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A very good record just not a classic enough.
Overall the album is a bit jingly 70s folk-rock for me (perhaps a bit early for its time). That said, Guinnevere is a stand-out track: absolutely beautiful. Haunting and is a clear ancestor of a lot of the more modern folky singer-songwriter stuff I enjoy. Wooden Ships also has some nice guitar work, I enjoyed it more than the rest of the album.
Always meant to listen to this group but never got around to it. I must say that I was not disappointed
Pretty good, not quite a 4 though. 3.5 stars.
Not a big fan of original folk music without a twist (e.g. Dylan, Joni, even Neil Young). I found this album a bit bland.
Incredible. If the Beatles were good.
Simile ai Beatles ma d'altronde sono della stessa epoca. Non mi è dispiaciuto ma non c'è niente che mi ha veramente colpita.
Lots of nice sounding harmonies on this one mostly. It's a really strong album that generally sounds really nice and well produced. There were definitely a few spots where it felt a bit slow and my attention faded a bit, but it kept pulling me back in fairly quickly. These guys were all in popular bands before this, so it's probably fair to call this a supergroup even at the time of the debut. Neil Young joined for the next album to complete the group not long after. There's a ton of talent here, and while it's not something I'd choose to listen to all the time, this is a nice listen overall with a few standout songs ("Helplessly Hoping"). Favorite song: Helplessly Hoping Other: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Marrakesh Express, Guinnevere, You Don't Have To Cry, Wooden Ships, Lady of the Island, Long Time Gone, Everybody's Talkin', Teach Your Children 4/8/24
Good
All a bit too cheesy for my tastes I'm afraid. It's all very NICE. The alliteration... and that version of 'Everybody's Talkin' is unforgivable. 'Lady of the island' is quite lovely though.
This was ok. I enjoyed it, but not enough to want to listen to it again. They've got good harmony together and it sounds good, it just didn't really click with me. 3/5
I had this on cassette tape!
Folk rock de los 70.
Great album
Just some laid back dudes Good alone good together Playing laid back tunes
Nien
Excellent album
Wasnt very exciting but a good time
A fun listen of their music and covers!
Not much to write home about. It just kind of plodded along. Enjoyed the guitars on ‘Wooden Ships’ but nothing else jumped out. Thank the Lord for sending Neil Young their way to spice things up a bit.
No. No. No. No. Bland. Bland. Bland. But I have to be grateful that Neil Young hadn't added his considerable vocal talents at this point. However, I did like that backwards guitar on 'Pre-Road Down'. Update: 2 thirds of the way through this album, the songs got a bit more lively and interesting. So not as bland as it could have been. So a 2 rather than a 1.
Folk-rock music.
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.
Nett, aber Gesangsharmonien sind nicht meins
HL: “Suite”, “Marrakesh Express”, “Helplessly Hoping”, “Long Time Gone” “I didn’t realize how much my RNG was holding out on classic 60’s albums until this month”- Me, halfway through March, who would also get the Burrito Brothers, Neil Young + Crazy Horse, and CS&N’s debut within days of me typing that. Maybe it’s not interesting to anybody who isn’t me, but ten groovy 60’s albums this March, vs seven in the previous 3 months, has been an unexpected treat. I do feel this is an album where I like the beginning and the ending the best; the middle tracks are good but pale in the majesty of “Judy Blue Eyes” or “Helplessly Hoping”. Still enjoyed it quite a bit, a great album for melting snow and visiting family for the holidays 🐣 March 30, 2024
Best song - Helplessly Hoping
Vocals (especially the harmonies) and instrumentals were all great. Reminded me of Simon & Garfunkel. Very relaxing.
Folksy. I like it.
schlager made in USA? tue mich schwer einen song zu finden für meine „1001 second chances“ .. dann halt nicht.
Gefällige Musik ohne Ecken aber auch nichts was einem bleiben würde.
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
Crosby, Stills & Nash is an extremely laid back album. Really, its just vibes in here. The mellowness album wide is what I think attracts me to it so much. Specifically, I love the singing on Lady of the Isaldn, the really relaxed tone and lyrics hit hard. Just a nice listen. All in all, Crossby, Stills & Nash is a great album Best Song: Lady of the Island Worst SongL: Guinevere
Dad had this one
Tim Hartman’s review by Tim Hartman
I liked Teach Your Children so much, I almost added it to a playlist
This is what life should be like. Chillin on a couch outside the house with 2 dudes, singing songs and having an ice cold miller lite
psychedelic tinged folk rock with those classic CSN harmonies. good stuff.
