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Feels like an archetype for harmony writing. Classic of the Furniss household
Three-part harmonies as distinct and beautiful as anything Brian Wilson could conceive. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is one of the greatest songs ever written. Beautiful concept coming from some pretty wildly different musical directions coalescing into a feeling that transcends the moment.
Good vibes. Folk rock will always hold a special place in my heart. Favorite Track: Helplessly Hoping. Truly beautiful harmonization for a very melancholic song (I love it).
a classic
One of the best ever.
It's hard to think of a more fully formed band on their first record.
I have an incredible headache. I thought I might have to put this off till tomorrow.
Great album…smooth & era staple
So many good songs and hits from these 3. It's a shame they let Neil Young in at some point in time.
I've long associated CS&N with a kind of boring 1960s folk music full of hippie platitudes, a la Teach Your Children and Our House. So I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this. I was sort of primed by the super-underappreciated 2020 show Devs which incorporated Guinevere a lot into the soundtrack, and at the time I realized I had myself underappreciated this band. Incredible songwriting, harmonies and musicianship. My bad CS&N. Rounding up from 4.5 stars.
lekker
classic!!!!
OK. So it's 57 years old and is going to sound dated in places. But the harmonies and guitar interplay are timeless. Nearly docked a mark for excessive Do do dos in Lady of the Island. But the end to end quality just sees it through to a 5*. Footnote: checking notes I see I only gave 4* to Deja Vu. As adding Neil to anything makes it better this was clearly a mistake and I want to go on record as stating that album must be worth at least 5*
Amazing when it premiered and amazing to listen to today. Alongside the Eagles and the Indigo Girls, best harmonies of all time.
No skip! En fornøjelse fra start til slut! Helplessly Hoping >>>>>>>>>>>
sorry CSN I was not familiar with your game
This is the stuff. Some really beautiful songwriting and delivered so honestly and purely and beautifully. Love the content, love the packaging
Harmonies, organ, rocking band, this is just great. Classic 60's rock with some edge and psychedelic elements but still grounded in their folk roots. An easy listening, great vibe, nice day sort of album.
Some of my favorite harmonies in rock. Maybe my favorite intimate (?) rock album. If someone shot your dog and whole family in front of you and then Suite: Judy Blue Eyes immediately came on the radio, I don't think you could be sad for that 7:24
Sparkling production. Did albino do this?!? Celestial harmonies. Songs tha stand the test of time. Kicks off with an all time favorite. Fuck it. Five.
What a great album and a great bunch of harmonizers!
To my ears, the true, sweet harmonies of the 60's.
I knew this was an easy 5 stars
harmony
Previously, I was only familiar with the first two tracks, which are extremely nostalgic for me. I had high hopes going into this albumc, and oh boy it did not disappoint. I'm torn between giving it a 4 or a 5, but those first two songs are just so goddamn good so fuck it it's a 5.
Three of the greatest songwriters of the time come together like a folk-rock Voltron to create one of my favorite albums of the 60's. This album starts off with an immediate bang; "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" showcases both the incredible vocal play between the trio and Stephen Stills' skills as a versatile folk rocker who is willing to take songwriting risks. "Marrakesh Express" comes up next, a wonderful display of Graham Nash's strengths - he's a big ol' softy who excels at upbeat pop ditties and sentimental ballads. The third track, "Guinnevere," is written by David Crosby, who comes off as much more subdued than the other two; his songs are a little more bluesy with some abstract imagery. After this incredible three-track run, the rest of the album only continues to demonstrate the innate musicianship of each artist as well as their incredible synergy. Apparently this formula only got better when Neil Young was added into the fray, so if this album was already such a slam dunk for me, I can only imagine what a masterpiece CSNY's /Deja Vu/ will be when I eventually get to it. Standout Tracks: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, Lady of the Island, Long Time Gone, 49 Bye Byes Score: S
Love it! Nice voices, great harmonies, cool folky songs.
Totally iconic. These guys were never better than st this exact moment.
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.
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
Very good vocals, mixes a folk style well with blues and rock influences. Should do a second listen for the lyrics but as it is it's a great great album.
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
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..
Oh FUCK yes I got so excited when this one got picked. Barring some of my favorite jazz and string trios-- and I don't think I'm being hyperbolic when I say this-- this might be the most significant musician trio to have ever existed. this album is emblematic of everything happening in the late 60s and into the early 70s: there is some fascinating genre interplay, some unique sounds that don't really get replicated by later artists, and obviously significant homage paid to country, blues, and folk roots in an album that also employs elements of rock and jazz. this album is fucking *stacked* with five-star songs. What gets me about this album is that CS&N could have been wed to a single sound; the Paul Simon-esque "Lady of the Island", the smooth ballad work of "Guinevere", but damn if they don't pull out all the stops and remind me about the danger of musical expectations. just when you think you know the album, they hit you with something interesting. i find that it's almost impossible to be bored listening to this record. it's probably my favorite of 1969 (and that's a stacked year, with Abbey Road, ITCOTCK, Zeppelin's II, etc.) If I had to rank my ten favorite albums of all time, I don't *think* this would place, but that's only because there's so much good music out there. On a good day where I'm feeling my roots, I'd maybe stick this one in the #10 spot. It's just so good.
Another album that was presented to me when I was young as the pinnacle of music. Except this one holds up! The harmonies are the most attractive feature of any CSN or CSNY project, they just do it like no other. But as far as opening tracks go, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” is up there with the best. Looking forward to our inevitable ‘Deja Vu’ review.
All time classic!
good!
So many of my favorite folk/rock tunes on this one highlighted by Guinevere, Suite Judy Blue Eyes, and Wooden Ships. While I prefer to listen to the unskippable So Far, that is essentially a best of with the bonus of "Woodstock". There are a couple good ones on here that did not appear on that one, such as Long Time Gone and Lady of the Island.
