Steely Dan - A Decade of Steely Dan

A Decade of Steely Dan was one of the first compilations designed for CD, so it was intended to showcase digital sound as much as the music itself. Consequently, it's balanced to showcase at least one song from each of the band's albums, leaving off the compilation such minor hits as "Pretzel Logic," "The Fez," and "Josie." Nevertheless, the songs here -- including "Do It Again," "Reeling in the Years," "My Old School," "Rikki Don't Lose That Number," "Kid Charlemagne," "Peg," "Deacon Blues," "Hey Nineteen," and the non-LP "FM (No Static at All)" -- provide a good overview of Steely Dan's career, making the disc a fine introduction to the innovative jazz-rock group.

This is an excellent introduction to one of the most innovative jazz-rock bands in music. Steely Dan spent most of the early years of their career writing and recording instead of touring. If you have never heard this band's music before this blend will give you the flavor of the group. Consisting of two main members, Walter Becker & Donald Fagen and a plethora of great session musicians, this compilation is an auditory treat. Enjoy and share with friends!

Tracks

1."FM (No Static at All)" (from the FM soundtrack, 1978)

2."Black Friday" (from Katy Lied, 1975)

3:"Babylon Sisters" (from Gaucho, 1980)

4."Deacon Blues" (from Aja, 1977)

5."Bodhisattva" (from Countdown to Ecstasy, 1973)

6."Hey Nineteen" (from Gaucho)

7."Do It Again" (from Can't Buy a Thrill, 1972)

8."Peg" (from Aja)

9."Rikki Don't Lose That Number" (from Pretzel Logic, 1974)

10."Reelin' in the Years" (from Can't Buy a Thrill)

11."East St. Louis Toodle-oo" (Duke Ellington and Bubber Miley; from Pretzel Logic)

12."Kid Charlemagne" (from The Royal Scam, 1976)

13."My Old School" (from Countdown to Ecstasy)

14."Bad Sneakers" (from Katy Lied)