you away… This jazzy, soft rock always hits the spot… What a great fucking album! Top 15 for sure. It’s hard to find a dozen albums I’d rather hear than this one. Reelin’ In The Years and Do It Again are great songs, but Dirty Work is my favorite song on the album. In particular, I love the lyric, “like a castle in it’s corner in a medieval game…I foresee terrible trouble but I stay here just the same…” then the drums lead into the chorus…rat-tat-tat-tat…mmmmmm yeaaaaahhhhh However after listening again today, I prefer side 2 over side 1. The screaming lead guitar on Reelin’ In The Years is classic while Fagen’s piano on Fire In The Hole is outta this world. The last three tracks all have something special too. Interesting fact that I didn’t know before today is that Walter Becker and Donald Fagen were in a band with Chevy Chase before Steely Dan.
If this isn't perfect, then the definition of perfect needs updating.
4.5*. Dirty Work is a song I fell in love with.
Great set of songs, all different yet connected in terms of either sound or meaning; highly recommend.
So many under the radar hits
Literally every song is a banger. An unexpected 5
What a solid album. My dad would put this record on sometimes, and Do It Again & Dirty Work must have been his favorites because I don't remember the others as well. Amazing that this is their debut album, I think the songs exemplify what is so great about them - depth of songwriting paired with top notch musicianship.
Brought back memories of when I FIRST HEARD IT. AWESOMQ
Superb stuff
Near perfect album. 2nd/3rd best Steely Dan album. 9-10/10 1. Do It Again 2. Only a Fool Would Say That 3. Kings
An incredibly fun album that has a mixture of classic soft rock hits along with deep cuts that just make you want to dance. Most song have an almost tropical vibe. A couple songs, including the opening track, Do it Again, overuse the organ. Reelin in the Years might be one of the best rock/jazz rock songs of all time. The guitar riff paired with the hook in the vocal harmony is top notch. A classic through and through.
Perfect Vietnam war era songs. One of the first albums of Steely Dan. Favs: Do it again, Dirty work, Only a fool would say that, Reelin' in the years, Turn that heartbeat over again Genre: Soft rock, folk rock, pop
Loved
This is a legitimate classic. Even though I'd never heard the entire album before, I knew I'd love it. Steely Dan is one of those groups that hits their mark 80%-90% of the time. In that 10%-20% falls pieces like "Midnight Cruiser", which sound like it was written and performed by The Partridge Family.
Amazing debut album.
I was already familiar with Do It Again and Reelin' in the Years, and to a lesser extent, Dirty Work, but this is the first time I've listened to the full album and it's a great piece of work.
Great album top to bottom, really want to get into more of their stuff
I love Steely Dan.
An absolute classic. Safe to say I'm a Steely Fan.
Great listen. Favorite tracks are Do It Again and Change of the Guard.
I love this album. I used to listen to it all the time. Haven't played it for years.
This is one of my all time favorite albums. Every track. My faves, Do It Again and Midnite Cruiser. Love those solos in the latter.
Awesome album!
Prawie 1/4 listy skonczona, a to dopiero pierwszy steely dan na liscie, wiec jeszcze 5 czeka na swoj czas, bo steely dan to jedna z tych band, ktora nie wypuszczala muzyki ktora mozna by nazwac niedorobiona, chociaz samo nazywanie steely dan banda jest niezbyt precyzyjnym okresleniem, bo jak dla mnie jest to projekt duetu Becker-Fagen, czego tak jeszcze nie widac na debiutanckim cant buy a thrill, ale jednak widoczne sa juz tego przeslanki, sama plyta ktorej dane mi bylo posluchac kolejny raz pomimo tego, ze jest teraz klasykiem rocka, brzmieniowo jest blizsza jazzowi niz folk rokowi, bo tak nieraz okreslany jest gatunek tego albumiku, co wyroznia plyte to z pewnoscia cieple brzmienie, zestawione z sardonicznym wokalem i liryka Fagena, chociaz na plycie sa 3 traki na ktroych mozna uslyszec na glownym wokalu Palmera na dirty work i brooklyn, czyli wokaliste steely danow na wystepy live oraz hoddera na midnite cruise, kolejna cecha mocno definiujaca brzmienie grupy sa influencje latino jazzowe, zderzone z poscigiem perfekcjonizmu jaki napedzal duet tegich glow duetu, upbeatowe brzmienie w polaczeniu z sarkastycznyi tekstami, ktorych bohaterami zazwyczaj sa fikcyjne persony przegranych ludzi, czy to mordujacych, zkukowanych, kukujacych, grajacych, włóczykijow, wszystkich laczy to, ze nie sa w stanie kierowac swym przeznaczeniem, wiec idealna moodowa muzyczka, na co jeszcze warto zwrocic uwage podczas odsluchu, to perfekcjonizm jakim ocieka album od strony produkcji, jest to zasluga duetu, ktory pomagal w nagrywaniu wszystkich studyjnych albumikow steely dana, to jest Gary Katz i Roger Nichols, ktory byli w stanie spelnic wygorowane wymagania jakosci fagenowobeckerowej, ktory potrafili nagrywac po 300 tejkow danych partii zeby znalezc to cos w brzmieniu, a jesli chodzi o szukanie brzmienia to trzeba przejsc do kolejnej kwestii definiujacej zwlaszcza pozniejsze projekty danowe, czyli uzycia muzykow studyjnych, o ile na cant buy a thrill pojawia sie ich tylko czterech i trzy wokalistki robiace chorki na kings i brooklyn, to jednak ci muzycy nie tylko sa zapychaczem tam gdzie bylo potrzebny dany instrument, ale stanowia oni jedne z hajlajtow plyty tak jak gitarowe solo Elliotta Randalla na reelin in the years, unialnosc tego albumu zawiera sie w tym jak lekko sie go slucha pomimo tak ciezkiego kontentu lirycznego, ale nie jest to zdecydowanie popowa lekkosc, tylko lekkosc wynikajaca z tego jak wypoliszowane sa te kompozycje, na plejce juz mam dwa traki najbardziej popularne wedlug spotifaja, wiec wrzuce dwa troche bardziej niszowe, bedzie to dirty work z wokalem palmera, ktory nie posiada tego sardonicznego vibe jak u fagena, a brzmi raczej jak cos z niebieskookiego soulu, co idealnie komponuje sie z motywem przewodniem traczka, czyli byciu pionkiem wykorzystywanym przez babe zamezna, kolejnym pickiem bedzie fire in the hole nawiazujacym do dogowania draftu wietnamskiego, co oczywiscie bylo dosc modne wsrod owczesnych muzykantow, a cala plyta juz byla dodana na poleczke albumow must have, a jednak jak odpalilem na spoti, to wygladalo tak jakby jej tam nie bylo, wiec kolejny raz padlem ofiara spotifajowego namieszania zwiaznego z roznymi wersjami tych samych albumow, z profilu bandy jestes w stanie zobaczyc tylko jedna wersje i nie masz dostepu zobaczyc innych ktore jednak istnieja gdzies w bazie albumow i jesli masz jakies kawalki z danego wydania jestes w stanie sie do niego dostac, ale co gorsze mozesz dodac duplikaty na plejliste bez informacji o powielonych trakach, spotify welkam tu
Wow, just wow. A true classic!
