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Steely Dan’s "Aja" — Our Honest First Impressions (No Nostalgia Attached)

10/22/2025 • 47 min

We know what you're thinking. Just by a quick glance at our dumb faces would lead you to believe that of course we're into Steely Dan. But believe it or not, we've never listened to "Aja" before. Is it the masterpiece it's often made out to be? Or does nostalgia shade critics' opinions on it? Watch and find out! Plus, we count down our 10 favorite uses of samples in songs, and - as always - give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music. What do you think of "Aja?" What great instrumentals should we have included? Let us know in the comments!Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube) Bonus Playlist: The Best Use of Samples (Spotify, YouTube) Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists

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