Pretzel Logic

Music is intrinsically linked to memory for me and this album really has a special spot in time for me. Rikki Don't Lose That Number got played alot by my mom when I was a kid so hearing it kick off the album immediately got my attention. I'm passingly familiar with Steely Dan so I had an idea of what to expect on this. It's a very jammy kind of record to me lots of really talented musicians throwing ideas at the wall and then constructing a lattice of sound together. A definite funk underline for the whole album but the jumps from jazzy to folk to rock to funk and back and forth made for a breezy album. Really hope there's more Steely Dan on the list even if they are kinda corny sounding sometimes.

Some bangers, couple skips

A fun listen and l think that the album name also contributed a lot to my appreciation. I like pretzels

Always good vibes and a good time with Steely Dan

78/100. A solid pop rock record with plenty of jazz influence running through it. It does feel like a slight step down from their first two records, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking. There are still some great songs here that make it an easy and enjoyable listen.

Thoughts before listening: Outside of Aja I've mainly been a greatest hits guy when it comes to Steely Dan. I know this is one of their more celebrated albums, but I don't know what's on it. I'm sure there will be some recognizable songs that fall in their typical niche of pleasant, jazzy light rock with strong instrumentation, technical prowess, and sharp lyricism. Review: Yeah I nailed the sound here...and I definitely recognize a number of these songs. It seems I know a few more of the deep cuts than I thought with "Night By Night", "Any Major Dude Will Tell You", and the title track being equally as recognizable to me as "Rikki Don't Lose That Number". There are some nice discoveries for me on this album: "Parkers Band" piqued my interest with it's more rock centered sound that still mixed the jazz elements with a nice horn solo, "With a Gun" which adds in a western shuffle vibe, and "Charlie Freak" that features a driving piano line that really draws me in. In general this album balances Steely Dan's rock and jazz sides very well, and is a consistently rewarding listen. 4-stars

very good instrumental writing and arranging and excellent performances. i have no earthly idea what the lyrics writer(s) were thinking and/or doing.

Steely Dan made some expertly crafted albums. Compared to some others on this list it's 5 stars. Compared to their own albums it's less. So holding it to the higher standard of something you need to have heard before you die, I would pick some of their other albums

A fun bit of light rock, earnest and a bit dorky

Δυνατό άλμπουμ με καλόγουστα drums. Προφανώς δεν μπορώ να τα αγνοήσω. Μου άρεσε ιδιαίτερα η 'σφιχτή' αίσθηση που είχε Night By Night

Short and sweet. I generally enjoy Steely Dan and this album made washing dishes and making coffee in the morning more enjoyable. I figure that's enough to give it a four.

It didn't knock my socks off, but it did make me want to wear dad shoes.

Haven’t listened to this album before but I really like steely Dan so this was pleasant. Would definitely listen to it again.

Enjoyed this one. Dunno if it was the weather coupled with the yacht rock stylings, but it just worked for me today. Nothing too exciting, but really good despite not being anything more than what it was.

It is a classic album and is good top to bottom. That being said, it’s pretty same-y throughout and sounds like a lot of other albums from the time.

Wow. I've heard Rikki before but none of the rest of this album. It's not 100% my taste, but it's undeniably excellently written, produced, mixed, and recorded. I have a newfound respect for Steely Dan.

I really like the arrangements and everyones playing their hearts out.

Rikki be really losing that number just to eat pretzels. SD has better albums, still good

Groovy and pleasant. Dad music to the max.

This album is new to me, and I listened a few times and, as with most Steely Dan, really need to listen to it a few more times to wrap my head around it (damn pretzel logic!). Their blend of devastating lyrics and smooth, effortless-sounding, music makes it too easy to miss how good this album is. Need to listen some more!

21/04/26 jojo reference, bom meio rock de tiozão, mas melhor que deep purple por exemplo os solos aqui tbm são realmente superiores a voz do cara é agradável, a sonoridade tbm é um rock de tiozão calmo sunny day de um jeito bom o vocalista tbm parece mudar esse solo do gaita fire fire omg Duke Ellington no blues a fusão rock blues desse álbum é foda assim, a sonoridade do projeto é semelhante. só que não incomoda, porque ela é compacta (só tem uma música com mais de 3 min), bem explorada com solo, instrumentos diferentes e mudança de vocalista. rock de tiozão anos 80 sunny day de uma maneira ótima, meio esperançoso e reflexivo também não deveria ter subestimado esse pela capa 4/5 / 8/10

Yacht rock at its finest! Great album.

This is a weaker entry especially on the back half, but still a really wonderful listen. Any major dude into Barrytown is such a great little run.

Probably my least favorite of their first seven albums. That said it still rips. Kudos to the Dan for not turning East St. Louis Toodle-Oo into an interminable 35 noodle noise odyssey that some of their contemporaries would have done. Thank you generator for sending Steely Dan as the first album of fatherhood. Well done.

Any Major Dude Will Tell You that this album rules.

Solid 3 or maybe 4? Let’s make it 4

Many spots of absolute brilliance, with some streaks of cheese mixed in

average steely dan epic moment but not as good as a few of their other albums

This list actually makes me look forward to listening to a Steely Dan album. Is this what being old feels like? If that wasn’t enough, this album art would be enough to make me want to listen to this album. I find Steely Dan to be very odd because I don’t know how to categorize them. It’s like “elevator dad rock” but I love it because it’s so unique.

Awesome. Steely Dan's first great album.

I have not started listening to this at all but the name and album cover make me want to learn more. Inter-rest-ing. Also what is it with every music head saying that every masterpiece of an album is just a bunch of sweaty white dudes who probably got bullied in middle school(also known as a band). Pretty chill but also did not finish the entire thing

👌🏻 choice

I guess you can only resist Steely Dan for so long

🤓

I liked rikki dont lose that number and any major dude will tell you

Solid listen. Not my favorite by Steely Dan, but very good.

I liked this more than I expected to - there's jazzy elements, and it's got a 70s feel but isn't repetitive. Enjoyed it.

Gran para estar depre y viajar

A few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have considered myself a Steely Dan fan. Between this and Aja though? It’s tough. They’re good! Still not my personal favorite, but they’ve really grown on me.

