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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.
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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.
The Radio Edit Hall of Shame
Time constraints or not, some radio edits to classic rock and pop songs just feel wrong. Here is a list of some of the worst.
Steely Dan’s Damsel: Linda Hoover, Almost Star
An aspiring singer from New Jersey got a boost by the future members of Steely Dan. Then her album got shelved. Until now.