Crosby, Stills & Nash sounds nothing like the members previous projects, and yet it exceeds pretty much anything The Byrds, The Hollies and Buffalo Springfield ever did. I absolutely loved this album, and I like to think it brought people comfort after the tumultuous 60s just like it has brought me some comfort after a tumultuous 2025 and early 2026. Best Songs: Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, Helplessly Hoping, Long Time Gone Worst Songs: NA
loved the harmonies
Supa chill I like this one
Fantastic album. Love the harmonies and the music. Sorry Neil Young but I think their best album was without you.
Classic
5 out of 5 Classic rock at its finest.
One of my all-time favorite albums. Classic.
Great album, going in my rotation.
8/10 Some of the best harmonies in rock - so effortless. The songs are gentle, maybe as a result, but so solid.
Tight harmonies, skillful playing, I can see why this is a classic.
There is something magical about these three and the songs on this album. CSN is leagues better without Young's caterwauling. You Don't Have to Cry is my favorite.
Incredible vocal harmonies by the CSN fellers. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" will always remind me of my mom.
Harmonies, California, '68-69, Laurel Canyon, what's not to like? Fav track: 49 bye-byes
Naj naj naj 😍🫶🏻 apsolutno obožavanje! 5/5, 9.5/10
Crosby, Stills, and Nash are highly regarded in music, but I've never had anything that made me do a deep dive. Now that I've listened to this album, I can officially say I'm a fan. Great vibes, very soothing. Similar to the Eagles in some fashion, great harmonies. I'll probably throw this album into a playlist for normal rotation.
One of my all time favorites. Love Neil Young but prefer CSN without him.
This is a really solid album. They were all very established musicians so I don't know if it counts as an incredible debut album, but Judy Blue Eyes, Wooden Ships, and Helplessly Hoping are all great songs. This and Deja Vu is about as good as they get and later in life they all kinda sucked. Neil Young was the best part of them once he joined but this is still worth being here. Great instrumental work and harmonies.
I started the day by listening to the wrong album, CSN from 1977 and I was prepared to give that 5. I've corrected and switched to the proper album. I never understood. I judged the book by it's cover. Without ever listening to them I assumed they weren't for me. After a day full of 2 different Crosby, Stills & Nash albums, these guys put out a solid product. The production on this album is so good. The dynamic mixing, head phones, come on. Makes one question why more music wasn't mixed like this. I wish I had heard this sooner. The 1977 album CSN is pretty good also.
Classic sound of the 60s.
Absolute classic — some of the best vocal harmonies in rock music.
I am 78 years old This album was a highlight of my youth. Every cut a winner
Pure west coast
What a funny coincidence! I've had Judy Blue Eyes stuck in my head all day, and now I generate this. That first track alone is enough to earn the album 4 stars, and the question is now about whether the rest of the album does enough to get that fifth star, and I believe it does. Great harmonies, influenced the Dead, and close to the pinnacle of this sort of Folk Rock scene. Favorite Track: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
This is a perfect folk-rock album. No further notes.
They must have got such a buzz out of singing so perfectly in harmony, great album, really flows along nicely and effortlessly. Helplessly Hoping is such a breath-taking love song, always stops me in my tracks - worth the 5 just for that track.
Love it. But the Dejavu in total is my favorite of CSN(Y)
Accidentally left this on at work when I disconnected my headphones, so my computer has listened to it approximately 10 times. I however, enjoyed the single time I listened to it.
loooooove
Love it
An undoubted classic which I am sorry to say passed me by the first time around. I was aware of the record largely due to CSN’s appearance at Woodstock but my musical tastes did not extend to them. Although, again due to Woodstock, I thought Suite Judy Blue Eyes was a piece of harmonising excellence and probably with Hendrix and The Who the best part of the whole thing. I wasn’t there of course but base this on the Woodstock film. To be honest it is only in the last few years that I have become a CSN (more than CSN&Y) fan. As I have said I doubt if there is a better example of close harmonies with all three of them bouncing off and complementing each other. Guinnevere is a beautiful love song and a song I never tire of. If I have one tiny criticism the album does seem to tail off with the last two tracks in particular being just filler tracks. Still a great album and well worthy of been on this list and I hope somewhere near the top scoring wise. 5/5 11/8/25
🌞 Rating: 4.6 / 5 🎶 Short Review: Crosby, Stills & Nash is what happens when three egos decide to get along for exactly one album and accidentally create the soundtrack to every 1970s porch swing existential crisis. 💔 Favorite Track: “Helplessly Hoping” Three voices. One guitar. Infinite ache. It’s romantic devastation disguised as a lullaby—like Fleetwood Mac without the passive aggression.
I had forgotten what a classic this was!
This is a timeless classic that never gets old. Love CSN and CSNY. Just great music all around.
Top album
truly a remarkable album
Still outstanding writing and playing
Yep. Another one I stretched the tape out by listening so much.
Relaxing and beautiful, made my mind rest a little while I was listening, perfect!
Love, love, love this album.
5 estrelas. Genial, pioneiro. California!!!!
Amazing vocal harmonies. This album along with Deja Vu are pure magic. I saw C,S&N in '90. You know a group is badass when you go only knowing a few songs and then recognize more than half the setlist. I went with a friend and left as a fan digging into a lot of their works as a group and as individuals. This album is about as close to perfect as you can get in my opinion. This will never not be a 5 star album.
Classic
Fantastic.
Difficult to analyze this one having heard most of these so many times. A lot to like here obviously, but the different "sounds" throughout I've maybe taken for granted. The lead guitar on Suite Judy, the combination of instruments that make that strange and awesome groove to start Long Time Gone, what ever the hell that instrument is on Marrakesh. Helplessly Hoping sounds incredibly clean to me, though I couldn't even get through it it's so heart wrenching. A lot of these I hadn't heard, at least in a while and were probably the low points (Song with No Words, Lady of the Island etc.) The best point of reference for this album is Deja Vu which is an unrealistic standard. Amazing debut, all time great songs, a few I don't need, not as good as Deja Vu but pretty damn good.
