Crosby, Stills & Nash

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.

Some really beautiful songs mixed in with some late 60s pseudo-psych filler. I am a huge CSN/Y fan, and I found myself enjoying this record upon close re-listening, but my mind also kept drifting to how much more I looked Deja Vu. 3.75/5.

Nothing to report, dull.

My heart sinks when I get something from the Neil Young extended universe, but I'll give it a go. After all, there's no actual Neil Young here. It's decent, folk with a merest hint of rock. Nice harmonies, but generally pretty antiseptic. Helplessly Hoping is a cut above the rest. It's wonderful and beautiful. Surprised me, made me glad I kept listening.

Vraiment soothing comme album. Je pense que je pourrais facilement m'endormir avec la plupart des tunes (in a good way) et faire de jolis roupillons comme un gros bébé de 170lbs. À part avec Marrakesh Express, plus le genre chanson à écouter si t'es pas certain que tu veux te unalive, juste pour te donner le petit push de plus nécessaire. - Chanson préférée : Helplessy hoping (que je connaissais déjà) ou Wooden ships (découverte) - Mentions spéciales : Guinnevere (comme se réveiller d'un rêve après le cauchemar qu'est Marrakech Express) et Lady of the Island (bcz i love me some coquette male voices apparemment) - David Crosby fucks

Simon and Garfunkel for straight people chanson préférée : Helplessly Hoping mentions honorables : moi qui les appelle « Stills, Crosby et Ash » sur Messenger comme une criss de loser ; Crosby's pussy facing the world vs. Stills' cock shame ; la partie where they go TUDUDUDUDUDUDU dans la première toune ; le keyboard LUGUBRE de Long Time Gone

Have I listened to this album before? No How familiar am I with this album? I don’t know any of these songs How do I feel about this artist? I like their hits but most of the songs I know have Young in them Favorite song(s)? Wooden Ships, Long Time Goodbye Overall Thoughts: I wanted to like it more than I did. With the exception of a few songs, it all kind of ran together. Parts of it were pretty boring. Maybe this kind of folk just isn’t for me, but I think Crosby, Stills, & Nash really benefit from Young coming in later. I’m giving it 3 stars, one for each man. If Neil Young were there I probably would’ve given it 4 stars

Sounds like Simon & Garfunkel without that duo's ear for a melody, or knack of engaging lyrics, or Art Garfunkel's vocal artistry. Tedious, vapid balladry that mostly sounds the same. Angry, because I was really excited for this and it's actually pretty terrible.

no me atrapó quizás porque no es un genero que acostumbro a escuchar

sleep inducing experience

Pretty ggod

Chill album, easy to listen to.

Chill asf muy bueno

Sunday morning listening

The best version of the group i think with their best album. Marrakesh express blasts through pleasingly. Wooden ships is a clever poke at the Vietnam war. All in all time well spent. The self indulgent parts towards the end can be forgotten and forgiven

Good songs, good times Favorites: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes Guinnivere Pre-Road Downs Helplessly Hoping

Nice and mellow. Liked it enough.

lekker

goed als achtergrond muziekje. ik heb het denk ik 3 keer op loop aan laten staan maar had het niet door. zegt genoeg

wat een goeie eigenlijk

classic!!!!

it's 3.5

Better than Simon & Garfunkel

Nice melodies which stand the test of time

What is it with albums named after the band? Better with Young.

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*

Folk-rock isn't really my cup of tea, but i gotta admit that many songs and harmonies on this album are making a strong case to revisit all the greats. Helplessly Hoping is an amazing song, feel like i've heard it all my life but coulnd't place it on who mame it. Love the psychrock elements of the opener. Might be my entry to this genre.

My first super group, and likely not the last. This delivered exactly what I expected from a CSN album: slower, quieter introspective songs, powerful tri-vocal ballads, and a fusion of rock and folk. Great record!

Amazing when it premiered and amazing to listen to today. Alongside the Eagles and the Indigo Girls, best harmonies of all time.

A great record!

A few standout tracks but certainly nothing I haven't heard before and the fact that ends so abruptly and lukewarm certainly did not help. Favorite Song: Lady of the Island

Decent.

Nie jest to najbardziej oryginalna płyta, kojarzy się trochę z S&G ale to nic złego. Ma przyjemny rytm, dobry wokal i jest taka… lekka. 6.5/10 równane w górę

Cool guitar parts Clean harmonies They seem to improvise lal lyrics and melodies on the spot, which is a bad thing, cant remember a single verse

Judy Blue Eyes, Marrakesh Express, Wooden Ships, some absolutely killer tracks on here. A little inconsistent to hit five stars, but not far off.

Mostly boring first half, but a really solid second half. Favorite Songs: "Guinnevere", "Wooden Ships", "Helplessly Hoping", "Long Time Gone" Least Favorite Song: "Marrakesh Express" Low 4.

Very calm and chill. No standouts in particular. 5.2/10

Decent 3,5

I feel like I leave this review a lot, but this album was good, clean rock and roll. Nothing to dislike but nothing to get too excited about.

