“Like going to war”: How Steely Dan’s lowest moment led to their defining 1973 record
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- Steely Dan created 'Countdown to Ecstasy' in 1973 whilst relentlessly touring, with songs written mere days before recording
- Frontman Donald Fagen overcame stage fright and established himself as the band's vocal centre during this gruelling period
- Creative pressure forced rapid songwriting and deeper collaborative arrangements with musicians than the debut album employed