Terrible album cover but I really dig this record. I spin it all the time. Top tier.
Absolutely loved this album. A few songs wound up forgettable, but the whole thing was worth a double listen-through.
I like this more every time I hear it 10/10
Perhaps my favorite Steely Dan album? 10/10
10/10. You can't buy a thrill, but it would be thrilling to buy this album. I think Do It Again is one of the more overrated Steely Dan songs, but I have no right to be salty that people enjoy this more than I do, and this is still a good tune to have come on at the grocery store. Dirty work is a fairly drastic mood swing from Dirty Work, and this is pretty common for the album which I think is why I rarely listen to it through, even though I listen to all the songs a lot. Kings, then, jumps back into the more energetic, sarcastic mood of the first song. The we get to Midnite Cruiser which is one of my favorites form this album. The chorus is so catchy, and the lyrics so savory, and broken up into these delightful little bite-sized lines when sung. Next, we have Only a Fool Would Say That, which is where we first get to a Steely Dan song with pretty much nonsense lyrics. I'm not sure what "Of salads and sun" is supposed to mean, and thought for the longest time he was singing "Of Saladin's son" which also doesn't make sense. Still a pretty fun little song. Reelin' in the Years is probably what a lot of people would call the most overrated Steely Dan song, but honestly this song is just spectacular. The only reason I can see to resent it's popularity is that it has spawned multiple live versions now, and both of the one's I know of don't sound right. I love how the lyrics just seem to fall, almost jumbled, out of his mouth, as if the narrator's world is rapidly falling apart. Fire in the Hole is my least favorite from this album, but I've been told that I clearly just hate Pianists. Brooklyn still makes very little sense to me lyrically, but it is a real pretty song. Change of the Guard makes a fun change of pace, but isn't really a stand-out song in my opinion. And then Turn That Heartbeat Over Again is a very sporadic, yet extremely catchy song that sort of reflects the album as a whole with its jumps between fast and slow lyrics occurring line-to-line, but still all fitting together real nice.
Steely Dan. 10
laid-back muziek, melodieus, mooi gezongen. Ik kende het niet maar erg leuke verrassing alweer
Rating: 10/10
Groovin hooks for days.
Man I love Steely Dan. Dirty Work and Reelin' in the Years were my faves on this album.
Already love this album, good way to start
It's got so many greats from Steely Dan, who can say no?
I really like this album and everything about it. From the vocals, to the instrumental, to the production. Highlights have been Dirty Work, Kings, Reelin' In The Years (yes I know it's their most well known song but it's so good). All in all, a very solid album. 5 stars from me!
Groovy!
Marvellously varied. Super strong song writing.
Brilliant!
Ich kann mich diesen eingängigen Hits nicht entziehen, auch wenn die Latin-Klänge mich zeitweise an die voreingestellten Beats auf dem 80ies-Keyboard erinnern. Schöner Pop-Rock, Sitarklänge und smoother Gesang. Reelin in the years ist mein all time favourite. 5 Sterne Ohrwurmpotenzial für die nächste Fahrt Richtung Urlaub. Irgendwie kommt mir beim Hören Supertramp in den Sinn, auch ne tolle Band.
Great album
With the first notes, you’re fucking in. This album, like all steely Dan albums is instrumental perfection, doesn’t seem to be a misplaced note, and there is not one bad song. This album sounds full and rich, jazz, rock and a little bit of Latin vibes. Easy 5.
dirty work
THE BEST ALBUM EVER MADE
God I love this album
So great!
Great
uhh. its mf Steely Dan. 5/5
I almost gave this album a four after one listen, but I just had that feeling in my gut - the one that says "give it one more go". Thank God for it, because this is a 5/5. After that second listen, I put "Do It Again", "Midnight Cruiser", and "Reelin' in the Years" on repeat for several hours straight while scrolling through the entire history of the "Good Steely Dan Takes" Twitter account.
Phenomenal on all accounts
Maybe my favorite album since starting this. A couple old favorites and I enjoyed the songs that I have not heard before.
A classic
Why did he waste all those years in the Beano wtf this is class.
good music 9/10
Sometimes perfect is only good.
I mean, it’s Steely Dan. What’s not to like?
✅️ STILL BANGS favorite tracks: Dirty Work, Kings
Has an alluring melody that pulls you in.
RATING: 8/10 HIGHLIGHT: Midnite Cruiser LOWLIGHT: Dirty Work
Can't give this one top marks as some of the tracks don't pull their weight. I'm glad it took them only 1 album to figure out that they didn't need Palmer's "pretty" voice; his lead vocals, in retrospect, ruin the whole Steely Dan vibe. Best track is the first one and it takes big balls to have your lead song on first album feature an electric sitar solo.