This was the first album I listened to after returning back from a week at a beautiful but faintly demonic destination wedding in Mallorca, Spain, a power union between two fantastically successful but dull-eyed finance vampires and house music enthusiasts who insisted on hiring some of Europe's (apparently) most in-demand house DJs to blast the most god-awful, soulless beep-boop bork- bork fuckslop computer music nonstop for two straight days while nearly all of the 250 avaricious ghouls in attendance numbed their brains and hearts with coke and ecstasy to distract themselves from the mist of hollowness and mortality that, by the end of the party, had begun to thicken to a choking fog. Hearing this album upon returning felt like going from black and white to color in my soul. Long live music. Long live CSN. Long live humanity. One measure of almost any song on this album contains more life than 100 hours of DJ nonsense. We're going to be alright.
Here I am confirming my bias for the late 60s/early 70s being the best era for music again 😂 The muted instrument sounds mixed with those crystal clear vocal harmonies is so stylish and beautiful, but creepy and weird when the song calls for it. Im in awe at some of these Lady Of The Island and Helplessly Hoping were my personal favorites this time. Easy to spend a full 24 hours on this. With that said, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes overshadows the genius of the rest of this. I wonder if they considered splitting that off as a single and keeping it off this album.
Between 4 and 5 on this, and I love the hits just enough to get up to a 5. What can you say about these harmonies? Simply lovely
So much of this is new to me - but feel like I’ve seen the album photo a bunch - guess I’m more familiar with csnY. Would still put the Young version of the band above this, but this album is still near perfect. I had never heard Marrakesh, Pre-Road Downs, or 49. Highlights for me this time through. Cass Elliot from Mamas and Papas is on Pre-Road Downs.
A tour de force of acoustic guitar and rich vocal harmony, or some such. Lots of big well known hits, a few gems I never heard. Solid top to bottom.
An all timer, no doubt. Easy 5 star rating.
Another classic album with memorable songs by men whose harmonies make you want to sing along. I will never tire listening to them.
A masterpiece. Beautiful voices and harmonies. A classic for a reason. 5/5
Now you’re talking!
helpless, country girl, Almost Cut my Hair
Beautiful album.
This is a lovely album. I have this, though I first listened to it in my late teens after hearing CSNY on the Woodstock album. I have played this album many times, but I have to be in a 'listening' mood. It has great songs, harmonies and melodies. Vocally superb. I listened to this again, trying not to take it for granted, as I'm familiar with it. It's a 5 star album (just). Would I listen again - Yes. I don't listen to this enough Would I buy it - Yes. I have it. Side one 1. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" 7:25 - Wonderful. Great tune and harmonies. 5* 2. "Marrakesh Express" 2:39 Showing Simon and Garfunkel influences. Super song. Very catchy. 5* 3. "Guinnevere" 4:40 Nice song. It doesn't grab you quite as much as the previous two. A nice electric guitar forms the backbone of the song. 4* 4. "You Don't Have to Cry" 2:45 - A nice song, intricate vocal harmonies and lovely acoustic guitar. 3* 5. "Pre-Road Downs" 2:56. A nice pop song. Great guitar. 3* 20/25 4 stars Side 2 1. "Wooden Ships" 5:29 - This is classy. Great guitar. A very laid back tune. Could be a Neil Young song! Absolutely super. 5* 2. "Lady of the Island" 2:39 - Slow, mournful ballad. Beautiful vocals. 3* 3. "Helplessly Hoping" 2:41 - Nice finger picking introduction. This grabs the attention with the vocals. 5* 4. "Long Time Gone" 4:17 - ooh this is good. More of a rock song than folky. Great vocals. A nice bluesy feel. Great guitar. 5* 5. "49 Bye-Byes" 5:16 - A nice song. It has touches of everything from the previous 9 tracks. 4* 22/25 42/50 for the album. It just squeaks 5 stars
Not sure if I like CSN better or CSNY, but they are both great. Such deep lyrics, great harmonization, and intricate guitar work. Also, it seems that there's a song on this album to match any mood, though their more introspective songs seem to really snag me the most. I think Helplessly Hoping is one of my all time favorite songs ever.
So many good songs on this album! Judy Blue Eyes, Marrakesh Express, Guinnevere, Wooden Ships, Helplessly Hoping, Long Time Gone, Everybody's Talkin, and Teach Your Children! So good!
White boy music- in a good way. Shoutout CS&N, I was born 30+ years after this album came out but it still hits and feels timeless more than 50 years after its release.
Great find
Songwriting, harmonies, chef's kiss. Wooden Ships, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, Long Time Gone. These men made amazing music over a, thankfully, long career. Incredible to think this was just the start!
Fuck yeah man, love me some singin and geetarz.
Album that took time to grow on me, but can understand why was so successful at the time. It’s organic and it’s beautiful. 5 Star
The harmony! My god, how these guys harmonize! The music itself is really good, but these three are just amazing to hear together. Too bad they had to let Neil Young hop in later.
excellent album
Why not
Loved this album since I first pulled it from my uncle's record collection. The songs are nearly all excellent ("Lady of the Island" can be a little tiring at times) - "Suite:Judy Blue Eyes", "Marrakesh Express", "Wooden Ships", "Helplessly Hoping" & "Long Time Gone" being the picks for me. The harmonies are incredibly tight with each vocalist bringing something special, even I find David Crosby's voice a little less distinctive than the other two. The production is bright and clear; the record sounds fantastic. But this listening brought new appreciation for Stephen Stills in particular. 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. His arrangements complement the vocals wonderfully.
Great folk-rock album. Very consistent vibe throughout, nice lyrics, warm guitar riffs, and sweet vocals. One of my favorite choruses ever with "They are one person, They are two alone, They are three together, They are for each other". Overall, a simple, concise, well put together project from the trio.
Some weeks a man will listen to Helplessly Hoping 400 times, ya know.
Some of the most recognizable harmonies in music, Crosby, Stills & Nash laid the groundwork for everything I love from the 70's like America and Yes. Thanks guys!
Extraordinary album that bridged the sixties and seventies
I mean, the songs on this album: Marrakesh Express, Guinnevere, Helplessly Hoping. If you ever listened to AM radio in the 1970s these songs are imprinted on your brain.