No skip! En fornøjelse fra start til slut! Helplessly Hoping >>>>>>>>>>>

Kunne godt bruge lidt mere Neil Young. Men ret lækkert.

And this is from '69? 😏

Me aburrió muy vieja escuela para mi gusto

sorry CSN I was not familiar with your game

Incredible harmonies and awesome, feel-good songs, with the Helplessly Hoping, which is crushingly beautiful yet sad. Good morning listen.

Not bad*, but ultimately this is just another boomer folk rock album. Kinda funny that the generation which berates everyone else for wanting "safe spaces" absolutely love this kinda bland, inoffensive shite. (No, going on about how much you like smoking hash does NOT give you edge). *Except the first guitar solo in Wooden Ships which has a couple of super eggy notes in it

Warm california sound with lovely harmonies that stand up. Some of these have aged a bit meh but where they are good they remain timeless. Sometimes it feels almost too controlled and smooth, but when it bursts out in real feeling it's great. It's good at lacadaiscal lamenting. This is pretty much platonic ideal of soft rock

Great album Song I like: helplessly hoping, Everybody talking

Really don't like them. Boring as hell.

This is the stuff. Some really beautiful songwriting and delivered so honestly and purely and beautifully. Love the content, love the packaging

This one is 3 stars

This had a very Beatles vibe. Idk whether I liked it. Gotta be 3 stars again

4/5

classic

Let’s do this internet style: 1. Suite Judy Blue Eyes 9/10 2. Huh- I nodded off- BORING 5/10 3. Guinevere… 6.5/10 4. Nodded off again… 4.5/10 5. Pre Road Downs 7/10 6. Wooden Ships 6/10 7. lady of the island 2/10 8. Helplessly Hoping 7/10 9. long Time Gone 7.510 10. 49 Bye Byes 7.5/10 Geez- this is an album that is lesser than the sum of its parts. 3 part harmonies- A Guitar work - B+ Best songs - A- Worst Songs -C- Would I turn it off- No Would I ever put it on- Nope Whole album Average: 6.1 I guess that’s about right, barely passable. One of the most overrated bands/collaborations of all time and a great example of an act that was considered so highly influential long after the fact when they were never as influential musically as the were socially. They were much more important act once Young joined. 2.5/5 stars, I’m rounding down

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.

I love the vocal harmonies, just not really my favorite style of music. I can see why it's a classic and I still hear Suite, Judy Blue Eyes on the radio.

Seminal folkrock record. I think CSN is almost underrated in this day and age, especially this album. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is simply such an impressive song, "Helplessly Hoping" is one of the greatest acoustic fingerpicking songs of all-time even without the incredible harmonies. "Wooden Ships" is a really cool psychedelic song, "Long Time Gone" has some catchy guitars and organ along with their trademark harmonies, "Guinnevere" has a really interesting sound with jazzy chords, plus "You Don't Have to Cry" and "Pre-Road Downs", such a good album. Most of Graham Nash's stuff, on this album and later, is typically overly saccharine and cheesy for my tastes. "Lady of the Island" just kinda comes and goes, and at least "Marrakesh Express" owns up to its cheese with perhaps the cheesiest sounding organ of all-time. Still, these flaws are nowhere significant enough to bring this album down.

I have listened to this album so many times in my life. I even picked it just a few months ago. Though you'd think it would be a much higher rating than three. However, there was just something this time when I listened to it - how everything was the same, how everything was too lackadaisical, too sweet. As others note, could definitely use some Young. I don't know, I'm sure on another day I would give this a five as expected, but today it felt like a three.

Even in a sleep deprived state, pretty chill for an album, but not the greatest thing.

Nice veey good guitar I like!

Great songwriting and harmonies, and stands the test of tine

i won’t remember it ever again

pretty nice. idk why they made the first song so long thou fav song: Marrakesh Express

Not for me

Chill.

I love suite Judy blue eyes, and there are a couple other highlights (helplessly hoping, 48 bye byes), but the rest of this album ranges from boring to unlistenably plodding. 3.5

SUITE JUDY BLUE EYES WOO

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

Tuve el pensamiento mientras lo escuchaba de "vaya, esto sí que es música"

1: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes 2: Teach Your Children 3: Everybody’s Talkin’

some really good songs but didn't floor me.

Beautiful harmonies. I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would. Liked the guitars as well.

It’s soft dad music, but this worked on me It’s like Simon and Garf but the third harmony and extra instrumentation make it much more interesting to listen to. 3.5

250626 0:32 3.5

Chill

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.

Enjoyable listen with nice harmonies and instrumentals. Likes: Judy blue eyes, pre-road downs, wooden ships, long time gone

Soothing hippie sounds. A classic.

Judy Blue Eyes: Great The rest.. undercooked. Neil is the secret sauce.