4, enjoyed this genre more than I thought
4/5
Contrary to the bands ethos later on in their career, there is beauty to be had in whatever imperfections are present in the songs on this debut album. Not my favorite SD album but a goodie nonetheless.
Great dad rock. Not as polished as future works by them and actually pretty eclectic.
8.3
Very good. Enjoyed every song. Theres something about Donald Fagens voice that I dont get on with but I still really enjoy Steely Dan in general
Album #207: Steely Dan – Can’t Buy a Thrill ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recently I’ve seen a few comedy YouTube Shorts of this guy’s girlfriend trying to tell him important, often heartbreaking news while he’s hopelessly distracted listening to Steely Dan, completely enveloped in the minute details of their musicality. I actually love the fact that they’ve become this kind of memed band. The context of those videos wouldn’t work with every virtuoso band, but it does with the Dan because they are objectively uncool. And that’s what makes it funny. Coolness is usually a subjective term, but much like taste, there are moments of objective uncoolness, and it’s just a fact. Steely Dan are desperately uncool. I’d struggle, though, to explain why. Maybe it’s the whole yacht rock thing? It’s clean, pristine stuff, but it hides a level of musicianship that’s near unparalleled. To listen to this album, what it reminds me most of is a kind of ’70s heartland rock, akin to Tom Petty or Jackson Browne. Two relatively cool artists. But I think this album mops the floor with any album that they ever released. The same with contemporaries like Todd Rundgren and Little Feat, and definitely the soft rock of the Doobie Brothers. This is so much more than a simple soft rock album. It’s complex, challenging music disguised as approachable rock music. They’re jazz musicians with a pretty impeccable ear for a pop hook. I’m not one for virtuosity. I love a lot of guitar solos that could just be one stunted note hammered home over and over again. But the guitar playing on Steely Dan records is beggars belief to me. Highly underrated. Take Do It Again. That solo makes no sense in a rock context, but add the element of jazz into the mix and it’s quite literally perfect. I wouldn’t change a note on that song, or indeed any guitar break or solo on the album. I can’t think of any other band at the time that played like this. Super unique. Add in some of the best harmonies of the 1970s, with some stellar lyrics, and you’ve got a classic. But there’s always something uncool about it. I’ll never put my finger on it, but it’s part of the mythos of the band. It’s part of their package. And it probably keeps those who can’t get past that away, while shielding those who fall in love with it inside. With Steely Dan, if you know, you know.
A very easy and pleasant listen. Favourite tracks: "Dirty Work" and "Reelin' In The Years"
Smooth rock, but it is just a little bit too smooth to be great. Weak 4* Favourites: Do It Again, Reelin'In The Years and Dirty Work.
The songs are catchy as hell. I wasn't sure how to rate it at first, but it became a really enjoyable album during the listen
The standouts are obvious, and there are a few sleepers on here. I did find myself losing interest in some of it, just didn't captivate all the way through. I think more of a 3.5.
I rather enjoyed this. The solos were fantastic (esp the guitar on Reelin' in the Years), and I liked the lyrics a lot. This might be their best? Okay maybe Aja, but anyway, I'm not a huge fan of these guys except this album was pretty damn great. They feel like a band on this one, not a bunch of session guys like on their later albums, if that makes any sense.
Classic chill music from the 70’s that I grew up on
very nice sound im getting more and more lazy with these reviews
Great playing. Nice bass and keys and really easy melodies to get into.
I initially rolled my eyes when I saw this because I feel like most people I’ve encountered extolling the virtues of Steely Dan have been insufferable, but you know what, I actually enjoyed this.
Fin plate, god lytt. Tok denne lytten på biltur, og det passa perfekt. Lenge sidan eg hadde høyrt plata, og den passa veldig bra etter å ha vore utsatt for Coldplay og Culture Club siste dagane. Endeleg skikkelege greier.
Jeg synes den taper seg på slutten av side B, men fram til og med Reelin' In The Years er dette helt uovertruffent.
This stuff is generally down my alley. Kinda jazzy rock. The only thing keeping it from five stars for me is that sometimes it feels a bit too smoothly produced and/or easy listening. Also, wow this album goes quickly - was surprised it was over after 40 minutes.
Classics
Absolute classic!
this was a pleasant surprise as i've never heard a song of theirs before. the music by itself is pretty easy to listen to but where these songs shine is in the lyrics. some really great stuff on here. best songs: "Kings", "Midnite Cruiser", "Only A Fool Would Say That", "Change Of The Guard"
I haven’t yet hit my Steely Dan phase, it might just pass me by. But I do like most of what I’ve heard and the majority of this album is pretty good.
I am a Steely Dan guy. I don’t care. People love them or hate them, and I fall into love. This is very good, but not their best. Some of the filler is a bit filler-y. It’s no 5, but a 4 is fair.
This is the pinnacle of soft rock. Jazzy piano licks ('Fire in the Hole') and tasty hooks ('Do It Again,' 'Reelin' in the Years') are the calling cards.
This is peak Steely Dan in my opinion, I know many people love Aja but to me this album eclipsed Aja. The song writing and the overall feel of this album just do it for me.
4.2 stars
I’d heard the singles before, but honestly this record sounds great. I was surprisingly into the solos, which were amazing.
AMEI. chique, sofisticado. sons muito frescos pra um album tao antigo. quero dar mais tempo pra letras. 4,5!
I wasn’t expecting to like this album as much as I did. Amazing melodies and song structures, every track was unique in its own way while also remaining cohesive.
Great album. I’m a Steely Dan fan. Haven’t listened to this one front to back in a minute. Good listen.
I've never sought out Steely Dan in my life, but I really enjoyed this. I recognised more songs than I thought! The previous 70s "jazz rock" album (Chicago Transit Authority) was one of the worst things I've heard on the list so far, and perhaps in my life so far, so I was glad that this didn't bear much resemblance. Just a cool and mellow good time!
Fantastic album packed with hits. Great harmonies, smooth jazzy grooves, and cheesy lounge lizzard lyrics. Everything I've come to expect from Steely Dan and by far their best offering on this list.
