A Tale of Two Bands: Steely Dan’s “The Royal Scam”
The “sound” of Steely Dan is one that we think we know well. But in their early career, it was evolving. “The Royal Scam” was the bridge.
Unearthing Some “Lost” Steely Dan Treasures
YouTube is turning out to be a prime source for some Steely Dan gems. Our resident Dan-ologist has the scoop.
31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed
From The Pretty Things to Frank Zappa to Janelle Monae to Beyonce, these artists have had stories to tell and they’ve done it in these concept albums.
Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.
The Old-World Twist to “Babylon Sisters”
Back in the day, Tin Pan Alley songwriters wrote introductory “verses” that were nothing like the song that followed. Steely Dan modernized this old-world technique on “Babylon Sisters.” See how.