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Title: Steely Dan - Katy Lied
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1975, Jazz, Jazz Rock, New York City, New York 5/26
Condition: EX (VZ) | Members: Donald F (48' - ), Walter B (50' - 17')
Cultural Facts:

1. Personal Struggle: Walter Becker’s later addiction struggles were already part of the shadow behind Steely Dan’s polished world, where control often hid private damage.
2. Studio Lore: A faulty noise-reduction system reportedly damaged the album’s sound, leaving Becker and Fagen unhappy with a record many fans still love.
3. Band Drama: Katy Lied came after the touring band dissolved, pushing Steely Dan deeper into its strange life as a perfectionist studio operation.