From my readings on the Interwebs, I feel that Steely Dan is one of those bands that attracts strong reactions in both positive and negative directions. After listening to Countdown to Ecstasy, the second album by this vaguely jazzy and very 70s rock group, my reaction was strongly... positive! Yes, this may even be a great album. I say that not because the hybrid of jazz and rock styles is all that mind-blowing, but because the instrumental passages are consistently diverse and exciting and because though the compositions seem to come from the 70s soft-rock playbook, Steely Dan manages to keep things classy and adds a touch of sophistication without being too reserved. Basically, if you like "Boddhisatva," you will like this record. I do, and I do.
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