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Solid chill listen Fave track: Helplessly Hoping
It appears to be trendy to mention the lack of Oxford comma. One star for each member of the group, maybe the addition of Young will induce the addition of a fourth star? 3/5
This was kind of delightful actually, I think I'm starting to love these guys.
Suite: judy blue eyes - 5 Marrakesh express - 4 Guinnevere - 4 You don't have to cry - 4 Pre-road downs - 4 Wooden ships - 3 Lady of the island - 3 Helplessly hoping - 4 Long time gone - 4 49 bye-byes - 3
The singing's not bad, but it's too quiet and flat, and I didn't get much from the harmonies. The instrumentals are forgettable. My favorite track was "Wooden Ships". I liked the singing on that track, and the guitar playing stood out. The worst track was "Lady of the Island" with Nash's insipid vocals. 2.5 stars.
Nothing that stands out, but it’s all good.
Beautiful music, beautiful harmonies.
Büro, Heidenheim, Deutschland. Etwas langweilig.
Vond het niet een heel bijzondere plaat. Deed mij wel denken aan de autoritten naar Frankrijk met mijn gezin. Mijn moeder luisterde graag naar muziek van dit genre
"Deja vu" kende ik al. Dit album nog niet. Prachtig hoe de stemmen samen klinken. Boeiende nummers. Muzikaal gebeurt er veel. Ik heb nog wat tijd nodig om er vertrouwd mee te raken. Maar een hele fijne kennismaking
Het album werd steeds leuker elke keer als ik hem luisterde. Het is niet zo groots als de ja vu, maar wel heel goed. Elke keer als die marrakesh express weer langs kwam vond ik het leuk. Ik twijfel nog tussen 4 en 5 sterren
Ik mis toch Neil Young, de dynamiek is anders. Nu zit het heel veel op de harmonieën van Nash. Het experimentele van Crosby werkt beter met Young er bij omdat hij iets rauws en vervreemdend geeft, zoals bij déjà vu een dissonant op een goede manier. Toch staat er nog nog genoeg leuks op, maar nummers zoals Marrakesh Express haalt de boel ook een beetje naar beneden. Al met al een 3.6
Een album wat ik al langer kende, dankzij dit project ben ik helemaal idolaat geworden van vooral David Crosby. De stemmen van CSN lijken gemaakt voor elkaar, zelfkritisch dat ze waren, wilden ze na dit album hun geluid verder uitbreiden en zochten ze naar een extra muzikant die iets scherps en spannends kon toevoegen. En zo zijn ze bij Neil Young uitgekomen, die Stills nog kende van zijn tijd bij Buffalo Springfield. Naast dat ik Crosby fan ben geworden, was ik, en ben ik zelfs nog meer fan geworden van Neil Young, de vraag bij dit album wat opkomt is dan ook of je zijn stem mist. Misschien niet per se, aangezien de liedjes goed zijn en perfect afgestemd op de drie zangers. Maar t moet gezegd worden dat Deja Vu wel een interessanter album is. Desalniettemin, een sterk album, kan niet anders dat t beoordelen met vijf sterren.
csn(&y) will always remind me of home/fam ! so cozy!
This went in one ear and out the other without making any impression on me. This was inoffensive folk rock. Both "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" and "Marrakesh Express" were released as singles, both neither stood out as memorable. I'd say that the pleasant "Helplessly Hoping" stuck out as the strongest song on here. The harmonies are nice and reminded me of Simon and Garfunkel, but they lack the memorable songs that duo had. I like this group much better when they had Neil Young with them. Without Young, it is hard to tell the members apart.
One of my dad’s favorite bands. I’ve never listened to this one before. Glad I did!
Perfectly pleasant record but kind of wafts by me harmlessly. Only track that really makes me perk up is Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and maybe 49 Bye-Byes.
It’s good but maybe I’m just too partial to Crosby, Stills, Nash and YOUNG to fully appreciate it.
Nice but not earth shattering.
Cool dudes
A stone cold classic. Not quite as good as Deja Vu, but... man... so good.
Only a few great songs in an album that's supposed to be hits back to back, considering the amount of talent invested. Instead, I feel the songs are a bit too abstract and experimental, more exploring musical directions than aiming to produce pleasing results. I can appreciate it intellectually, but it doesn't make for a cohesive emotional listening experience.
Nice enough
Prefer their second album but this good too definitely needs more love then what it gets. Solid 3.5
Not sure Im a huge fan of everyone singing at the same time So it sorta means im never gonna get properly into these. Can appreciate rhe musicianship and the harmonies Pleasant, but a full album is a bir much
Meh
It's been a few days since I listened to this one and I barely even remember doing so. But I do remember that it didn't sound bad, that would have stood out to me Standouts - 3/5
Crosby, Stills & Nash’s self-titled debut is a collection of undeniable songwriting moments hindered by frustrating technical execution. Highlights like the pristine acoustic work of “Guinnevere,” the guitar-driven edge of “Wooden Ships,” and the stunning vocal centerpiece “Helplessly Hoping” showcase the absolute best of their legendary harmonies. However, the record is severely weighed down by subpar recording and mastering—defined by distracting hard panning and a muffled mix that pulls punches on tracks like the ambitious opener “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.” While the sheer quality of the material manages to shine through the muddy production, the sonic flaws hold the experience back.
Charismatic album, dominated by Stills. You don't want to take it off, while it is on tune.
Pre-Listening: one of those bands that us millennials hear a lot about, but don’t get a lot of chances to actually listen to them. It feels like more and more people want us to listen to many bands from our parents generations, but then the only time that we actually do is when we hear the music randomly, and then we ask, “hey who sings this song because I kinda like it?” and the response is, “oh, Crosby stills and Nash. How have you ever heard of them? So, I’m actually looking forward to listening to this album and finding my own experience with them. Best Song: Pre-Road Downs. I felt this song had a lot of creativity with the sound considering the time it was recorded. Also thought it was interesting that Mama Cass recorded some vocals for this song when I did some research about it. Runner-Up: Wooden Ships. Who doesn’t love an anti-war post-apocalypse song about finding peace and new beginnings? Third Place: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. Honestly, feels like three songs in one. Gotta love the scatting at the end. Reminds me of summer drives and optimism. Post-Listening: I wish more bands tried to make a sound like this now. I love the harmonizing vocals and the layers it creates to the music. I appreciated their ability to make music that is extremely pleasant to listen to while not sacrificing their ability to drive home a message. Rating: 9/10 Stars: 4/5
Love me some harmonies
This is a great album. Listening to it felt calm and full of that classic early folk rock atmosphere. There is a lot to take from the songs. The lyrics are strong and thoughtful, and the whole record carries a quiet, reflective mood that still feels warm and inviting. The three voices blend in a way that sounds natural and carefully balanced. The harmonies are a big part of the appeal, and the songwriting has a clear storytelling quality that fits their style perfectly. Nothing feels rushed or overdone. It sits in a gentle, thoughtful space and stays there. The production is well handled. Everything is clear and well placed in the mix, with enough space for the vocals and acoustic instruments to come through cleanly. It has that late 60s warmth without sounding dated or thin. Crosby, Stills & Nash remains a strong and lasting debut. Calm, well written and full of the qualities that made their early work special.
