Steely Dan: The Definitive Collection
Steely Dan · 2006
77 min · 16 tracks · jazz · R&B
A seamless blend of jazz, rock, and sophisticated lyricism wrapped in lush arrangements.
Why this album works
'The Definitive Collection' is significant not only for its comprehensive coverage of Steely Dan's hits but also for its role in introducing their complex sound to a new generation. The album features classic tracks that have garnered critical acclaim, solidifying Steely Dan's place in music history with multiple Grammy Awards over their career.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks thoughtful reflections on life for relaxed gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'The Definitive Collection' arrived after Steely Dan's reunion and subsequent albums in the late 1990s. This compilation encapsulates the band's evolution from their early work in the 1970s through to their later creations, serving both as a retrospective and an introduction for new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nancy Sinatra· Bob Dylan· Harry Nilsson· Cher· Cyndi Lauper· Kenny Rogers· Willie Nelson· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do It Again Standout 5:57
- 2 Dirty Work 3:10
- 3 Reelin’ In the Years 4:37
- 4 Bodhisattva 5:18
- 5 My Old School 5:46
- 6 Rikki Don’t Lose That Number Standout 4:42
- 7 Black Friday 3:39
- 8 Bad Sneakers 3:20
- 9 Kid Charlemagne 4:39
- 10 Deacon Blues Standout 7:32
- 11 Peg 3:55
- 12 FM 4:50
- 13 Hey Nineteen 5:05
- 14 Babylon Sisters 5:52
- 15 Cousin Dupree 5:27
- 16 Things I Miss the Most 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.