I really liked the beat and drums in this album it’s really nice I would definitely listen to it again
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Besseres Gedudel, als letztes Mal
Ahhh sounds like childhood!
Great harmonies and brilliant bass lines.
"*Stupidest person alive voice* Steely Dan is literally Muzak LOL!!!!!!" I will beat you into next week, this rips so hard. 4.5/5
Some really good songs, some okay songs, and some pretty weak songs. Overall, 4 stars or B.
This album has really good combinations of satisfying vocal hooks, beautiful guitar phrases and piano melodies. I love how it all comes together and feels like a journey. It has a very sandy deserty vibe to it, but that’s just my raw thoughts. 8.5/10
70’s vibey rock. 2 dainos baisiai geros, kitos meh
This is my first time really listening to steely dan. Of course I’ve heard some of there most famous Songs. I had always meant to give them a chance but i just never got around to it. I’m glad “Can’t Buy a Thrill” was my first steely dan record, because it’s pretty damn good. Each song feels distinct but all remaining cohesive in the album. 8/10
Er dessverre noen skips
Thoroughly enjoyed. Do It Again is an absolute banger, plus a whole bunch of other great tracks.
Every band dreams of opening their first album with a track like Do It Again. A killer beat, strong lyrics, super fun listening. Dirty Work has a cool sax solo, and I really want to love the vocals but they're admittedly a little shaky. Kings is just alright, the instrumental is solid but the political commentary is pretty mid. I really dig the guitar solo on Midnite Cruiser, and it's probably the catchiest track on the album. Only a Fool Would Say That is super smooth and has genuinely interesting ideas. Reelin' in the Years blew my mind, hands down my favorite track. Such a killer guitar solo, the whole thing is a treat start to finish. The album starts to wind down a bit after that. The lyrics to Fire in the Hole are interesting, but I was a little sleepy listening to the instrumental. Brooklyn doesn't particularly stand out, but it's not bad either. I enjoyed Changing of the Guard and its optimistic lyrics. Turn That Heartbeat Over Again is pretty good but nothing crazy. I like how you get the 3 different voices all coming in on the final track. Overall a very strong debut, has a very consistent style and even achieves greatness at times.
What a phenomenal debut album. Starting with their best song too. Really enjoyed this. Not the biggest Steely Dan fan, but this was brilliant. Great one again.
Really good album with a lot of classics. A fun listen.
7.0/10 Thought this was pretty cool... must be getting old!
This is in fact Steely Dan.
some great tunes on this
Solid album. I knew a couple songs but enjoyed basically everything.
Perfectly good album. There's a lot going on with this album but it never feels like too much.
Some fun bangers on this one, good driving music
Excellent, beyond the hits some great tunes that I've not heard before. Lot of reviews slating the soft rock, easy listening genre. But its really just a good listen. Not everything needs to to be deep and complex.
The yacht rock king
Was jazzier than expected for a rock album. Good easy listening for work & walking in the sun. Songs had some familiarity that I’d never actually made the connection to.
Ok steely dan. If I didn’t know of you before, I definitely know about you now!
I didn't understand steely Dan until I got a BBQ, and then it all clicked. Contemplated giving it a 5, but that felt a little cheeky. Not my favourite Dan record but boy are there some hot hot tunes on this
They do such a great job of balancing musical sophistication with hooks on this record. A few dinkier tracks near the end but this one is full of bangers.
Heard some before; 4; This is an album and music that I really appreciate more as I've given it a new listen. Everything just feels so incredibly on point, has crystal clear production, but not in an overly-produced way. Interesting, exciting riffs and instruments mixed in everywhere and catchy melodies that Favorite Track: Dirty Work
This album starts off great, much better than I expected it to. Just the right amount of jazz influence in the soft rock. Then if does off fast after Reelin in the Years. Overall, it's better than I would have expected. 3.5
CHOM
Crazy, j’adore steely Dan
I've heard some of these songs. I like a lot of these songs.
The choruses are very quotable
i did like itt! especially learning more about the band itself
Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill Hell of debut. Every note perfectly placed, the cleverest of clever lyrics. Cut glass production as clear as a bell. There's so much to enjoy here. Except the tracks where where Donald Fagen doesn't sing. No matter how I tried, they just didn't land in the same way. So points knocked off for Dirty Work, Midnite Cruiser and Brooklyn. But then a point back on for Reelin' In The Years having, possibly, one of the greatest guitar sounds ever created 😁 So 8/10 BT - Reeling in the Years WT - Brooklyn
This is thus far my favorite Steely Dan. Maybe because it is less cynical and more poppy. Excellent album.
Rating: ⭐️4/5 Favorite Tracks: Reelin’ In the Years, Do It Again, Kings Honorable Mention: Dirty Work Verdict: A very good, but not special, debut from Steely Dan. Like many other albums, most of my favorites are from the A side. Although the B side is less memorable besides their hit ‘Reelin’ In the Years’, it still contains good songs like ‘Change of the Guard’. I like the band’s blend of rock and jazz, which leads to some great instrument arrangements. ‘Midnite Cruiser’ is a good example which comes to mind. However, some tracks like ‘Brooklyn’ sound like typical 70s soft rock.
I really enjoyed this, more hits than I knew. Listened on my commute.
enjoyable enough
buenas melodías, buenas guitarras, buenos pianos.
Nice album. I enjoy the vibes.
I knew 3 songs. Loved the variety. "Do It Again" was hypnotic. "Kings" surprised me with its prog feel. "Midnite Cruiser" leaned jazz rock. "Brooklyn" reminded me of early Eagles. "Fire in the Hole" made me think of JY from Styx. Favorite new song: "Change of the Guard." Would absolutely buy on vinyl.
I've listened to Steely Dan so often since the 70s, but here are a couple more songs I haven't heard. Just as good. 4/5
Good vibes 8/10
#11. This was a surprise for me. Had never heard of this album but was pleasantly surprised both musically and lyrically. Would definitely listen again.
Another heater from Steely Dan. These guys just do not miss, I'm afraid, even on their very first album, before they became the tightly-run unit that produced albums like Aja.
