Countdown To Ecstasy

Most listeners identify this as a genuine group project before the band shifted toward using various session players. This creates a gritty, energetic sound that feels like a unified rock ensemble performing together.

Released in 1973, the project leans into the jazz-rock fusion popular in California at the time. The arrangements are sophisticated and biting, offering a cynical trip through the realities of show business backed by intricate chord progressions.