The precursor to Bridge Over Troubled Water, half of Paul Simon's solo work, a huge chunk of country- and folk-rock... and at the same time, a culmination of the very best of the mid-to-late 60s. The sound is so warm, easy to digest, and yet surprisingly complicated when you listen closely. And the group can do both peppy/energetic and soft ballad! This is an incredibly important quality to any great artist, and one that I think is heavily underappreciated with bands in the punk and metal genres. The people want to see a variety showcase (those who don't are just a little bit crazy). In this regard, CS&N hit the nail on the head. Straightforward pop songs (Pre-Road Downs, Wooden Ships, 49 Bye-Byes) contrast with more balladesque ones (Guinnevere, Lady of the Island, Helplessly Hoping) and allow for a nice "up-and-down" album journey. The Judy Blue Eyes suite is home to several equally great sections and some truly astounding vocal interactions between the three blokes. There's a slow build-up (with some rock screaming partway through), culminating in the euphoric "doo-doo-doo" harmonies at the end. Pre-Road Downs is instantly notable for its reversed guitar, which is arguably pulled off better than in any other 60s song. (No, not even the Beatles made a reversed guitar as melodically great as this.) I had never heard Helplessly Hoping before this – even though it's the supergroup's biggest hit – so it felt like discovering a hidden gem of the 60s. That acoustic guitar in the background is delicately pretty and complements the vocals nicely. My main criticism is that CS&M don't take any musical risks. They're a lot like CCR in that regard: in fact, I would argue that CS&M is CCR's "less swampy" counterpart. This era of music saw some seriously innovative competition. The absolute best of 1969 also had notably better production than this (see: Abbey Road, Tommy, Let It Bleed, In The Court Of The Crimson King, LZII...). 4/5 Key tracks: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Wooden Ships, Long Time Gone

That was a nice surprise. During my teens and into adulthood I listened to the local classic rock radio station. They played a lot of Crosby, Stills & Nash so I was a little familiar with them. I even know that little trivia that Neil Young was a member before he left. This album is a decent introduction to their work. I don't know why I thought their work would be a little more upbeat. The album starts out nice then turns somber towards the middle to the end. This album will need to be listened to more before I can ultimately decide if I like it or not. Until then, it's getting a three. A solid album.

I nice set of folky songs nicely sung. I don't miss Young at all. His voice is too distinctive to integrate into the vocal harmonies of the other guys. Only dud on here is '49 Bye Byes', which just seems like afterthought filler.

A pleasant folk album, with lovely harmonies, but nothing much to write home about in all truthfulness. First two tracks and Wooden Ships are possibly the best.

Nice sound, good harmonies, really liked the last track "teach your children well", which was a bonus on my version and not on the original release.

I’ve listened to this before and (as in this relisten…) it doesn’t do much for me. The folk/country/west coast rock combo doesn’t speak to me, and although the musicianship and vocal harmonisation is good, it doesn’t excite me. The lyrics - when they’re not referencing damsels and ‘milady’ etc - are quite interesting as they’re straightforwardly personal and often vulnerable.

I thought I knew CS&N but this album has made me think that I must know someone else! I listened to this over about 4 days so specifics are difficult to remember. Overall it's a pleasant album to listen to, but nothing stunning.

I love ´Helplessly Hoping’ which has been a staple of my ´top tracks’ playlist for some time. The other tracks didn’t quite have the same impact on me but it was a solid effort.

As much as I hate ‘Marrakesh Express’ this is otherwise a strong album. Some really nice harmonies in it supported by what sounds like deceivingly intricate guitar work. Particularly liked ‘you don’t have to cry’ which could have been extended beyond the short song it was.

What a great album and a great bunch of harmonizers!

A little disappointing since I know these guys are capable of much more.

A couple of amazing songs, great singing throughout, wonderful harmonies. However, some awful drippy and half formed filler in places.

Kinda a nothing burger. Some good tracks but replacement level with other contemporary artists of this time

I think this ranks somewhere around where Boston does where there are a handful of really good songs and some just good songs. Nothing bad. I'd say a solid 3.

An absolute classic. Rare to see vocal talent that matches instrumental talent but CS&N delivers. From the joy of “Judy Blue Eyes” to the haunting melancholy of “Helplessly Hoping” these guys have it figured out

Just good old fashioned rock and roll. They seem so effortless together, like these songs just made themselves

To my ears, the true, sweet harmonies of the 60's.

Adorei, tirando as duas primeiras! Prováveis favoritas: Wooden Ships Lady of the Island Do for Others

I like these guys better with the Y.

Good

So good..... but Marrakesh Express kills the vibe for me

I knew this was an easy 5 stars

american drivel rock at its finest. It’s just repetitive shite, them harmonies people get so excited about just make my arse twitch.

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.

Some notable standards, the harmonies are great, but they do kind of grow long in one sitting.

I just can’t

Nice, but ultimately dull.

Rart album, god musik

Elsker den plade - nuttet og Simon og Garfunkel agtig- bare en klassiker

Similar to the one with Young. Folky

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

Apple Music suggested Simon and Garfunkel as a follow up. I didn’t notice the change.

I can’t think of anything I particularly liked, but I can’t think of anything I particularly disliked either.

Another quite boring one.

Bit folksy for me - would probably be great if you like that kind of thing but otherwise chill album.

