Buffalo Springfield Again

Wow, very surprised by this. So much better than I was expecting. When I saw Neil Young's name I was a bit worried, but this was almost like a time capsule from the 60's. I don't think there was one weak track on it, and I really enjoyed several of them.

Precursor band of CSN&Y. Clear 5 Stars

Baroque roots psych I love.

Super group! Super album!

Not all the tracks stand up with their original shine, but Bluebird, Mr Soul, Expecting to Fly, and especially the stellar Broken Arrow secure this album’s place in the pantheon.

Hell yea rock on brother

motown grooves

I really liked this album. All of the songs worked well together. Nice sounding vocals. One song that was interesting in an experimental, this is an experience type song. But not that far from the rest of the album so it wasn’t too jarring. Really liked it 5/5

This was a great example of late 60s folk/pop. Loved every second and with it was longer actually.

cool

This reminded me of yacht rock! I love yacht rock. I also appreciated that every song was so different. It kept the album fresh and interesting.

It was pretty good, the band is good, but these weren't the best of their songs. I listened to the whole thing anyway. Real instruments and voices, not synthesizes stuff.

Amazing. I never knew they had such a jazz vibe.

Excellent early material that was the genesis of other bands

Great one.

One of my favorite albums

Great listen. Really like the folky tunes with a little psych. Classic band.

Great

Great

The Beatles and the stones 😉. Mr Soul is a very catchy opening song and reminds me of some songs of the Stones, the second song could have been from the four fabs themselves 😉. And broken arrow, another great song, has also a structure that reminds to the Beatles. A real classic rock album, that i like very much 😉.

9/10 super fun album there’s some really, really great stuff here

I very much enjoyed this album. I totally got into the rock vibe of the 60s that this group was putting out!

Buffalo Springfield has not been a group I have pursued but given the member always knew I should. I instantly was impressed. The opening track “Mr. Soul” immediately piqued my interest. “A Child’s Claim to Fame” is a great country sounding track with a cool little guitar part I love. Then it gets a little psychedelic with “Everydays”. Neil Young then takes the helm again in “Expecting to Fly,” which had a dreamy, ethereal quality. Then we plunge into “Bluebird” - Stephen Stills at his best with a really cool banjo ending. In the first five tracks we are already served a smorgasbord of some great sixties sounds prepared by experts. Well worth the ride already. The rest of the album continues as one might expect from musicians of this caliber. It’s almost embarrassing that one group held all this talent. It isn’t a surprise to me that they were barely holding together as a group. You can hear them pulling in different directions. But at this moment they put together something really special.

I love this album, especially Neil Young's contributions - some of the best and most creative work of his career.

Glorious

Very pretty album. Lyrically it is strong, musically it is strong. Variation between more electric songs and more folk songs. Excellent work.

Awesome album. "Everydays" live version really stood out to me, will be listening to more Buffalo Springfield and checking out each members solo stuff. Didn't know Stills and Young were in it until reading the Spotify 'About' page.

Surprisingly better than expected. Not sure why I've always pushed this album aside. Everydays is fantastic!

This album was dope, it was truly all over the place. Some songs make me want to frolic and be barefoot, some make me wanna boogie, and some make wanna sob (expecting to fly, specifically). I think the order of this album flowed really nicely too. 9/10

Nice

Wonderful. Some dull moments, but otherwise great, low-key, well-performed.

Absolutely loved it!

4.5/5. Actually noticeable musical inspirations, and good flow. Kinda slept on Bud Spring ngl

This was great, it's exactly what I loved about the Stephen Stills album and what I often missed in Neil Young's Solo albums: the edge, provided by the guitar and riffs that were probably provided by Stills. It's a perfect length album with a wide array of songs, slow, mid tempo, fast, quiet, heavier. It's easy listening with a rock edge, what's not to love

Awesome never knew the name before but loved the guitar and drums and recognized Broken Arrow. Would definitely want to give another listen.