Meh
Boomer garbage.
I’ve put myself in a bit of a pickle here… because now every time I want to give an album lower than a 4, I have to ask myself, “Is this worse than Duck Stab?” Of course it’s not. This is a nice listen — some fun yacht rock. But it’s a bit boring. It reminds me a lot of Paul Simon’s solo work. But of course, he does it better.
Calming. I liked it but I also felt rather sleepy halfway through. I’d do a 3.5 if I could
This is one of those folky albums which my mom used to play all the time when I was a kid. It brings me so many memories and holds a very sweet sweet spot in my life.
Fine.
Four or five listens and loved it each time.
Great
3 talented songwriters and guitarists band together to create a psychedelic folk rock record with beautiful harmonic vocals, groovy entrancing melodies, and inviting jubilant singalong pop structure. The songs are much more stripped down and psychedelic than the followup Deja Vu. Production is still really clean, and you can hear the difference against the boring bonus tracks, but it is more folk-driven. Consequently, I find it less cohesive with some very weak songs that seem somewhat derivative of other work at the time, like "Lady of the Island" as a budget Simon & Garfunkel tune. I did enjoy almost every track. Just doesn't hit as hard as Deja Vu. I liked the diversity, like how "49 Bye-Byes" is early power pop, and "Marrakesh Express" is a children's song which was fun and catchy even if I don't consider either to be that good. On the other hand, "Judy Blue Eyes" is one of my favorites songs of the 60s, and I wish the rest of it lived up to that powerful impact of an opener. Favorites: Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, Wooden Ships, Helplessly Hoping
What a delightful classic rock album! Transports me to the 70’s with nearly every song, but I heard a few tunes that surprised and delighted me. Excellent!
So much potential, but CSN are just so similar. Most songs sounded the same except Long Time Gone which was the standout to me. I think CSN needed Y to diversify their sound.
What a phenomenal album. In a time when records were meant to listen to from beginning to end. The harmonies and dreamy guitar tunes truly makes you feel out of body at times.
Ungefär lika spännande som att titta på färg som torkar.
I don't know a song and it doesn't matter. Definitely unimportant
Quite boring to be honest
Classic sound but dull overall.
The lyricism, harmonies, and musical ability if these 3 guys made them one if the best bands of the era. They're practically a super group. This album has some if their best songs balancing fun (marakesh) with some deeper meaning thoughtful songs (wooden ships). Great album.
Couch potato , soft and sweet.
Excited for the melodies & harmonies. I know they're great songwriters, especially Crosby. Didn't disappoint!
loved it so much, pls don't tell me that they did anything bad or sth, I didn't research this one beforehand.
So classic.
Good album. Classic rock
I can tell why people liked it however its not really my thing. I think my dad would enjoy it icl. Old school and enjoyable
Love it
5/5 Favoritlåt: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
Nice music.
A couple classic songs. Good music. Catches the vibe of the time.
Sigh. Important I suppose and gorgeous harmonies. Well crafted songs. Just not for me.
soft gentle boring whisper of music.
I was 19 years old when I first heard this. I remember the girl I was seeing at the time was named Priska Wurz - I found it difficult to conceive that if by some chain of events I married her, her name would be Priska Prichard - something you wouldn’t wish on an enemy. But I have strong memories of spending time with her with this album as the soundtrack. I first heard the band when Marrakesh Express(written by Nash) was released as a single. When I bought the album that year, I became besotted with the harmonies on the Stills-penned Helplessly Hoping, a favourite of mine to this very day. Then Guinevere (Crosby) entranced me - so obviously It was the more melodic, less rocky material that I enjoyed most at first. But by the time I saw the film of Woodstock in September 1970, I know I was as much a fan of the rockier tracks, especially Suite : Judy Blue Eyes (Stills’s paean to ex-girlfriend, Judy Collins) & Wooden Ships (co-written by Crosby, Stills & Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner), both of which appeared in the film. As good to listen to now as when I first heard it.
I can see why this is a classic. Amazing harmonies, some stellar songwriting (if sometimes dated - I'm looking at you, Marrakesh Express), and really tasteful production from Stills that never overpowers the vocals. If you were a singer-songwriter, this would be the bible. But I'm only giving it 3 stars because it's not really my thing, and I find it a little hard to stomach Crosby and Stills as people, you know? Their personalities just sour it for me. I know it's a classic and highly influential, and really well done, but I can't fight the nagging fear that it was responsible for polishing a lot of the rough edges of rock and roll and making is respectable, which is an intrinsically bad thing in my book. I mean, I'm listening to it now, and I can hear how "good" it is, but jesus, it just makes me want to chug a bottle of bourbon, punch David Crosby in the face, tear off my shirt and run howling down the street in protest. I would much rather listen to Iggy Pop or Lux Interior or Little Richard over this. _They_ knew how to rock and roll.