Helplessly Hoping will invariably fuck me all the way up. Let’s see what else we have here. Oh yay strong start with Judy Blue Eyes😭 I always like them more than I think I do. Lovely album.
Is this list actually just 10% Crosby, Stills & Nash? They feel heavily overrepresented. I do enjoy most of their work, it's just so much. Regardless this one is good also. It has Helplessly Hoping which I think is very beautiful.
Listening on headphones, I was able to appreciate for the first time what Stills is doing on the electric in the right stereo field on Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. 👀
A classic by any definition.
When these three came together (and add Neil Young on occasion) the harmony was awesome. Even with their disagreements thru the life of the group they still delivered excellent music. I was fortunate to see CSN&Y twice and loved every song.
If there ever is a class example for how to come together, Crosby, Stills, & Nash would be it. The harmony they have, takes the listener to a spiritual place. The layered guitars and masterful strumming shows how in tune they were in their musical genius. My favorite is the subtle electric guitar in the background of the main acoustics in "Judy Blue Eyes." "Pre-Road Downs" is a fun jam which makes me scratch my head how they created the backwards psychedelic sounds. "Helplessly Hoping" tugs at the heart and perfectly captures the depth of where emotions can take us. A truly delight to listen to and very worthy of the 1001 album list!
I thought I’d like it more. I was sadly underwhelmed. Loved the melodies most. Needed more magic though.
More of that 60s twangy, folksy, protest music. If you like it, you’ll love this. If not, you’ll probably be bored like I was. I’d really love to round up all of the Simon Garfunkel Crosby Stills Nash Young and others and mash them into one super acoustic folk music album and eliminate them from this list. ⭐️⭐️.5
Osea entiendo que habran sido medio revolucionarios en su momento, y toda la bola. Hoy lo escucho y no me encanta, me gusta, suena bien de fondo, pero no me fascina. 6.5/10
This is quintessential 70s music to me; evokes striped shirts and orange couches and bell bottoms. Loved it.
This record popped up on a Sunday morning and I was delighted. The harmonies are legendary. The "quit your job and be free" ethos was definitely the vibe. Everything hits just right and I'm not surprised this album appears on the 1,001.
Absolutely top notch album -- almost all of these tracks are in my regular playlist rotation and I know them very well. Even the ones I didn't know well were amazing songs. Five stars, easily.
Damn. Another classic rock group I slept on. Listen to this with the top down driving the PCH.
7/10
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One of the most impressive debuts I’ve ever heard, although none of these men were newbies. I have So Far, but this one slipped through the cracks. That’s what this list is all about, Charlie Brown.
Fantastic. Just my vibe. I had already had 2 songs saved. None of the others were too memorable to me so not giving a 5, but I would happily listen to this album again.
DNF Not really for me, felt like background music Nice to hear the originate everybody's music talking as I only knew it by the beautiful south Don't feel like I appreciated it
Amazing soft country album, the craft and musicianship in this is incredible. It marked a legacy that endures until now.
Pleasant
Great album. The American Beatles, beautiful multilayered vocals. Tasteful mostly acoustic guitar. Always great to listen to.
generally dull, liked a couple
Psychedelic and fun. Like if the Grateful Dead weren’t grating
So on the one hand, this is the most Boomer of all bands and the lyrics are as cringe and sappy as the 60's produced, which is something. On the other hand, just objectively, the harmonies are legit beautiful, and we're apparently only being subjected to 1 of these albums (thank God). 3 stars, but, watch yourself counselor.
B+
Yeah. I hate that picture. I don’t like those dudes. I WANT to rate this badly. But after multiple listens and getting over that I grew up with this album being forced on me before I could talk, I know it deserves a 4. So. There it is. 4 Boolean: True
I thought I would like the harmony nostalgia, but it sounded like burned out unpleasant hippy woe.
I really can’t think of a way this could be improved on. Standard-setting harmonies, world-class melodies, songs of the sturdiest construction. And for once, medievalism that doesn’t make me cringe.
Absolutely gorgeous 60s folk, really feels like an encapsulation of everything that was going on in the Laurel Canyon scene at the time. There's a decent amount of variety here, less with genre exploration and more exploring different sounds within a similar framework. They all stick pretty close to the sunny folk sound from their scene, but there's upbeat, almost rock-leaning cuts, more mystical-sounding songs taking inspiration from British folk, and more expansive, winding progressive folk tracks. All three members of this group are excellent songwriters, but it becomes clear that their individual talents are much less important than the collective, something emphasized with the stunning 3-part harmonies all over the project. Their biggest collective strength is their way with melodies, with every song here having several moments that stick in your brain hours after hearing it. They would only improve from here, especially after adding a fourth member to diversify their sound even more, but even on their first album as a group they showed a lot of talent.
Beautiful album, I'm so glad Neil Young wasn't around to ruin it. Fantastic harmonies
Pretty iconic
feels like im in a movie 6.5/10
Good pop
The vocals perfect. The songs great. I wouldn’t listen to this everyday but I just moved into a house with a fireplace so once I’m covered in winter depressed as a ghost, I know what I’ll be listening to. This is the blueprint for all the mediocre white men trying to make music like this in 2026
2.5000000000000... Sterne. Ist entspannt, wahrscheinlich besonders beim kiffen, angenehme Texte zum großen Teil, aber sonst auch nichts besonderes.
me gustó bastante, ns a que artista me recordó pero lo escuché y al trío adiviné la época JAJAJAJ. 3 porque ns, me gustó pero no sentí q destacó, no guardaría nada
Really excellent. Not QUITE as good as Deja Vu, (or maybe with repeated listens it will be!) but a terrific album and a deserved classic.
I might come back and give this a 5. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is transcendent.
Excellent
Mostly enjoyed it, but I kinda hated Song with No Words.
ja som sa uz od takejto hudby posunula
A couple great songs, but not really into the rest of the album.
General thoughts: Something this list has taught me is that what's good takes some time to sink in; it progressively gets better and better. That's the path necessary for records to become timeless. First of all, the obvious. The harmonies are glorious. Voices mesh in unison, creating a mystic sound signature through every song. Then there's the guitars; the merge of clear, strident acoustic steel and electric riffs clashing is superb. The arrangements are quiet but not minimal; they enhance and propel the voice. They can even harmonize, like they were voices on their own. Then the lyrics, the writing is beautiful and romantic all the way, though there are times they lack impact. The bass is something I slept on on the first spins, but I was able to appreciate how good it was further on my relistens. What are they missing? I think mixing could be improved; voices are prioritized, but some other equally interesting details are overshadowed. Also, the closer is a bit underwhelming. It's an album with no bad songs and, for me, it contains one special property that belongs to great albums: as a whole, it's bigger than the sum of its parts. This is my first CSN album, so it's the beginning of my journey, but I’m excited. As a folk enthusiast, the mixture of electric and acustic, of raw folk through classic rock, is a clear example of Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 impact, and I couldn't be more excited. Outstanding song(s): Lady Of The Island Helplessly Hoping Guinnevere Weakest song(s): 49 Bye-Byes Cover: Terrenal, down to earth, simple as it is, a guitar to tinker with and some time to think; this is the nature of folk. Real rating: 4.1
Beginning to suspect the '60s is not my decade.
