Crosby, Stills & Nash

My only complaint is that they don't use an Oxford comma in their band name. Nice combo of nostalgic and folksy rock, this might have been my favorite album so far

Nice and chill album, I get why they were popular. Idk if it's heinous to say it but felt like the Beatles meets Simon and Garfunkel

I expected this to be better and score higher, but in reality this album pretty much made me angry. It should be better, it has all the ingredients to be better, yet it is really boring, almost all the songs sound the same, and that same isn't an enjoyable song to begin with. It should probably score 2, but I'm angry at it, so 1 it is.

They were better with Neil Young and Neil Young is better without them.

High school in the 80's I listen to mostly thrash metal, hard rock and some punk/hardcore with a splattering of some random things like the Cure. I starting hangin out with other kids into different music. One of my first times getting high, my friend puts this album on vinyl, Suite Judy Blue Eyes comes flowing out of the speakers filling my ears and head with those warm sweet harmonies, wow I never heard anything like this. I was hooked, on both the music and the weed. I still love this album and CSN, even though David Crosby is an ass.

Here are some fun facts. In 1982, David Crosby crashed his car into a fence after having a cocaine seizure. Responding police found his coke and a loaded .45. When they asked Crosby why he felt the need to travel with a loaded weapon, he supposedly replied, "John Lennon." At one point, Stephen Stills started to believe he had been on missions with the US Marines in Vietnam and began wearing fatigues on stage during concerts and signing autographs “Stephen Stills, US Marine Corps”. In 2016, Graham Nash, who was in his 70's at the time, divorced his wife of 38 years to marry a 40-year old. His adult children stopped talking to him, which he said was probably for the best. These were three talented individuals and this is a pretty decent album and Deja Vu is even better. It is a shame that after making some pretty decent albums these guys spent the next 50 years ruining their lives and the lives of the people around them. Don't do drugs kids.

CSN's self-titled debut cannot be touched! From Judy Blue Eyes to You Don't Have to Cry to Wooden Ships to Teach Your Children Well (and everything in between), there is no better folk rock record of its time. Where is the 6 star option?!

Absolute classic album. One of the best folk rock albums ever. Great guitars, great diversity, and of course, the harmonies. Legends.

Needs more Young

Perfect album, shame Neil Young had to go ruin such a great group.

Pleasant but forgettable. Unlike other supergroups these three don't seem different enough to provide an interesting contrast.

Another band I've never listened to that I assumed would be pretty dated sounding, but man I really dug this one too. Marrakesh Express and Guinevere were my favorites here.

Great harmony and comfortable music

When the last Boomer on this critics' list rages into that good night, half of the 1,001 will quietly drop off with them, and this will be one of the leavers. But is that fair? This has some great songs (Wooden Ships slides and rocks, You Don’t Have To Cry is a classic of the dead genre of pedagogic goodbyes, Long Time Gone is panther-like yacht rock), a bunch of middling ones, and a creepy one in Guinnevere (I hated it so much on first listen that I tip-toed up to it on subsequent play throughs, worried that it’d bite). More fundamentally, I don’t know what to do with all the harmonies. CSN advance on me like a tripled hippy terminator, earnest and la la la, the threat of a syrupy “milady” keeping me on edge. The harmonies don’t repel me as they once did, but they sound doubled, with a doll-like creepiness - “I’ve heard enough,” my wife declared in the car earlier. And these harmonies are why this band exist. When they turn down the harmonies, let them loosen up, they can be pleasant, extra oomph in the choruses. I wish they’d let them get ragged. I don’t need to hear Marrakech Express again, but it’s cute novelty, albeit one drummed by roots rock’s favourite murderer, Jim Gordon. The opener dares me to hate it, so by the end I’m its pet. I prefer Déjà Vu, and that’s not down to the added Y, fnar fnar.

I'm a big fan of The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, so you would think this would be up my alley, but this album sounded a bit samey from track to track for my tastes. Apparently there were iconic hits, but none of the tracks really grabbed me. It appears that all of their songs that I enjoy are on other albums in their career, particularly those with Neil Young, which is weird because I typically don't enjoy Neil Young's solo career. Great harmonizing but I found the songs boring pretty quickly. I'd rather just listen to another Simon & Garfunkel album. If I had to a pick a track I might want to listen to again, I guess "Marrakesh Express" was okay.

I always forget there's CSN & CSNY. This is classic easy, chill, jamming music.

