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Everything Must Go - Steely Dan
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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics What's this?

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

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  • Summary: What sounds like a Steely Dan clearance sale is actually the veteran duo's first album of new material since their 2000 comeback effort 'Two Against Nature.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Dot Music
    90
    It's a record to get lost in, one that constantly surprises with its apparently infinite number of hidden harmonies and wry asides.
  2. All Music Guide
    60
    There's nothing that betrays their high standards of craft, but, on a whole, the songs are neither as hooky nor as resonant as the ones unveiled on its predecessor.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    30
    Everything Must Go is a profound disappointment.

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  1. Positive: 36 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. TimJ
    10
    Bought the DVD-Audio and love it. I listen to EMG a lot and it has helped me with my addiction to the 2VN plush/jazz rock video. Steely Dan at their best. … Expand
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  2. LarryC
    10
    Was difficult for me to get used to, after having their older stuff so imbedded in me. This is not the same as their old stuff. Yet . . . . as I began listening, sure enough, one by one the songs started growing on me. "Green Book" is incredibly complex. "Everything Must Go", the title track, is my favorite. Great humor!… Expand
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  3. Gord
    10
    Brilliant album. How something so rich and textured can also sound so effortless is what makes these guys geniuses.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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