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”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcZRyuiefjE

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

https://youtu.be/wCKeJnLKtCI?t=3632

Horace Silver - “Song for My Father”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWeXOm49kE0

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SdIJimk-w8

Episode 9 playlist (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NbyAHAyOKGxgdY4FiBFmE?si=a3fbca069e904cd8

Episode 9 playlist (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmz7TgGjvb6Wwd5azE3LukO53OSiSAff&si=Q8E24rodw6tadUz3

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