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Can’t Buy a Thrill
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Can’t Buy a Thrill · As Steely Dan's debut, this album was released in October 1972 on ABC Records. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen wrote all the songs and recorded them in August at the Village Recorder in Los Angeles, with producer Gary Katz. Some of the songs the duo had written before their move to California, such as Midnite Cruiser and Brooklyn. Singer David Palmer was recruited during the sessions, because Fagen did not want to sing live, and sang lead on two tracks.
The album is stylistically varied, with soft rock, pop, Latin rhythms and a cautious jazz touch. Do It Again has a tight Latin-jazz beat and Reelin' In the Years features jazzy guitar solos and harmonies. The lyrics are philosophical and somewhat cryptic. The record received good reviews, produced two successful singles and later appeared in several lists of the best albums.
Listening
Track list
- 1Do It Again5:57Apple Music ↗
- 2Dirty Work3:10Apple Music ↗
- 3Kings3:48Apple Music ↗
- 4Midnite Cruiser4:12Apple Music ↗
- 5Only A Fool Would Say That2:56Apple Music ↗
- 6Reelin' In The Years4:37Apple Music ↗
- 7Fire In The Hole3:30Apple Music ↗
- 8Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me)4:22Apple Music ↗
- 9Change Of The Guard3:40Apple Music ↗
- 10Turn That Heartbeat Over Again4:59Apple Music ↗
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