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 01. "Bodhisattva" 02. "Razor Boy" 03. "The Boston Rag" 04. "Your Gold Teeth" 05. "Show Biz Kids" 06. "My Old School" 07. "Pearl Of The Quarter" 08. "King Of The World"
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 | | Description: | Steely Danā??s sprawling 1973 sophomore LP, Countdown To Ecstasy,
with such standouts as ā??Bodhisattva,ā? ā??Show Biz Kidsā? and ā??My Old
School,ā? sung by founding member Donald Fagen who took over as lead
vocalist, will return to vinyl on May 26th via Geffen/UMe, continuing the
extensive reissue program of the bandā??s classic ABC and MCA Records
catalog. The series, which began in November 2022 with the Danā??s
legendary debut LP, Canā??t Buy A Thrill, is being personally overseen by
Fagen, and returns the groupā??s first seven records to vinyl, most of
which havenā??t been available since their original release.
Countdown To Ecstasy has been meticulously remastered by Bernie
Grundman from the original analog tapes and will be pressed on 180-
gram black vinyl at 33 1/3 RPM. Additionally, the album has just been
released as a limited edition premium 45 RPM version on Ultra High-
Quality Vinyl (UHQR) from Analogue Productions, the audiophile inhouse
reissue label of Acoustic Sounds. Analogue Productions is also
releasing this series of titles on Super Audio CD (SACD). - REMASTERED BY FAGEN & BECKER THEMSELVESSteely Dan's songwriter/musicians Walter Becker and Donald Fagan were "anti-rock & roll," defying all it's conventions with their sly lyrics and jazz/R&B leanings. 1973's Countdown to Ecstasy was a hit with the critics, but failed to generate a hit single, even though the reluctant band supported it with a tour - their last. Over the years, most fans agree that it's the best Steely Dan LP ever. The gold album includes the tracks "Bodhisattva," "My Old School" and much more.? 1973 © 1998, 1973 MCA Records Inc.
Made in the EU
Engineered at Village Recorder, Santa Monica.
Rick Derringer recorded at Carabou Ranch, Nederland, Colorado. (Courtesy of Columbia Records).
Remastered at Riversound Studios, New York.
All songs written by...
© 1973 MCA Music Publishing. A division of Universal Studios, Inc. (ASCAP)
Released in standard jewel case with transparent tray including a single sheet insert of 12 folded panels with lyrics, credits and liner notes by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, 1998.
No durations on release."Countdown To Ecstasy" on CD by Steely Dan, released by MCA Records, is a landmark album that showcases the band's sophisticated blend of rock, jazz, and complex songwriting. Characterized by intricate arrangements, razor-sharp lyrics, and immaculate studio craftsmanship, this CD captures Steely Dan at an early creative peak, with songs that combine memorable melodies and clever harmonies with a subtle, often sardonic narrative tone. The production emphasizes clarity and detail, allowing every instrument--from the tight rhythm section to the expressive guitar work and keyboard textures--to stand out, making the CD format an ideal medium for appreciating the album's nuanced sound. MCA Records presents this edition with the focus on audio fidelity and a clean, classic presentation that respects the album's status as a 1970s rock essential. As a major American label, MCA Records has long been associated with influential catalog titles and high-quality reissues, ensuring that genre-defining works like this remain available in excellent sound. Steely Dan, formed around the core duo of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, is renowned for their meticulous studio standards and genre-crossing style that merges rock, jazz, R&B, and pop into a distinctive, highly polished sound. Over the course of the 1970s and beyond, the band achieved sustained critical acclaim and notable commercial success, becoming one of the most respected studio-oriented acts of their era and leaving a lasting influence on generations of musicians and audiophiles who prize precision, sophistication, and subtle wit in popular music. | | | Producer: |
Gary Katz |
| | No. of tracks: |
8 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
1118872 |
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