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Title: Steely Dan - Aja
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1977, Soft Rock, Los Angeles, California 5/26
Matrix #: AA 1006
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks great (CC) | Members: Donald F (48' - Alive), Walter B (50' - 17')
Cultural Facts:

1. Personal Struggle: Walter Becker later battled addiction and serious health problems, making Steely Dan’s controlled studio image feel less spotless in hindsight.
2. Studio Lore: Aja used elite session players in rotating combinations, turning the band into a precision-built studio system rather than a normal road-tested lineup.
3. Media Narrative: The album made perfectionism feel suspiciously cool, helping Steely Dan become both musician worship and punk-era soft target.

8/26/25 KG  2/10/2026 CC 3/31/2026 CC 5/9/2026 CC