Echoes of Simon and Garfunkel but much more upbeat - very pleasant

Day 171 I’m an absolute sucker for harmonies, some lovely stuff here. Highlights Judy Blue Eyes Pre Road Down Hopelessly Hoping

Good one here, even enough to overcome my aversion to the boomer sound that it was such a big part of. These Canucks can jam, and I'm digging the vibe, man. Far out.

This is a very chill album. The harmonies are lovely.

Interesting album that captures the vibe of the time nicely. Love their harmony vocal work, but overall just to folky and monotonous to me. Wooden ship, helplessly hoping and long time gone are the standout tracks for me. A lot of filler with the rest imo.

Great opening and closing tracks! Everything else was pretty blah.

Love it! Nice voices, great harmonies, cool folky songs.

Theres already a few songs on this album i love and listen to a lot. But never listened to this album through ! Glad to be reminded, i really love some of these songs

Like the follow-up with Neil Young, CSN's debut undoubtedly captures the sounds of its era while at the same time failing to do anything exciting with them. The opening track hints at a desire to write adventurous songs, but it ends up covering very little ground despite its length. The weakest songs are the straightforward folk songs; "Guinnevere" and "Lady of the Island" aim for a peaceful hippie haze but just sound sleepy. The vocal harmonies are nice, but they're subtle and often feel like they're used in place of real hooks. Where the album does shine is its rock tracks. "Wooden Ships" has a trippy guitar and does go places, and the closer is the most immediately interesting song. If there was more of that this album might be pretty good, but instead it feels like just another hippie album 50 years later.

I like a lot of this more like 3.5

I first heard this album back in about 2005. But I don't remember much after the first track. Not because I didn't like it, quite the opposite. I just found it almost impossible to move past "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". I'd play it on repeat. I just couldn't get enough of the harmonies, the upbeat folky melodies, and the way it unfolds into four songs, stitched together into one. It remains one of my favourite songs to this day, and I still struggle to get past it, to give the rest of the album a chance. Crosby, Stills & Nash are all about the harmonies. Their voices blend together so seamlessly that you can't pick out individual voices until they intentionally break apart. When you couple those harmonies with their acoustic folk melodies, it's the stuff of legend. The opening track obviously falls into this category, as do the likes of "You Don't Have to Cry", "Do for the Others" or "Teach Your Children". "Helplessly Hoping" is another, but deserves special mention. It's genuinely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. That acoustic guitar riff is so gorgeous, and it's allowed to drift in for a moment before the vocal harmonies fill the air. The lyrics paint a picture of the juxtaposition of emotions experienced during a breakup in a really honest and accurate way. It's pure poetry. Knowing that Neil Young would soon join the band inevitably colours how this album is heard in hindsight. This feels calmer than "Déjà Vu", which is both a positive and a negative at times. This is a long album, and while there aren't any bad moments here, there are chunks of time when it's just fine, not amazing. Saying that, overall this is still a great album, and I'm glad I managed to get past the opening song. Even if it was just to rediscover what a masterpiece "Helplessly Hoping" is, it was worth it.

I know I'm in the minority, but I think this has its moments - Wooden Ships, especially

This was a bit of a struggle. Not for me

A lot of self-indulgent nonsense.

I love The Byrds and have much affection for The Hollies and Buffalo Springfield but I totally can not be dealing with CSN or any of their variants - painfully bad. The system requires me to award a minimum of one star, very much undeserved in this instance. Tom.

Pretty insipid stuff

3.5/5⭐️

not my vibe

Very pleasant

Legends, so much from them and Young in here

Really not my thing at all, but the bass playing pleased me

I liked it! So chill.

3.5

Yeah, the vocal harmonies are sometimes amazing, but I can't imagine anyone finding any of the songs here exciting or even interesting. It's just middle of the road dad rock of the blandest variety.

More like on the 3,5 spectrum, but closer to 4, I think. It's not quite my cup of tea but the harmonies are beautiful.

Tää oli aika tylsä levy. Biiseistä ei jäänyt mikään yksittäinen mieleen. Miksaus oli todella hassu. Suurimmassa osassa biisejä rytmisoittimet oli aivan liian taka-alalla makuuni. Rummut kuului pelkästään oikealta ja rytmikitara vasemmalta. Lauluharmoniat oli todella pinnassa, eikä pudonnut mulle ollenkaan, vaikka ne on ollut tekijöilleen lienee ykkösasia.

You know those albums that you know are objectively good, but you don't want to listen to them? I can't find a bad thing to say about this album. But if someone asked if I had the opportunity to listen to it again, I wouldn't care at all.

this old blokes are ok i guess

It was nice.

Creo que el Folk no es mi género. Tiene algunas buenas canciones, pero como álbum no lo disfrute del todo. 2.7

This was...fine! They have great voices that harmonize well together, and it's very pleasant to listen to. Maybe just not for me. 6/10.

Totally iconic. These guys were never better than st this exact moment.

