Aja
Steely Dan · 1977
40 min · 7 tracks · jazz · R&B
A fusion of jazz, rock, and R&B that flows seamlessly with intricate arrangements and polished production.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on September 23, 1977, 'Aja' is Steely Dan's fifth studio album and marked their transition into a more sophisticated sound. Following the commercial success of 'Royal Scam', this album solidified their status as leading figures in the jazz-rock genre during the late 70s.
- If you like
- jazz, R&B
Aja is an album by Steely Dan, released in 1977. A fusion of jazz, rock, and R&B that flows seamlessly with intricate arrangements and polished production. 'Aja' received critical acclaim upon its release, including a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and has significantly influenced jazz-influenced rock musicians and songwriters since. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aja sound like?
A fusion of jazz, rock, and R&B that flows seamlessly with intricate arrangements and polished production. Rooted in jazz and R&B.
What makes Aja by Steely Dan notable?
'Aja' received critical acclaim upon its release, including a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and has significantly influenced jazz-influenced rock musicians and songwriters since. Released on September 23, 1977, 'Aja' is Steely Dan's fifth studio album and marked their transition into a more sophisticated sound. Following the commercial success of 'Royal Scam', this album solidified their status as leading figures in the jazz-rock genre during the late 70s.
Who is Aja for?
Aja works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Aja?
Aja has 7 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Cow 5:10
- 2 Aja Standout 8:00
- 3 Deacon Blues Standout 7:36
- 4 Peg Standout 3:58
- 5 Home at Last 5:35
- 6 I Got the News 5:07
- 7 Josie 4:31
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