So good! I can't believe this was their debut album, they really perfected their sound right from the get-go. It has some of the best songs ever and also a couple skippable duds, but even those are still enjoyable. They just have such an amazing sound that is so unique to them and they get better and better. Top Songs: Do It Again, Dirty Work, Only A Fool Would Say That, Reelin' In The Years
fav song: dirty work
Knew more of them than I thought I would!
Best prima 2e helft was beter
Originally was thinking a 3, but after skimming through some of the songs again, it's a pretty fun album. I don't think it's absolutely amazing or perfect by any means, but it's pretty enjoyable to listen to with others around as background/party music. Definitely some of the better stuff to come out of the yacht rock era.
- Huh. Apparently I am a fan of Steely Dan earlier in their career, because this is my favorite of the four albums I have received on this list. It all just feels so much more fresh and exciting. I vastly prefer their pop-rock to their jazz-rock. - The guitar work by Elliott Randall is superb on "Reelin' In The Years" is superb. - "Dirty Work" is another fun track. And the lyrics of "Only A Fool Would Say That" are the most interesting.
listen after deftone
Dan sure is Steely
Was thinking this would mostly be new to me, but I've heard a number of these before, being classic rocks hits. A good listen and one I'd do again but didn't find anything new that really caught my attention
Starter megasterkt med to bangers som ikke resten av plata klarer å leve opp til. Fremdeles veldig fornøyelig.
Liker stilen. Rett og slett trivelig å høre på.
Smooth sailing. Absolutt ingen thrills, men hva gjør vel det? Dette flyter fint, med en banger her og der.
Lots of great stuff on this album. I definitely enjoyed it!
I found it really really really sad. Some guitar pieces were quite inspirational. Reelin' in the years made me almost cry cuz. that's me. it was so, so sad. and i realized i dont like old music cuz i wanna just LAP UP ALL THE NOVELTY, THEB YOUTH, THE MOST RECENT STUFF ONLY, because old media is death, it's old people, and they had it too and i don't care what my grandma had to say and I don't want to be like her and I just want to get closer to the future.
Never a fan, but like this a bit more than I expected
Some classic Steely Dan tracks with some good deep cuts mixed in
Solid stuff from Steely Dan here
I already listened to the Royal Scam and really liked it so i'm expecting big things out of "Can't Buy a Thrill". Do It Again is fcking incredible man such an addictive song. I don't like Dirty Work as much but it's still good. Kings, also good but not as good; Midnite Cruiser was good, better than the previous two songs. Only A Fool Would Say That is a certified BANGER as well, the only song i'd heard before listening to the album. Reeling in the years, also a BANGER. Fire in the hole, more instrumental but still a very solid song which I enjoyed quite a bit. Brooklyn was good but weaker comparatively to the rest of the songs tbh. Change of the guard was pretty lit i can't lie👀👀👀. Turn that heartbeat over was good but also a weaker song. This album was great but not quite as good as the Royal Scam in my opinion. I'm thinking 82/100 (Great)
Exciting! This was a band I had been meaning to get more familiar with anyway. Already knew a few of the songs here (Do it Again, Dirty Work, Reelin in the Years), so those stand out for sure. The rest are good as well, although I did start to get a little bored towards the last couple of tracks, so can't give it a full 5. Look forward to listening to more of them though.
Third SD album of this project and it’s another wash 4 stars. Not as good as Countown or Pretzel but hardly a wasted note.
Solid album through and through.
omg it's the steely dan saturday song... on a friday?!
I never realized I was a fan of Steely Dan prior to this project. The only two Steely Dan songs I knew coming into this were Do It Again and Reelin' in the Years, both great songs that are on this album, but they barely scratch the surface of where Steely Dan would take their music. This album is a lot more rock oriented compared to some of their later jazz fusion, but there are still some jazzy references on this album. Overall, this album doesn't quite hit the same heights as the others on the list (especially not Aja), but it's still damned good.
Very calm I like it
Yeah I mean it's smooth soft rock etc but if you just look at it as a pop album it's pretty masterful
better than i expected
Супер мне понравилось
Es un álbum interesante con un sonido tranquilo. Es bastante piola de escuchar y no considero que haya un tema malo. Es música más vieja pero creo que es un buen disco que debe perdurar en el tiempo.
This is a really nice rock album! I really like the song Reelin' In The Years. Really cool cover art. I think the instrumentation throughout has been really good. It feels like it has different rock-y influences mixed through different songs. Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me) is one of my favs!! It feels so sunny, and the backing vocals and guitar are sooo good!
#52 I never realized so many of their well-known hits came from their debut album. Do It Again, Dirty Work, and Reelin' In The Years are all classic rock staples, and Brooklyn is a sneaky good track with some great steel guitar work. Good album, jazzy and soft with plenty of hooks.
I never understood Steely Dan, and I still don't. Didn't hate this album, though. Very American, but in a nice way.
Do it Again and Reelin' in the Years. I had no idea these songs were by Steely Dan. I had heard of the band, but never jammed them. This was a very enjoyable album. It reminds me of my dad and my childhood.
Favorite Track: Brooklyn Least Favorite : Fire In The Hole
Steely Dan makes good music. Even if it’s not your kind of music.
Good steely dan, quintessential album but didn't enjoy as much as Aja
Another debut album that doesn't sound like a debut album. I don't know if it is because I am a dad now or some other reason but I found this album to be incredibly fun to listen to and incredibly solid from start to finish. I'll be honest I always thought "Do it Again" was a Santana song. Finding out it was Steely Dan doesn't change the fact that its a great song. I also learned to play a shuffle to "Reelin in the Years." Not every song hit, but the hits greatly outnumber the misses. Solid 4/5
Lots of songs I knew but didn't know were by them. Classic!
I didn't realise who steely Dan was until I heard this album. Definitely understand why listening to it is dadmaxxing, but guess I'm a dad now.
4/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/steely-dan/cant-buy-a-thrill/ Well that's more fun than I expected! Pure boomer rock but hey, sometimes you just gotta embrace the inner boomer.
classic jams. groovin. chill.
so vibes ngl.. the first few songs r my favs in the album. maybe the uncs are onto smth...