4.5

ok - so this passed me by until now. First listen. Lovely vocal harmonies, that warm late 60s recording sound. Can see why some call it a link between Simon/Garfunkel and Beatles....its clearly from the same period, but it stands up on its own as well. And as a long time hater of Neil Young's voice, I'm quite pleased to have found this first! I like this....you can almost picture an album spinning with this on in the background. Will return to this one. 4

Here is an album that I never heard but have only heard the first song and remember it from the doots at the end. It’s memorable. CSN are known to have created to have established the califoysou d and I watched a documentary about Laurel Canyon where many of these songs were written I guess. Now they can all sing beautifully and play amazing music. The songs were just kind of okay. I was not blown away by any of it. I’m sure it was good when it came out. I guess the subject matter wasn’t for me.

Mildly familiar and maybe only know a few songs so glad to get my teeth into the debut and see how it lands. Also didn’t know about Neil Young being involved - confused. It’s more than pleasant enough, obviously lovely harmonies and tunes, but as I have often said, nothing that just grabs me and makes me sit up. Nice to recognise the end of ‘Suite…’ (is that Alvin and the chipmunks?!) and nice solos on ‘Wooden Ships’ Grabbing me a bit more, the more I listen actually and feeling a bit more layered and varied. And some more familiar songs and hooks too. Might need a second listen to decide…

Probably not one I would return to often for a complete listen but I looooved Pre-Road Downs and Long Time Gone

This is the soundtrack of after-church car rides with my dad. There’s a unique nostalgia I get from Crosby, Stills & Nash. This record starts off with epic Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and later includes the alliterative masterpiece Helplessly Hoping. The middle is a lot of, now considered cliché calls to leave the stressors of life (read: work, public service, and haircuts) and other counterculture tropes about hiding drugs and ingesting questionable berries while transcending planes of existence. There’s so much more bluesy psychedelia than I anticipated. Admittedly, the constant overlapping of vocals does start to grate on me, but I think that’s a me thing; I can only take so much organ and swirling vocal harmonization before I need a break. A lot of modern heady folk music can draw its roots to this album. I also can’t ever help but to yen for some “Y” when I listen to CSN. Hide your drugs and get in, folks. The late 60 had something for everyone. I appreciate options. One major criticism is the lack of an Oxford comma.

I really loved Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Helplessly Hopeless. Special songs. The rest of the album was a bit of a wash for me. 5/10

My standard thought is that CSNY>CSN. I love Neil Young. To be honest given how much NY input there is on Déjà vu, this album is always gonna have problems competing with it. The thing is, I hate the Nash songs on Déjà vu and today I actually enjoyed his songs on here. Marrakesh Express does have a quirkiness that makes it stick out from the rest of the album, but not as much as his two massive sore thumbs on Déjà vu. As a result, this album is more rounded for me. It would be unfair not to mention how totally on fire Crosby and Stills are. They deliver top tier definitive folk rock, material that brings out the best in all 3 voices. I have been impressed going back to this today for the first time in quite a while, so while I would still like to be awarding it 3.5, I will round up instead of down.

It’s like sitting down to eat a whole plain cheese pizza. At first it is like magic how the three elements come together. Cheese, sauce, dough. Amazing. But after a while it gets cold and the cheese gets rubbery. Ya need some toppings on there. I guess Neil Young is pepperoni? I don’t know. The metaphor is wearing thin (like the novelty of these dudes harmonizing!)

I can picture this record in my mom's collection. I was a big fan of Marrakesh Express when I was 7 or 8. Stills's bass playing is better than I remember. Stills's current wife is from Maine and her mom taught our daughter ice skating. All that said, those harmonies, although we'll done, get on my nerves.

I once loved this. So much. Can barely listen to it now.

To be honest, I've never been a fan. Too hippy dippy for me. Certainly they're are great musicians and great at harmonizing, but I find them irritating. I can't deny their influence though.

Big snooze. Lacks oomph. I have always liked Helplessly Hoping, though.

2.5

Fold rock folk rock

Oh man, more CSN in some combination has appeared, oh boy! That's what I was thinking going into this. I was pleasantly surprised though. I liked a lot on this album. There are a couple stinkers (going from "Judy Blue Eyes" into "Marrakesh Express" is an audio crime and someone should be held accountable), but overall I liked this album. Standouts on this listen are "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" - guitar and percussion is fantastic - "Pre-Road Downs" and "Helplessly Hoping." In the end I think this album is a solid 4. I thought parts were a little slower, but nothing really dragged and all the songs were pretty pleasant and engaging in some way. Some classics. I get it.

lady of the island is a gorgeous track

not my style (again)

A debut that plays like a greatest-hits album. Not until the Cars’ first in 1978 would they be matched.

Sounded like a point in-between the Beatles and steely Dan, generally a quite nice listen

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.

a very beautiful body of work, which felt nostalgical and i believe would be perfect for a roadtrip. my favourite track was probably "pre-road downs"

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

hørte ikke hele ass

fint dette men jeg vil egentlig bare høre zara larsson sykt hvor mye beatles påvirket musikk høydepunkt: lady of the night og da han sier six seven i wooden ships

Yet another band I know the name of but not the music. Very lightweight so far, quite melodic. Not bad, but more background noise for me than anything else - and I have a lot better albums that can do that for me. Was absolutely fine, but not a band I’m bothered to listen to again.

