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Steely Dan is an American jazz-rock band based around musicians and songwriters Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, both of whom have also released solo work. Their music is characterized by complex jazz-influenced structures and harmonies; ambiguous, narrative lyrics filled with dark wit and obscure allusions, and by their studio perfectionism. Their ability to utilize world-class sessions players has been also been a hallmark of their work, and special credit should be given to their long-time producer Gary Katz and engineer Roger Nichols.
The group’s history can be divided into three stages. In its original conception, the group was a relatively conventional rock band that toured and recorded from 1972 to 1974, releasing many hit singles, including ‘Do It Again’, ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, ‘My Old School’ and ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’. In its second stage (1975 - 1980) the group, now consisting solely of Fagen and Becker, became a purely studio-based act whose releases showed a growing obsession with slick production values, and whose output became increasingly jazz-orientated, culminating in the highly successful ‘Aja’ (1977) and ‘Gaucho’ (1980). Studio gloss aside, Fagen and Becker continued with their obtuse and bohemian lyrical themes. The band split in 1981 following a tumultuous recording process for their 7th album, and personal problems for both members.
In the Eighties, Fagen released his seminal debut album, ‘The Nightfly’, while Becker, after recovering from drug addiction, busied himself in production work.
The group’s history can be divided into three stages. In its original conception, the group was a relatively conventional rock band that toured and recorded from 1972 to 1974, releasing many hit singles, including ‘Do It Again’, ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, ‘My Old School’ and ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’. In its second stage (1975 - 1980) the group, now consisting solely of Fagen and Becker, became a purely studio-based act whose releases showed a growing obsession with slick production values, and whose output became increasingly jazz-orientated, culminating in the highly successful ‘Aja’ (1977) and ‘Gaucho’ (1980). Studio gloss aside, Fagen and Becker continued with their obtuse and bohemian lyrical themes. The band split in 1981 following a tumultuous recording process for their 7th album, and personal problems for both members.
In the Eighties, Fagen released his seminal debut album, ‘The Nightfly’, while Becker, after recovering from drug addiction, busied himself in production work.
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Can't Buy A Thrill
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Aja
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A Decade of Steely Dan
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Pretzel Logic
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Do It Again
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Reelin' In The Years
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Peg
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Deacon Blues
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Rikki Don't Lose That Number
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Kid Charlemagne
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Hey Nineteen
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Dirty Work
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Josie
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Aja
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Black Cow
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Bodhisattva
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My Old School
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Babylon Sisters
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Shoutbox
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Braveshell wrote:
I first came across Steely Dan back in '73, when one of the BBC DJ's on Radio One started playing stuff from Can't Buy a Thrill... Reeling in the years, Dirty Work, Do it Again... great tracks! Loved them ever since. First time I saw them on TV was '73 (I think)... they were filmed rehearsing for a gig at Hammersmith Odeon and they did a run through of Reeling in the years, with Skunk Baxter (pre Doobies!) producing some badass solos... excellent!
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sobreviviente11 wrote:
I'm 21, and I started to listen Steely Dan a year ago. I think that some people just don't like going to concerts like me :)
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rottmadgers wrote:
I went to 'Aja' about a month ago and I'm 27...
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TheModestYouth wrote:
whats up with our generation, i went to a steely dan concert last week and i only saw like 2 other people under 30.
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Albert_Transom wrote:
wish I could've seen these mofos on my birthday
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FootToFace wrote:
the grammys don't really represent real artistic merit anyway, i just felt like pointing that out to you
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FootToFace wrote:
pretty sure Aja won a grammy for best engineered album
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canbfrisky wrote:
Amazing mix of sound's, dynamics. Hard to believe ; they went over twenty yrs before getting a Grammy! They define : 'Eclectic'
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artrush wrote:
Man these guys are so great
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feeltheoffbeat wrote:
ain't never gonna do it without the fez on.
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rottmadgers wrote:
Fagen/Becker > Lennon/McCartney > Davies/Davies. That's right, I just started that argument.
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Konijn22 wrote:
It's funny how you never hear a song and think "that reminds me of steely dan" [3]
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keisuh wrote:
Their music never gets old. quality exceeds time
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MrKyleDavid wrote:
Just saw them on tour they are INCREDIBLE, nothing like Deacon Blues live.
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TinyPhilosopher wrote:
how is "the caves of altamira" not in the top 15
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AmenCorner wrote:
It's funny how you never hear a song and think "that reminds me of steely dan" [2]
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rottmadgers wrote:
Chicago reminds me of the Dan sometimes.
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Crustclock wrote:
It's funny how you never hear a song and think "that reminds me of steely dan"
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sipoflife wrote:
5 million only? Criminal!
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Skikongen wrote:
when will steely dan come to europe - any tour plans...?
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Events
- Nov 26 Steely Dan Massey Hall, Toronto ON, Canada
- Nov 28 Steely Dan Place des Arts, Montreal, Canada
- Nov 29 Steely Dan Place des Arts, Montreal, Canada
News
Rent Party '09 Tour Extended
6 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/steelydan
Classic Albums Shows Continue Into AutumnA Leg II has been added to Dan's Rent Party '09 Tour, bringing Special Setlist shows to several more cities. Multi-night stands are again scheduled in selected. …
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