Better than expected
a delightfully lovely listen. i was told by a guy one time that i look like i love steely dan so gave some of the songs on this a listen, props to him because he clocked me before i even knew it myself
My introduction to Steely Dan. The fact I bought a ticket for a Steely Dan tribute act the same day should tell you everything you need to know. Dirty Work and Reelin' In the Years should expect to be on repeat for some time.
Steely Dan is growing on me a bit. There’s a lot of classic songs that get radio play, and I never knew they were by Steely Dan. It’s got some great musicianship. I heard another Steely Dan album on this list and found it kind of boring. This is much better. Can’t complain too much. It’s a pretty quality album.
Really enjoyed this one. A really solid album with a lot of replay value. Feels like a good mix with a bunch of different genres. Favorite track(s) Dirty Work Only A Fool Would Say That Fire In The Hole
Do it again Dirty work Reelin in the years
Still a fan of Steely Dan. The 'jam' parts of the tracks are my favorite bits. I know this is the third SD entry, but at least it isn't more Brit Pop.
Dirty Work / Only A Fool Would Say That / Fire in the Hole / Reelin' In The Years / Do It Again (Barely) A soft rock album with diverse sounds. The last few tracks were dull but all around great songs.
Really enjoyed this. I hadn’t heard any of their music before and likes the mix of rock and jazz. I added 1/2 the songs to my liked songs so that says enough.
1. Do It Again - 11 Brilliant track. Lyrically a lot of fun. Instrumentally a masterclass. It is everything that encompasses what is great about a smoothy groove rock from the 70s. Guitar solo in the bridge is nasty. 2. Dirty Work - 6 It's very average. Instrumentally the song is fine and enjoyable but the chorus is a bit stale and overused. Having said that the verses are filled with a lot of great lines so overall the track is good, but grows stale quickly as you get through it. 3. Kings - 8 Very good lyrically with a wicked guitar solo in the bridge that separates the sentiment in the lyrics at the start and end of the track. Very well written. 4. Midnite Cruiser - 6 I have the same criticism with this track as I did with Dirty Work. 5. Only A Fool Would Say That - 7 Solid all around track. Love the lyricism on it and instrumentally there's a lot to enjoy as well. 6. Reelin' In The Years - 6 Instrumentally it's very good with an awesome opening solo. The chorus is very bland and makes the track much less enjoyable, especially with how much it dominates the track. 7. Fire In The Hole - 10 Superb. The piano is absolutely stunning on this track and the big highlight between 2 outstanding verses. Absolutely a track of excellence. 8. Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me) - 8 Solid track. Lovely vocals on the track with a brilliant sound underpinning the whole track. Awesome to listen to. 9. Change Of The Guard - 9 Instrumentally and lyrically brilliant. The guitar is an absolute monster on this track that sounds so excellent. Great track. 10. Turn That Heartbeat Over Again - 2 It starts well but is complete gibberish after the first verse. Instrumentally it's extremely dry as well. On top of that, the vocals in the chorus and very monotonous. It's the worst track on the album by leaps and bounds. Average Rating: 7.30 Adjusted to 5-Point Scale: 3.65 Rounded Up: 4 Stars
Aunque solo había escuchado una canción de Steely Dan, el álbum es bastante dinámico y juguetón, agradable al oído en una primera escucha. Lo tendría para escuchar de vez en cuando para la tranquilidad de una tarde.
Very nice !
4.2/5
Was pretty good. It was kind of what I expected because I’ve listened to some other Steely Dan music and it was very much in the scene. I enjoyed it and want to dive a little more into their discography to listen to other songs.
I like this so much more than Aja. Aja is like a 3.5 and this is a 4.5
Classic, jangly tracks. Super strong first half and strong end, but the 3/4 stretch, while not grabbing me, has already stuck with me more on re-listen.
achei bem daora, um rock cm uma pegada mais melódica cm um bom instrumental e influências de outros demais gêneros. Gostei da vibe das músicas.
Steely Dan – Can’t Buy a Thrill was a really enjoyable listen. It has a relaxed vibe without ever feeling boring, and it’s impressive how well it still holds up in 2026. I wasn’t around in the early ‘70s, but this is exactly how I imagine that laid-back West Coast / hippie era sounded. Definitely an album I’ll come back to.
I love recognizing songs I've heard on repeat but never known the song title or artists. This album has a few Gap classics (songs that played daily when I worked at the Gap).
This album was really a thrill! There are no songs that feel weak or out of place, the guitar parts are wonderful and the album is a vibe all around! With that said I wouldn't consider this one of the best albums of all time, just super fun and catchy!
Good pop hooks, good musicianship, good stuff.
Start strong with back to back to key bangers, then settles in and ends are quietly.
The older you get the more Steely Dan makes sense. No matter what I do I can't seem to stop turning into my father. Do It Again through Reelin' In The Years is an exceptionally strong run. The last 4 songs are good, especially Brooklyn, but not quite at the same level as the first half. At only 41 minutes not a minute is wasted and I considered rating it 5 stars but I think it is really a strong 4 stars. Also the album cover is iconic.
This whole Steely Dan is dad music is absurd. If that's true then 60s music is grandfather music and 50s music is great grandfather music. Also 80s music is son music, 90s toddler music, the 2000s is baby music. After that it's music for the unborn making their way up the fallopian tube.
8/10
Really fun yacht rock with some tasty guitar licks. I had somewhat low expectations but they were exceeded.
3.5
Love Steely Dan. This is probably their most inconsistent work, but also their most approachable work. Lots of great hit songs, mixed with some generic soft rock. Midnight Cruiser could legitimately be on an Eagles record and I wouldn’t notice. Overall, got to give the Dan 4 stars, knowing there will be multiple 5 stars from them to come.
Best Steely Dan so far. One I can genuinely say I enjoyed, not just to please my dad.
Det er da fed hva'. God stemning, højt humør. Rigtig fint album, første- men ikke sidste gang at jeg lytter til det.
