Steely Dan
Countdown To Ecstasy
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 2023 180gm Remastered Reissue, Includes Printed Inner Sleeve With Lyrics. "Countdown To Ecstasy" Is The Second Studio Album By The American Rock Band Steely Dan, Released In 1973. The Album Was Produced By Gary Katz And Was Recorded At The Village Recorder In Los Angeles.

The Band Members, Donald Fagen And Walter Becker, Had Previously Met At Bard College In New York And Had Formed Steely Dan In 1972. Their Debut Album, "Can't Buy A Thrill," Had Been A Commercial Success, And They Continued To Gain Popularity With "Countdown To Ecstasy."

The Album Features A Blend Of Rock, Jazz, And R&b Influences, With Lyrics That Are Often Cryptic And Satirical. It Includes Some Of The Band's Most Popular And Enduring Songs, Including "Bodhisattva," "My Old School," And "Show Biz Kids."

Despite Receiving Positive Reviews, "Countdown To Ecstasy" Initially Struggled To Match The Commercial Success Of The Band's Debut Album. However, It Has Since Become Recognized As A Classic Of The 1970s Rock Era, And Is Considered By Many Fans And Critics To Be The Band's Best Album.

Overall, "Countdown To Ecstasy" Is A Seminal Album In The History Of Steely Dan And A Landmark In The Development Of Jazz-rock Fusion Music.