Everything Must Go
Steely Dan · 2003
64 min · 10 tracks · jazz · R&B
A sophisticated blend of jazz-inflected rock with sharp lyrical observations and smooth melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions thoughtful lyrical reflections smooth melodic explorations
- Context
- Everything Must Go is Steely Dan's first studio album since the passing of co-founder Walter Becker in 2017, marking a poignant return after a lengthy hiatus. Released in 2003, it followed the band's previous studio album, Two Against Nature, which had won several Grammy Awards and marked their reemergence into the music scene after two decades.
- If you like
- jazz, R&B
Everything Must Go is an album by Steely Dan, released in 2003. A sophisticated blend of jazz-inflected rock with sharp lyrical observations and smooth melodies. The album received generally positive reviews, being noted for its mature sound and lyrical depth. It peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and was recognized as a solid entry in their discography, showcasing the resilience of the band's craft despite personal loss. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Everything Must Go sound like?
A sophisticated blend of jazz-inflected rock with sharp lyrical observations and smooth melodies. Rooted in jazz and R&B.
What makes Everything Must Go by Steely Dan notable?
The album received generally positive reviews, being noted for its mature sound and lyrical depth. It peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and was recognized as a solid entry in their discography, showcasing the resilience of the band's craft despite personal loss. Everything Must Go is Steely Dan's first studio album since the passing of co-founder Walter Becker in 2017, marking a poignant return after a lengthy hiatus. Released in 2003, it followed the band's previous studio album, Two Against Nature, which had won several Grammy Awards and marked their reemergence into the music scene after two decades.
Who is Everything Must Go for?
Everything Must Go works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, thoughtful lyrical reflections and smooth melodic explorations.
How many songs are on Everything Must Go?
Everything Must Go has 10 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Last Mall 3:36
- 2 Things I Miss the Most Standout 3:59
- 3 Blues Beach 4:29
- 4 Godwhacker Standout 4:57
- 5 Slang of Ages 4:15
- 6 Green Book 5:55
- 7 Pixeleen 4:01
- 8 Lunch With Gina 4:27
- 9 Everything Must Go Standout 6:45
Disc 2
- 1 Steely Dan Confessions 22:28
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