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

Nice

Had some potential for a 5 star but its a great album, 4 is probably right.

These guys were awesome before they added one of the best songwriters the world has ever known

Pretty sure I've already reviewed this one once before. Solid album, this was classic rock when I was a kid. "Suite Judy Blue Eyes" (132M listens), "Marrakesh Express" (10M), "Teach Your Children" (110M), "Wooden Ships"(33M), "Long Time Coming" (18M) & "Helplessly Helping" (192M), are classics and super popular still tracks. There's a good amount of filler tracks, folky stuff that just doesn't hold up well today. Three huge names, great harmonies, timeless song, solid 3.5 due to the filler songs, but I'll round up.

Finde gut

Didn't hate. More tolerable than S&G

I played this but I didn't really hear it.

Nothing I've heard of Crosby, Stills & Nash over the years has done much for me, and precedent holds with this, their landmark debut. I can appreciate that they're great at what they do—and the three of them are icons—it just isn't my thing.

I'm liking this one - it's getting a 3

Good shit. It’s a classic for a reason. Heard some news songs and liked them all. Could listen to on repeat easily. Not much to say… great voices, great lyrics, all well done. Made me feel comfy and warm. Standout song: 49 Bye-Byes 01-13-2026

Bin ja großer CSN-Fan (waren in meinen top 10 letztes jahr und Hauptschuld an meinem musikalischen Alter), das Cover ist epic aber da wurde mal wieder das falsche Album ausgewählt. Die ganzen guten Lieder sind auf "Déja Vu" (Aua House, 420, Helpless, Carry on...). Mit "Marrakesh Express" geht das Problem schon los: C, S und N klingen auf diesem Album identisch. Das hat dann kombiniert mit Dudelgitarre einen schlumpfartigen Effekt, den ich keine 50min aushalte, vor allem, weil ich gerade kaum Drogen genommen habe. Ich kann bildlich die Schlümpfe sehen, wie sie fröhlich aus ihren Häusern hüpfen und in Endlosschleife "Marrakesh Express" singen (meine Vision der Hölle). Guinnivère ist dann schon eher der mir entsprechende Sound: Viel Instrumental und stilistisch weiter von Paul Simon entfernt. Nur 95% closed harmonies im Gesangsanteil. You don't have to cry ist das perfekte Abbild des Albums: Allein genommen ein guter Song aber trotz 2:42 zu lang, zu repetitiv, zu viel 60er Gedudel, um sich das 52min geben zu können. Danach bin ich glaube ich eingeschlafen. Höhepunkt des Albums: Wooden Ships, Helplessly Hoping. Danach nochmal 30min rumgedudel. Das Konzept Supergroup "hört mal wie krass wir singen können" trägt leider nicht sehr weit. Deshalb ist CSN&Y auch eine gute Idee, weil Y das Schlumpfhausige disrupted. America hatte ein ähnliches Konzept, dabei aber mit Songwriting, das eher in die Zeit passt. Irgendwo bei "Bye, bye, baby" habe ich aufgegeben.

Ganz nett anzuhören aber für meinen Geschmack dann doch zu eintönig und damit einschläfernd. Harmoniegesänge nicht schlecht.

Pleasant, nice harmonies, nostalgic, feels like fading into a dream about life on a lazy Saturday afternoon. 3.4/5.

huh? funny ale ne

GOING IN: Quite hopeful LISTENED WHILE: walking the dog, then again with a cuppa FAMILIARITY: Know a few songs SKIP RATE: Skipped the odd one REPLAY VALUE: Might come back to it DISCOVERY CURVE: Needed another go ALBUM ARC: Pretty even, consistent VERDICT: Bit disappointing BODY'S VERDICT: Statue mode FAVOURITE TRACK: My Rating: 2 Enough with the harmonies. I know everyone says that's the best thing, but it's constant. Harmony overload.

Cosmic dancer banger: Rob has joined

Folk rock is not my thing.

Nope. Too jammy.

Heureusement que j’ai eu le week-end pour pouvoir tout écouter... j’avoue que ma première impression n’était pas très bonne. Je les connaissais déjà et ne savais à quoi m’attendre mais un peu déçu du mix des sons avec plusieurs éléments (batterie, etc). Malgré ça, j’ai bien apprécié. C’est un mood si particulier d’avoir de tels harmonisations vocales avec une simple gratte pour accompagner. J’ai l’impression de ressentir une petite brise fraîche sur le visage en regardant une immense vallée sous mes yeux (américaine surtout, genre au Wyoming). Je retiens surtout Helplessly Hoping (c’est quoi ce nom) qui donne littéralement une sensation de nostalgie d’une époque qu’on a pas vécu. Même si ma note va être moyenne, j’ai envie de l’écouter à nouveau, dans de meilleurs conditions. Ps : Sans Young c’est bien aussi.

