MINT IN SHRINK WRAP 1973 ORIG "PRETZEL LOGIC" STEELY DAN POP CRAFT PERFECT
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1973 ORIG GATEFOLD IN SHRINK WRAPPER
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STEELY DAN
"PRETZEL LOGIC"
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USA - ABC - ABCD-808
TOP COPY ...1973 ORIGINAL GATEFOLD in original SHRINK WRAP!
MINT CLEAN ALL OVER!!!
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Pretzel Logic was a hugely popular LP when it was released, but today it tends to be overshadowed by their more musically sophisticated albums like "Aja."
Certainly Becker and Fagen delivered more sophisticated tunes in both their playing and arranging back when this LP was cut, and the level of musicianship overall excelled, owing to their perfectionism and their use of the finest studio players on both coasts. But there's something very fresh and exciting about the playing and the songs on this album.
It was the last album Steely Dan released as a group, with guitarists Jeff Baxter and Denny Dias, and you can hear the sound of the group in transition from the more rock-oriented songs from previous albums, like "Reelin' In The Years" into their more sophisticated, catchy song crafted perfection, like their smash hit, "Rikki," which opens with the famous homage to Horace Silver's "Song For My Father.".
Forty-five years after it was released (!) it still sounds fresh and exciting and totally original. Still a favorite Steely Dan Lp after all these years.
By the way, there is a lot of argument over which is the best Steely Dan album. Some folks pick this one, although Countdown To Ecstasy and Aja have their defenders as well. (Personally we're for "The Royal Scam.") However, can definitely see why this is a contender. For those into song craft perfection that works on the whole, it is hard to go wrong with any Steely Dan record -- but this one stands out in their discography.
P.S. -- one song that is very underestimated with Steely Dan-ish guitar virtuosity is "Night by Night"--the solo and outro on this is as heavy and intense as anything else these guys have ever released. It's just that it's tucked inside such a tight, crisp pop tune perfections that perhaps keeps it "hidden."
"Rikki Don't Lose That Number" 4:32
"Night by Night" 3:40
"Any Major Dude Will Tell You" 3:05
"Barrytown" 3:17
"East St. Louis Toodle-Oo" 2:45
Side two
"Parker's Band" 2:36
"Through with Buzz" 1:30
"Pretzel Logic" 4:32
"With a Gun" 2:15
"Charlie Freak" 2:41
"Monkey in Your Soul" 2:31
CONDITION: The cover: Rated: MINT in factory cellophane, flat & square with 4 sharp corners ... a gatefold hardly EVER seen in cellophane, as the '73 original, that is. The seams are solid, no seam splits, no faded colors, no bends, no writing ...
The vinyl: Rated: M- TOP COPY, a beauty that reflects in the same condition as the cover. Overall full of bright shine and overall played very (M-) enjoyable here upon testing ... full of smooth clear audio - no imperfections... Both ABC original labels are in solid CLEAN shape.
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!price rating