* 76 Immaculate vibes, fuld tryk på GH-energi. Det er på ingen måde kompliceret eller prangende, men det er bare herre dringe.
Det her var godt nok en lækker omgang - Det vil jeg gerne høre igen
For my final Steely Dan album, i really enjoyed Can't Buy A Thrill. This one was a little bit inconsistent when it came to good songs and meh songs but i found that the good was heavily outweighing the meh here. The jazz rock fusion on offer works very well as it does in all the other Steely Dan albums i have looked at. Some of the songs on offer were a bit forgettable but the majority of them were incredibly fun trips and felt very relaxing while still having that incredibly funky vibe. I would not say that it is completely perfect as there were still some meh songs like i mentioned but overall, i enjoyed my time with this album and i am gonna miss listening to this band for this project. Best Song: Change of the Guard Worst Song: Do It Again Side note: Like i said, Last Steely Dan album, the rankings are here: 1. Countdown To Ecstasy 2. Can't Buy A Thrill 3. Aja 4. Pretzel Logic
My fourth and final Steely Dan album on this list. Checked back and saw that I could actually copy and paste any of my previous reviews to this album. The over riding feeling I get when listening to these Steely Dan albums is an aching in the stomach and a yearning for the decade which was the most significant in my life. I hesitate to say it was the most happiest but I was living life to the fullest. There was a certain vibe to this particular brand of 70’s music and this album has it in abundance. A feeling of long hot summers spent in the Californian sunshine. California was just a dream in those days. Something then you probably thought you’d never sample but this type of music was the next best thing. Thing is back then I was never ever going to buy this album but was more than happy to have it play in the background in pubs and bars to waft over me and transport me away to some unreachable paradise. Today this album does not have the same effect as I’ve seen California for myself. But it does take me back to those happy pubs and bars, friends forgotten or gone, wishing I could do it all again but differently this time. 4/5 16/6/26
Steely Dan is a hard band to properly rate. On the one hand, they're incredibly good at making smooth, radio-friendly music with strong pop songwriting skills. On the other, their music frequently inspires nothing in the way of emotion in me. This is probably the best Steely Dan album on the list, as there's an actual, palpable appreciation for catchy songwriting rather than just pure studio perfection. While a lot of the trademark Steely Dan sound is here, it also has a magic that Steely Dan would never again capture. The vocals and lyrics are typical of Steely Dan, but the instrumental backing is weirdly groovy(by Steely Dan standards). This is my pick for best Steely Dan album based on that alone. This album is ranked #5 of 31 albums released in 1972. Other 1972 albums rated by me: Ziggy Stardust(abbreviated title)(1/31)-4 Vol. 4(3/31)-5 Talking Book(6/31)-4 Superfly(7/31)-4 Machine Head(11/31)-5 Paul Simon(12/31)-4 All Directions(13/31)-4 The World Is A Ghetto(15/31)-4 Eagles(16/31)-4 #1 Record(20/31)-5 Manassas(25/31)-2 Something/Anything?(26/31)-3 American Gothic(31/31)-2
A solid debut album with 3 major songs on it getting radio play. Some insightful lyrics on the state of America in 1972. Definitely a collectors LP with a great cover.
Solid, chill 4.5
Do It Again - 4/5 Dirty Work - 5/5 Kings - 3/5 Midnite Cruiser - 3/5 Only A Fool Would Say That - 4/5 Reelin' In The Years - 3.5/5 Fire In The Hole - 3/5 Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me) - 4/5 Change Of The Guard - 3.5/5 Turn That Heartbeat Over Again - 3/5
What a great debut. Reelin in the Years legit goes off. 4/5
Three excellent singles and some nice soft rock make this a breeze of a listen.
Music for guys who unironically say "God forbid a white boy catch a vibe"
What a great album this was. All Rock with just a little tiny bit of Jazz thrown in a few places. So, I’ve heard of Steely Dan before. I’m very aware of the name, but could not name a single song of theirs. Can’t even tell you any of the band members. This is the first of 4 Steely Dan albums I have rolled for this project. It is the first album chronologically, it’s the highest rated by far, and it’s the one with their top 4 songs on Spotify. What did I think of it?? I thought it was great. 3/4 of those top songs I actually knew going in. The rest of the album is largely filler, but it’s not bad filler. In fact, I don’t think there’s a skip here. The album has a nice length at 41 minutes and 10 songs. “Do It Again” is already saved to my library, and remains my favorite song on the album. I’ve heard of “Dirty Work” (Thank you The Suicide Squad) and “Reelin’ In The Years” before as well, and they’re very catchy. I think my only minor complaint with this album is that while I genuinely enjoy every song, none of these songs blow me away. They’re all VERY catchy, but not something I would always turn on if I was trying to rock out to something. However, this is one of those albums that had me singing “You’ll go back, Jack, and do it again” as well as “I’m a fool to do your dirty work” literally all day. Those songs in particular are fantastic, and the guitar solo in “Do It Again” is genuinely phenomenal. It’s so cool that that’s their first, and honestly, best song. I don’t know what they’ve done to warrant having 4 separate albums on here, but this is the highest rated of all of them, and it’s a hell of a good start. I’m very interested in checking out the other 3, even if I’m wary of not only their inclusion, but more importantly how they compare to this debut album. As it stands, 2 songs are going to stick with me from this one, and they were 2 I already knew going in. It’s a really good album, but it’s not perfect. I love the singer though, he’s great. The tone of the album is very different from song to song, almost to the extent that I don’t really know what to describe the vibes on this album. That does make it more interesting though. Ultimately, 2 really good songs, 1 pretty good, a whole lot of filler, but far from perfect. Still though, it’s a 4 from me and I’m excited to hear the other 3.