Album #66, Steely Dan, Pretzel Logic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The only Steely Dan album I know is Can’t Buy a Thrill, which I like. And, as an Irish man, I have a nostalgic love for Reelin’ in the Years. If you know, you know. So this being my second Steely Dan album, I really like it. It’s a strong four, but I think there’s a lot more to discover here. It feels like one that will really open up on repeat listens. It’s a rare band that can move through so many different styles and still sound completely like themselves. They go through country, soul, blues, funk, rock, all these different styles, but it always sounds like Steely Dan. It actually reminds of Rain Dogs by Tom Waits in that way. The guitar work is phenomenal. The licks, the riffs, the solos, the intricacies, it’s all just so, so good. It’s quite an eccentric album, and maybe a bit too eccentric in places. I think especially in the second half it loses me a little bit. But again, it feels like a repeat listen album. I love how short it is as well. It packs a lot into about 33 minutes, and I really appreciate that. Favourite track is Rikki Don’t Lose That Number. I know it’s their big hit, so may be a bit of a basic choice, but it’s just such a great, catchy song. The chord progressions are brilliant. Final note, having just reviewed Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Steely Dans harmonies are better. I think they are an underrated band.

Good album! Smart lyrics that do not make the listener feel stupid if they do not get the meaning. The music is mellow and easy to listen to.

These dudes refuse to make a bad one.

First time listen Love Steely Dan. This is a great album but it definitely isn't as great as some of their other stuff like Gaucho and Aja. Production is top notch as always. Favorite Tracks: Night By Night, Parker's Band, Charlie Freak Least favorite: East St. Louis Toodle-ooo 4/5

An album with good musicianship, easy to listen, but that rewards more attentive listening. The opening track is a bit too pop, but interesting with it's usage of an Horace Silver's base. I like the cover of one of Ellington's most famous compositions. Favourite track: "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo"

Really enjoyed this, very chill and great vibes overall.

strong 3.5

Overall I like the vibe. A few songs were pretty fun. Liked Barrytown and With a Gun.

8,50/10 Muy buen album, me gustó. Alegre y movedizo, me hizo acordar bastante a Bee, siento que varios temas pegarían muy bien con la película. Buena instrumental que acompaña la voz sin opacarla

Wonderful, beautiful, easy listening album. It definitely deserves its spot on this list. It's an album everyone should hear at least once and pairs great with the smells of pines on the summer air and campfire smoke, the feel of cold water and the heat of UV rays reflecting off sunscreened skin, and the taste of watermelon and cheap light beer. 9/10, it's Steely Dan.

Very good rock album. Nothing really stands out too much about it, but I enjoyed it and it was very well put together.

Cool Jazz dads unite!

Incredibly strong out of the gate with the first four tracks (plus pretzel logic later). Too much mid to be five stars.

I’ve got this album at home! :-) Lovely music...

Second Steely Dan album on the list. First one underwhelmed me — overproduced and musically uninteresting. This one shines with diversity. Every track has a unique spin. 'East St. Louis' completely blew my mind on first listen. What's remarkable: from 1974 but sounds like 80s — must have been quite revolutionary for its time. However, on second listen it already wore off. The 'great' factor isn't as captivating anymore. Not quite the heavy rotation material I thought after first listen. Still solid, but loses impact on replay.

Steely Dan always lands in the good not great territory for me. It’s obviously competently executed, and the production is top notch, but the songs lack something I’ve never been able to define.

Enjoyed this! Better than Countdown to Ecstasy, although it got me listening to that again and I might have to adjust my score for that… Very interesting songs, enjoyable vocals, not too long. Good stuff.

its steely dan, cant go wrong

Fun

obviously bangers, ni super mega speciaal ma gwn goeie vibey 3.5

pure vibes maar wel geen 5 sterren album

I realy enjoyed listening to this album ! Great Find ✌️

8.5/10

This was absolutely what I needed today. I don't remember rating this album as anything special on my previous listen through of Steely Dan, but it really hit for me this time. Yacht Rock is great Favorite Songs: Rikki Don't Lose that Number, With a Gun

Didn’t blow me away, but it’s smooth enough that I didn’t mind the ride.

There's not such thing as bad steely Dan. But there is better steely Dan than this album.

I honestly thought I didn't enjoy music like this, but it's so good.

Steely Dan is fun as always, a true uncgem.

Their sound is pretty fabulous - the right amount of jazz and pop and rock blended into irresistible confections. I added a couple songs to my playlist, though pretty much the hits I already knew. I enjoyed the whimsical forays into a jazz age tune (“St. Louis Toodle-Oo”) and a hard-boiled western number (“With a Gun.”) in just over 30 minutes they were able to display a lot of range and talent in a tight package. 4/4.5

Love this album, already reviewed and this was as enjoyable to listen to again

Dad rock to dig. Real WAH-WAH-WAH kinda stuff.

Maybe a little more loungey than their other stuff, but they still don't miss

Class. Pop-y in comparison to Can't Buy a Thrill, still great.

2nd Steely album on this list for me! I like all of their albums, but I would really have put Gaucho or Royal Scam here instead of Pretzel Logic, for this goody I will be going for 4 stars I reckon.

Great album, this band always delivers and this one is solid throughout. Not quite five stars but very good

Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Great - Brilliant album from start to finish. I couldn't pick a favourite Steely Dan album but this would definitely be up there.

Interesting harmonies and funky grooves. Not bad at all!

Loved night by night

This album was solidly good. Nothing stuck out to me as a masterpiece, but none of the songs were bad either. I could see the songs growing on me more with repeat listens. Favorite Track - Parker's Band Least Favorite Track - Charlie Freak ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Risch geil

Starker Einstieg und mit dem zweiten Song erstmal klassischer 70er Funk. Mag ich. Der Rest war mittelmäßig unterhaltsam.

I love Steely Dan but this isn’t my fave of theirs. Still more solid than 90% of this list

Biased because I genuinely like steely dan

Always enjoy a Steely Dan record. Ended before I was ready.

4.

Barry town, Through the Buzz, Rikki etc... C'est difficile de doner moins de 4 à un album de Steely Dan, même si je crois qu'un seul serait suffisant dans la liste.

The kings of easy listening strike again. I don’t have a ton to say about this record. It was a very solid listen, very well produced, and like most things Steely Dan, I enjoyed it immensely. Take out ‘East St. Louis Toodle-Oo’ and this would be a perfect score, but as it stands, it’s a very good 4/5

Enjoyed, but not as much as later albums.

this album is so fun! the songs blend in together at times but i liked it, it was a nice surprise.

good

Some really good vibes. I really enjoyed the music even if I found the vocals a hit and miss.

Precise, rich, jazzy, catchy, melodic… Steely Dan are the real deal of having a strong and playful band. I won't hide it to my hipster friends : I love Steel Dan.

A Steely Dan album is like a box of chocolates. I’d heard this album talked about plenty but never listened front to back. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are clearly virtuosos musically - always some intricate progressions and arrangements. The first 3 tracks had me ready to give this one 5 stars, but I found things getting less interesting by the middle. Glad I discovered that banger “Night by Night” though! 🔥 Any Major Dude rocks as well, and of course Ricky is a certified classic

Beautifully done.

