Listen: Steely Dan Katy Lied
Posted Friday 07/18/2008 3:55 PM in
Blender Blog
by
James Jung
The duo Dan made some pretty ambitious and groundbreaking tunes in the 70s, maturing from the nut and bolts rock of "Reelin' In The Years" and "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" to the acerbic wit and jazz fusion of "Kid Charlemagne" and "Hey 19." The group's transformation from classic rock staples to sarcastic and cantankerous studio whizzes can probably be traced back to 1975's
Katy Lied, an album packed with offbeat numbers like "Dr Wu," "Bad Sneakers" and the infectious, bass-heavy "Black Cow." Often criticized for their meticulous precision and lack of soul, the magic shrouding the Dan's
Katy Lied has finally been lifted and fans are now treated to rough cuts and outtakes via
Recessed Filter. Enjoy.
