Steely Dan ramp up the 'jazz' part of their 'jazz tinged pop' sound. As much as I love jazz, and a couple of the other Steely Dan albums, this one didn't quite 'ring my bell'.
I enjoyed the album well enough, but where the "Can't buy a thrill" and "Pretzel logic" were brilliant; this is just alright. The pop moments work well enough, and there is some impressive musicianship in jazzy parts but it just feels too polished... just needs a little more 'edge' for my tastes.
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