Honestly this kinda got me interested in folk, its not heavy at all and was really nice when I woke up from my nap in da car
Psychedelic and folk rock are brothers, but I definitely favour one child over the other. a couple of bangers on there tho, not too much hate.
Didn’t have to listen to it because I own it. I have 24,000+ songs on the last generation iPod touch. That said, with the iPod on shuffle, any of these songs are worth listening to. I don’t feel the album is worth a cover to cover listen.
unimpressed, just one nice acoustic tune for me
Enjoyed this whilst barbecuing on a Saturday afternoon Very pleasant, recognised a couple of the tracks from various folky playlists. Inoffensive and nice in the sun. Favourite track: helplessly hoping
Very relaxing and great background music. I enjoyed listening; however, there was nothing about this album that was outstanding. favs: you don't have to cry, pre-road downs, helplessly hoping.
Not my vibe
Maybe this could have done with a bit more Neil Young but I found it pretty boring and bland. One or two decent tracks but nothing that I really enjoyed much. 2.5* rounded up to 3*
not sure why crosby, stills & nash was mixed up in my head with creedence clearwater revival lmao. that means i went in expecting more rock n' roll stuff but i was pleasantly surprised by the soft rock. very relaxing.
Always good to listen to this again. So many great songs on this one little album. I do think some of these get overplayed, but to sit and listen to this as a whole ... That's the way to do it.
The first album of a folk rock supergroup. It had two hits with Judy Blue Eyes and Marrakech Express, but I also really like Wooden Ships.
Boring
Bem legal. Achei que as músicas seriam repetitivas pelo estilo, mas não foram. Pra ouvir de bobeira é legal
Angels. Chill
I really don't think I've heard this album before - it's very interesting. As the initial album of this heavyweight supergroup, it is surprising to see how easily they find their sound. It's very much flower power, westcoast guitar pop with a strong Grateful Dead leaning and the occasional very British-sounding input from Graham Nash, fresh from the Hollies I suppose. Generally very pleasing on the ear. I'm going out on a limb with this one and giving it a 4. 3.75 might be more accurate.
Está bien. Es lindo de escuchar, tiene canciones más depres y otras más animadas.
Meh pretty standard
This album gave echos of Simon & Garfunkel and Steely Dan. Turns out they pre-date Steely Dan! The more you know.
Gorgeous harmonies
It's ok, somehow I expected something much more notable and ended up bored throughout
Another album that I remember hearing lots of songs from as a child when my parents would play it. Tons of vocal harmonies that get stuck in your head and that's not always a good thing. I could go without listening to "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" again since that's one track I remember them playing way too often. My favorite track was "Wooden Ships" that organ and bluesy groove worked for me.
BEFORE: I don't love much folk music but given their pedigree and work with Neil Young I am optimistic. I will be skipping the bonus tracks. I don't think I know any of this stuff although I do recognise a few titles so maybe I do. AFTER: Musically, this was more varied than I expected. Probably half of the songs didn't really grab me on first listen - I found them pleasant but better as background music. I hear a lot of Simon and Garfunkel and Cat Stevens and a little bit of early Eagles in the music. HIGHLIGHTS: The harmonies are nice and Stephen Stills is a great guitarist - I love the backwards guitar on Pre-Road Downs. Also enjoyed the ambitious structure of Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (particularly the final section). You Don't Have To Cry is a lovely song and Wooden Ships' psychedelia is a welcome change of pace. LOWLIGHTS: Marrakesh Express sounds like a Monkees cast-off. Beyond that, some of the tracks were just a little forgettable. VERDICT: I think it's a solid 4. I will probably listen to it a few more times just to see if some of the other songs sink in, but the good bits were really good.
Know this album well! Amazing.
When I got past the cheesiness of the ubiquitous ‘Marrakesh Express’ I’ve really enjoyed it. Quite a bluesy feel in places. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3j-i7GLr0&list=RD3Q3j-i7GLr0&start_radio=1&pp=ygUjd29vZGVuIHNoaXBzIGNyb3NieSBzdGlsbHMgYW5kIG5hc2igBwE%3D&ra=m This is my standout track. A perfect piece of anti Vietnam War Americana…particularly pleasing knowing that Nash was from….Blackpool!
As much as I wanted to, I just didn’t like this much. I don’t like the voices and there is nothing here that would make me come back to listen again.
I love this album. It feels so precious and optimistic
Classic sounds. Cool dudes. Not exactly my favourite sound. 3-4 rats.
Needs Young.
4/5 but one extra point for the harmonies 🙊☺️😛
It's ok, nothing really jumping out but a fairly easy listen
Meh.
One of the classic folk rock albums, full of amazing harmonies and well crafted lyrics. Some of my favorite songs are on this album - Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Helplessly Hoping, Long Time Coming, Wooden Ships. It didn’t need the 4 extra songs on the deluxe version we got on Spotify. The original is great on its own.
An easy listening, Classic Rock album from some amazingly talented artists. Nothing that blows you away, but just good solid music.
Hard to hate on an album with some of the most legendary folk rock songs ever recorded. The musical arrangements are lush and layered and the harmonies, while perhaps too effusive, are also tight AF. Yes, it gets repetitive and indulgent, but you can’t hate on something that’s this good.
Great harmonies, good songs. I enjoyed the album, it's fine.
Wow, this is an OLD one! (Get it? No Young? Ahaha... haha... ha.) I was surprised to not recognize "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" but I just needed to wait - definitely know the second half of it. These guys were pretty fantastic in their heyday. "Guinnevere" sounds a lot like what the Punch Brothers do nowadays.
This was a great album - one of my favorites by them - solid lyrics and musicality, very enjoyable listen
I don't like Neil Young, typically, so I was happy to get a Crosby, Stills, Nash, sans Young album. Sure this album is good and folksy. Exactly what I had expected. It's chill. Good tunes. But, sadly for myself, Deja Vu is better.
I swear I tried to intently listen to this album a couple of times. It's good background music, but not something I'd revisit or think, "Hey, I really want to listen to Crosby, Still & Nash right now." Would much rather have some CCR.
Crosby… stills… and Nash? Yes please. I thought there were some stand outs, but kind of expected more. Still, 3.7
While not something I would reach for often, this is more up my alley than a lot of folk rock. Enjoyed the listen, it’s a chill vibe. 7/10 Quite Likeable
Song with No Words stands out, because it... has no words :D Chill rock from the 70s
Medio embolazo. Me gustaron solo un par de canciones
Felt like a Beatles tribute band. That’s unfair, I know, but it’s the vibe. Not bad though.