Any more Steely Dan albums and I think I might become a fan. This album flowed so nicely from start to finish and was the perfect accompaniment to my walk along the seafront. Just wonderful vibes, but distinctly different from my memory of Aja. Favourites: Rikki Don't Lose That Number Any Major Dude Will Tell You Pretzel Logic

Great overall album! Smooth, jazzy, catchy, not much filler. Nice listen!

Favorite tracks: Parker's Band, Charlie Freak, Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Barrytown Honestly I'm surprising even myself with this rating. I've always thought of Steely Dan as boring, but it did grow on me as the album went on. Still not my favorite style of music, but I definitely have a new appreciation for the jazz elements and harmonies.

Good album, easy listen! 7.1/10

8/10 Great start but dips towards the middle.

Wasn't sure what to expect, listened a few extra times before succumbing to a 4. Good stuff, wide variety.

Cool stuff

Favorite Track: Pretzel Logic

Mu ameno y con autenticos temardos. Me ha gustado mucho Barrytown por la clara influencia de Dylan

Steely Dan is a very polarizing band, you either love them or hate them. I would say I'm closer to the former, particularly because my dad played us a lot of Steely Dan when I was young. I liked the first half of this album a bit more, or maybe I just didn't listen as closely to the latter half. Rikki Don't Lose that Number is of course a classic but I also quite enjoyed Barrytown and Night by Night; this is an album I'd come back to.

8 - GOOD

It's Steely Dan, like come on

Good albim

I love Steely Dan so this was automatically gonna be a high rating. Probably my second favorite album i have heard by this band. The jazzy pianos are what caught my attention the most. Also I really like the album cover

A great album however I'm not sure I can psychologically endure entering a Steely Dan phase at this stage of my life. I'm also realising I thought Steely Dan and Dave Matthews Band were the same (??) so clearly I have some unpacking to do.

It's a 4.3.

Rikki Don't Lose That Number - Es el unico que quieres y que nesesitas usalo cuando llegues a casa y te sientas mejr, nunca lo pierdas por eres todo tú, anotalo para cuando te sientas perdido sepas a quien compartir tu felicidad. Night By Night - Vivire mi vida sin tener que preocuparme de que mañana vendra a corregirme pr vivr. Any Mayor Dude Will Tell You - Aunque te lo diga tienes que vivirlo por ti mismo para sentirlo. Barrytown - puede ver que tu eres de BARRYTOWN !!!! me gusta mucho mos cambios que utilizan para hablar de Barrytown, como si nesesitaras manos de jazz para comprenderlo. East St Louis Toodle-Oo - jejeje me gusta la trompeta y los platillos, la manera en que el teclado te pasea alrededor y puedes sentir como el aire cambia, EN ESPECIAL EL PLATO DEL FINAL. Parker's Band - Tu y yo podemos disfrutar el nuevo aire que te trae la banda de parker !!!! Through With Buzz - AHH ESCUCHEN ESA ARPA, esto lo hago por ti, no me gustaia sufrir de esta forma si no es por ti. Pretzel Logic - jejeje el mismo nombre de su album, sera q les gustan los pretzel?, ¡¡¡ todo cambia tan rápido que que lo que haga hoy o importara para el siguiente abril !!! With A Gun - CON UNA PISTOLAAAA, todo esto va a acabar con una pistola, cuanto más corras, mas digas, más te escondas terminaras con una pistola entre los dos, ¿la lluvia nunca detuvo estos pensamientos tuyos? Charlie Freak - Charlie era más que los errores que cometió . Monkey In Your Soul - Un gran cierre de album con la huida de nuetro protagonista, tal vez no debimos interrumpir su canción.

This album is fire. Sonically it is amazing and you can hear influences from rock, country, folk, and country. The singing is soulful and smooth and there is this cool vocal stacking that makes some parts of some of the songs sound autotune esque while not feeling robotic or over the top.

Vibes

Very good

Great jams. Only a 4 because I know they have better albums

A good album, with a nice blend of jazz and rock that comes together in a catchy sound throughout. The only major criticism would be that that sound becomes fairly repetitive- there are little quirks on each song that keep it interesting, but broadly the album is one style done very well.

In which Steely Dan brilliantly marry their jazz-rock stylings to really catchy short songs with a great pop sensibility. I’d give this 4.5 if I could; it’s seriously good, but because I’m not as familiar with it as some definite 5 star albums I’d feel slightly uncomfortable giving it the maximum score. My other shortcoming is that there are some relatively weaker tracks (although still really good) in the back half, and the album ends rather abruptly, which was slightly jarring. Still, this is about as close to 5 without getting it as any album is likely to be.

Cooles Album, sehr chilliger Sound

Doing uni work while this on the background, perfect sort of album for that. Love the vibes and super chill. Definitely will revisit when paying more attention to the music. Never got bored and loved all the songs.

This was a solid album. A little disappointed in some of the musical choices they made, would’ve made this even better. Feels like they went a kind of generic route. Especially night by night.

Rikki Don't Lose That Number is a perfect song. Reminds me of my Aunt Joan. I found myself vibing along to this one very heavily from the jump. Nodding my head. Generally loving it. So many great tracks. A touch slow in spots. 4.5/5

A type of music where the brevity of the album elevates my opinion of it. An hour of this would put me to sleep, but 30ish mins is enought to brighten my spirits. Charlie Freak was hella eerie and fantastic story telling. Makes me want to go back and listen more intently to other song lyrics. Classic rock, funk, jazz (cover) - Steely Dan did it all. I think I may be a SD fan now...

It’s such well put together music. So many earworms that are designed to get stuck in your head for days. It’s no Aja, but still fantastic.

Overall Rating - 4.09/5 (8.18/10). I consider this one of the weaker Classic Steely Dan (up to Gaucho) albums. That said, it's exactly the kind of tight, jazzy, slick rock music with nothing out of place that you expect from The Dan.

I've obviously heard "Rikki Don't Loose That Number" before. Growing up the 2000s my parents had the oldies station on while getting ready for school and that played often on it so it's a bit nostalgic. "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" is a fun, chill one. "With a Gun" has no right to be as jovial and fun as it is. Overall, actually pretty good. Compared to some of the albums on this list it'd be a 5, but for within my own personal taste it's about a 3.5 or 4

Sin duda no es mi favorito pero sigue siendo un gran álbum

I LOVE STEELY DAN.

love steely dan

PBS rock.

Easy listening, good background music

Захотелось брецель

My notes deleted… Loved the sound and the album as a whole.

