Too many folks write off Steely Dan as another aging, lightweight 1970s band that's only relevant to listeners of soft-rock radio. That's a shame, because their cursory listening misses out on some of the slyest sing-along stanzas ever to hit pop music, all laid over funky, intricately arranged, butter-smooth jazz-rock that has found new life as one of the most sampled catalogs in hip-hop history — Kanye West, Ice Cube, and De la Soul all stand among the guilty. Simply put, the Dan duo's bitter, literary humor; crafty, catchy melodies; and meticulous musicianship make them the kind of classic band you ought to be obsessed with.