Can't Buy A Thrill - STEELY DAN*****

Do It Again/Dirty Work/Kings/Midnite Cruiser/Only A Fool Would Say That/Reelin' In The Years/Fire In The Hole/Brooklyn(Owes The Charmer Under Me)Change Of The Guard/Turn That Heartbeat Over Again

Can’t Buy A Thrill was the brilliant debut album from the legendary jazz-rock group Steely Dan. In reality more rock than jazz they melded strong melodies with sometimes biting lyrics. Includes the big US hits Do It Again and Reelin’ In The Years. (US:17 UK:38)

“Steely Dan specialized in creating sharp, stinging little pop tunes, in cramming jazz, soul, and the hippest corners of Tin Pan Alley into songs about human stupidity, greed, self-righteousness, and hypocrisy. It was pure radio gold, because Walt and Don were clever enough to make the hooks bigger and fluffier as the lyrics got crueller and more snide.”

“Do It Again was the first song I heard from Steely Dan and it is still my favourite, with a haunting melody and an interesting electric sitar solo. Very good guitar, refined arrangements, nice harmonies and memorable melodies make this a very enjoyable album, one of the strongest debuts in rock history.”

“Reelin’ In The Years is one of the greatest classic rock songs. The guitar dazzles and bites with one of the most beautiful tones I’ve ever heard from the instrument. Do It Again is another classic, but this time completely different. It’s a smooth and jazzy performance that slinks around to get stuck in your head for days.”

“What a remarkable debut which includes the all-time classics Do It Again, with electrified sitar and psychedelic organ, and the relaxed Reelin' In The Years. The group presented a unique blend of west coast music, by adding some jazz attributes to their fine rock and pop melodies. A great album from start to finish.”

“Steely Dan are a unique jazz-rock combo who instead of blending hard-rock with cutting-edge jazz instead combine the conventions of smooth jazz and soft-rock, with their quirky, sardonic sense of humour and exceptional virtuosity, saving the mixture from becoming overly saccharine or cheesy. Their debut album takes this model and crafts it into beautiful, haunting, sarcastic pop classics.”

“It almost brings tears to my eyes when I hear how good this record is. Every single song is a gem. Amazing musicianship combines with pop hooks and heartfelt vocals to create a recording that you just never get tired of.”