Released in 1973, 'Countdown to Ecstasy' captures Steely Dan at their most dynamic and adventurous  album a tighter, more band-driven follow-up to their debut 'Can’t Buy a Thrill'. Packed with intricate arrangements and sharp lyricism, the album includes staples like 'Bodhisattva', 'Show Biz Kids', and 'My Old School'. Balancing jazz-rock sophistication with sardonic storytelling, this record solidified Steely Dan’s reputation as master craftsmen of intelligent, meticulously produced music.