Reviews (page 7 of 7)
Proper old boomer bait, this. Reeks of patchouli, fringed jackets and "getting it together, man". Looking past its perfectly competent execution, I can't help but think this kind of earnest, sincere Americana was one of the cul-de-sacs where rock and roll found itself, its initial spark and romance curdling into this comfy, churchy mess. 'Old Times Good Times' is the highlight, inasmuch as it has the pumping bass and organ flourishes of a primo Spencer Davis Group cut. It's also one of about two tracks (the other being the risible 'Cherokee') that have a bit of life about them.
Ehhhhhhhh. I mean, it's not bad but it's not Neil Young. I also liked the last song, but was less ecstatic about the cream in the middle of this particular Oreo. Btw, did you notice how often he used the word "Stills" in his album titles? Wow.
some nice guitar solos in shit songs. boomer message.
Meh
great album in general but i dont like the choir type background vocals
A couple of tracks had some life about them, but the rest was dull. And WTF is going on with that album sleeve?
It was ikay
Doesn’t offend
Kommt mit Old Times Good Times sehr zögerlich in die Gänge und versiegt dann auch sofort wieder. Nix dolles.
It's not technically bad, but it is bad. Just twangling and his annoying voice. Really couldn't be bothered with it.
I enjoyed the organ in the Hendrix-backed song Old Times Good Times, the giraffe on the cover, and the fact that I never before noticed the steel drums in Love the One You're with.
couple of good ones
Kinda ass 2
Primal Scream were clearly inspired by some of the gospel-tinged tracks on here, but I was less inspired. It’s technically competent and perfectly listenable - I never wanted to turn it off, but I also never thought ‘yeah, I’ll definitely listen to this track again’. A possibly-slightly-harsh 2.5 stars.
Sounds like a lot of other artists. Meh.
Great guitar skill, but overwhelmed by self-indulgence. There's a reason Love The One You're With is the only real hit off this album.
Nothing wrong with this, but JEEZ these guys have really dominated this list hey. Be close to rivalling the Beatles overall. As I said, nothing wrong with it, but so very bored of the sound. 2/5.
Meh
L'album m'ennuie un peu, me semble animé des «meilleures intentions», mais sans voir ses angles morts.
I like the cover because it has that little giraffe thing on it. I love him. Anyway, I didn't think much of this album. It's nice enough, but it was kind of nothing to me. Some interesting pieces here and there, but not enough there to keep me invested. It's not bad, but I can't give it a higher score. I guess my favourite song would be Cherokee, but I struggle to remember what any of the songs sound like.
kult album-bilde, men kjedelig album
Enig i at albumbildet va kult, spesielt med den hesten. Også enig i at sangane va kjedelige
Dit is te saai om de goede woorden voor te vinden.
Ouwe-mannen-rock
Dreary
nice&harmess 70er singer songwriter folk...c
Meh. I know "Love the One You're With" because I was born in 1974 and it was all over the radio in my childhood. I don't know if I like it or if I'm just familiar with it. The album is pretty boring, overall.
Yawn.
One tune on here worth hearing
Parece música religiosa, no me gusta
I have no use for this album. It's just so... ignoreable. I'd call it background music, but background music is noticeable and possibly interesting. I straight up forgot this was on more than once.
Pretty boring Favorite: We Are Not Helpless
Si intenté escucharlo completo pero me entró una llamada y ya no quise volver a ponerlo. No soy de estados unidos por lo que creo que no conecté con muchas canciones por que no entiendo el contexto geográfico jeje. Mi calificación es por ignorante por que no le entendí :)
His juvenile ramblings sound even less profound with that undeserved church choir backing him. "Love the one you're with" is a terrible mantra.
Shame Neil Young wasn't around, this album could've used his spark. Only track I really like is 'Love the One You're With,' probably thanks to Crosby & Nash's backing vocals (or just because it's so familiar).
What a load of old ballads. Not really my thing. Could hear the influence of Neil Young (or vice versa) on parts of this. A bit of a mix of moods, if not styles, but not enough to hold my interest for long.
I think is says a lot about my compatibility with an artist when I find myself skipping through a 38 minute album. It’s fine I guess, but not for me… I don’t even feel like being generous and rounding up.
Any combination of the Crosby, Stills, Nash or Young solo or together in any combination = not for me.
Meh
I don't like it.