It's dad rock, but it's well executed dad rock. While listening to this album I experienced moments of unadulterated bliss, and minutes of unadulterated boredom.
Fun fact, they are in the wrong order in this picture (Crosby is on the right and Nash is on the left). They only realized after they took the photo and when they went back to retake it the house where they’d been taking the pictures had been bulldozed. Anyways, any band that can be described as three people singing in intricate harmony is going to have my endorsement and albums like this are why Spotify thinks I’m 71 years old.
Brilliant I really enjoyed listening to this album
me gustan las vibras, es simple pero cautivador. me gusta el folk rock xd
Good old music
I am really glad to have listened to this. It has certainly solidified by opinion on this band. They suck. Well no they don’t suck they are talented and all that crap. But they are boring as fuck. My god I couldn’t wait for this to end.
In a time of psychedelic & hard blues based rock, CSN became the trailblazers of the singer songwriter lane with this record. You could say it’s not much different from Buffalo Springfield, but to me there’s more of a focus on the individual artists here. There’s more emphasis on the penmanship, less so on the rocking out. Each artist really gets to shine with their entire light on these tracks, rather than featuring in a band with a bunch of guys. There’s some really good stuff on here. Helplessly Hoping is one of my favorite songs in the genre, Lady Island is one of my favorite Graham Nash songs, and Long Time Gone perfectly teeters the line of Singer Song Writer with rock meat on its bones. It’s kind of a nod of what’s to come when Neil Young joins the band a year later. Speaking of Neil, despite how much I enjoy this record I still find myself missing him here. Stills is obviously good enough to hold his own weight as the frontman, but Neil Young just adds this edge that I can’t entirely explain. The somber songs are more somber. The rock songs are darker, and cut deeper. The follow up record to this one “Deja Vu” where Neil joins is absolutely S tier stuff.
Boomer easy listening I don’t really know any of these guys other than what the challenge showed me. Steven stills is pretty fun music and this is no different. While every song doesn’t sound the same they still have the same kinda tonality and thus to me I have heard it 4 times through and I can’t find myself really distinguishing the songs. The intro is amazing that suite is sweet. It feels like this era is prone to making good music yet it all sounds the same or similar. Regardless I found myself coming back to this it’s calming and the lyrics are so poignant. These old albums capture an emotion that I feel older music only has. The specifics about love and life almost feel like they can be seen and used now. There’s some great palm mutes here and the solos are top notch and when they all sing together it’s actually peak.
It is a 3 but I listened to it with my bf so it is a 4!!!!
4.1/5 - calm and peaceful. no further comments. cozy, although nothing too "out there"
So so
One thing the generator has taught me is that I have little love for folk-rock, or folk in general. This is no exception. Having 2 CSN albums (ok, other one was CSN&Y which was slightly better) in a week was too much folk for me to tolerate. It's not interesting to listen to and I don't care for the music, the singing or the songs.
Do-do-do-do-do, do-do, do-do-do-do! Good baselines throughout, lots of head nodding Liked it overall, probably a good candidate for lazy Sunday mornings or sitting on a dockp
Couple of nice tracks here. Suite and Helplessly Hoping are the go to stand outs but the whole album is strong.
Beautiful harmonies, but a lot of the same after awhile. Needed that Neil Young input that gradually came along.
Their voices are gorgeous together but once again I’m bored
Sonaban a America. Que se yo que sé cuanto.
Sounded like Crosby Stills and Nash. Great harmony’s. Boring songs.
Beautiful acoustic songs. This one didn't grab me as much as other CSN albums but still a lovely listen
Excellent.
It’s alright but i got a bit bored. Fav song: Guinnevere
Man they sure are missing young
Incredibly talented group of guys, even without Neil Young. Wonderful harmonies and vocals, excellent arrangements and talented guitar work to go along with smart songwriting, this one is a classic.
A good folk thing
Suite Judy Blue Eyes and other assorted love songs
Beautiful harmonies and nice groove at times, but maybe bit too hippish stuff to still be relevant.
Gotta respect singing harmonies of this gang. After few tracks I knew I have heard it all.
#440 / 1089 Heard before? ❌ Revisit? ❌ Nope. Very hard nope. Barely 1/5
Sometimes music just sounds good, you know?
Some immaculate guitar work, but to me it feels a bit lifeless, lacking a certain grit and authenticity.
8.5 / 10
Beautiful harmonies. What a classic sound!
Didn’t finish
I prefer CSN with Y. This is good, but doesn't hold a candle to Deja Vu. Judy Blue Eyes is an all timer though.
some songs were good, some were not. interesting band tho, have to explore more of their music
Doesn't stir up much emotion, positive nor negative. If anything, I really dislike the harmonic singing.
Not bad. Top track Marrakesh express
Love CS&N thought album was a little long.
I discovered this album pretty late in my folk music journey. But this is a beautiful album. Beautiful harmonies en very good folk songs
Suave y lindo
A surprise 5 for me. I'm a sucker for these kind of harmonies. I have a little bit of nostalgia for CSN because my dad use to love them and I remember how excited he was to see CSNY live. Great folk rock. I don't usually listen to bonus/extra tracks (just the original track listing) but I listened to all the extra material for this album too.
Regular
This album was so relaxing. It put my brain at peace.
This didn't really appeal to me in any particular way. Sounded dated, but it was alright overall.
Not to shabby
I dutifully did time as a Neil Young fan, as it seems one must to be taken seriously in North America, and that included the duty to dutifully listen to some CSNY along the way. Though I did like it quite a bit, it never really led me to ever listen to the Young-less version. It gave me a good sleep after.
When I was about 12, we were on a domestic flight for a family holiday in New Zealand. Crosby, Stills and Nash were also on this flight, and my father went insane. They were sitting in “premium economy” of whatever flattering term they used to demarcate us from them. We were down the back. My father kept poking his head up over the seats and looking at them. “There’s Crosby!” he said. “And Nash has the window seat!” He ducked down as he said this, presumably just in case Nash looked back. My brothers and I just stared at him (our father, not Nash). “Who ARE these people?!” “Look at Stephen Stills! He’s doing the crossword!” “Did you say one was called Cosby?” My brother asked. “What kind of name is that?” “Crosby. Yes. He’s having black tea now.” This went on for about 45 minutes. We couldn’t have found it more dull. Listening to this album now, and realising that this was the music that got our father so giddy, makes the whole thing way funnier to me.
I found it a little sunset over cornfields for my personal taste. Not an unenjoyable listen. I liked the guitar work, even if the vocals weren't my cup of tea.
Many good songs
Sounds nice.