By far the best thing about CSNY was Y. Without Y they are a one trick pony; they have the lovely harmonies but not a lot else. In particular, the songs on this LP written by C or N are weak.Some of Stills' songs are good and their harmonies make those songs very good. This is the case with Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. The four songs that follow can't be saved by the harmonies. I kind of like Wooden Ships, probably because it sounds like a Neil Young song, lol. I suppose Stills lays down the lead guitar on that track.  We must give credit where it's due. Helplessly Hoping is beautiful and the best song on the LP imo.  I just don't think a couple of good songs can get the LP north of 3.  PS I do like Teach Your Children but didn't let it influence my rating since it's a bolt on to the 2006 re-release and more appropriately considered a Deja Vu track.

Crosby, Stills & Nash I was relatively little late to this album, but as a sunshine dappled, Laurel Canyon, beautifully harmonised, country-flecked, melodic LA folk-rock it's hard to beat. The start of the album is particularly good, with the superb Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, the joyful Marrakesh Express and the hymnal, hushed Guinnevere. You Don’t Have to Cry is also great, it might be relatively slight compared to some of the songs, but it's a lovely harmony rich ditty, and Pre-Road Downs is the sort of effortless mid temp folk rock they excel at. The second side also starts with a cracker, Wooden Ships, probably my favorite song of theirs, taking in some Down By The River vibes (although these were released at similar times) and marrying it to some kind of psychedelic space story. Lady of the Island might be my only dip on the album, it feels like Graham Nash has a mood but is searching for a melody and it never quite satisfies, but luckily its followed by the superb Helplessly Hoping and the moody Long Time Gone and enjoyably bouncy 49 Byes, a typically Stephen Stills song. It’s a 5 - it may not be the most groundbreaking album, but for sunshiney late 60s hippie folk rock it's one of the best. 🛶🛶🛶🛶🛶 Playlist submission: Wooden Ships

I bought this album off my Cousin about 1973. Loved the album and it is still one of my favourite albums of all time. Teach Your Children and Guinnivere are my favourite tracks. Well worth a listen

Fan-fucking-tastisch album

Love it

Nice but lacking the magic of the previous CSN&Y album I've listened too. Not bad though.

if its maybe a lil lopsided its only because the highs are so ridiculous. could just survive on being great songs performed by the ever reliable band structure of Guys Who's Voices Sound Really Fucking Good Together but theres also tons of nice little instrumental/arrangement flourishes and details...more than anything, that plus the obvious clashing/melding personalities create a v distinct sound (earthy with a celestial tinge) yet i never once feel like its repeating itself. but i sure did think "oh theyre just casually throwing out the best song ive ever heard in my life" at least a couple times

No one does folk rock quite like CS&N, and they let you know that with their first swing up at bat. The vast majority of tracks here are timeless.

The debut album from the definitive vocal supergroup of the 60's and 70's. Crosby, Stills & Nash showcase their incredible songwriting and unworldly tight vocal harmonies, pulling flavors from their previous musical forays into a perfect blend of folk, blues, and rock. Obviously, lyrics and voices are front and center on this album, but there's also some subtly awesome instrumentation backing them, including iconic acoustic guitar, mesmerizing organ, and respectable bass and drums. A fantastic breakout album, and a taste of more great music to come. I'm very biased toward this album for personal reasons and familial history. It could have been 40 minutes of screeching brakes and just "Helplessly Hoping" at the end, and I still would give it five stars for that track alone. Stand out tracks include "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", "Marrakesh Express", "Guinnevere", "Lady of the Island", and "Helplessly Hoping".

Impeccable vibes. This album caught me on a good day and made it even better.

I could imagine Neil Young collaborating well with these young upstarts

I was blissfully unaware that this album had been the backbone of every campfire guitar singalong. Songs like Everybody's Talking, Love the one you’re with and teach your children well are it seems the bread and butter of every acoustic guitarist.

Stellar, folksy harmonies with rock instrumentation. Makes you want to put on a shearling jacket and build a cabin.

I had never listened to CS&N before, but there is a warmth and feeling of familiarity that came with it anyway. Loved the album.

yeah

I usually just think of them as classic rock but I was really blown away listening to the whole album together

Each track is a classic. Such good harmony and guitar on show here. Fresh.

great album by them!

very good album

The 60s era pre rock is something that over the years has become a little boring to me as I had friends that only listened to music from the era. That being said this album surprisingly caught my attention and held it. It's a little ahead of its time while still living in the 60s - early 70s. I'd like to find rubbish album pre 2005 remastered since the sound stage sounds cool, Being able to locate each instrument inside of the room is super cool. I like the placement of the vocals, each one has their own spot in the room, right, center and left. The guitar tones are fantasti. Guinnevere guitar gives me a mild modern midwest emo feel. Wooden ships has a cool bass line, super catchy. Stand out tracks: guinnevere, you don't have to cry, pre road downs, wooden ships, song with no words

After a bunch of 3's and a 1, I was soooooo revielved to hear an actually well-made album. They actually seemed to have a vision/concept for the ablbum and the whole thing felt very cohesive. Very pretty sounds, and nobody can harmonize like CBN. I am giving it a 4/d because I could do with maybe 20% fewer "do do do's" But definitely want to listen again.

