Steely Dan – The Royal Scam (UHQR 2-LP Vinyl) artist-jeff-kravitz The band's rotating cast of

The band's rotating cast of collaborators has always been a signature move

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Along with powerful interpretations of their own classic hits and originals

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Steely Dan – The Royal Scam (UHQR 2-LP Vinyl) artist-jeff-kravitz The band's rotating cast ofThe Royal Scam marked a darker, more cynical turn for Becker and Fagen, its dense arrangements and biting social commentary setting it apart from anything else on rock radio in 1976. Tracks like "The Fez" and "Kid Charlemagne" showcased the studio perfectionism that defined the duo's later catalog, built on the contributions of an elite circle of session players who became synonymous with the Steely Dan sound. The Royal Scam Steely Dan's gold selling