3.5
Very enjoyable from an act I've heard of but never gave much thought to
its nice sounds abit like the beatles but still feels original
Love it. A favorite from childhood.
very sweet, they seemed so close with each other and that’s on bands. all songs had a very relaxed vibe, gave me the idea that the singers are very down to earth actually loved it and there was a song, helplessly hoping, where the lyrics sing “they are one person/ they are too alone/ they are three together/ they are for each other” and i just mean to say that warmed my soul loved this whole entire thing
Very old time and classic
Сидни Кросби, это ты брат?
sounds great but not for me... I get the feeling the album gets going at 49 byes byes and honestly that far in I was already hoping it would end... but after is more of the same. Is Marrakesh express about getting high?
This was good but the out-of-this-world vocal harmonies I was expecting did not really arrive. This being the early part of their work it makes sense, that they would not quite have gotten there yet. Somewhat repetitive over the length of the album, not too much sticking out or particularly memorable. It's OK, a 3 this time around.
I saw a review saying Crosby, Stills & Nash is better with Young, and Young is better without Crosby, Stills & Nash. I think that rings true 2.9
The very embodiment of "So what?". They can harmonize; I'll give them that. And I (obviously) know and do enjoy the first track. But the rest of this was a bowlful of broth without any bread. I'd rather be whipped soundly and put into bed.
I will give them credit for their ability to harmonize, but it stops there. This thing dragged on. I was over it after the first song which was too long in itself.
S (t1) - Good porch listening music, feels fitting for a hot July evening. L (t2) - opening montage music, feels like someone boarding a train. S (t3) - perfect fantasy vibe, the guitar sounds similar to a lute. L (t3) - trancelike. S (t5) - fun cadence, awesome song to listen to with the windows down just cruising a backroad L (t6) - the whole album shows they can harmonize, this track highlights they all can sing. Track 7 we were both literally speechless. S (t8) - just beautiful. the alliteration is crazy. harmony on the "three together" lyric is insane. S - 4.2 L - 4
Not very memorable but good
A really lovely set of vocals
Very pleasant album, with great harmonies, nice easy listen
I don’t consider myself a CSN fan but I was amazed at how many of the songs from the album I had heard. They’re a band that just makes good music.
I'm really sick of folk rock from Laurel Canyon, WAY too much of that on this list. This sounds like all the rest and must of the songs sound pretty much the same. Pleasant enough, but boring and generic. No, thanks.
This is the first time I have ever listened to CSN, and it was about what I expected - folksy stuff that is pretty much indistinguishable from all the other folksy stuff from the time.
Easy 5 stars. One of my favorite albums. Own this on vinyl and have seen them live. Killer harmonies
An interesting album. This is what I feel like the Beatles could be if they were slight more on the rock scale. But there were also some gems which did not fit into regular rock standards like "Guinnevere", "Wooden Ships" which was surprisingly before it's time, "Lady on the Island" which was beautiful. A nice album which is going on my playlist.
Skal innrømme at det til tider høres ut som om de er i ferd med å bryte ut i Mrs. Robinson, men nå er ikke det det verste som kan skje heller...? Overraskende bra, til tross for at de kanskje ligger litt nære å være et S&G coverband store deler av tiden. Standouten er absolutt Judy Blue Eyes, men Wooden Ships er ikke langt bak.
Jeg har samlealbumet til CSNY og har egentlig tenkt at det holder i massevis. "Judy Blue Eyes" er episk, men veldig mye her føles som litt kjedeligere Simon & Garfunkel. Kanskje kontroversielt, men det gutta har fått til solo er langt sterkere enn det de har gjort sammen?
Well, easy listening but I like them a lot more with Young in the mix.
Beautiful harmonies. 3.5
Found this pretty boring with no standout track. 5/10
3 + +
Crosby? Stills? Nash? You want it? It's yours my friend! As long as you have enough rupees. I'm sorry, Link, I don't give Young. Come back when you're a little, hmm, richer.
3/4 as great without Young, but still more compelling than most of what I've encountered so far. We'll go with 3.
Es entretenido, según yo me parece un americana un poco estándar, pero creo que más bien casi que es acá donde nace este género Probablemente lo estoy valorando desde un lugar con ignorancia en el sentido de que estoy seguro de que hay alguna buena historia atrás Creo que reescucharlo podría dar más sentido al álbum quizás, pero de mi primera escuchada me quedo con que ellos probablemente fueran blueprint de todo esté movimiento músical, además su influencia debió ser fuerte ya que este es un súper grupo formado a partir de otras bandas muy completas de la época
Very good album. A few exceptional songs and some average ones. Nice to listen to.
Brilliant album, with such brilliant harmonies throughout. Beautiful songs and arrangements, highlighting the laurel canyon vibe of the time.
For a 60s rock album that skews a bit country and folksy, this got a 3 from me which is about the best it could have hoped for.
lovely little folky album with a good handful of songs being added to my playlist - cheers lads x
I really hovered between 4 and 5. The harmonies on these songs are so incredible, and the poetry is so imaginative…some of these songs are definitely 5s for me, especially the ones that are a little less laid back. Judy Blue Eyes alone almost pushed me there, but the majority of the songs on these album are not really my taste, so I stuck with 4.
Good song writing. A staple of 70s folk-rock. While I found the ballads interesting from a story-telling standpoint, I did find the album a bit on the boring side. Too long with just this one type of guitar-strum and a cappella choral singing. There's a time and a place where I would really enjoy this music, but after the nineteenth "doo-doo-doo," I was just waiting for it to be over. My favorite part about it is the older fingerstyle guitar, inspired by classical and early folk playing. "Marrekesh Express" was the favorite track off this one.
Summer vibes
the harmonies the melody everything about this is just so good
The vocal harmonies are nice but they do it way too much. There are songs that are entirely sung in three part harmony. I find it distracting and hard to connect with what is being sung. Overall, middle of the road, kinda samey, background music. Pleasant enough to get a 2 from me.
folk is absolutely not my thing
Not a fan, but can see why people love it.
Album 236. Crosby, Stills & Nash (https://open.spotify.com/album/6vUWpE8qciYHOhf7mgaGny?si=_qFAYdHbRAuZ1_-h36t1_w) — Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969) Nice classic folk rock. I feel like it's gonna be even better after another spin. 4/5 Liked: — Suite: Judy Blue Eyes — Helplessly Hoping
I prefer these men on their own, but together, and when they include Neil Young, they make some DAMN good music...
Liked the folkier elements more than the country/rock songs. I am a sucker for close harmonies
Pocas veces tres voces han encajado con la precisión y el alma que lograron David Crosby, Stephen Stills y Graham Nash en este debut de 1969. Lejos de sonar recargado o artificial, el álbum destaca por la limpieza de su sonido acústico: la manera en que se cruzan las guitarras de madera con las tres líneas vocales crea un entretejido que da claridad a cada melodía, dejando que cada nota respire con total transparencia. Hay una honestidad desnuda en la interpretación que transmite una autenticidad inmediata. No hay trucos de estudio para esconder nada; se nota la química real de tres músicos cantando juntos en una habitación. La ambiciosa "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", la intimidad de "Helplessly Hoping" o la oscuridad política de "Wooden Ships" convierten al disco en un testimonio profundamente conmovedor, crudo y real sobre las grietas del amor y el desencanto al final de los sesenta. Su cadencia luminosa deja una constante sensación de paz y fluidez que acompaña muy bien el trabajo creativo o un momento de calma solitaria.
c’était ok rien de bien fou, mais ça s'écoute
idk bro
5/10. Buen disco, tiene unos temas muy lindos y piolas. Más allá de eso, suena bastante igual en todo momento, y no hay nada que pueda destacar.