9 out of 10
A top 100 album!!
Suite Judy Blue Eyes is my favorite song so I knew I would love this. I didn’t know they had such a pure mellow album. It was lovely!
These hippies were on to something
Great harmonies.
If someone tried to create the perfect vocal harmonies using modern AI or some type of enhanced autotune software, they could not do better than CSN on this album. It’s a pleasure to listen to this work of art. The first “supergroup” and their best album.
Fantastic album. Easy to listen to and appreciate.
If the Beatles and Queen had a Baby in the Late 60s
Love it
Proof positive that all the crap music came from Neil Young. CSN >>>>>>CSNY 4.5/5.0: Excellent
Enjoyable folk rock.
Lot of greats here but don't overlook "You Don't Have To Cry"
The self-titled debut album *Crosby, Stills & Nash*, released in 1969, is a landmark in rock history. It showcased the trio's exceptional vocal harmonies, innovative songwriting, and a seamless blend of folk, rock, and pop influences. Below is an in-depth review focusing on the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## **Lyrics** The lyrics on *Crosby, Stills & Nash* are a mix of introspective reflections, social commentary, and poetic storytelling. Each member brought distinct lyrical perspectives: - **David Crosby** contributed socially conscious songs like "Long Time Gone," written in response to the assassination of Bobby Kennedy. Its lyrics channel a sense of urgency and disillusionment with the political climate of the late 1960s[1][4]. - **Stephen Stills** offered deeply personal narratives. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," a suite-like composition addressing his breakup with Judy Collins, is both intimate and universal in its emotional resonance[4]. - **Graham Nash** brought a lighter touch with songs like "Marrakesh Express," which captures the whimsicality of travel and cultural exploration. His "Lady of the Island" is a tender love song with minimalist yet evocative imagery[3][4]. The lyrical diversity reflects the trio's different backgrounds—Crosby's activism (from The Byrds), Stills' introspection (from Buffalo Springfield), and Nash's pop sensibilities (from The Hollies)[1][4]. --- ## **Music** Musically, *Crosby, Stills & Nash* is an intricate blend of folk-rock with elements of jazz and blues. The album's defining feature is its three-part harmonies, which elevate every track: - **"Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"** is a tour de force that combines classical music structures with pop sensibilities. Its multi-part arrangement showcases Stills' compositional brilliance[1][3]. - **"Guinevere"** is hauntingly sparse, featuring Crosby's unconventional guitar tunings and ethereal vocals that evoke an almost mystical atmosphere[3]. - **"Wooden Ships"**, co-written by Crosby and Stills with Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner, is an apocalyptic vision set to a brooding melody. Its themes of survival and escape resonate deeply[4]. Instrumentally, Stephen Stills dominated the album's production. Dubbed "Captain Many Hands," he played most instruments except for rhythm guitar (handled by Crosby and Nash) and drums (played by Dallas Taylor). His contributions on bass, organ, and lead guitar are particularly noteworthy[2][4]. The acoustic arrangements are intricate yet accessible, making the album both musically rich and widely appealing. --- ## **Production** The production on *Crosby, Stills & Nash* is remarkably clean for its time. Recorded at Wally Heider Studios in Hollywood, the album avoids unnecessary embellishments, allowing the vocals and instrumentation to shine[2]. The mix emphasizes clarity—each harmony is distinct yet blends seamlessly into the overall soundscape. Stills' meticulous approach to layering instruments ensured that every track feels cohesive despite the trio's differing styles. The production choices have aged well; even decades later, the album sounds fresh and immediate[2][3]. --- ## **Themes** The album explores themes that were both timely in 1969 and timeless: - **Love and Relationships:** Songs like "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" and "Lady of the Island" delve into personal relationships with honesty and vulnerability. - **Social Commentary:** Tracks such as "Long Time Gone" and "Wooden Ships" address political unrest and existential concerns in a turbulent era. - **Escape and Exploration:** "Marrakesh Express" celebrates freedom through travel and cultural discovery. These themes encapsulate the countercultural ethos of the late 1960s while maintaining universal appeal. --- ## **Influence** *Crosby, Stills & Nash* was revolutionary in several ways: 1. **Redefining Vocal Harmonies:** The trio's harmonies set a new standard for rock music. Their influence can be heard in subsequent acts like Fleetwood Mac and America[1][2]. 2. **Shifting Rock Trends:** Released during an era dominated by heavy rock sounds like Led Zeppelin’s debut or Cream’s blues-rock explorations, this album helped usher in a softer, more melodic approach to rock music that would dominate much of the 1970s[2]. 3. **Singer-Songwriter Movement:** Alongside artists like James Taylor, CSN laid the groundwork for introspective singer-songwriter albums that became staples of 1970s rock. The album’s success also solidified CSN as one of rock’s first supergroups. It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard charts and has been certified four times platinum[5]. --- ## **Pros** 1. **Exceptional Harmonies:** The intricate vocal arrangements remain unparalleled. 2. **Diverse Songwriting:** Each member brought unique strengths—Crosby’s social awareness, Stills’ musicality, Nash’s pop sensibilities. 3. **Timeless Production:** The clean mix ensures longevity. 4. **Musical Innovation:** Tracks like "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" broke conventional song structures. 5. **Cultural Impact:** The album captured the spirit of its era while influencing future generations. --- ## **Cons** 1. **Occasional Overpolish:** Some critics argue that the perfectionism in production sacrifices raw energy—a hallmark of great rock music[5]. 2. **Uneven Contributions:** While Stills’ dominance ensures cohesion, it sometimes overshadows Crosby’s and Nash’s input instrumentally[4]. 3. **Dated Themes:** Certain tracks feel tied to their time period (e.g., “Marrakesh Express”), potentially limiting their resonance for modern listeners[5]. 4. **Lack of Edge:** Compared to contemporaries like Neil Young or Bob Dylan, CSN’s debut lacks some of the grit associated with protest music. --- ## Conclusion *Crosby, Stills & Nash* is both a product of its time and a timeless masterpiece. Its lush harmonies, innovative compositions, and poignant themes make it one of rock’s most celebrated debuts. While it may lean toward perfectionism at times—arguably at the expense of spontaneity—it remains an essential listen for anyone interested in folk-rock or vocal-driven music. Despite its minor flaws, this album stands as a testament to what happens when three distinct voices come together in perfect harmony—a rare achievement that continues to inspire musicians today.