Zuhause, Gerstetten, Deutschland. Sehr schönes Album.

3.8/5

Pretty cool, short and sweet listen (kind of surprised by the shortness as they strike me a longer album type of band)

Nice old blues poppy

Perfect album to listen to sitting on a dock and having no idea what time it is

What do they excel in? Nothing really, but they do everything right and made an album which is very pleasant to listen to. 4/5

Enjoyed this album - great production, smooth tracks and a couple of standout hits. Not as many blow-you-away songs as Cant Buy Me a Thrill, but this album was another Steely Dan win from this project. 8/10

listened to this one thousands of times. we all hate that one song

I am a massive fan of Steely Dan and I’d say this is my second favorite album of theirs after Aja. During my sophomore year of high school Ricky Don’t Lose That Number was very popular with the kegger crowd. The first side of the album was flawless except for a weird little todo loo thing at the end.

Muy buen álbum, se te hace cero pesado escucharlo

I expected to hate it, but that never happened. While it’s not my style of music, it was better than I thought. I appreciated the short runtime too.

Listened to this 3 times now, so good, love the vocals but the solos are also outstanding!! Dan is the man.

How have I never heard of this band before. Super funky and flowy(?) rock which I love. A couple just ok songs but they don't detract from the rest of the album.

You seriously cant go wrong with Steely Dan, though this might be weaker than Can't Buy A Thrill, but still, 8/10

Kulare enn eg synest då eg var ung

Steely-muthafuggin-Dan. Im biased. Theyre just too good. Catchy innuendo songs, who doesnt like that?

Pretzel Logic is my fourth Steely Dan album, and this is another catchy album that I can’t seem to turn off. Yet it sounds similar to their other albums on this list. I am not complaining, because what Steely Dan did worked for them. Like “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” has such a good beat, and I found myself bopping along to that and the rest of the album. One song in particular struck me: “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo” is jazz instrumental that has a sinister undertone that has me obsessed. It sounds so different from Steely Dan’s other work.

In my opinion, another stellar album from Steely Dan! A lot of people in this day and age know a couple of Steely Dan songs, but one thing that this project has revealed to me is that these guys put out great albums at best, decent albums at worst, all throughout the 70s. And their sound is quintessential 70s perfection. These guys really aren't talked about nearly enough today in comparison to other 70s giants. But make no mistake, they're part of the giants club. This album is short and sweet at 34 minutes, and it doesn't waste a single moment of that time. The mix between jazz and rock here is juuuust right, and Steely Dan showcases a lot of variety in that short time.

like, jazzy, lindo lindas voces linda musica

Very nice

Gostei bastante da vibe desse álbum. Não conhecia a banda.

regrese, mi comeback btw me gustaria q me pusieran mas musica de mujeres pagina escuchame porfa :'p track 1: me gusta el intro ya con eso m compro, me encanta la parte instrumental y la tranquilidad q transmite ?? pero no soy muy fan de la voz del vocalista llore, el piano me recuerda de alguna extraña manera al bossa nova. track 2: muejeje me gusta la guitarra en el fondo muejejej, el precoro slayy, sigo resaltando la guitarra carrea la cancion muchas gracias, aca si me gusta la voz del vocalista, tmb me gusta cmo suena la trompeta, el solo de la guitarra gracias por el desayuno, naiiii bai naiiii. best one i think uwu track 3: no soy muy fanatica de las canciones ¿lentas? ns ok, vuelvo y le echo flores al de la guitarra, when the demon is at your door, in the morning it wont be downn nooo moreee, you can run but you cant hide whats inside of you, no le tenia tanta fe a que me gustara pero si me gusto, no era tan lenta como pense. track 4: 1:47 min, me recuerda a las canciones de las romcoms, buen bridge. track 5: uAuauaUAUuaauuauUauAUuau, me gusta demasiado el inicio, ns me acuerda a bob esponja, no me cansaré de hablar del guitarrista, jazz y swing, funciona cmo interlude me encantaaaa, pinche cancion espectacular. track 6: CON AUDIFONOSS AAA, increible q sean 2 bateristas, puaah puaah soy la guitarra ok track 7: q era ese maravilloso intro, EL VIOLIN DIOSAKOLSKALMKALNK ame ame, AAA SUENA PRECIOSO, maybee hes a fairyyy track 8: bingo para el del bajo, sin bajo y piano no funciona, EL SOLO ???, ou yeeh, no tengo nada mas para decir q no haya dicho anteriormente este album es increible wtf, LA PARTE INSTRUMENTAL FINAL AAAAAAAA. track 9: ya me gusta la voz del vocalista no habia dicho eso, with a gunn track 10: q es lo q suena en el coro q me encanta, es una armonica ??, NO ES UNA ARMONICA ES UNA GUITARRA, LAS CAMPANASS ???, is this christmas, the piano brings dramaaa to the christmas table. track 11: y me caso con el guitarrista ok, I FEEL THE MONKEEYY IN YOUR SOUULLL, el guitarrista carrea el album uwu mezclaron en este album hasta lo q no tenian (en el buen sentido) me gusta cuando hay 2 voces shout out al guitarrista again metian todos los instrumentos existentes y si no se los inventaban la vdd no puedo creer q este album sea de los 70s ya habia dicho esto en otras reseñas pero me gusta mucho cuando el nivel instrumental y vocal es completamente parejo ACABO DE DESCUBRIR Q SOLO SON 2 PERSONAS ???? que amo las mentes creativas la vdd no crei q me fuera a gustar tanto

A somewhat of a Steely Dan hater (purely to antagonize Luke), I was grooving and jamming to the album. Listening to the whole thing all the way through was too much for me though tbh. Also I've hear all of these songs separately at some point because Luke is a certified member of the Dandom. Great album name. Luke don't read this!

Very easy listenin, and it turns out my mom is a big fan of Rikki Don't Lose That Number Favorites: Any Major Dude Will Tell You

Good vibes

yes i like

I had not heard this Steely Dan album; it was great. I have really come to appreciate them this past year.

I’ll preface this by saying that I’m partial to Steely Dan as it’s one of the primary bands my father in law played in the house while my wife was a kid. They tend to get dismissed as ground zero of cheesy dad rock but I actually think there’s so much to admire in their work. Donald Fagen was a master of jazzy keyboard harmonies turned into rock structure, and most of their compositions are so lushly and interestingly orchestrated (and sound great on record through nice speakers). Starts with an absolute classic and doesn’t lose too much steam by the end.

very good I liked it a lot more than expected! I liked the jazzy aspect and its very fresh sounds 8/10

i quite liked it tbh

Great sneaky funkiness.

