Aural Mess Episode 9

In this episode of the Aural Mess Podcast, Chad and Mackenzie discuss their love for Steely Dan and go through a fun game of 'Smash or Pass' for each of the band's albums. Mackenzie shares her journey of discovering Steely Dan and how she initially disliked their music but eventually became obsessed. She also talks about her professional connection to the music world, particularly in jazz and classical music. The conversation dives into the merits of each album and their favorite tracks, providing insights into their personal preferences and connections to the music. Mackenzie and Chad discuss the impact of Steely Dan's music, the juxtaposition of happy melodies and dark lyrics, the phrase 'You swing like a brick in a dryer', the surprising love for Mac DeMarco, and an unlikely obsession with 'Ready or Not' by Bridgit Mendler.

Mentioned in this episode:

Mackenzie’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjackmac

Tony Soprano sings “Dirty Work”

The Danettes sing “Dirty Work” (live in Charlotte 2006)

Horace Silver - “Song for My Father”

Pretzel Logic album cover location
https://popspotsnyc.com/pretzel_logic/

Aja documentary
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL324F104A39F16841

Yacht Rock web series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL10CF667591857A2D

“Tripmaster Monkey: His Fake Book” by Maxine Hong Kingston
https://a.co/d/9rOKQgO

The Sinatra Group on SNL

Episode 9 playlist (Spotify)

Episode 9 playlist (YouTube)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6Wwd5azE3LukO53OSiSAff&si=Q8E24rodw6tadUz3

00:00 Intro and Discovering Steely Dan
03:02 Mackenzie's Professional Connection to Music
07:17 Can't Buy a Thrill
11:39 Countdown to Ecstasy
17:20 Pretzel Logic
21:07 Katy Lied
25:30 The Royal Scam
33:18 Aja
39:51 Gaucho
46:34 The Impact of Steely Dan's Music
49:45 Two Against Nature
55:38 Everything Must Go
01:03:32 The Phrase 'You Swing Like a Brick in a Dryer'
01:04:03 Unlikely Obsessions