Steely Dan - Greatest Hits
Steely Dan · 1978
80 min · 18 tracks · jazz · R&B
A sophisticated blend of jazz, rock, and pop infused with clever lyrics and intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- clever lyrics for engaged listening
- sophisticated sound for discerning ears
- great for long drives
- nostalgic vibes with playful wit
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, this compilation album came after Steely Dan's commercial peak in the mid-1970s, following their acclaimed albums like "Aja". At this point, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker had solidified their reputation for innovative music blending complex harmonies with sharp lyrical wit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Hall & Oates
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do It Again 5:56
- 2 Reeling In the Years 4:35
- 3 My Old School 5:49
- 4 Bodhisattva 5:18
- 5 Show Biz Kids 5:28
- 6 East St. Louis Toodle‐oo 2:49
- 7 Rikki Don't Lose That Number 4:33
- 8 Pretzel Logic 4:32
- 9 Any Major Dude 3:09
- 10 Here at the Western World 4:01
- 11 Black Friday 3:42
- 12 Bad Sneakers 3:21
- 13 Doctor Wu 3:56
- 14 Haitian Divorce 5:50
- 15 Kid Charlemagne 4:39
- 16 The Fez 4:01
- 17 Peg 3:57
- 18 Josie 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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