Another gem of classic rock. You probably heard all of these songs before - actually pretty timeless.

i like the first song a lot. nice sound

It's a pretty good listen, although I prefer them with Neil Young.

incredible debut; best bits on the Greatest Hits [edit: to explain, this is a 3* because it's so wussy. So much crying everywhere!]

It’s great if this is what you’re into. It won’t blow away any neutrals though.

This is the first album I listened to and rated as part of this project. I love this style of folk rock music and it provided for a very easy listening experience in which I didn't dislike any song. I felt that it started off a little boring with 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes' but I could find that growing on me after a while. I did love 'Guinnevere' and 'Wooden Ships' was probably my favorite track.

I really enjoyed the sound. I would need to listen more for the lyrics when I'm not working sometime. But enjoyable album with a sound I like

I thought this album was good, but not great. I believe Young added a certain something to the mix that just made this band pure magic, and for me, that magic is clearly lacking on this album without him. The impact of this album however, is not to be undermined. This debut album popped up in 1969, just in time to inform and be an inspiration for many 70s soft rock, folk rock, and singer-songwriter acts. They naturally had a sound and a style here that many bands would go on to covet and seek. While Crosby, Stills & Nash was not the first supergroup, they're an incredibly significant one. Before them, any group formed of members from other bands was considered a "supergroup". But Crosby, Stills & Nash all came from already pretty successful bands and created an even more successful band than any of them came from individually. Crosby, Stills & Nash, along with this album, ultimately set a strong precedent for true supergroups going forward; it's a good introduction to that 70s folk rock sound and a good foundation for things to come with this band.

Ahhh, 60s rock, my bane on this challenge. It's a pretty chill listen, I didn't hate it, but as usual even the best of this era is just kind of underwhelming to me. I enjoyed a lot of guitar passages and drumming here. The singing did kinda nothing for me.

Samey, strummy, denim-clad dullness. Marrakesh Express is quite fun though.

tired of 60's folk rock

No Neil Young....but still lots of classics here. It reminds me of high school. It was old then, it sounds pretty dated now. There are just a couple songs that were fun to hear again, like Teach Your Children

Although I love Neil Young, these guys just rub me the wrong way. So without Neil, CSN is a chore. It's just excruciating for me to listen to their hillybilly harmonies and I couldn’t listen to the entire album

Fantastic folk rock album. Simply one of the best and most influential groups of the time and feels like a time capsule when you listen to their music.

IT’S GETTING TO THE POINT WHERE I’M NO FUN ANYMORE… yeah

Overall: 9/10 There was something in the water in 1969. I've already had so many 5 star albums pop up from that year and it blows me away. I'm so glad these 3 found each other. The harmonies on this album are so beautiful and I love the folksier sides of these songs as well. These dudes all had their own problems but they made incredible music together. Fav Song: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

Another album from my past and maybe it gets five rather than four because of that. Sue me!

Gênio, precursos do folk rock

great

one of my faves, an album for all seasons but especially an LA cozy winter or spring.

Did not expect to enjoy this that much. Best around wooden ships

Beautiful harmonies. Best to ever do it. So many classic tracks.

This album is really fun and cute, it sounds like something I can put on and have it be some nice background noise. Despite the fact that this album is really old, I can see myself genuinely listening to this album in my spare time. Also, Wooden Ships said 6 or 7.

The lack of the Oxford comma is pretty whack, but overall really good album. I’d previously listened to some Stephen Stills and CSN&Y but I’ve never listened to any of CS&N’s stuff but really enjoyed this. Not much to say, great harmonies on this (honestly it’s probably the highlight of the album). I like the song that goes, "Do do do do do, do do do do do do” and who doesn’t love Stills on guitar? Also I just found out that with the exception of drums (by Dallas Taylor) and a couple of additional rhythm guitars, Stills plays everything (acoustic and electric guitars, bass, organ, percussion) and is superb on all of them. I now have a greater appreciation for him, that’s for sure. In the end, you gotta love the California mellow hippie vibe. 5/5

this fucks severely

Honestly one of my all time favorites but mostly because of sentimental value.

So good, perfect mix of vibes

CSN could be considered a one trick pony, but that one trick is something special. Yes, the songs sound the same. But in its core the s/t of Crosby, Stills & Nash shows three songwriter at the peak of their craft.