Beautiful compositions and arrangements with outstanding harmonies. This is my first experience with CSN at an album level. This one delivers. All killer, no filler, and pleasant to listen to all the way through.
This was already a childhood favorite.
Great!!!
I can appreciate the good things about this (lovely harmonies, very relaxing to listen to) but it just doesn’t grab my attention. I’m crying out for an album on this damn list that does that, it’s been a while!
Damn, the harmonies! That, and some solid songwriting and tasteful musicianship and I was bought in.
I've reviewed Deja Vu back in the fall, and I'm familiar with "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," so I had a pretty good idea of what to expect from this album. I wasn't blown away by this on my first listen, but I went back through a few songs, and developed more of an appreciation for it. While this album isn't anything that I'd gravitate towards, "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is an absolute masterpiece of a song. The guitar playing is fantastic, the harmonies are some of the best harmonies in all of rock music, and the outro is fantastic, and a treat to sing along to. The rest of the album is really good too, complete with more harmonies, more great guitar playing, and some nice hammond organ playing. I think this album was really well written and recorded, and even though it's probably not something I'd go back to, I can completely understand how CSN developed a robust following.
Still not a fan of harmonizing. I appreciate the guitar though. I think if this album didn't have the vocals (or humming in the non-vocal song), I might like it.
This is the style of music I imagine boomers get turnt to. It's pretty good though!
Wooden ships might be one of the best songs ever written, though there’s not a bad song on here 5/5
Enjoyable listen. The harmonies of their vocals are very nice to hear.
Not bad - slightly better than middle of the road. Nothing super stand-out, though. Best track: Guinnevere
Very peaceful. Some great songs.
Enjoyed this. Sounds it's age, but still very unique in it's character. Very mellow. Surprised how much I liked it, given I don't tend to like harmonised pop-rock vocals like used by The Beatles a bunch. Good guitar licks for the sound effects.
Eh...
This was alright to listen to, not too bad, but it kind of lacked any exciting things. It was chill for background music.
- good harmonies - Good folk rock record
OK, not my kind of music. Too folky
Enough harmonies to give The Beach Boys a little competition and one of the legendary supergroups from the 1960s. As an album, it plays a little unevenly--the tone of the opening track (Suite Judy Blue eyes, an ode to Judy Collins) and the second track, Marrekesh Express, give this a easy hippie vibe, but not all songs keep that vibe going. CSN packed a lot of moods into this album, and the flow from song to song isn't always smooth. Undeniably ambitious and living up to the supergroup reputation, this album can be admired for a lot of different reasons.
Crosby, Stills & Nash reminds me of times on dingy sofas, in stuffy Norwegian sweaters and sweet wild cherry tea. That was great back then. Now I just find it strange. And even at that time, Crosby, Stills & Nash were just a side note for me. I heard it in the alternative scene but it didn't impress me. And even now I found the music uninteresting. It played on the side and the best I could say about it was that it didn't bother me much. 2/5
Quite the period piece, but even so
Three douches who won't stop playing their songs around the campfire. The hippy dream hadn't quite died yet and these 3 blokes were keen purveyors of it. True, the blend of their voices is amazing but the songs just kind of meander around. They must have had some dynamite "purple berries". Best Tracks: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes; Marrekesh Express; Helplessly Hoping
7/10. Chill listen but about half feels like filler campfire stories.
Leads off with an all-timer, very impressive to make a seven and a half minutes long track not feel too long. "Pre-Road Downs" is a nice pleasant surprise. "Song with No Words" is a skip as well as their down-tempo "Everybody's Talkin'" cover. The rest of the album is a pleasant listen, just a good folk rock sound.
It was better the second listen through. I like a little easy folksy album.
I’m going to keep saying that these albums are good until there’s one that I don’t think is good. That day is not today, though, as this album is good.
The epitome of hippy sound and the GOAT of vocal harmonization.
Great harmonies
Got bored. I feel like the lyrics didn't really match the songs
Great music! I’ve heard a lot about Crosby, Stills & Nash (we can leave Young out) and never really listened. I liked this! Four stars.