Fun rhythms, great 70s harmonies and some supremely catchy hooks. 4/5

Call me a Steely Fan because I am a fan of Steely Dan

Great Album

The epitome of dad rock. Still pretty good though.

more country vibes, soviet, 50/60’, really nice but no outstanding ones

Progy jazzy goodness in pop record clothing. There is so much going on and yet it feels so smooth. The technical execution is so impressive. You kind of miss how extraordinary they playing is at times because it's so clean and natural sounding in the ensemble. Such a strong start, I do feel like it slightly looses steam on the b side, but maybe those are the growers

Album Review: Pretzel Logic – Steely Dan Rating: 72/100 The Vibe: A mix of sophisticated instrumentation and confusing storytelling. While the bass lines and production shine, some tracks veer too far into "bland yacht rock" territory to make a lasting impact. The Highlights: Grooves and Instrumentation The album opens strong with distinct musicianship. "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" sets a high bar immediately with that driving bass line and a satisfying guitar finish. This momentum carries into "Night by Night," which delivers a fun, funk-inspired bass that keeps the energy high. The title track, "Pretzel Logic," is a standout centerpiece. It features a haunting opening and a driving rhythm section that anchors the song, complemented by a tight mini-guitar solo and well-placed trumpets. The instrumentation is also playful on "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo," where the "Peter Frampton" talk-box effect creates a fun, ragtime instrumental break. The Critiques: Lyrics and Tone Despite the musical proficiency, the album struggles with consistency. "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" feels like basic yacht rock; the lyrics come across as bland rather than profound. Similarly, "Barrytown" has a solid beat, but the lyrics are difficult to parse, feeling like a generic upbeat '60s rock track rather than a cohesive story. "Charlie Freak" is the biggest point of contention. While Steely Dan is known for their ironic juxtaposition of dark lyrics with bright melodies (similar to Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks" or The Monkees' "Last Train to Clarksville"), this track misses the mark. The storytelling is there, but the sound doesn't land, making the irony feel less effective than their contemporaries. Track-by-Track Breakdown | Track | Song Title | User Notes | |---|---|---| | 1 | Rikki Don't Lose That Number | Nice bass line. Nice guitar toward the end. | | 2 | Night by Night | Fun funk bass line. | | 3 | Any Major Dude Will Tell You | Very basic yacht rock. Lyrics just feel bland. | | 4 | Barrytown | Liked the beat, but struggled to make sense of the lyrics. Feels like upbeat 60s rock. | | 5 | East St. Louis Toodle-Oo | Fun instrumental. Ragtime feel with "Peter Frampton FX" (Talk box). | | 6 | Parker's Band | Straightforward uptempo rock with a fun sax solo. (Note: This is a tribute to Charlie Parker, rather than a cover). | | 7 | Through With Buzz | Feels very Elton John. | | 8 | Pretzel Logic | Haunting opening, driving bass. Nice mini guitar solo and trumpets. | | 9 | With a Gun | Fun upbeat tempo. Engaging lyrical storytelling. | | 10 | Charlie Freak | Good storytelling, but the sound didn't click. The "happy sound/dark lyrics" irony wasn't executed as well as other classics. | | 11 | Monkey in Your Soul | A nice, fun, non-serious palette cleanser. Liked the horns. | Final Verdict Pretzel Logic is a technically proficient album with undeniable grooves, particularly in the low end. However, the varying quality of the lyrics and some stylistic choices prevent it from being a masterpiece. It’s a solid listen, but not without its skippable moments.

Any major dude will tell you is a classic.

People may think Steely Dan is lame but their music is so layered and sonically rich, so full of harmonic complexity it elevates it from rock to jazz. The irony-tinged lyrics add to the fun. Fagen and Becker are undoubtedly geniuses. I don't think this is their best album but it's still pretty damn good.

4.5 war echt gut, vor allem barrytown. der rest war auch gut, manches hat sich zwar ähnlich angehört, aber das ist ja eigentlich auch unvermeidlich.

I love steely dan! This one’s got Rikki dont lose this number

332/1089 - Not their best for sure. The 1001 list has weird picks for Steely Dan. I think Countdown and Pretzel could be swapped for Royal Scam and Gaucho. Or better yet, swap them out for some Doobie Brothers albums so there's some more Michael McDonald on the list than just Aja background vocals and that one corny Berkleecore Thundercat song

More eclectic than Aja

I recognize it

Not my favorite steely dan album but still pretty damn good

Easily on par with the other Steely Dan albums in the list. Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Night by Night, With A Gun, and Charlie Freak were the best tracks. Generally jolly classic rock. Surprised me how mild it all was - but in a good way. Listened twice, I'm a man of steel.

Definite sound from the 70s. And that's not a bad thing.

Day706 - i didn’t like it as much as can’t by a thrill and aja but still very good

I love Steely Dan and I won't apologize for that. You're probably thinking that I'm a white suburban dad because of that, right. Well, yeah, I am. Whatever. Think of me what you want; I'll be listening to some white suburban dad rock with my headphones and I'll never hear you talking that shit ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

This felt a little different than the “reelin in the years” steely Dan. I liked it.

Very chill album, definitely would listen again. Added a lot to my playlist, very calm.

Dope

contexto: desde que salio Can't Buy a Thrill que fisicamente no puedo parar de escuchar Steely Dan, genere una obsesión al punto que me se todas las canciones del album y me escuche otros, entre esos Pretzel Logic, asi que let me say: Mi segunda vez escuchando este album, tiene canciones buenisimas con un estilo mas desarrollado y estable que el que vemos en el debut. Ya no lo dejan cantar tanto al otro del duo asi que la voz es también mas monotona. Extraño igual los solos instrumentales y las canciones donde se grita un poquito mas. No creo que sea tan bueno como el primero, pero igual lo disfruto mucho y me alegra que haya salido. Favs: Night By Night, Any Major Dude Will Tell You, Barrytown

Ist ne gute Platte, aber der Vorgänger konnte mehr, gerade was die Hits angeht.

Der Dan gefällt mir echt gut. Geht sehr schön ins Ohr!

Schönes Album.

Jetzt wo ich weiß was ich von der Band zu erwarten habe überrascht der Sound nicht mehr so ganz, aber das macht trotzdem richtig viel Spaß. Tolles Album, leider mMn zu kurz geraten

REALLY Short, added a couple of songs to my mega playlist as a part of the project but some of these are really good. Some of them are limited to the fact they are like 1 minute long.

