steely dan

They became legendary for endless searches for just the right sound, or just the right take. But which track was best?

Combined, the two bands have sold close to 100 million albums world wide

It may sound absurd today, but there was actually a point when their career longevity seemed anything but guaranteed.

"I don't listen to rock," said a jazz professor I once had, with a sort of cutting smugness that drew a firm line in the sand. He wanted to make it known, loudly and proudly, which camp he belonged to! I can only assume he was freezing cold on account of the extremely tall pedestal upon which he was standing.

It's the band's highest-selling album, but more importantly remains their most fully realized collection of songs.