Pretty decent. I like the chill vibe and it was overall enjoyable. Definitely something I would enjoy listening to live. 3 stars
With 6 or 7 of these tracks becoming signature songs of the band, and with them being one of the top faces of Woodstock, it is impossible not to recognize the cultural significance and influence of this band and debut album. The three recently recently parted ways with their previous bands, connected, and subsequently harmonized their way into history. Solid 3.5/5
I'm a sucker for this kind of folk-rock. Even the songs I like less like Marrakesh Express are still pretty easy to listen to a vibe on. Highlights - Judy Blue Eyes, Hopelessly Hoping, Long Time Gone
I struggle with this one, simply because I heard them way too much as a kid. Secretly scratched mom’s LP, just to get her to stop playing them so much. It’s a good record, well played. Classic for a reason. Better than most hippie bands. Lovely harmonies. I can appreciate its place in music history. There’s genuinely good stuff here. But I could live the rest of my life without ever hearing them again.
it was good but forgettable
4+
Great guitar work and harmonies. This album consists of morose 70s folk that never quite distinguishes itself from Simon and Garfunkel. But it’s an enjoyable listen, nonetheless
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".
Folk rock with a palatable amount of psychedelic energy. I often bookend Crosby, Sills & Nash with Crosby, Stills, Nash & (Neil) Young for maximum folk power.
Lekker en muzikaal, goed om naar te luisteren, maar geen 5-sterren hits.
Sick day. Still managed to listen to it. First few tracks had me bored. Wooden ships has a nice guitar solo that feels like it brings more life into the album. Helplessly Hoping is a sweet song. Second half better but still just not a super engaging album
Didnt get time during the day to listen to this. Very busy day of hustle and bustle. Wasnt a very good day, topped off with furnace issues. Luckily I found the right guide and got it fixed. Finally sat down at 10:30 pm and got to listen to this while playing some Elden Ring. Honestly was just the vibe I needed. Started a bit slow in terms of the instrumental but theres something about that organ piano I just love to build tone. Put down my game a couple songs in and started reading lyrics as I listened and was very surprised at how well written these songs were. I really dig the vibe on this, and this would have been the 2nd album where I didnt know anything about the group or any of the songs (Except maybe Long Time Gone?) And it was a great breathe of fresh air but felt familiar to lyrical stylings of the hip or even city and colour
Front half is 4. Fell off in the back
The California folk is good, it's just kinda boring.
kinda boring and sounds like a lot of the same 70s dad rock i’ve heard. it’s not bad but i think it’s pretty forgettable.
Wasn't on spotify so I didn't listen to it
I struggled with this. Folk has never been my favourite genre. I could hear a similar vocal tone to early Pink Floyd, but not much else rang my (Division!) bell.
Folk rock is currently my favourite genre, so I enjoyed this a lot. I love songs with great harmonies and this has that. Great instrumentation, and just an all around great album
Pretty cool
eu curti o luidi que se foda
A classic. Perfect Harmony.
Crossing between folk and rock sound with excellent guitar playing, melody, singing, and overall solid lyrics. This is a warm album, bright, with a sweetness that avoids becoming saccharine. In particular it showcases the effective use of harmony and a combination of acoustic/electric sound that is truly great.
Great talent, no question. And some classics. Overall, a real period piece, and too slow and melodic for me to be too crazy about it.
Pretty good. Nice to listen to.
As soon as you start to drag Arthurian legend references into your lyrics things can go south fast, but this is not the case for CSN. It could have become pretentious and self-indulgent but for me, it never does. It's just enjoyable to listen to no matter how many times I've heard these songs.
HELL YEAH 🤘🤘🤘 I love men who harmonize
The essential link between Simon and Garfunkel and Fleet Foxes.
Two bangers but the rest I was kind of meh on
Ok. Better albums in ‘69.
i thought this album had some good songs, good to listen to, a few forgettable songs but on the overall it was good 7/10
Comfortable and solid album. Everyone knows the hits but found myself enjoying You Don’t Have To Cry and Lady of the Island more than I thought I would.
Muy Beatlesco pero al mismo tiempo tirando al country me hizo feliz un ratito más, lo voy a compartir con mi viejo :)
A major influence on my music and life.
I wore this album out when I was young. The harmonies and rhythms were so strong and infectious, I couldn't resist. I realize I didn't care about the lyrics even though I knew them all. It was all about the sound for me.
Loved it🎸
A Classic.
Good, but also kind of creepy, these guys singing to each other. They sound like members of a cult.
Such a beautiful album!!! I'm speechless honestly!! Why am I just hearing this now??? Theyre vocals just blend together to create a wonderful sound!!! I'm just inlove!!! I understand everything now wow
Curti!
amazing debut album
Total respect. Little slow for me.