Our first foray into the serene singer/songwriter world of Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Of course, you can add “Young” to that, but we’ve created that mountain more times than I would’ve liked. These guys are famed for their smooth daddified rock canon, and I’ll be darned (or de barned) if I’m not curious about the guy with the stuffed giraffe on the album cover. Take it away middle man. Love the One You’re With - Not only are we paddlin’ down the Mississip’ we’re also on board with a Christian youth group. Cast me overboard. Do for the Others - This is an improvement, but we’re still at bible camp. Despite the fact that I’m sure bible camp is a real hoot, surprisingly, I’d rather be anywhere else. Church (Pt. of Someone) - Little girl mentioned. You owe me 50 bucks. This is more horrific church music desperately hoping to be considered soulful. I suppose if it is church music, it would be apropos that he mentioned an underage girl. Old Times Good Times - White boy (house of) blues. The type of music blaring from the speakers in the Ford F250 owned by a married guy who comments “sexy body” on AI instagram model pages. Just listen to blues. It’s way better. Like the basics. Muddy Waters. Lightnin’ Hopkins. Anybody but Whitey McColonizer here. Go Back Home - Can I? Please? I’ve been thoroughly angered by the first few tracks but this is whatever. It’s a fun little jam despite its desperate attempt to be its influences. Sit Yourself Down - Yamaha on the metronome everybody. This is back to stink village. Fire the choir. To a Flame - Just like the moth is drawn to the flame, I too will buzz closer and closer to a great light source in order to die. Black Queen - BOOOOOOOO. I would be hurling rotten produce at this guy as would the other 6 patrons at open mic night. College “poet” learns a barre chord and stood sort of near a protest once. I hate this. Cherokee - This week on Columbo, a white boy incorporates Sitar elements and reggae into a terrible blues song where he fetishizes an indigenous woman. I can’t stress enough how much this sucks. We are Not Helpless - You’re right, I CAN turn this off. I won’t, but I CAN. I have the power. I am in a prison of my own creation. Blow your trumpet, Gabriel. Cleanse my ears in the purifying fires of hell. For they have suffered enough. You know when I start with my medieval hell prose that I’m not ok. I was so excited for this. Well, this group of artists anyway. I expected beautiful folk balladry with impeccable harmonies. What I got was loud, WHITE, “blues” and “gospel” that misses all the emotion of the genres it’s blatantly bastardizing. This is music for idiots. People who wish they were somebody different and who never will be. Keep learning your blues guitar licks. You may get the “how,” but you’ll never ever ever be able to grasp the “why.” Now I’ve got the blues. 0.5-1 HIGHLIGHTS: Go Back Home (Don’t Mind if I Do!)
Music to fellate Jesus to.
No
Boring.
A warm, rootsy blend of rock and folk, with sappy vocals making this Folk Rock.
Didn't like it enough to listen past the first few songs.
First listen
1 . love - 1.5 2. otherz - 1 3. church - 1.5 4. timez - 1 5. home - 1.5 6. douun - 1.5 7. flame - 2 8. queen - 1 9. cherokee - 1 10. helplezz - 1
Levytetty levyttämisen vuoksi. Onhan musiikki hänen ammattinsa.
Too lukewarm. Too wimpy. Jackoff music but not in a good way. He has a good voice though and the leadoff is a good song.
Hearing the words Like A Rose In A Fisted Glove the first time permanently damaged my sense of decency and I doubt Stephen Stills's standing could ever recover in my pantheon. For example, I didn't even listen to this. Maybe it's amazing. I'll check it out some day but I need to become a more enlightened soul before I can give this a fair listen.
Ok
Nie fajne
I don’t get it
Not for me. 1/5
Nothing offensive or bad about it but pretty directionless feeling for a classic rock album. The production is not bad and the songwriting/playing is okay but it does have the magic that his former groups have. Love the one you're with is a catchy song but you've heard it too much on classic rock radio at this point and most other songs left no lasting impression.
Boring
I couldnt even finish it
I went back and took an edible and this album still couldn’t do it for me.
gar nicht mein Geschmack, hat mir nix gegeben, habs nicht fertig gehört
Yet another album that’s not my style.
Really? I never had to listen to this and I would have been infinitely happier.
1- Stars (1/15)
cheesy. idk if i listened to it all but i listened to enough.
I saw the name Stills and my stomach sank. This is the Stills of Crosby, Stills, and Nash and they are just not my thing. Old white guys love listening to old white guys but I just don't get it.
Doesn’t hold up.
Cherokee was nice, the rest was really boring