Released: 31/01/25
Steely Dan’s Katy Lied (1975) went gold, reaching No. 13 in the U.S. and featuring the hit "Black Friday." It marked their shift from rock band to sophisticated studio project, blending jazz, rock, and pop. Despite initial sound issues from faulty equipment, the album was fixed but never fully approved by Becker and Fagen. It introduced Michael McDonald and featured drummers Jeff Porcaro and Hal Blaine. The katydid cover hints at the album’s themes of deception.