It has a jazz and R&B flavor, and the lyrics are twisted and sarcastic.
The album peaked at number 17 on the charts and was certified platinum. It includes the band's first hit, "Do It Again," as well as "Kings" and "Only a Fool Would Say That."
A:
1)
Do It Again
2)
Dirty Work
B:
1)
Kings
2)
Midnite Cruiser
3)
Only A Fool Would Say That
C:
1)
Reelin' In The Years
2)
Fire In The Hole
D:
1)
Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me)
2)
Change Of The Guard
3)
Turn That Heartbeat Over Again
Backing Vocals - David Palmer (4)
Backing Vocals, Piano [Acoustic Piano], Electric Piano [Electrio Piano], Organ [Plastic (YC-30) Organ] - Donald Fagen
Cover [Cover Design], Design [Cover Design] - Robert Lockart
Design [Additional Design By] - James Wolf (4)
Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals - Jim Hodder
Electric Bass, Backing Vocals - Walter Becker
Engineer - Roger Nichols
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Tim Weston
Flugelhorn - Snooky Young
Guitar, Electric Sitar - Denny Dias
Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter
Lacquer Cut By, Mastered By - Bernie Grundman
Lead Vocals - Donald Fagen (A1, B1, B3 to C2, D2, D3)
Liner Notes [Can't Buy A Thrill Insert] - Donald Fagen
Liner Notes [Jacket] - Tristan Fabriani
Liner Notes [UHQR Certificate] - Chad Kassem
Liner Notes [With The Help Of - Can't Buy A Thrill Insert] - Fred Kaplan