Great opening song, especially the iconic end. All else (minus the "Song with No Words" and at least one cover in "Everybody's Talkin'") was fine; wouldn't say I'm crazy about CSN but can certainly appreciate their work, especially considering the other music that came out of this era that wasn't very good. 7/10.
This album is one of my all time favourites anyway. I love these guys with their positive, soulful harmonies and good vibes.
Been listening to this album for a long time and will continue to do so in the future. Some great late 60s folk rock. Love it, although 4 way streets is still the better versions of these songs.
The three part harmonies are of course the standout, and they make it sound effortless which is not an easy task. The hits are hits for a reason. They’re memorable and very recognizable. The other tracks while pleasant are not as. Still, an iconic album that opened the door for so many more artists of that famous Laurel Canyon sound.
Blasting forth with three part harmony, YEOW! I respect the art of constructing these vocals, because it’s not as easy as they make it seem and is truly an art form. Overall the album is a little sleepy for me, though it contains a couple classic tracks.
Thinking about the formation of this band cracks me up. Everyone coming in like: “I sing and play guitar.” And the next guy: “I also sing and play guitar.” But somehow they made it work. I wanted to like this more than I did. Sounds nice and quintessential late 60s but didn’t fully connect with me. 2.75
I can say this definitively: this is my favorite CSN album. I love listening to three dudes harmonizing as much as the next guy, but this didn’t grab me like I expected. Judy Blue Eyes and Helplessly Hoping are solid and get the album extra points, but just can’t go higher than 3* 3.25/5
Another instance of an album where it's nice to put a sound to a band name. I enjoy the soft bluesy sound of their songs, and the vocal harmonies are very nice. 8/10. Favorite Songs: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, You Don't Have to Cry, Wooden Ships, Long Time Gone Least Favorite Songs: 49 Bye-Byes
Crosby, Stills & Nash is the debut album by the folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN). This is their only album without member Neil Young. Released to instant success, this debut album launched CSN into stardom and began a change within rock music where a lot of bands transitioned from blues rock to folk rock and hard rock. Some of these songs were performed by CSN at Woodstock in August 1969. This debut album has been certified gold in France & the UK, platinum in Australia, and 4x platinum in the US. CSN won the 1970 Grammy for Best New Artist and this album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. This is a timeless album from one of the biggest folk rock bands in the US. The songs contain great harmonies and are written well. Most listeners will enjoy this album, even if some of the tracks are beginning to show their age. Awesome debut album!
Not bad. Great harmonies and lyrics. 3/5
Timeless but not hitting the highs of Déjà Vu with Young being thrown in the find.
This is such a great album. Blast from the past. Harmonizing! Some really solid song writing too.
Fun, groovy, classic. Soundtrack to a quirky 90s family comedy.
At their finest.
So pleasing Love how their voices sound
super slow, kinda cool but wouldn't listen again, not really for me
Good album, not their best but really good
Elska þessar raddanir. Nokkuð góð í heildina.
Been listening to it for over 50 years and know all the words. Try something new!
It was a good album.
Well, this is elemental So CA. rock and one of the best examples of that sound and song style. Fantastic record.
Have never heard most of these songs. Not bad but I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to it again. There is version of "Everybody's Talkin'" that is interesting. I like the Harry Nilsson version better.
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.
incredible debut; best bits on the Greatest Hits [edit: to explain, this is a 3* because it's so wussy. So much crying everywhere!]
Not a massive fan of Folk rock , but i always kinda enjoy it when it's good. This is fine
beautiful record, thumping bass
TWO CSN ALBUMS WITHIN A WEEK? 🤔🤔🤔🤔 this time without Young, and these guys sound more cohesive without him tbh. Neil Young’s incredible but his voice was its own thing that stuck out a bit in the other record. That being said, these honkeys were COOKING with a few songs on here - Helplessly Hoping (S+ tier song), Teach Your Children, Judy Blue Eyes. If I could sum up this album, I’d say it’s like Simon & Garfunkel for people who grew up near the appalachians. Graham Nash isn’t even American too, that’s insane
Really enjoyed this !
Disappointing.
Solid
This is a great palate cleanser from the bitter nastiness that is The Slim Shady LP! I'm getting a lot of influences here ranging from Simon and Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, and the Beatles among them. It's nice, inoffensive, comforting folk-rock that ends up in Southern California and spawning a whole generation of singer-songwriters that punks and metalheads would later rebel against. The baby boomers did get to lay claim to some really interesting and iconic music that could give you something to think about. But only if you wanted, no effort needed! Graham Nash seems like a fairly cool bloke, too. And oh yeah, harmonies, lest I forget ;). 1969 was a watershed year for albums wasn't it?