Lo prejuzgué creyendo que sería medio country o Creedence, y no. Igualmente no es tan mi estilo, pero debería darle una chance con más atención en la escucha, justo estaba haciendo cosas.
This is lit
Chill and inoffensive.
I knew the song helplessly hoping for a long time, and had been meaning to listen to this album. I'm glad the quality held up throughout. Very reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel. I mean, the three-part vocal harmonies are just to die for. I was a bit confused by this because I listened to the 2005 remaster apparently, but the last few tracks were not listed as such, so it seems they were bonus tracks. To add to my confusion, the bonus track seemed to be produced more cleanly, although it was mostly only acoustic guitar and voice. The main tracks' production was my only issue with this album; the voices came in super clearly, but the instrumentals were hard to hear and not mixed/mastered very well. I think it deserves a strong four to a light five
So, I give this one 5 stars, but with a caveat: I’m in Quebec, and was listening with headphones (on my phone), and so was hearing details that I’ve ended heard before (wondering if the album might have been remixed and/or remastered - not sure what the difference is, to be honest), at some point. So: possible unfair advantage to this album, and anything else I listen to in the next week or so. This one, though, is another one that’s very familiar from when I was growing up, although I always thought of it as being not quite as good as the Crosby Stills Nash and Young album “déjà vu” that came out after this, which I also grew up with - but listening to it now it all sounded really good to me: amazing vocal harmonies, and lush interweaving instrumentals. 5 stars.
this is an album I already knew well. Or at least I already knew half or more of the songs. Helplessly Hoping is one of my favorite songs of all time. The vocal harmonies are like a gold standard. I don't need to sing the praises of this group, it's been done. The only thing I would detract from the album is for some of the lyrics on the weaker songs. At times, they're dated, cooky, and it takes me out of it. Still a solid 5 stars. Love
mi sento in un prato fiorito nei 70'
Boring
First Listen: The first two tracks didn't do much for me! I respect the attempt at a medley that Judy was, but it just didn't hit me. Marrakesh Express kinda just exists! I could see both improving upon relisten. Guinnevere's down-tempo arpeggiated guitars, and CSN's gorgeous harmonies made for a haunting listen. You Don't Have To Cry sounds like a Simon and Garfunkel song. Not a bad thing as I love me some S and G. Maybe not fair, but I feel like they could've done this song better. One thing I really enjoy about S and G is that they, especially with later material, pushed a songs production pretty far to serve a song. I really did enjoy You Don't Have To Cry, but where it's upbeat, I feel like S and G would've pushed it a bit further. Going forward with this album I am going to try my best to leave Simon and Art behind and focus on the music presented! Helplessly Hoping strip it down to just acoustic and harmonies, but this might be my favourite so far outside of Guenneviere. Long Time Gone has a Doorsy swagger to it, to its benefit. I swear some of these songs do absolutely nothing for me. I can't point out why - everything feels like its kinda perfect. Songs like 49 Bye-Byes or Pre-Road Down just do not resonate with me. I think a common theme so far has been that the more stripped back these songs have been, the more I've enjoyed them. Do For Others is nice. I'd like to think they fully wrote Song With No Words, but sang such heinous shit that the record label made them rerecord it with just doos. Another example of my previous point! I love the lower register sang in Everybody's Talkin' At Me. The albums really winning me back in the last little bit. Teach Your Children is probably the roughest track off of the album, but benefits from the basic strumming and Sunday school-esque vocals. I dont think these guys should ever come within a 500 ft distance of a drumset and bass guitar. OVERALL: Crosby, Stills & Nash are probably the biggest case of "less is more" I've ever heard. The songs that are best enjoy the simplicity of an acoustic guitar and three fellas with amazing chemistry. Unfortunately, the songs with a full band feel pretty bland. They all run pretty long as well, breaking up the tracklist in a way I don't feel I personally appreciate. I'm sure some love those songs, but personally I think the album could have trimmed them off and benefited from a curt, quiet, tracklist. I have a tough time evaluating the album as a whole, because the highs are so high, but the whole product is a mixed bag personally. 6/10 T3: Teach Your Children, Helplessly Hoping, Guenneviere
Me and Folk Rock don't mix. It's a little upsetting to me how most Folk Rock albums just don't resonate with me whatsoever and this album is another example. It takes something to make me like a Folk Rock album and what that something is is something I need to figure out. I liked Folk Rock albums before: Nick Drake and Simon & Garfunkel both having albums I enjoyed. S&G's Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of the few albums on this list I gave a 5/5 rating. I think I rely heavily on the music and a little less on the lyrical story-telling that seems to be the main focus of any kind of Folk music. Folk-music seems to have the music-part serve as sort of a pedestal for the lyric-part which again, I sway heavy on the instrumental side a lot more than anything else. LOL! Of course, after saying that, the track with no lyrics is my favourite from the album. I need more! Don't know if that makes me greedy or not. Overall, the album, like most Folk albums, is fine. T3: Song with No Words, Pre-Road Downs, Marrakesh Express
Absolutely amazing harmonies!
I liked this. A lot of recognizable songs. A strong listen.
Nice album to play in the background while playing Dreamlight Valley
You know, I am tired of this. I will give it a 3. But that’s out of a feeling of obligation. The more I listen, the more I encounter this period in general, the less I like. It’s musically content. And it’s full of shit. 💩 3 Boolean: Yeah
One of the better ones I’ve heard but still not good enough for a 4. I like the Beatles esque song writing and there’s some very tender moments but I’m not a huge fan of these types of beegee harmonies. Honestly in general harmonies can be kinda icky. I love do for the others. I also really like Judy blue eyes that’s just a classic.
I found the general sound of this pleasant, but only "Long Time Gone" really stood out as a favorite the first time through. I know it's kind of their thing, but some of the stuff where there's no clear lead vocalist gets a little annoying at times. Helplessly Hoping was the one where I really grew tired of it and it's probably my least-favorite track here. I decided to listen to the bonus tracks and liked a lot of them better than the album proper. The version of Teach Your Children here is far superior to the one they recorded later. I'm torn between a strong 3 and a light 4, but I'll round up since there was nothing that I truly disliked and several moments I actively enjoyed.
Missing Young a bit, but this is still a classic.