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A little corny around the edges, but all in all an excellent album. There’s a lot of stuff on here that hadn’t really been done before, even considering the way-paving done by the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Hollies, and others.
These guys may not have invented three-part harmony. But they definitely did it better than most.
The harmonies are beautiful; the songs are a product of the hippy movement.
только положительные эмоции от прослушанного, ну это реально круто
Pretty spectacular debut for CSN. They created a new sound with this one. Pretty mellow with some grittier stuff thrown in.
One of the best ever, been listening to this for years
These harmonies tho. Introducing themselves with "Judy Blue Eyes" and echoing it with "Helplessly Hoping" it's so sweet and tender to hear these boys so worried they're losing their loves.
Crosby, Stills and Nash! What more can I say?
amazing
Who could predict that we would be in such a mess in 2025? The science fiction writers...and the musicians of the 1960s. This is an important and timeless album.
This album is so of its time and yet so timeless. A bit of a miracle of songwriting
For someone who has a growing appreciation of the folk arts, what a freakin' classic. Heaters galore!!
I love this record. I started listening to C,S & N in High School when I really started exploring folk music. I didn't initially love it, because the harmonies and pop nature of it was so different from the raw Bob Dylan style of folk that drew me in. As I've gotten older and spent more time with this, I've really come to understand the genius here. Its a really cool combination of blues, folk and pop rock. Not every song lands, but the ones that do slap. And there are far more bangers than not. This is one that I often come back to.
A joy
Not a bad song on the album. Judy Blue Eyes alone puts this in 4 stars territory but the rest of the album is so solid
Beautiful record. Great songs and some of the best harmonies ever committed to vinyl. Classic
This is a really special album. The songs are great and the harmonies are top tier. There's not a bad song on here. This album will stay in my rotation.
I knew way more tracks from this one than I realized. This one was a treat. Fantastic lyricism and vocals. I did not anticipate the guitar work being so impactful. Adding this to my regular rotation for sure.
Didn’t get to listen to the entire thing
Great Album. some well known song and some excellent music.
Beautiful album. Almost all the songs here are classics that worked their way into my mind. Their vocal harmonies are beautiful and there's lovely guitar playing throughout. The acoustic and sparse songs mixed with more conventional 60's folk rock also really adds to the variety of the album. Certified classic.
All of 'em
Perfect album! Masterpiece! Guinnevere is one of the best songs I heard!
All timer
Very warm and cozy low tempo rock, such a chill album
They sound like a mix of Simon & Garfunkel and Neil Young. So much so that Neil himself joined them later, right? A great debut album. I loved it! 5 stars!
elite
A total favourite of mine, got a few absolutely timeless gems on here.
A couple misses, but overall a garfunkeleske work of art
It's gorgeous.
Classic. 5
Loved it! Though folk rock isn't what I normally turn to, their songs are wonderfully harmonic, with diverse melodies and interesting lyrics. It was a perfect Saturday listen, just what the doctor ordered.
Crosby, Stills & Nash was the self-titled debut from the folk rock supergroup; Crosby was in the Byrds, Nash in the Hollies, and Stills in Buffalo Springfield. The trio's sound was different that their respective predecessors, but their established notoriety contributed to CS&N's success. During their tour to support the album, they added Neil Young to their ranks, another Buffalo Springfield alum and an addition to the group's star power. The album includes "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," and "Marrakesh Express." two of the band's early hits. The trio employed layered harmonies in their melodies, creating songs with a compelling, earnest sound. Their songs resonated with the social movements of the era, making CS&N's songs somehow essentially related to the time period.
Uhhh pretty, pretty, pretty good
So many classics on one album!!!!
After I got done listening to this album, I had to go back and replay DÉJÀ VU, 'coz about halfway through the first side, this question suddenly popped into my head: "Do I actually like this better than DÉJÀ VU?" Now, normally when I get albums from The Randomizer I don't like to stray over to other ones. While I may reference other albums in my discussion, I want to have the work assigned to me be the only music in my head as I enter a discussion. Sometimes I cheat and get an outer-album song or two in there, but I never do full albums. But listening to this album, I couldn't help but think back to what I said about DÉJÀ VU and how, that time around, I ultimately wasn't as impressed as I was the first time around. I still acknowledge it as a classic album, but I supposed that the years in-between listens did a number on my opinion. In contrast, I'd never heard this album before, but, gosh darn, I was quick to groove with as easily as I had DÉJÀ VU that first time. And I just had to wonder, what was so different about that follow-up that I can click with this album that I hadn't heard as much about versus the other one that I had? And I didn't wanna say it was just Neil Young and call it a day. After RUST NEVER SLEEPS, I've been doin' pretty well with every other album of his that's been thrown my way (and there's still a **lot** left), so I don't wanna take the easy way out. What I ended up coming back to is this: consider "folk rock." Split it down the middle — "folk" and "rock." Neither album fully, completely one or the other, but I feel DÉJÀ VU is more on the "folk" side, whereas this album is closer to "rock." DÉJÀ VU clearly has way more refinement and polish than this one has, and maybe that's Young's influence, maybe it is... Whoever's influence it is, this album, meanwhile, just comes across to me as a bit rougher; a little more open to having electric guitars jam along with the acoustic ones. And, y'know, of course DÉJÀ VU has "Woodstock", "Cut My Hair" and even a little in "Carry On", but still, it doesn't feel like it has rock guitar to the extent that this one does. And, yeah, on a relisten, where I'm not tryna fight off falling asleep 'coz it turns out that's all my "listen on my back with my eyes closed" strategy does for me, I actually do like DÉJÀ VU as much as I used to. But as it turns out, I like this album more. Like, goodness, "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" alone is a masterwork. Just an incredible journey. Plus, as amazing as the harmonies on DÉJÀ VU are, hearing them over the kind of songs that're on here are even better. I even dig the folkier acoustic songs that're here a bit more, to not focus on the rockers entirely. Jus', top to bottom, it's great. All that pre-"we've completely figured this group out" refinement, I'm tellin' yah... Goodness. So I guess Young's presence is really missed after all. Hm, well. Either way and anyway, y'know, I didn't think I'd spend as much of this review talking about DÉJÀ VU as the one I was actually supposed to discuss, but there yah go, I guess. And if I could go back and re-rate it, I'd give it the same 5 I'm giving this. Like, regardless of which one I prefer, they're both spectacular pieces of folk. Certainly, of all of the albums that sparked off the "California sound," between this, SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO and MUSIC FROM THE BIG PINK... Well, you can probably guess my pick. (And once again, if you ain't never heard Weird Al's "Mission Statement"... Like, besides an acoustic line lifted from "Carry On", it's basically just "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". It's so good.)