Very chill psych rock. So easy on the ears and a wide variety of melodies and harmonies. Familiar with their music, but this is a reminder that I’d like to become more familiar.
Love it!
Not too bad. There were a few songs I really liked. But I like this band more when Neil Young sings with them
I expected/wanted this to be great, good, or at least innovative. It was just poor
Beautiful harmonies. The best songs are Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Guinnevere
this one put them on the map. you have three immense talents working together at really a creative pinnacle. to me, what sets them apart from their contemporaries are the harmonies. their voices together just make such a great blend. just a great counterculture folk rock album. i'll admit i am biased because i adore this album to pieces and have for years, but there is a reason i have come back to it countless times in my life.
Nice harmonies, nice melodies
Lovely guitar sound and amazing to start the day
very cool music to play in the background
Such sweet harmonies
Didn’t listen but love CSN
Lovely. Vocal harmonies are epic. Many more hits that I knew than I expected.
One of the albums that got me into folk rock many moons ago and I still love listening to it
Wow, these three voices together, the harmony is soooo soooo sweet.
Kann man sich anhören ...
lady of the island saved, rest kinda boring tbh
A lil bit honky tonk for me but not awful I guess?
This is a very significant debut album by a trio that will become even more powerful with the addition of Neil Young. Probably four great songs and some good guitar on here, but some flat spots, too.
Ok
Really dig this one. Figured it would be mostly acoustic folk sort of stuff but a good bit had a nice groove. I also like the lyrical content and the melodies. I knew these guys existed but never really got into it but I can see the appeal. Bet the live shows were fun.
Fine late 60s melodic music
A classic. My late husband had this album.
Some interesting stuff on there.
Makes you want to punch a hippie in the face. I only wish David Crosby could come back to life so he could die again. At least his dirt nap finally shut him up.
Good album, really enjoyed it.
It was suite
You Don’t Have to Cry when you listen to this, but some are Helplessly Hoping that they might. Personally I didn’t, but I’ve heard that the Lady of the Island did.
love the harmonies really cool! torn between 3 and 4
Decent vibe just not much my thing
Just as good as ever.
Do do do doot doot duh Doo Doo dut. Greatest lyrics ever on Suite Judy blue eyes! This album emerged as the staple for 70s harmonies and the Laurel Canyon sound.
Each song on its own is enjoyable but actively listening to the entire album was rough. It felt like a lullaby for the Vietnam war. Their harmonies are gorgeous but there isn’t much variety and it got old fast. I’m not sure if the gloom was production or purposeful, but it doesn't feel authentic.
Never thought about listening to this band before, did not let down!
Altisima mierda loco, que pesaos ⏬
This album rocked! Not every song landed but a vast majority of them were great. I guess Neil Young used to be in the group and his absence diminishes, but having heard this first, that judgement remains to be seen. Also of note: man, they don’t mix in stereo like they used to. A lot of it is full left and right pans, but it feels like they really embraced that technology when they could.
Judy Blue Eyes is a classic, but so much of the rest of this album is pretty sleepy.
Poems set to music. Unique harmonies that scream classic CSN.
Eddie Murphy was right. You don't even have to look good; All you have to do is sing to get a shitload of pussy. These boys doubled down by writing epic songs about some of their conquests. What I'm saying is that Judy Collins must have been a helluva lay back in the day.
Some tracks are great and I like the vocal harmonies but it doesn't have that timeless quality for me.
Me ha molado mucho.
A joy to listen to.
I'm only five years older than this album. This means that it was already considered "classic rock" by the time I was a teenager, but I fell in love with CSN's vocals. Loved picking out the various harmony parts when Suite: Judy Blue Eyes played on the radio. This album is a keeper, and worth listening to again and again.
Beautiful. Harmonies that go on forever. A luxurious sound that gets into your head and stays there. Although there are standout tracks (Judy Blue Eyes and You don't have to cry are particularly cool) all of this album just ticks along wonderfully.
Beautiful.
Wow, classic. Reminds me of the Greatful Dead
Only some songs and it was enough
The hits are great, need more times though to really appreciate the rest.
Put me to sleep. Needs Y. Love me some Y. CSN? Ehh.
Four absolute all-time songs, including teacher your children, acoustically, which I never heard before. Couple other tunes I never heard that were OK otherwise, most of the other songs are kind of downers. Their voices and talents are amazing. Just not all the songs are hits.
