It’s just that as stand-alone songs, I don’t think they work as well as the ones on this list. The Royal Scam should be heard in its entirety. It is Steely Dan’s best concept album.

Steely Dan fans love to debate every last detail in the band’s music, every song, every drum break or sax solo, from the caves of Altamira to the oleanders of Annandale. So let’s bring on the ...