I’m at a 5. Thankfully, C, S, & N are still pretty damn good without Y. I don’t think I have much to wax poetic about here – this is just a great album. Sure, a good chunk of it is mired in relationship issues, and the variety of styles on each track isn’t as strong as what was on Deja Vu (lots of acoustic tracks here, little less pure rock than I was expecting), but the quality of the songwriting, and the emotion their voices are able to pull out of those lyrics, especially in the harmonizations, is really, really strong, and really enjoyable to listen to. Even though some of the more personal context of each track is kind of lost to time (I don’t think anyone’s really itching to read about Judy Collins & Stephen Stills anymore), the imagery in the lyricism is so good that it really can apply to any kind of relationship. I truly don’t think there’s a single bad track here, and even its weakest one (You Don’t Have to Cry, just for the repeated lyrics) is still pretty good. It’s not a flawless album by any means, but for 3 people to come together, each members of their own bands, and drop an album with this much cohesion & quality, on a first try, is pretty damn remarkable. It’s the type of chemistry you can’t really teach, and arguably the blueprint for other “supergroups” that followed throughout the 70s. While I imagine Neil Young’s inclusion muddled that chemistry for a bit for years afterward, this album is a great showcase of why Neil Young wanted to join these 3 in the first place. I think it’s no less than a 4, and for my tastes, a very easy 5.
you know wat is crazy i have never listened to this band till now
Americana bliss. The simplistic acoustic nature of the songs with unrelenting harmonization sends the endorphins through the roof. Getting absolutely lost in the lyrics and relishing in the joyous nature of the melody is not only welcomed, it is expected when playing this album. The jangly guitars, the falsetto accoutrement, and the dynamic range of music ensures this a delightful experience. Neil was not necessary, he was just a cherry (maybe maple syrup?) on top of the Sunday.
Love this album more than anything
The harmonies on this classic Folk Rock album from 1969 are awesome. Some great tracks including "Marrakesh Express", "Wooden Ships", and the 7 minute "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". The only downside is their version of "Everybody's Talkin'", (a 2006 bonus track), which is nowhere near as good as the version by Harry Nilsson and which featured in the film Midnight Cowboy.
"Helplessly Hoping" is probably in my top 10 favorite songs of all time, and I could wax positively about many of the other songs on here. I've been served several albums in the last few weeks featuring these three skilled musicians (+ Young), but nowhere do they shine like they do when they are together. Five stars.
Such lovely harmonies.
always been a sucker for this type of folk rock
completely masterpiece
Love it! Harmonies were tight. Album progressed thematically.
Шикарно
Sounds like mom. In the best way.
Damn, this whole album just hits so well. Folk Rock at some of its best, I cant say I had even a lull at any point. I was in a bitter mood when I started but it put me in a good space. Beautifully written and composed all the way through.
Much like Sheamus from the WWE, this album is just banger after banger after banger after banger
Ein sehr schönes abwechslungsreiches Album mit wunderschönen Harmonien und Gesang. Ich bin begeistert und habe Young nicht vermisst.
Crosby, Stills & Nash — дебютный студийный альбом американской фолк-рок супергруппы Crosby, Stills & Nash, выпущенный 29 мая 1969 года на лейбле Atlantic Records. Это единственный релиз группы до включения в её состав Нила Янга. очень тонкая и красивая работа, вайб битлз и мамас энд папас, потрясающие гармонии, точно буду слушать еще и еще
Like an aural hug.
These harmonies give you a warm feeling like only the kinda music your dad likes can. Subdued and peaceful, but a touch of keyboard keeps it just lively enough and some sweet riffs before closing hook you back in right on time. No song overstays its welcome, even the nearly seven-and-a-half-minute opener. Really phenomenal. Favorite song: Long Time Gone
Great album
The snap, crackle & pop of gorgeous hippies vocal harmonies.
Without discussing the legendary harmonies that would go on to inspire the many variations of these individual artists, (CSN, CSNY) we cannot rate this album. There are too many parts that make this a must-listen for me, but none like the 6:00 mark of Judy Blue Eyes. I knew this was a 5/5 from the get-go.
RIP Croz, you were a real one. And this album is a bonafide classic, with achingly beautiful harmonies and a potent blend of optimism and world-weariness.
As usual, I only listened to the album’s original sequence with NO bonus tracks. This is the second album I’ve come across in this project that I have previously listened to and own a copy of (through 3 weeks). For as successful and widely recognized and influential that this trio (and later foursome) were, I feel a lot of their work is overall underrated. The record strikes a perfect balance of the 3 amazingly talented singers and songwriters. The harmonies, acoustic guitars and songwriting drive the album and lay the foundation of what would become the “California” or “Laurel Canyon” sound of the late 60s/70s. “Helplessly Hoping” is a favorite of mine. Overall, this record is as enjoyable of a listen as it was influential to the world of music. Always glad to give this record a spin and will do so again soon.