Great lyrics, harmonizing, composition, melody, voices, simply one of the best. And Neil Young made them extra good. What talent.
i like the first song a lot. nice sound
Not for me.
ja cute
I'm not a big fan of 60s American folk, so it all blended into one boring track.
C'était très cool.
It’s great if this is what you’re into. It won’t blow away any neutrals though.
Impeccable vibes. This album caught me on a good day and made it even better.
Extremely late 60’s classic rock.
Me recuerda Los Beatles, Neil Young, música de chill y lluvia
One of the best albums of all time!!
Another album where I was surprised by how many tracks I actually knew off of it. While listening to this record I realized that this sound (the harmonies, acoustic guitar, the lilting lyrics) are what i most strongly associate with the 60's in my head. Its a beautiful record full of memorable songs that speak to both a generation reaching the dusk of its life as well as all the generations that have followed.
Was okay. Harmonies were nice, but still felt like it was lacking something. Overall rather forgettable
Beatles esque
Good but a bit dull
This is easily one of the greatest albums of all time, some of the best lyricism is in here and invokes a painting in your mind ,the guitar work is outstanding, and everything works.
Loved it. Feel like it opened doors for me.
Great vocal harmonies throughout. No one standout song however.
Obviously a classic. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes gets all the love, but for my money I'll take Helplessly Hoping as the lynchpin of this record. Amazing harmonies.
EPIC
GREAT CLASSIC
Loved this album. Very calming. 1969 had some chill vibes. Song with No Words was definitely my favorite. It caught me totally by surprise.
Just a great, revolutionary album...changed how popular music harmonized.Arguably the band that brought acoustic music into the electric world of Rock and Roll. First "supergroup"? (I think so).
Easy listening, folksy soft rock. Polished and maybe a bit boring. Best track: Pre-roads down.
Good, classic folk album. A bit before my time so not much nostalgia there.
Amazing album, 5 stars. Love this kind of music, and very easy listening. Will listen again.
Harmonies sound like Grateful Dead, American Beauty. Great talent but not my taste.
This album is a lifestyle! Listening makes me want to sit on the porch with some good ol’ boys, grow my hair and sing songs. Recommend.
Todas las canciones suenan igual
Unbelievable vocals. The rest of the album could be dogs barking and still be 5 stars with judy blue eyes and helplessly hoping the only tracks
Passes the time
They have a cool sound; it is interesting to compare the classics of US and UK rock.
It was much more familiar than the others so far. A little too hippie cliche
Favorite Track: Lady of the Island
Sorry not into this
I was apprehensive when I saw this because 60's music has generally been lost on me (excepting the Beatles and a select few Rolling Stones and CCR songs), but this album grew on me. It just emanates an authenticity and charm that much of modern music lacks. This might be against the grain but I think this album is much better on the songs that aren't just acoustic guitar and vocals. The supporting instrumentation on the more \"uptempo\" (relative to this album) songs is quite good. Wooden Ships and Long Time Gone made it onto my classic rock playlist. A pleasantly surprised 4.
Not a big classic rock guy but it grew on me.
Nicht meine Musik
A seminal album that was integral to the counter-culture of the time. Great song writing and beautiful harmonies.
Not my thing. Reminds me of The Bee Gees. Having said that definitely inspired foot tapping and gentle rocking
Not a favorite
I appreciate the talent but the vibe isn't particularly to my taste. For all the talk about being a pivotal album in the transition from 60s utopianism to 70s pragmatism, its best songs are the most hippy-tinged.
It’s all downhill from Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. That’s not to say the rest of the album is bad, it’s just how do you top Suite? It’s far and away the strongest song on the album. The rest of the album has some solid tunes and amazing harmonies! Marakesh Express is a lot of fun. There are some duds on here, but even on those the harmonies are great.
Really well done, but always makes me sleepy because I find the album so relaxing.
A classic album. Great vocal chorus style which is often replicated in other albums that followed. Some really great songs that lasted and still sound good today. Other sections get more pychadellic and electric, so good range there. Really consistent and feels like a proper album. My only complaint is it gets a little boring in the second half. Judy blue eyes is a favourite. Listened while working Env: 3/5
Like the overall sound and harmonies. Some catchy songs that I’ll save. Some not as memorable.
Excellent, lots of variety. Listening puts me in a good place. I can imagine the sensation this must have been when it came out.