Great album very good albums very calming what can i say more

Steely Dan é uma grande banda, que ajudou a definir o som do rock anos 70. Esse álbum é um clássico. Apesar de ser curto, com apenas 33 minutos, é uma obra densa, com muita qualidade e dinâmica. Não é perfeito, mas a maioria das músicas são muito interessantes, principalmente as que contam com linhas de baixo mais presentes. Melhor do álbum: "Night by Night". Pior do álbum: "Barrytown".

Not quite as consistently excellent as Can't Buy a Thrill but still a great album with that classic Steely Dan sound. Favorites: Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Night by Night, Pretzel Logic

Don’t know much about Steely Dan, but this album started off incredibly strong. A gentle song, followed by a funky track, then moving into soft rock, it impressed me right from the beginning. I just love groovy songs. It’s a smooth blend of jazz and rock with a laid back style. It feels warm, groovy, and classy all at once. The first half stood out the most for me, those opening tracks really set the bar. The instrumental sections with guitar and the voice box solos were a really cool touch. Lyrically and stylistically, it’s smooth and quirky, which is exactly why people love Steely Dan. The production is also seriously impressive for a record made in the 1970s. And at just around 30 minutes long, it’s an easy, enjoyable listen. My favourite tracks are Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Night By Night, Any Major Dude Will Tell You, Easy St. Louis Toodle-Oo, Parker's Band, Through With Buzz, Pretzel Logic, With A Gun, Charlie Freak

A good album, I liked Night By Night and Any Major Dude Will Tell You the most.

Some tunes are unfamiliar to me, but it's Steely Dan.

Psychedelic: really intriguing

Pretty good. I liked the arrangements and the playing on the album. All the songs are good, even something with as stupid a title as “Any Major Dude Will Tell You”. I love the grooviness. The vocal harmonies have this unique sound to them that I really like. 4/5

191121 17:30 3.5

"Any Major Dude" sounds like the poster child for 70s mellow ballads, and I'm all here for it.

Enjoyed!!!!

It’s so technically perfect that it almost feels weird to me. I love it, but it also is like scarily well made if that makes sense. Highly enjoyed it nonetheless LOL

High 3? Not a huge steely dan fan but a couple solid tracks

The instrumentals are lush, funky, and burst with life. Steely Dan’s music may be labeled “soft rock,” but their finesse cuts through. There is a coolness to this record that I can’t get enough of. From the punchy piano playing to the often cryptic lyrics, this album won me over.

Yes

In this house we love the dan

7/10 Solid smooth rock. A bit too polished - could do with a few rough edges.

Love it

Just GOOD music. Love the flawless infusion of jazz, pop, and rock!! This was a great vibe that made me love music more. I need more Steely Dan in my life.

Contrary to what pre-40s me might've said, Steely Dan is good. Again this app makes a "not their most popular album" choice. Any major dude will tell you.

I’m not willing to reopen the Steely Dan Debate, but I enjoyed this.

oh fuck yes

I have become such a steely dan fan!

I love the Dan. This isn't quite their best, but it's still better than 80% of the random, forgettable Britain-centric garbage on this list.

Really good. Uplifting.

Rikki and Any Major Dude are excellent. The rest could grow on me - it took a few listens to those two in the past. A bit naff in places.

A sneaky album but in the best intentions. Through with buzz is funny and melodic, any major dude will tell you is snidey but also has a message. As with most steely dan albums it likes itself a little too much. This is a tremendous collection though and their 2nd best album.

Lots of great songs on this album, highlights like Rikki Don’t Lose That Number and Any Major Dude Will Tell You. Didn’t think there were any weak songs or skips.

Like a bit of Dan

Great jams

Not really a huge fan of yacht rock, but this album has a ton of good songs. Maybe it’s growing on me.

Enjoyed this much more than Aja

Sure it's the kind of music your Dad listens to and you probably hated it growing up because everything they listened to sounded the same, but becoming an adult is recognising that you might also like Dad rock because this is pretty damn good.

My exploration of the 1001 Albums list is currently being guided by artists like Steely Dan, those I've somehow managed to skip over until now. The question with "Pretzel Logic" is whether it qualifies as a five-star omission from my album collection. My conclusion: no! It just earns a rating of four stars. While the opening track, "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", is a familiar radio staple from my youth, at that time it didn't resonate as strongly with me as other acts of the day such as Bowie, Elton John, or the UK Glam Rock scene. The album truly shines on two tracks: the irresistible groove of "Night by Night" and the title track, both highlighted by exceptional lead guitar. Outside of those moments, "Pretzel Logic" remains firmly in the realm of pleasant, safe soft rock, characterized by crisp production, subtle jazz influences, and capable vocals, but ultimately too reserved to leave a lasting mark. Side one 1 "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" (3/5) 2 "Night by Night" (5/5) 3 "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" (3/5) 4 "Barrytown" (4/5) 5 "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo" (3/5) Side two 6 "Parker's Band" (3/5) 7 "Through with Buzz" (3/5) 8 "Pretzel Logic" (5/5) 9 "With a Gun" (4/5) 10 "Charlie Freak" (3/5) 11 "Monkey in Your Soul" (4/5) Total - 40 Average - 3.64 151/1001 81/151 albums reviewed were new to me.

Fantastic album. Top notch technical playing. Certainly underrated drumming and time signatures. The first three songs are undoubtedly the highlight then starts to tail off a bit after that. Love his voice. Love the lyrics. Great album. I agree should be in the top 1001.

Smooth listening. Too many sound the same. Enjoyed Night by Night most for its funk and Monkey in Your Soul for their change in style.

Excellent album but not great. I would definitely download the record but wouldn't classify it as a must have or classic. However, there are classic songs on it.

Flew by so quickly. Super smooth. Nearly a 5

Yes but without prog. That's pretty much 80s Yes though... Nevermind then. It sounds like if 70s Yes didn't have prog.

Reminds me of the kind of music I was deeply obsessed with a few years ago. Still my style, but I’m trying to expand. Interestingly, although I’ve listened to tracks here before, never the full album:

This to me sounds like the most accessible Steely Dan has ever been. A more "traditional" pop song structure. Short, Catchy and not as much time devoted to solos. The solo work is always what I appreciated about the band, so maybe this one isn't my favorite, but their skilled musicians and I'll listen to them any way I can get them.

Parasta Steely Dania mitä itse olen kuullut, mutta mihin se sitten riittää. Tosi puhdasta ja viimeisen päälle hiottua, ei paljon "Oho"-hetkiä ole levyllä. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo oli ihan hauska välipala, kun taas nimibiisin synariffista tuli tosi vahvasti Tom Robinson Band mieleen. Ollaan kyllä varmaan jossain Radio Nova -ystävällisen musan rootseilla tämän kanssa. Eikä siinä siis mitään väärää ole, itsehän olen setämiehistyttyäni uskaltanut ihan antaa luvan itselleni diggailla ihan avoimesti tämmöisestä aor-kamasta. Hyviä biisejä, virheetöntä meininkiä ja sopivan mittainen levy. Helppo nelonen.