Grata surpresa e recomendação. Roquezinho gostoso de escutar

Da hora

Gostei bastante

Gênio, precursos do folk rock

great

I really enjoyed listening to the harmony in the album

schön

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

Good, but really needs Neil Young to just top it off. Liked the cover of Everybody's Talkin'.

not really my taste in music…sorry

c'etait pas mal mais rien de fou non plus

awwwww this was Pre-everything 😭😭😭

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

+1 point for mom saying dad would be proud of me

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

give me a break from all this 60s folk/pop rock shit. i get it i'm not a boomer

Feels like a cross of Beatles with Simon & Garfunkel. Not familiar with this super group. Not bad, but not my thing.

Loved few songs and 'Lady of the island' was the best song of the album imo

Don’t think I’m much of a folk rock fan, a lot of the songs blend together and other than Suite Judy Blue Eyes none of them are very memorable or do anything too special. Nothing super ear grating but can’t see myself listening to that one again

after judy blue eyes i thought this might be a half-decent listen and then lady of the island happened it really sucks because some of these songs are tight with great harmonies and hooks but there is a lot of nothing burgers im just not a fan of acoustic and folk so those songs are really boring to me but the more upbeat ones are fine

Released May 1969. Only 2 Top 40 tracks, but some of the best songs of the era. Only 40 minutes long, CSN's debut album. The harmonies these guys created have stood the test of time. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes easily one of the greatest folk rock songs of all time. Funny reading along with the lyrics and seeing all the words I've made up over the years. Never heard a cover of this song, as I don't think anyone anywhere could pull it off. Marrakesh Express an evocative song, great imagery and harmony. Guinnevere good but slightly corny. You Don't Have to Cry is fantastic, great harmony and guitar interplay. Pre Road Downs another classic (Elevated, you're elated...) with backward guitar solo across the whole track and hippie dippy lyrics. Wooden Ships another hippie classic. Say can I have some of your purple berries? Yes I've been eating them... Helplessly Hoping one of my favorite songs of all times. The soft guitar, the harmonies, the alterations. Perfection. Long Time Gone classic hippie anthem, great electric sound. More great harmony and great lyrics on 49 Bye Byes. Cool story about CSN related to the Laurel Canyon music scene. All these artists would get together (Joni Mitchell, Mamas and the Papas, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Jackson Browne, and more) and play music and party. And when these three guys started playing and singing together, everyone's jaws were on the floor. ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME ARTISTS had their hair blown back by Crosby, Stills, and Nash... Great-ish album. I could say that the 3 best songs in this album stack up with the best 3 from any other album out there. Not every song great though, so I'm giving it 4 stars...

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

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

not my favorite album of theirs. still good. prefer the deluxe version.

belle vibes, musica chill da sottofondo. al primo ascolto non ho trovato niente di nuovo, però mi piace

Nice, easy listening. If Simon and Garfunkel had a third it’d be hard to distinguish between. Look forward to more variations of the line up

this fucks severely

I liked Song With No Words, but it's not my cup of tea

3 från mig. Mysigt, trevligt, helt ok. 2 från pappa, ganska ointressant

Muy Beatles- coded, me gustaron mucho algunas canciones

Inoffensive. Bit dull

Some classic memorable songs. Maybe I was not in the mood but after awhile the harmonizing started to annoy me.

I'm pretty sure my parents had this on vinyl, and I've most likely heard this entire thing before, though it's been a long time since then. I should probably listen to this more often.

Those jeans need to be heavy-weight

Aside from the song with no words, I liked it! Nothing too exciting, but nice chill songs

A little Muzak, but good for a chill walk

The harmonies, are like one person with three heads and perfect pitch.

There's a wonderful nostalgia to the music and a calmness to their voices.

Nice but too long.

Very sumery, never heard about this band or this album so it was fun to listen to!

built my furniture listening to this, it was a vibe.

Needs more variety in song styles. Album comes alive when it mixes up in the second half. I will admit the tracking of the vocal harmonies doesn’t sit with me for some reason and becomes grating at times, but I know people love CSN for that reason, so to each their own.

Inte för mig

Such a fun hippie vibe, I wish I got this in the summer

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

Maybe not my fav CSN but really great band and album.

I’ll admit, I read the wikipedia page too much, read too many quotes of the band members saying how great this album was and how well it holds up - and I have the notion of ‘have some humility!’ but. They’re right! It’s good! It does hold up! I like the harmonies, I like that it’s a bit of a decrescendo of an album. I feel like they get a bit looser with the format as they go on as well, which is interesting to me (song with no words, last song with talking at the beginning and end). Cohesive, think I will keep it around.

This album pmo for some reason

So good, perfect mix of vibes

3,5/5

Classic tunes

Very charming folk record with no duds.

7/10 Best songs: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, You Don't Have to Cry, 49 Bye-Byes I actually really like a lot about this album - the harmonies are excellent and each song has its own identity. However, it does get a bit dull after a while; I'd be interested in seeing what the band would do with a slightly faster tempo. Good stuff though - I'll look into more music by them later.

Love country folk as always

Not bad! Really chill

It's uhhhh it's nice and chill yeah mhm haha yeah you can just put that there are you just writing down everything I say - just like a transcript? Yeah as long as you enjoy this music it's your Spotify and everything do you even do - you even remember what I've just said?

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.