Normal. Típico disco de los 60s.
second album to rate! nothing to do with the music at all, but i kinda love when bands name their first album the same as their band name, it's also my first time listening to them or even hearing about them, i'm listening to the first song as i write this and i lowkey feel like i'm gonna like this one more than the album i got on first day (don't wanna jinx it tho) first song (suite: judy blue eyes): i loved it!!!! i like long songs and i think it works very good as an opening to the album, tho i also think it could work too for the closing, it's very likely i'll download it after finishing the album second song (marrakesh express): i like it too! not as much as the first one, but it's very upbeat and it was good! third song (guinnevere): this one is a loooot calmer but i also liked it a lot! the lyrics are my fave so far, i love when songs' lyrics make you imagine scenarios and give you a nice message fourth song (you don't have to cry): i liked it too, another calm song and very nostalgic fifth song (pre-road downs): it's a nice song, not my fave tho sixth song (wooden ships): lord, this song is actually very poethic and worth an analysis, it's very very good and intentional with it's lyrics plus nice instrumental seventh song (lady of the island): this song is so so cute!! instant addition to my calm and lovely songs playlist eight song (helplessly hoping): actually bittersweet song, it's very lovely but you can tell from the lyrics that there's much to it than just that, again very poethic ninth song (long time gone): i swear to god, for their first album, the lyrics are very great! again loved the lyrics, the rhythm in this one is not my fave on this album but still does it for this song tenth song (49 bye-byes): nice rhythm and how dynamic it is, again liked the lyrics a lot, don't have complaints at all, it's just that some of the songs above this one were just better imo so, my final rating? if it could be possible, it would be 4.5/5!! for a first album, it's very great, both in lyrics and instrumental! i won't rate it 5 stars tho, but only bc i'll keep the 5 star rates to my faves, tho that could change with a few more listens very lovely album, i'm kinda glad this was my second one bc the first i got, while it wasn't a bad one, it wasn't my cup of tea either well, i ended up downloading the whole album, lmaooo, and for sure i'll be listening to it from time to time! pd: i'm so glad i didn't jinx it and actually loved it overall!
CSN without the Y. To be honest, I hardly noticed that absence, but I can hardly notice anything that happens in this style of music anyway. Not terrible, but mostly in one ear and out the other. Key tracks: Carried Away
Mejor de lo que esperaba, super escuchable. Queda guardado por ahora
I haven't listened to this in ages, and it has held up very well. 5/5.
Glorious
okay, not my style tho, but there are some highlights
I thought this was boygenius
Enjoyed it. Not sure how often I would be inclined to listen to it though. 3.5
I'm generally a big fan of all sorts of American country folk, but I just didn't get this album. It probably worked well given the context of the time — three vocalists from three big 60s bands teaming up to form a new band? Well, I'd give it a shot! However, the album ultimately felt very boring. That said, it's not bad, with pleasant acoustic strumming, an almost Beatlesque three-part harmonica. It's a normal, laid-back acoustic folk album from the hippie era. Alright, but boring. For me, David Crosby's solo album was much more interesting. Although, those who miss Woodstock 69 vibes should enjoy this album; however, such people have probably known it by heart for decades.
Obviously the vocal harmonies are amazing. Sometimes they are so crisp and dead on that it feels manufactured rather than coming from three vocalists, taking away any raw emotion. That being said, this album has some great moments but becomes boring in others. Acoustic, folky, singer-songwriter stuff has the tendency to do that in my opinion. Overall, three stars because nothing stands out other than the classic “Suite:Judy Blue Eyes.” I will probably return to this album for a couple of tunes but it wouldn’t go heavy rotation.
Thought the album started off very boring and repetitive. Picked up slightly at the end but still.. I didn’t think it was great
Un bell'album folk anni '60, armonie nostalgiche e a tratti psichedeliche.
Fine and quirky but didn't grab me.
The harmonies on this album are very Beatles-esque, and some of the songs have that poppy melodic quality as well. My favorite songs on here were the simple, acoustic-driven folk songs. Those songs were thoughtful and gave me a sense of peace. But maybe that's the point of folk: to be relaxing and introspective, and I enjoy having plenty of that.
Relajado, de carretera, calmado.
easy to listen to :) this is a good first impression of CSN especially since i’m not well versed in folk music still
Another classic album that despite your stance on music, you must appreciate for its significance. This was back in a time where you had to sing in tune in order to make harmonies and there are none better than CSN at acheiving this effect. This album is super laid back and you should be too
Summer sounds
Приятный, дружелюбный и мелодичный фолк-альбом. Хочу выглядеть как мужики на обложке.
It sure is a trio
The opening suite was a very nice track to listen to. Over the first half a year of this challenge I’ve gotten quite bored of this style of music, but I actually quite like this one! Marrikesh express honestly reminded me of a mariokart track. I was listening to this while working so my review from here on is not that detailed. I thought this album was quite good! As I said earlier, I’ve gotten slightly bored of this type of music in this list, but this album had some really great moments and ideas! 4/5 ⭐️ 163/1089
Love this album! I have an Audio Fidelity gold disc copy of it.
Guess I’m trading out the balloon for a wooden ship for a while. Honestly, even without Y, CSN holds up to be a really good rock record. The songs are all very well done musically, with a lot of acoustic guitar and a hint of warm electric guitars over the mix. Along with CSN’s classic harmonies that are eponymous with pretty much any album associated with this collective. They also feel very homey, with a lot of songs being about love in some regard. Songs like Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Guinevere, twi of the standouts on the album, both have to do with this subject, with Suite feeling very momentous, constantly moving with fast acoustic guitar, and Guinevere feeling more mellow with its softer layers of guitar. Other songs on the album like Wooden Ships and Helplessly Hoping are also standouts, with Wooden Ships feeling like a very big song with its unique electric guitar patterns, while Helplessly Hoping feeling more laid back, with Stills lamenting on a lost love. Overall, the dichotomy of this album is really what makes it shine, combining more mellow acoustic moments with driving 60s rock. A great album overall, now I’m gonna roll on and try to catch that sparrow.
cewl, wooden ships was a fave
Rv
One of the best debut albums ever, just hit after hit.
Ganz wenig davon finde ich wirklich gut
A lovely listen with a soft tone. Echoing the sounds of the era
Yesterday I had Stephen Stills' "Manassas" album, and it was much worse. Well, not really worse, but boring AF. This is much better.
Harmony is a hell of a drug
podoba mi sie hopelessly coa tam tak pozatym to slabe troche te piosenki, niekotre bym dala na 4 gwiadzki niektore na 2 wsm to niezbyt ale nie jest asluchalne
CSN was alright. Not too my style but I can appreciate it and see why it was on this list. Not bad. Top songs: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Wooden Ships, 49 Bye-Byes
Ooooh. Me likey. The Band as fuck
- I need this kinda album gold this week
포크락 낭만있는 기차여행 같다
I liked the harmonies, the positive pop-rock vibe.