Loved the first track. Will visit this one again.

Nice

Classic a must have for any serious music lover

I can see why my dad was a fan. This kind of music just feels...relaxing? healing? Calming?

One of the foundational records for me, beautiful vocals, wonderful grooves. Beautiful.

Love

The drama, the drugs, the harmonies…I want all of it! The could be one of the most perfect collection of songs ever recorded.

Lovely, really chill, had a Carole king kind of vibe to it. Could very happily plug this whole thing in for a drive in summer with the windows open and really enjoy myself. Specific rating - 4.5 Fav song - helplessly hoping Least fav- song with no words

Hell yeah 👍

Beautiful words. Can imagine myself gliding through overgrown fields in the countryside listening to this.

Kind of gorgeous, very simple but polished and seminal. Very few have done it has good as right there, and I understand the boring critic, but in its context it is awesome

Eternal classic!

Brilliant

Phenomenal. On my radar but first time through the album.

this is not an unfamiliar album to me; it’s been one of my favorites since high school and was one of the first albums I ever owned on vinyl. it holds a very special place in my heart. favorite tracks: - suite: judy blue eyes - pre-road downs - wooden ships - helplessly hoping

Was raised listening to this. A classic.

Stämningsfulla stämmor och omstämda gitarrer! Just stämmorna är total världsklass. Kanske är det här albumet det bästa som någonsin gjorts av en "supergroup"?

Classic album of the times that still holds up! Harmonies out of this world.

First time listening to CSR. Very beautiful vocals and harmonies.

Judy blue eyes would honestly be enough to give this 5 stars. It’s such a gorgeous album, I never get sick of it.

Die Aufnahmen zu „Crosby, Stills And Nash“ entstanden 1968/69 in den Wally Heider Studios in Los Angeles. Das US-amerikanische Trio setzt hier auf klare Harmoniegesänge, ruhige Akustikpassagen und eine Produktion, die jedes Detail präzise abbildet. Bekannte Stücke wie „Suite: Judy Blue Eyes“, „Marrakesh Express“ und „Helplessly Hoping“ zeigen, wie selbstverständlich sie Folk-Rock, leichte Pop-Anklänge und persönliche Texte verbinden. Das Album wirkt geschlossen, warm und trägt eine Energie in sich, die auch heute noch Inspiration auslöst und den besonderen Charakter dieser Zusammenarbeit hörbar macht. Insgesamt ein starkes Werk mit nachhaltigem Eindruck.

Reminds me of eating snacks in my moms kitchen

The Best. Classic stuff.

One of my favorite albums

Whenever I think about the Laurel Canyon scene, this is one of the albums that immediately comes to mind. On the surface, a first-time listener might hear this and think it’s just stereotypical late 60s folk and soft rock. Like the kind your dad or grandfather might’ve had on vinyl. But the truth is, this record helped define that entire sound. It set the standard. Each member brings their own flavor to the mix. David Crosby adds the ethereal, psychedelic edge with his mystical, dreamy vocal style. Stephen Stills brings the grounded, soulful folk rock backbone. And Graham Nash gives everything a bright, melodic pop touch. Two elements really stand out to me. First, the organ, it’s never dominant, but when you pay attention to it, it just hangs out in the background and jams along with everything else. Second, the vocal harmonies. They’re absolutely on point and give the entire album this warm, intimate, comforting mood that really defines the overall sound of the album.

One of my favourite albums, reminds me of my grandad. Amazing for a quiet morning.

A beautiful album

Absolutely fantastic

Si me dan ganas de escucharlo sentada en mi mecedora, desde mi pórtico.

#176/1001. I was perhaps expecting some kind of country western boogaloo, but instead got a most beautiful album of americana psychedelic folk. I've been raised with two albums of Bristish and Finnish late 60s- early 70s folk (Pentangle and Pihasoittajat) so this is a sweet spot for me. But why not, the songs are beautiful, a bit trippy here and there, harmonies are great, songwriting is good. what's not to love?

(90/100)

Three unique talents combined to create something special here. CSN were at the forefront of the cultural revolution during the Haight Asbury days in San Fran. Sadly, I think this group will be lost for new generations who won’t understand their cultural significance or even “vibe” with their tunes. Poetry and musicianship at its finest. This is before they added Mr. Neil Young who upped up the ante. Great album.

Love it!

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!! ich hab gehofft, dass das bald kommt. 3 lieder bei mir dauernd auf repeat: wooden ships (!!), suite und helplessy hoping. die stimmen, lyrics, gitarren … verleihen gänsehaut. fazit: meine haut hats gfreut.

Fantastic album with so many nice, calm songs. Allright, this is hippie stuff but still..