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★★★★★ = Classic, essential listening

What’s it sound like?
Intellectual light radio rock

Thoughts
I’ve begun to appreciate Steely Dan more as I grow older. Their brand of breezy light rock with this lingering darkness appeals to me. They capture life’s disappointments in a distinct way, as if they’re always sitting on the border of being cheesy; like an inside joke at times. Is this Satire?

Humor aside, this is really catchy pop rock with articulate and relatable lyrics. A classic rock staple.

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https://www.discogs.com/Steely-Dan-Aja/release/3366636

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Steely Dan – Aja

Description: Album Review of Steely Dan – Aja

Written by: stan
Rating: 5 out of 5

★★★☆☆ = Good!

What’s it sound like?

Well crafted prog rock, technical and theatrical.

Thoughts

There’s a vision here that’s very well done. This is the engineer for Dsotm and Abbey road. The writing is top notch with everything feeling in order. Overall it can be a bit over the top and I like tracks like breakdown which are more straight ahead rock. The voice has a really amazing break, with a funk and string duality (a combo I typically dislike) composed to perfection.

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https://www.discogs.com/The-Alan-Parsons-Project-I-Robot/release/209358

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The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot

Description: Album Review of The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot

Written by: stan
Rating: 3 out of 5