Not unpleasant but not super good either.

Really good album. Shows their combined creative genius and starts with a bang with the first track. Notable tracks include Judy Blue Eyes, Guinnevere, Wooden Ships, Helplessly Hoping, Long Time Gone.

An ok folk rock album. While not bad in itself it mostly makes me want to listen to Simon and Garfunkel and when an album makes you think about listening to another artist they may have done something right but at the same time not enough.

Chill americana folk album. Not much more to say than that. I'm sure there's significance, but it's really just a pretty standard post-summer of love California folk album. None of it was offensive and the lyrics are above average. 5/10

Nice

Weirdly enough the only song that stood out to me enough to check was Pre-Road Downs. Idk what it was, maybe a change in the sound from the previous tracks. All-in-all, I still really like classic rock stuff like this, but boy is it hard for it to stand out to me.

A couple really good tracks

Classic a must have for any serious music lover

trochę country mi się kojarzy, chyba nie najlepiej, słucham dalej. Pierwsza piosenka jest po prostu okej, ma jakąś melodię, nie przeszkadza w siedzeniu i pracy. Kompletnie mnie nie bierze, ale mi nie przeszkadza, that's the best i can do

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

Weirdly, I kinda liked this one

I enjoyed this album. Looking at it in context, though, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and other artists in similar lanes had already released multiple legendary albums (that I personally prefer) by 1969. I even tried to give it the benefit of the doubt on maybe pioneering folk rock, but I double checked, and Dylan was already well into his electric era when this album dropped. It would have had to blow me away to get a very high rating, and unfortunately, it did not. So although I enjoyed my first listen, it's no surprise that I hadn't been turned onto it sooner, and I probably won't be revisiting it anytime soon. Sorry CSN fans, but they were kind of sitting on the laps of giants here. Strong 3.

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

I liked Song With No Words and Guinnevere, the rest of the album was a little generic but still pretty chill. Wouldn’t mind putting this on for a lazy afternoon kind of vibe, but probably won’t go out of my way to listen to it repeatedly. 6/10, 3 stars.

Actual rating: 4.5/5

Ok

There are moments that are enjoyable but I’ll be damned if I just can’t get into them.

Started hot, lost a bit of momentum but enjoyed it overall. Judy Blue Eyes is awesome. Was sitting back enjoying it not realizing it was the DOO DOO DOO DOO DOO song, goes so hard.

Harmonies galore. I do prefer the slightly more upbeat numbers, and its a shame there wasn't more Nash-penned stuff here. Fave tracks: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Pre-Road Downs, Long Time Gone

Not typically my favorite genre, but this is a pretty good listen. Some great harmonies.

Not every song is super memorable, but they’re all pleasant. Put me in mind of my parents. 3.5ish but rounding up because it’s Christmas.

Honestly, I was dreading this, but it was actually really chill and pleasant. Would listen again.

Good stuff

Love the harmonies but this incarnation of the band is only about 3/4 as good as it could be (adding the Y helps). Loved “suite: Judy blue eyes” and “Marrakech express” but it falls in gf quite a bit from there and feels somewhat samey same.

Talented musicians hanging out

I like these hippies

Suite: Judy Blue Eyes ❤️

Mítico disco, pero tampoco una locura

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.

I think this was the first vinyl LP I bought (1998 from the sticker), from the $1 bin of course :). One of rock's early supergroups, sounding like Simon & Garfunkel, just more 60s...man. The vocals, when singing together is great adding a layer of complexity to songs that are simple in their acoustic accompaniment. The strongest songs here written by Stills. 4

I really like this album. I already knew a few of the songs and the ones I already knew are still my favourites but it was nice to listen to the rest of the album. I enjoy the style a lot and would definitely listen again. Fav song: Helplessly Hoping Least fav: Song with No Words

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

Peeled many many potatoes while this album was on and my dad was singing along- not sure Crosby, Stills, Nash and Yates is quite as good as the original. Or if either is as good as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Favourite song: Helplessly Hoping (or Guinnevere) Least: 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.

actually really liked this

Hell yeah 👍

This is ok. The harmonies are actually quite good. I probably would never choose to put this on though 🤷‍♂️

Good vibes only. Good for a chill sesh.

Has some absolute classic CSN tracks. Beautiful arrangements and vocals.

Bought this a while ago, only played it twice or thrice, I can see why. Feels very over harmonised and twee in places.

Ridiculously good if overused harmonies throughout. I love the vocals on Guinevere, but Wooden Ships probably my favourite. I’m sure John Squires listened to this as well as Zeppelin before writing TSC. Gets a bit insipid in places, too nice, too hippy for my taste. I probably need to smoke more weed, turn vegetarian and explore environmental issues to get the full effect. A very strong 3. Not quite a 4.

Almost a 3 but they ATE with Wooden Ships and Long Time Gone!!

Groovy and enjoyable but not sure what’s so special about this…

Awwwwful lot of the same sounds here.

You can’t really go wrong with Crosby, Stills & Nash. Great album, but a bit more chill than I am drawn to for regular listening.

That was a good listen. Definitely something I'd like to revisit.