Track Listing
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 Heartbreat Over Again
My Rating
9/10
Average Critic Rating
9/10
Overview
For a debut to feel this much like a greatest hits album is actually ridiculous. ‘Can’t Buy A Thrill’ brings together some of the finest songs of the 70s, with Steely Dan already sounding completely assured. The whole band is on outstanding form, with expressive vocals, brilliant guitar work and a rhythm section that makes everything feel effortless. The arrangements are incredible, with guitars, keys and vocal harmonies weaving around each other while leaving those memorable melodies room to shine. Rock, Pop and Jazz sit comfortably together, and there’s a slyness to the lyrics that gives all that polish an impressive edge. You can get completely absorbed in the details or just sit back and enjoy how good the songs are. It’s the sort of record that makes you keep saying, “Oh, this song is on here too?”. It’s confident, beautifully put together and full of tunes that have thoroughly earned their legendary status.
Recommended for the dads with taste, and their kids who are finally up for embracing some good music.
Featured Song
Reelin’ In The Years
Most Streamed
Reelin’ In The Years
Least Streamed
Turn That Heartbeat Over Again
Underrated
Kings
TVV Top 3 Songs
Do It Again | Dirty Work | Reelin’ In The Years
Singles
Do It Again | Reelin’ In The Years
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Dirty Work | Kings | Only A Fool Would Say That
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
8.5/10
It’s messy, it doesn’t make a lot of sense, and its full of erotic undertones. It’s notoriously voted as a terrible album cover, but I am kinda into it. It feels classic at this point.
Genre
Soft Rock
RL
ABC Records
Recording Studio
The Village Recorder (Los Angeles, California)