Great recording, super groovy with a lot of interesting sounds. Super consistent, every song is equally good

Erittäin onnistunut! Sanat, sovitukset, stemmat kaikki kohdillaan. Tätä tulee kuunneltua jatkossakin!

Standout Tracks: Rikki Don't Lose That Number Any Major Dude Will Tell You Barrytown But it's all good.

Really enjoyed this one

I really really like this album it reminded me of David Bowie and had super cool guitar my favorite song was pretzel logic kinda sounded like Led Zeppelin. Such an amazing album!!!

It's good

I quite liked this album

Definitely a classic, but a little dated at times

- Ist mal wieder ein gutes klassisches Rockalbum - Würde ich wahrscheinlich nochmal hören aber fast eher im Hintergrund - Ich kannte sogar einen Song welcher auch der Topsong des Albums für mich ist Topsong: Rikki don’t lose that number

This was another good album from Steely Dan and I know the main single but I hadn't heard anything else from this album and I quite enjoyed it!

There’s plenty of speculation kicking about at the moment regarding artificial intelligence. The race to be the first to crack artificial general intelligence – and with it, the right to dictate what the future of humanity looks like, I suppose – is on. Consultants and commentators swarm: “will the workforce be ready?”, “should AGI be free for all?”, “what’s the future of the future of ecommerce look like?”. Anyway, if you’re reading this – and you will be – then listen up. We made this. Well, I didn’t, but don’t be obtuse. Steely Fuckin’ Dan, man. Prodigious postmodernist pop perfection fuckin’ Dan. They weave, duck and dive. They make the most ridiculous choices and then hammer them home with such conviction that you sort of just totally forget how lame you thought it was going to be seconds earlier. They start songs as if they’re already halfway through them, putting you on the back foot in a way that ultimately becomes rewarding somehow. They’re fucking jerks, obviously, god can you imagine? But they’re Dan. They’re only human. Anyway, if it’s peace out to all soul owners then this shall exist only to show pixel posterity that I tried. But if it goes like I hope it will, then AGI’s going to go deep and come back up grinning. Success will write “Any major dude will tell you” across the sky.

Great album. Love it. My favorite Steely Dan, but not their best. Has some "meh" songs (Garrytown, and Through with Buzz). Not their finest work

It’s Steely Dan. I’m a middle aged man. It’s fine.

Easy listening Top tier production. Nothing really stands out as spectacular but definitely not disappointed at any point. 3.5 outta 5

The better end of stuff from “classic rock” radio stations. Very consistent in quality, and enjoyed the jazzy instrumental. Solid but not nothing that stands out too much.

i didnt think id like it but its actually pretty good. jeff porcaro gives these tracks a lot of energy and really pushes through.

The harmonies- the organ- the chill, jammy guitar solos. the HITS. Cheers to Steely Dan!

Decent album with one song that's for the ages.

It’s just a great rock album. More bluesy and soft than anything to be honest, but fantastic song craft throughout. A great entry and exit song in this album too. Said it before and I’ll say it again, but it’s one of the things that makes a great album. Maybe I’m biased but this album is just a great listen. Doesn’t have enough hits to justify a perfect score, but a great listen nonetheless

The more I listen to Steely Dan the more I just get it. This stuff just rules. It's such a great vibe, the perfect blend of funky rock and jazzy blues. Favorite tracks were East St. Louis Toodle-Oo, Any Major Dude Will Tell You, and Charlie Freak. 8/10, 4 stars.

Essential Steely Dan. Brilliant album with a wide palette of musical ideas executed flawlessly.

3.5

Sounds better than most things. Fun, jumpy jazz/rock thing with plenty of variance while remaining on theme. Album’s shorter than usual and this is one of those rare times where I wish there was more.

🗯 Music for people who iron their jeans and alphabetise their vinyl a bit too closely Steely Dan’s third album, and the last before Becker & Fagen locked themselves away as full-time studio scientists, is basically flawless. They take their jazz fixation and polish it into something radio-friendly without dumbing it down. ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’ is the obvious entry point, but the real magic is all over: the title track’s sly piano sway, harmonies layered like a smug grin, songs so sharp they make you double-check your hi-fi setup. Fifty years on, this still sounds crisp and modern — meticulous without being sterile, nerdy without being dull. It’s like they coded grooves in Fortran but somehow made them funky. That’s the Dan paradox: dad rock that’s somehow still aspirational. Verdict: Essential (for the musos, the hipsters, and the dads ironing their Levi’s on Sunday) For fans of: Doobie Brothers, Toto, Hall & Oates, music that makes you want to buy a better turntable

This most definitely fucks, absolutely loved this. Never listened to a full Steely Dan album before and this has turned me into a fan. Can't wait to hear more. I ordered this on vinyl, easy 4

Funky yet not defined by the funk. A solid album of songs I have never heard before and probably won’t ever hear again. 8/10

(4) ok this is awesome

Pretty fun album! Has some more variety and/or personally interesting tracks to me than Aja, while still being pretty nicely short.

Another great album from Steely Dan! We got Aja early on in this challenge, and while I don't like this as much as that one, it has been steadily rising my Dan rankings for a while now, so it entered this challenge at the perfect time. Much more grounded in earlier forms of rock than Aja, and much less influenced by jazz fusion, it still captures that breezy, self-loathing spirit of the Dan's best.

This is one of those flawed albums I can't help but love. I don't think anything here is as technically impressive as Aja, and it does hit a bit of a slump in the back half. Despite that, the high points more than make for it with how fun they are. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo stood out as a shining highlight, haters be damned -- Steely Dan is based as hell for the Duke Ellington nod there. Standouts: Night By Night • Any Major Dude Will Tell You • Barrytown • East St. Louis Toodle-Oo • Monkey In Your Soul

Was not thrilled on this on my first listen because it seemed a little meandering and pointless, but I spent more time on a second listen enjoying the piano in the background and the song structure. Willing to call this a tentative low 4 because it kept my ear interested.

not bad, pretty groovy

4/5

Pretty cool.

Задорный и чрезвычайно мелодичный альбом. Особенно начало понравилось, потом немножко поостыло впечатление (может ещё потому, что слушал после великолепного альбома Стиви Уандера). 7 из 10.

Clean.

