2025

Mastered by Bernie Grundman

From the opening track “Black Friday” with its upbeat tempo and biting lyrics about a stock market crash, to the mournful ballad “Doctor Wu,” Katy Lied delivers a range of musical styles and emotions. The album’s standout tracks include “Bad Sneakers,” a catchy and upbeat tune about a drug dealer, and “Chain Lightning,” a dynamic rock song with a powerful guitar solo.

One of the defining features of Katy Lied is Steely Dan’s meticulous production techniques, which included multiple studio overdubs and the use of top-notch session musicians. The result is a polished and nuanced sound that highlights the band’s musical virtuosity and attention to detail.

Pitchfork noted: “(Katy Lied) captures Steely Dan in the thick of it all, still hungry and energized by their early burst of creativity but not taking anything for granted. Before Katy Lied, Steely Dan was a rock band, but this is the record