Steely Dan definitely is sounding different from when they started, and I would even say a lot more jazzy. You can still recognize it's Steely Dan, but one who sounds like he has perfected his style more. This would also go on to be the group's best selling album they would release. Not only was this album a hit with audiences though, but the Library of Congress added it to the United States National Recording Registry for the trademarks of being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important".
One of the members would describe this album to be two distinct sounds of jazz and pop, and I do agree. I think this is what makes the album a lot better because these two styles of music can be a lot of fun especially in the 70s, so it makes the album fun. "Black Crow" kicks off the album, and while a good start to set up the album it definitely isn't the one that stuck with me after listening.