Pop dinámico divertido
I can name three prettttty cool dudes in rock history: Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, and their porn-star cousin, Steely Dan. Can’t Buy a Thrill asks the important question: is a gentle ass-kicking possible without getting kinky? Steely Dan and his economy pack of magnum condoms say: MAYBE. This shit tenaciously works the glutes while whispering jazz chords into your ear like a divorced philosophy professor in a silk shirt. It’s a delightful little potpourri of rock guitars, Latin grooves, soul vocals, country dust, pop hooks, and enough clever, slick musicianship to leave you nude and disoriented in a strange room, haunted by the suspicion that devious play has occurred. The production is pure bygone-era luxury: every instrument has its own furnished condo, nothing crowds the room, and everybody is suited, booted, and lightly moisturized. Yet somehow, despite being arranged tighter than Steely’s dangerously ill-fitting condom situation, it’s undeniably accessible. Brainy but not insufferable, smooth but not sleepy, sleazy...but the taxes are filed early. Total package record. Bangs like a stallion with a mortgage, a library card, and suspiciously soft hands.
Summer sunshine in every vinyl groove. Something about the chill beats, funky guitar riffs, jazzy keyboards and touch of soothing saxophone has me floating into the grassy smoky haze of the quintessential 70s summer. Stuff like this is classic for a reason. Fav Tracks: Do It Again, Reelin’ In The Years
4/5
so fun and infectious idk hey any fo the lyrics were but i throughly enjoyed super up and fun and i’d totally listen to the whole thing again , dirty work , reelin in the years, and dirt in the hole or sum are my favs, the comments say really good lyricism too so i wanna read through , also good vocal comp
Just made me feel happy?
Godt classic, jazz rock album. Vidste det blev godt da jeg lyttede til det første nummer og der var en sitar med, der var jeg allerede solgt. Albummet er åbenbart lidt sjovt, fordi der er en dualitet i at det lyder meget muntert og lyst men teksterne er åbenbart typisk mørke. F.eks. handler do it again om en mand som bliver ved med at være i et loop af at gentage de samme fejl igen og igen og ikke være bevidst om det. De havde åbenbart ikke sådan en hel definerbar genre, fordi det var jazz rock men også poppet. Det var ikke prog rock og ikke glam rock, men det havde stadig groove og festlighed i sig.
Almost perfect
More cool shit from steely dan. I really like their sound. Exited to hear "Aja" since its suposed to be their best work.
Solide
Class. smooth grooves and sharp hooks
This was actually a delight
Clássico absoluto. Um dos primórdios de uma banda que se tornaria exemplo dali pra frente em referência a sofisticação, boa mescla de elementos jazzisticos, mas que nunca deixa de lado toda a pegada pop. Steely Dan é muito foda.
One of the biggest surprises of working through the list is how much I actually like this band. Smooth and easy going on the surface, but complex harmonies/arrangements, polished production, and lots of surprising melodic twists and turns.
The melodies and rhythms are just great. Never thought of them as musicians in that way as a catchy hook would come on the classic rock station, but really listening to the timing and melodies made it worthwhile all over again. 4
It was fun and upbeat and feel-good vibes.
This one made me say 'oooh, nice' out loud several times while listening to it. Huge gulf here between album art and album quality.
Their rock era - sure, sophisticated but still more rooted in harmonic structures that are much less jazzy - is still their apotheosis in my view. The quality of song and performance is extremely high. The playing is of course top notch, and David Palmer’s gorgeous vocal on Dirty Work hints at what might have been.
Steely Dan got the white boys dancin
This is fun!
I mean, it’s gotta be a good omen when your debut record is basically a greatest hits album. Can’t Buy A Thrill is stacked to the gills. This is potentially the most pure example of dad rock to ever be created. So many awesome fusion/pop songs on here. It’s also absolutely perfect for the turn of the seasons rn. This is yet another record that really feels ahead of its time. The production absolutely fucks. It’s so weird to think this came out the same year as Neil Young’s Harvest, Ziggy Stardust, etc. yet feels so fresh and familiar.
Goooood 4/5
this steel dan guy is like the beetles of music
Yeah, this was fun.
It was a nice and easy listen and I think it’s a really solid album, especially for a debut. I liked almost all the songs and saved a few to my playlist and I’m definitely gonna look more into Steely Dan :)
A really good mix of chill vibes and beats that make me groove. Lots of gentle swaying and very easy listening. Definitely listening to it again
Uppskattar Steely Dan mer och mer för varje gång jag lyssnar. Gått från musik jag tyckte var lite störig när svärfar satte på på sitt stereosystem till att jag själv kan slå på lite Steely Dan på mitt alldeles egna stereosystem. Jättestark fyra som säkert om några år är en femma.
Jag gillar Steely Dan.
I often have mixed feelings about Steely Dan. I enjoy some of their songs while others remind me too much of math rock or jazz fusion: music that seems to value conceptual ingenuity and variety over enjoyability. But I was pleased to find this album enjoyable throughout, and surprised at how many rock radio staples it generated. I was amazed to learn after listening that this is the group's debut. My favorite discovery, however, was the less worn groove of "Turn That Heartbeat Over Again."
Very good.
Good
Just like the album “Pretzel Logic”, which I listened to on 26 March, I own this album too. It’s great music as well, so it gets 4 stars too...
Love thode kind of sounds, very good vibes, had a good time tending my jasmin.
The last couple of tracks were weaker but overall a good album.
"Oh, I didn't know this band sang this song!"- Me so many times during this album. Had no clue I liked Steely Dan so much.
I had a really hard time deciding if this album rated a 3 or 4. There are some songs on here I really like, specifically the first two tracks. And the others are all good. The musicianship is 2nd to none. But at times the album is just too easy listening. I listened to the album about 5-6 times trying to decide. Then I remembered that I was generous to the god-awful Leonard Cohen album. So why shouldn't I be generous for an actual good album?
Woke up in a historically bad mood and this turned me right around
4/5 I not really listen this type of music but SOOO COOLLL Girl I like the vibe, it's like good vibe and chill at the same time !!
Good variety throughout. Very nostolgic
Decent album, enjoyed it even if there wasn't much standing out to me
Chill.
Cool album, with cool tracks. Steely Dan is a nice discovery. Here, there is a song made as response to Imagine, by John Lennon. Very interesting! Favourite songs: Do it again, Only a fool would say, Change the Guard