It's the Everybody's talkin' and Teach your children for me
Cada vez que veo esas botas encima del sofá me pongo de los nervios. Eso y la manía que le tengo a Crosby, al que nunca le he tenido simpatía. Pero claro, pones Suite: Judy blue eyes y la cosa cambia. Por cierto dedicada a Judy Collins (pareja de Stills) y con una última parte en castellano: “Que linda me la traiga Cuba, la reina de la mar Caribe, cielo sol no tiene sangre alma, y que triste que no puedo bailar, oh va”. Marrakesh Express sube el ritmo, acorde al título. Guinnevere es un tema de esos que cuando Crosby se pone derrocha talento. Resuena al Everybody's Been Burned de los Byrds. La recuperará variando algo la melodía en Tamalpais High (At About 3) de su disco en solitario If I could only remember my name. You Don’t Have To Cry es la clave, donde todo dio comienzo: Crosby y Nash se conocían de los Byrds, pero fue en casa de Joni Mitchell (según Nash y Crosby) y no en casa de Cass Elliott (según Stills) donde los tres descubrieron su mismo interés por las armonías vocales cuando Stills y Crosby tocaban esta canción. Cierra el lado A Pre-Roads Downs, compuesta por Nash donde canta Mama Cass. Mucho más alegre, con efectos psicodélicos. Muy disfrutable. El lado B contiene la mejor canción de su carrera: Wooden Ships, compuesta junto a Paul Kantner de Jefferson Airplane, que grabaron su propia versión para su álbum Volunteers y la publicaron a la vez. Comparen y elijan, a mi me cuesta. Por cierto el nombre sirvió de inspiración a uno de mis grupos favoritos, los californianos Wooden Shjips. Lady Of The Island se me hace un poco intrascendente. Suena muy similar a Right Between The Eyes, que quedaría inédita precisamente por su similitud. Helplessly Hoping sí que merece la pena. Long Time Gone recupera el brío con mucho estilo. 49 Bye-Byes cierra un disco soberbio. Les falta Young, así que es un álbum mucho más acústico, dirigido con maestría por Stills. La portada tiene su historia: los miembros aparecen de izquierda a derecha como Nash, Stills y Crosby, el orden inverso al del título. La foto la tomó su amigo y fotógrafo Henry Diltz antes de que eligieran un nombre para el grupo. Encontraron una casa abandonada con un viejo sofá destartalado afuera que les pareció perfecto para su imagen. Unos días después, la banda decidió llamarse "Crosby, Stills y Nash". Para evitar confusiones, regresaron a la casa un día después para volver a fotografiar la portada en el orden correcto, pero al llegar descubrieron que la casa había sido demolida. Dallas Taylor aparece mirando a través de la ventana de la puerta en la parte posterior de la funda del vinilo. Como es de esperar aquí hay buen folk, blues, jazz y por supuesto esas intrincadas e interesantes armonías vocales conjugadas con una lírica mordaz, acompañadas por guitarras acústicas y eléctricas. Laurel Canyon, Joni... y sobre todo ese 69 en el Festival Woodstock. No fue ninguna tragedia que ellos dejaran sus bandas: David Crosby (The Byrds), Stephen Stills (Buffalo Springfield) y Graham Nash (The Hollies) para crear el sonido californiano, junto a los F.Burrito Bros, de la década siguiente, incluyendo a gigantes como los Eagles , Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac o los propios Manassas.
Harmonies colliding as three distinct bands merge into one, creating a rich melange of perspective and music.
I liked it, especially the three part harmony singing.
2.5/5 they have a great sound, and I really enjoy "Helplessly Hoping" but other than that the album was a little bit of a let down for me.
I get why this is so lauded, and it’s…nice. 1. Marrakesh Express 2. Wooden Ships 3. Helplessly Hoping
Ótimo albúm de Blues. Não conhecia a banda.
Individually, great musicians, but not stars in their own right. Together, a supernova of musical talent that would become the bedrock for the next two decades of music. Then they added Neil Young. My appreciation for them has grown a lot in the past year or so. Stephen Still is probably the most impressive to me as a solo artist, but their music all together is really beautiful. Wish I could find guys to harmonize with like that. Again, have not listened to many of their full albums or deep cuts, and this was a really nice adventure.
Can’t listen to this without thinking of A Mighty Wind.
Good songwriting, vocal harmonies. A mix of folk, soft rock and Americana. Doesn't do much for me personally
I assume I don't have to sell you on the greatness of "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" at this point. What I am going to point out is the conceptual weirdness of this album, with its exotic travelogues and, more fundamentally, its sense of rootlessness. I think these guys are basically trying to make an England, In All Its Englishness Album, but from the perspective of America - which of course, doesn't have medieval knights or tales of Albion to make recourse to. The Arthurian legends get invoked at least twice here, with only one of those invocations coming from the actual Brit in the group. The effect is nonetheless to attempt to imagine - usually successfully - a more naturally minded world to inhabit; even the technology on display - old trains, wooden ships - is basic and feels built into the world rather than imposed on it. And of course, if you're going to follow the Aeolian winds or whatever then some of what comes out is going to be scattershot; "Long Time Gone" takes too long to say too little (Crosby is the weakest songwriter in the group) while the gorgeous "Helpless Hoping" is over too quickly. Romantics are like that.
On the version I listening to they have Neil Young featured in one of the bonus tracks like some sort of MCU post-credit scene for the CSNY lineup which I find amusing.
One of the best albums ever
Beautiful, legendary harmonies, style that makes you think of the good old days of peace & love
this mostly does not work for me. it has the foundations of a thing I like but not the other necessary elements. I am probably rounding up to a three because there are some nice moments and a couple pretty songs on here but it’s a low three if I do.
2* of its time
Some all time greats on this album.
I gave Deja Vu a 5 because it's one of my top 10 records of all time. I love this album too, but it definitely doesn't get spun as often. It's lovely to hear these 3 voices coming together for the first time and geling to make that sound. I love how you can feel each of them, supporting each other on songwriting they bring to the table, David Nash's Guinevere, is a highlight, and Stills' Helplessly Hoping is a masterclass is 3 part harmony. The whole album is emblematic of the change between the optimism and flower power of the 60s (Marrakesh Express) and the darker time ahead in early 70s America (Long Time Gone). The only thing missing is Neil Yong!
Didn't enjoy this particularly, feels quite juvenile and something you'd put on for kids to listen to
Some nice songs. Marrakesh Express very well known. Came out when I was a teenager. Good album.
Sleepy sound and all songs sound the same
#961. These guys are clearly talented musicians, and obviously good singers too, but mostly I just find that I don't care. It's just not super interesting. They really like singing about boats though, don't they. Unfortunately their best song, which is also about boats- Southern Cross, is not on this album. 3/5: ok
Other than the opening track, I believe this album by this supergroup is a product of the 1960s. I don't think it holds up to the test of time.
this is fine. not great music, but inoffensive enough. the vocals on the rerelease bonus tracks are wayyy better than on the original album. i don't know if it's a difference between the original tracks getting remastered and these not, or what, but the vocals sound metallic on the original tracks. 3/5
Helplessly Helping is one of the greatest songs of all time but I got real bored
Just ok. Might like deja vu better??? Wanted to like this one better. Maybe I just listened to it on the wrong day?
Bastante red neck pero está bueno
Good folk rock