S’alright
LOVED THIS! So surprising to hear them sing beloved songs in their early years
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Marrakesh Express are classics. All the other tracks are utterly forgettable. -3 for the album overall.
•Owned •While I prefer the Sometimes-Y version of this band, it was nice revisiting this. They strike a great balance between individual expression and group harmony (check “Lady of the Island” leading into “Helplessly Hoping”). •4/5
Even though a lot of this old folk-rock stuff usually goes right through me, this was an enjoyable enough listen. Their voices mix together well, the keyboard was a nice touch to give a bit of colour to the songs. May come back to it in the future.
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.
Fun, definite listen in the future
Song: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes There's a lot for me to love here. This was a very layered song, with gorgeous harmonies and also really great solo moments across three distinct sections (plus the outro). I relate to the lyrics of the first section, really liked the bass in the second, and thought the third section had excellent vocal harmonies, plus the outro was such a dramatic shift in style and I loved it. This song fits right into my existing music library—it was almost reminiscent of some of my favorite Fleetwood Mac tracks. This was such a great listen, too—the harmonies were gorgeous, and the folk-rock sound was warm and comforting. I loved the guitar and bass in particular. I would listen to this time and time again, no question.
Great harmony and comfortable music
An easy listening snooze fest. Pretty harmonies and guitar but also pretty boring.
I don't know what to say about this one. People will swear it's "a classic" but I'm not really sure I agree. There are a couple decent songs on here, Judy Blue Eyes of course, but I feel like the reason this album is beloved now is purely nostalgia. Great harmonies throughout, but if the strong point of the record is good harmonies that's not really high praise. The music was certainly better when Neil Young joined, regardless of him actually breaking up the band. Someone else said that CS&N was better with Neil Young and Neil Young was better on his own, and you can't really argue with that. In the end I feel like there were loads of albums that sounded just like this in the late 60s/early 70s and this one doesn't really have anything that makes it stand out. 2.5 out of 5 but rounding up because of the 10/10 David Crosby moustache on the cover.
Judy blue eyes Is that Americana rock that reminded me that everything has changed now since I have a kid and it will never be the same. I liked the album it does have me reflective with teach the children and the relationship with my mom but I think after a while it feels kinda boring. Could be for a road trip when you want to zone out and be left for your thoughts
I enjoyed that
Good classic rock/blues album Great classics album
Lovely feel, great melodies and songs, knew more than I thought already
not for me
The debut of the best harmonics group. Something between rock, country and folk that gives a very calming feeling. It's kind of a meditation I find. Definitely an entry that deserves to be on this list!
Love these guys!
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.
Really fun folk rock! I’m a sucker for this style of 60s music.
Excellent classic folk, great vocal harmonies.
I like the vibe, nothin but fun times in this one! Some songs are a little weird and they all kinda blend together
Really enjoyed parts of it. As a whole, less folksy than I anticipated. Would listen again
Some good songs on there for sure, but some lulls along the way.
Much better than I expected. I added 6 songs to a playlist and two were favorites. Great folk rock!
Surprised at how much fun this album seemed. I thought CS&N were too good to be enjoyable, but that only happens when Young's brought in.
Some great tracks
Cute album, song or two on there I recognise? I'm all it's a nice acoustic duo (or trio I guess) album. Nice.
Listened Before? No CSN < CSNY and I don't think this will convince me otherwise. Opens on Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, which is curiously mixed to bury all of the guitar soloing in favor of the vocal harmonization and bass. Wooden Ships has some silky guitar noodling on it that I can sink into. Standout track. CSN is a talented outfit and they make some nice use of harmonization throughout. That said, I'm not huuuge on folk and this didn't separate enough from the pack for me to care too terribly much. Very middle of the pack. 3 / 5 Added to Library? No
Great album. Listened to it twice on accident. 4 stars
Started off as a pretty jaunty album, but quickly faded into background folk. Maybe a 2 here because it was pretty boring, but I'm going true neutral for this average and inoffensive album.
I didn't think I would know so many songs on this album already. I have always loved to sing along to Marrakesh Express. Wooden Ships is a new song for me and it was quite a tasty jam with the much different guitar tuning than the rest of the album. The rest of the album was pretty bland, just the three guys singing and playing light instrumentals.
I’ve heard this first song so many times in my life and would never be able to tell you the name. Great song. Pretty run of the mill stuff I would expect from CSN until Wooden Ships, which I always knew as a Jefferson Airplane song. Had no clue it was a cover. This song fucks. Like most CSN it all kinda meshes together for me a bit. But this certainly did have some jams and a perfect Saturday morning album.
Not my style