Great songs on this album
I was helplessly hoping for some CSN as I was having some de ja vu. Found myself singing along… GEM!
Love the harmonies these guys do.
Great stuff
A clinic in what’s possible with great vocals and perfect harmonies in rock and roll. Stills provides killer guitar work, arrangements, and often lead vocals, while Nash and Crosby showcase heavenly harmonies throughout the record. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is an all time great opening track and easily one of the best ever from CS&N. Helplessly Hoping is perhaps the best example of their world-class harmonizing. Long Time Gone is another highlight. One of the best albums of 1969, which is arguably one of the best years ever for music.
fantastic folksy, singer-songwriter music
A gorgeous album, I'm so glad I started this one album a day thing because it means I can discover gems like this. Standout tracks: - Judy blue eyes (the guitar in this is gorgeous) 4.5/5 - Guinnevere (SO pretty) 5/5 - You don't have to cry 4.5/5 - listening to this while working overtime getting eye strain was very hard hitting lol - Helplessly hoping 5/5 (on repeat)
A favorite album. Always love the harmonies in this group's work.
ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!
A total joy from start to finish. Will listen to more!
iconic
69 hehe
Not the coolest of bands back in the day (maybe it's the name?) but they did bang out hit after hit. Great singalongs!
Fairly innovative and sounds are smooth, or rounded.. bmvery pleasant
Omg do these boys love their vocal harmonies So so so groovy Almost every song on it is a favorite!
Sweet, heartfelt, and easy to listen to. A great mix of folksy songs for every mood. I definitely felt Nash's songs were a bit weaker, but still great to listen to. An all around great album. Top tracks: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, Helplessly Hoping
Great album - I could listen to this one again and again.
Absolute loved every second of this. I want to live in this album. Helplessly Hoping is such a beautiful song.
I've never gone that crazy for this kind of singer songwriter style music but when it's good it's good you can't deny it
One of my favorites
very cool
One of my fav
so good
This was really good. Not as good as Deja vu though. Still can’t believe I didn’t give that a 5.
Lots of great songs that I knew. 5 stars
I listen to tracks from this album every week. It’s so good I can’t find the words to describe it. Listen to it. Then do it again. Once more. Ok now repeat that. Yeah. You get the idea. Maybe it’s the superb three part vocal harmony. Or the hypnotic finger style guitar. Or the poetic and deep imagery in the lyrics. Or the…wait…let me listen again to be sure. Yeah. That’s it.
Pure uncut harmony; good stuff.
I was expecting this to be a solid 4 for me but I think this deserves a 5. The harmonies are just so, so good. Not only do the vocals sound incredible but so does the instruments as well. The lyrics are great as well have depth and tell stories. I really, really liked this album a lot I would totally listen to it again. It’s a great vibe and such a pleasure to listen to.
One former Byrds + one former Buffalo Springfield + one former Hollies = the late sixties/early seventies folk-rock version of "Avengers Assemble!". Stephen Stills is the star of the show, either Iron Man or Captain America, through iconic opener "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", bucolic and insanely catchy folk cut "You Don't Have To Cry" with its incredible guitar harmonics (so subtly and slyly added to the main riff), nice classic-rock closer "49 Bye-Byes", or the transcendent ballad "Hopelessly Hoping", whose perfect alliterations, ascending chords and soaring vocal harmonies beautifully convey the pains and heartbreak experienced by a lovelorn soul. David Crosby is like a Thor versed in delicate pagan pleasures through more complex, less immediate compositions in the vein of his solo record *If I Could Only Remember My Name*--chiaroscuro cuts named "Guinnevere" and "Long Time Gone", which only yield their off-kilter charms during subsequent listens. Crosby's songwriting chops often make him go through strange little detours, and as such, he acts as a counterpoint to Stills, often favoring clearer and more straightforward lines. Yet the union of the two sixties rock superheroes for the writing of "Wooden Ships", as instantly striking as it is sophisticated on a conceptual level, sure uses the best of the two talents in one single shot. As for Graham Nash, he is the Hawkeye of the story, sometimes going astray in all-too-quaint, sentimental meanderings... but when he hits the mark, as on sensual barebones acoustic number "Lady Of The Island" or country-boogie single "Marrakesh Express", whose patchouli scents are obviously covering far less *legal* smells, it's a clean sweep. Whiffs of the Summer Of Love and Flower Power abound in the record, even if that time period is already viewed through a melancholic, nostalgic lens, which makes the overall themes of the lyrics relatable to this day. And the trademark vocal harmonies are stellar, that's a given at this point. Truly, they're the "Avengers assemble!" moment here, the money shot, automatically warranting a slot for the supergroup debut on this list. 4.5/5 for the purposes of this list, rounded up to 5. 9.5/10 for more general purposes (5+4.5) Number of albums left to review: 98 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 389 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 227 Albums from the list I certainly won't include in mine: 286 --------------------- Addendum: Wondering if drummer Dallas Taylor, ominously watching us with a sour look on his face through the window of that derelict house's door in the rear of the album cover, could fill the shoes of Loki or even Thanos... Whatever the case may be, the story didn't end there. In a second phase, another former Buffalo Springfield would join the team for *Avengers 2: Déjà Vu*, which easily beats *Age Of Ultron* out of the park. I was too busy that day to write a proper review when the app suggested this record to me a couple of years ago. So here is the draft of a few notes about the highlights from that subsequent and equally "essential" record, just in case I might need them later on... For *Déjà Vu", the addition of Neil Young to the cast, like a Spiderman shooting his inescapable strings of raw feelings everywhere in sight, sure threatened to throw a shade over Stephen Stills' leading figure--first through timeless ballad "Helpless", probably one of Young's most distinctive compositions, but also through the less known and yet incredible "Country Girl", with its relentless, climactic build-up. That being said, Crosby, Stills and Nash each have at least one moment where they shine as brightly as Young in *Déjà Vu*, whether it's enticing opener "Carry On" for the first, topical and rowdy "Almost Cut My Hair for the second (unless it's the near-psychedelic title-track), or touching and instantly memorable novelty cut "Our House" for the third--where the fine line between excessive naivety and the convincing expression of domestic happiness is probably straddled more gracefully than on "Teach Your Children", another Nash cut with notoriously quaint flavours. But the money shot here, what unites the whole supergroup into one single transcendent effort--including drummer Dallas Taylor and bassist Greg Reeves--is "Woodstock". That syncopated "rock" cover of Joni Mitchell's elegiac folk tune about the famous music festival even manages to equal the original, as vastly different as the latter sounds. And this is no small feat here. Speaking of comparisons, whether warranted or not, I am sad to point out that there won't be the equivalent of *Infinity War/Endgame* in CSN(Y)'s career, quite unfortunately. The only real "infinity war" audiences witnessed after the release of *Déjà Vu* was the constant bickering of those endearing (yet also hopelessly grumpy) granpas of Anglo-American classic rock. More like *Captain America: Civil War* taking place in a nursing home, to be honest. But I guess that's a story for another time, kiddies... Rest in peace, David Crosby.