Not suprised that its another really good album like pretty much all killer no filler. Not as good as other steely dan albums but still great. 8/10 Favourite: Rikki Don't Lose That Number Least Favourite: East St. Louis Toodle-Oo

Day 31 A new one for me and I was really impressed. Looking forward to listening to the other Steely Dan albums 8/10 Highlights Night by Night Pretzel Logic With a Gun

I have never met Napoleon, but I plan to find the time

Not the Dan's best, some 5/5 songs, some lacking

good background music, couple of familiar hits on this album

Standout Songs: Rikki Don't Lose That Number Any Major Dude Will Tell You Barrytown Parker's Band With A Gun Charlie Freak Really solid album that was fun to listen to. Even the slower songs still had a cheerful vibe. Very pleasant

Its good. 82/100

Very focused album that while the production level is high and musicianship is strong the overall range of songs seems scattered.

Rikki Dont Lose that number. Marimba at the beginning? Id forgottwn about it. What is it. Like an album overture - hey everyone come in and sit down, the album is about to start. Mariba over i love the intro to this. Bam bum bum. Bam bum bum. Simple, clean, bit most of all beautiful tone then into the melody. Love the drums over all on this song. The overall groove is so laid back, deceptively casual, but the the drum fills crack and so precise. I bet they ALWAYS use a click track. Such a nice mix if constraint (guitar, drums) and passion (piano) to bring texture. Night by night. Synchopation (?) of the organ gives this such a funk feel. A few wackachicka guitars over this wouldnt be out of place. But there’s a real rock feel to the lead. Can imagine a Dread Zep cover of this. Any major dude will tell. How do they get that close your in the recording booth with them, but back of the hall feel to this? Drums different feel in this song. Very sparse on the fills, toms not as prominent in the mix. Feels less driven, more relaxed. Barrytown. These lyrics make a song whose time has come again! Can imagine this as a song in a musical. Something odd about the notes in thw guitar at the outro bit. Slightly flat maybe (almost a beep boop computer type feel) leading into a country vibe riff (which fits the song). East St Louise. Intermission? Off you go. Have a toilet break. The record will recommence shortly. Its fine an all but id like my ragtime(?new orleans jazz?) with a little less click track. A bit dirtier. Parkers band. Lovely guitar in the early part, around and playing. It gave me the bit of dirty i was missing the previous track. Through with buzz. Orchestral! Theres quite a mix of styles on this album but it remains very much a Dan sound. Pretzel Logic. Another sweet groove to this song, almost a blues groove to the bass in this. I like the Dan songs with a funk or swing or groove to them like this the best i think. I think it is the balance against the metronome feel and shows their craft well. Guitar bit at end sounded like they didnt know how to end it. With a gun. Great track. I could never sing this (yes cant sing at the beat of times, but the key changes, slides up and down - it rarely seems to rest on a note long before hitting another). Charlie Freak. Another favorite om this album. Love the kind of walking bass lines through this, the tick tock feel, the layering of violin??? Bringing in the intensity. Dark lyrics. Beautifully crafted. Monkey in your soul. The dirty bass!!! Such a good sound. Another great groove, bright horns, the guitar solo - reminds me of aomwthing but cant think what. Quick listen - as in not a drag to listen to. They dont fuck around (apart from that intro and intermission. Not much out of olace or wasted anywhere on this album.

I've had Aja from Steely Dan already from this list, and any major dude would tell you it's nearly impossible to top Aja. This album does have a few more classic Steely Dan tracks on it, but it's not quite on Aja's level in both a production and creative level. But that just shows what a juggernaut the band truly is. This album is still very good. 4 stars Hard to pick between "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" or "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" for the playlist... I might add both, just because some albums on here have had no good songs to add.

Steely Dan is weird.

Definitely not what I expected. The mixing is superb and the harmonies sound great. A lot of variety but the sound is pretty consistent somehow. Some great guitar licks and the bass is particularly the driving force behind a lot of these tunes.

Best Steely Dan albums are yet to come, but this too has great songs and those familiar Steely Dan chord voicings, strange arrangements and great story telling are already here. My favourite song of the album is Night by night. Donald Fagen's singing needs acquired taste.

Can’t go wrong with Steely Dan! The fourth on the list for me, similar to the first album I think this falls short of the 5 but still an easy 4!

I’m an absolute sucker for a maestro of the steel guitar. Put this guy in the turnpike troubadours. STRAIGHT GAS

Groovy and overall enjoyable

Funky 70s grooves

Cool

grandioso faking album me gusto mucho escucharlo todo junto. No me obsesione con ninguna rola aun pero me encanto

How can you compare this to so many of the other albums on the list, TOP of the HEAP! Steely Dan just blows so many other recording artists away. The song Pretzel Logic is so good: “I stand upon the platform The man gave me the news: He said you must be joking son Where did you get those shoes?” The guitar solo rocks, the organ and the piano rhythms blend so well. The horns and guitar licks near the end, are the icing on the cake This is one of my favourite Dan tracks. Charlie Freak, so well written, and Rikki is outstanding. I would have given this a 5 star, but there are a number of weaker tracks

I'm a white man, so this a 4 at least.

listened

I knew Rikki Don't lose that Number already. Night by Night was good. Really liked the horns there. AMDWTY kind of just sounded like every other SD song. East St. Louis has a great first 30 seconds, I like the beat. Not so much when the next phase starts. Parker's Band was good. Again just generic SD sound imo. Through with Buzz was eh Really liked Pretzel Logic (first min kinda slow, guitar was needed). With a gun was a nice change for song 9. Not an amazing song though. Charlie Freak good piano. Eh singing. Monkey in your soul mid. Good horns though.

7/10

Possibly the best Steely Dan album I've heard. wonderful jazz, mixed with 70s adult rock. Yeah, this is a good one. 4.5/5

Finally got to listen to some Steely Dan. I liked this album, can't wait to listen more from them.

groovy!! wasn't blown away by aja when i listened to it a while ago but i was surprisingly in the mood for this kinda album today

I didn't realize how much I liked this album. It was good from front to back

Schon wieder Steely Dan ;-) Immer eine kleine Spur zu intellektuell und abgehoben, aber auf diesem Album vergleichsweise zugänglich, schon durch den großen Hit "Ricky don't lose...". Aber stark, und je älter ich werde, umso mehr funkt es zwischen uns beiden.

brilliance

Reminds me of music from the Anchorman movies and I mean that as a compliment.

it's steely dan!!! wow!!! i'd say this is probably my least favorite album from them but that still means its really good given how great the rest of their discography is. i'll probably elaborate more on this if/when we ever get to Aja but it's really hard to argue against donald fagen and walter becker's pursuit of perfection being a bad thing for those later albums. can't really decide between 3/4 stars here so i'll just go on the upper end since i feel like i lean towards there anyways.