I'm little over 200 albums in and there's already been a LOT of 60/70ies folk rock that I, in fact, did not necessarily need to hear, but I'm truly grateful to this project for introducing me to 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. Or solidifying a hunch that I should like it, not just this album but in general music David Crosby had a hand in, it seems [See also: → The Byrds]. Beautiful stuff. I love this.
I remember immediately liking Suite: Judy Blue Eyes upon first hearing it. I can't entirely explain why I liked it. It has a sound that screams hippie to me, especially with all the different sections and instruments and languages. But I had never listened to this album as a whole. Of course Teach Your Children is a beautiful song too, but I discovered some other amazing tracks for the first time. Wooden Ships and Helplessly Hoping are also amazing. CS&N had something and even 55! years later it still resonates with people. They were ahead of their time. What beauty Cuba brings me, The queen of the caribbean Sea, There’s no blood in the sun or sky. Oh, how sad I cannot go. Oh go, oh go, go.
This is so beautiful. An absolutely flawless record. We listened to it so much in my house growing up that for a number of years I could not listen to them anymore. But I got around to recognize this as the brilliant collection of songs, voices, atmospheres, landscapes, emotions.
Easily a 5. The first two tracks, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” and “Marrakesh Express”, are the greatest songs. These two tracks easily give the album 5.
Near perfect album
Building on their predecessors, while still sounding unique. Original writing and thoughtful lyrics that aren’t too far out there, but certainly aren’t boring. Vocals and harmonies are beautiful. A perfect length, doesn’t overstay its welcome. Progressive production. A solid number of hits, though they aren’t as mainstream as they could/should? be. I can’t find anything wrong. It’s a truly lovely album. 5/5
Wonderful.
Amazing album. I loved every second of it.
Great album, classic hippie music.
So many great songs (Suite Judy..., Teach your children, Marrakesh Express and a cover of Everybody's Talking) with arguably the best harmonies this side of the Beatles.
love this album. I think Deja Vu might be my favorite album of theirs but this one is still a classic.
Absolutely essential listening! When folks talk about the great americana bands, Crosby, Stills and Nash (and Young) are at the top of that list. Socially relevant, melodic, and superb harmony!
A CLASSOC
Simply nice. Really nice.
Outstanding debut and fantastic vocal harmonies! Great stuff!
Top in its class.
This supergroup debut contains some of the greatest folk songs ever recorded with some of my favorite vocal harmonies to go along with them. They really do suit each other unbelievably well.
Classic folk album that was one of a few to change the course of popular music in it's time and spawn the singer songwriter. Spectacular harmonies and well crafted songs throughout. Several songs that were hits and others that have risen to to level of well loved deservedly.
Solid album and pleasurable to listen to the whole thing through.
It’s perfect
An all time classic in the folk world. Proof that there is survival after Young.
This is a beautiful touching record that has wonderful vocal harmonies and interesting song ideas.
Der Beginn einer Folk Rock Aera, die Musik begleitet mich seit dem Live Album Four Way Street mit Neil Young. Alle Alben, auch die Soloalben, sind jeweils ein Stück Musikgeschichte, die mit diesem Debütalbum begann.
I grew up with my mom playing this album quite often! It's beautiful from start to finish!
This album is REALLY good
glorious
Shades of freshman year in college. One of the best albums of all time, in my opinion!
My favorite permutation so far, probably
I really enjoyed this album. The vocal harmonies were beautiful and instrumentals complemented the vocals well. Beautiful!
A breakout for some supergroupers, a harbinger of bringing folk into rock, some classic songs. Wooden Ships.
Open guitar tunings, 3 part harmony, and a few bricks of Moroccan hash.
this album was pretty good! i really like me some relaxing rock to soothe the soul. there's a few ballads and a few songs that just rock you till you're nice and buried in your chair. i feel like i'm on a boat. maybe that's why they call it yacht rock?
A folk rock super group debut that is super.
The harmonies
bomb
This is why I'm doing the project alright - I know the names, but don't think I've ever listened to any (oh, one time in 2013 it seems) and it's good to plug that hole in my knowledge of the boomer canon! This is very much my bag - got all the stuff I like about late 60s rock, and infused it with some mellow folkiness. Yeah. Oh, and this is the origin of "Wooden Ships!?" I'd always assumed that was a Jefferson Airplane original! Huh - wikipedia tells me it's more complicated than that - hah! 😆 I have a slight preference for the more chilled tracks over the poppier upbeat ones, but the poppier ones still have undeniable charm. Fave tracks - "Guinnevere", "You Don't Have to Cry", and especially especially "Helplessly Hoping"
Well aware of it. Impossible for me not to sing along with. One of the greatest.
hoessly hoping- one person, too alone, three together, for eachother. Judy Blue Eyes. Teach Your Children.
Classic, awesome harmonies, great song writing, easy five stars
Incredible. If the Beatles were good.
I had this on cassette tape!
Excellent album
Best song - Helplessly Hoping
Folksy. I like it.