Quote impressed with this album. Never listened to it, though it has two CSNY members in it. Quote eclectic, it ranges from Neil Young rock to Steven Stills rock, to folk, to country, to epic to R&B. Also has a good mix and sounds great. Mostly 5s. A couple 4s. 5.

Sempre necessário escutar Neil Young.

The only thing that wrong with this is that I can’t rate it a 6 out of 5. Stupendous album.

Es ist erkennbar die Quelle von vielen was ich an NY liebe und mittlerweile auch hasse. Die Liebe überwiegt

Fantastic album, love Neil Young

Fab

Classic Young

Mr Soul is such a great song

Thoughts before listening: Neil Young's first successful band before going solo. I'm not sure if they're all on this album, but the band is known for "For What It's Worth" as well as some songs that would go on to be Neil staples like "Mr Soul". I'm pretty sure this is a first listen. Review: There we go. This thing kicks off with "Mr. Soul" and Neil's unmistakable voice. Cool little Stonesy rock song with nice psychedelic guitar flourishes throughout. Not only has this song been a staple throughout Neil's career, it also lives on as a live cover for bands like Widespread Panic. For the rest of the album, you get a couple more Neil songs ("Broken Arrow" is classic although a bit disjointed" while "Expecting to Fly" is great), and Stephen Stills (forgot he was also in the band) also contributes some pleasant tracks like "Bluebird". In general, the synopsis here is that this is a peek into the early output of some of the 60s and 70s most important rock songwriters. Really nice album. 4-stars

Arrancamos semana con esta banda que integró Neil Young, el único que ubico más o menos de quienes fueron parte de este proyecto. La primera canción es full 60's. En la línea de The Mamas & the Papas. Podría ser parte del soundtrack de una película de Tarantino, por supuesto. Me parece un disco lindo, un blen de folk y psicodelia en su justa medida. Muchas gracias y hasta mañana

3.70 for Buffalo Springfield Again. Lots of genres blended together, much like the song Broken Arrow. Everyone contributes their own song, and it somehow works, although I can imagine the tension of making this album. 3 very different singer/songwriters and it's almost like there are 3 different phases of this album. It's amazing that this came out in 1967 along with so many different albums. 1967 truly was a year of good music. Standouts: Bluebird (banger) Mr. Soul A Child's Claim to Fame Broken Arrow Expecting to Fly

RATING: 8/10 HIGHLIGHT: Expecting to Fly LOWLIGHT: Sad Memory

B+

Not my favorite style of music, but you can't deny the talent.

Classic rock. Recognizable songs and sounds

I really enjoyed this album, way more than I was expecting! Mr. Soul is my favorite track, but this album does not have a dull moment. The instrumentation here is exciting and pulls you through the entire listen without effort.

I found this album enjoyable. It was a nice version of folk rock that leaned more into the rock side, as opposed to a lot of the other folk rock on this list leaning more heavily on the folk side... Hearing the early Neil Young on the tracks was also fun for me, as a Neil Young fan. However, I'm not sure I currently think it is a 5 star album, as there was no one song that stood out enough, and while the overall album was pretty consistently good, nothing about it made me feel like it was revolutionary in any way.

3.5 favs: a child's claim to fame, sad memory, mr. soul, bluebird

# Album Name: Buffalo Springfield Again # Artist: Buffalo Springfield # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Good solid album with a few bangers on here # Top Tunes: Mr soul / fly / rock and roll women / bluebird # Would I listen to it again? Yes

I’m somewhat familiar with Young and Stills later work but never really listened to Buffalo Springfield. On a first listen this one seems pretty average. Nothing that really wowed me, but certainly a prelude of what was to come. Might a well check out their other two albums while I’m at it, since they aren’t on the list. Jeez, including this one, there are 10 albums with Neil Young on this list. What are the odds that this is my first one and it’s also chronologically first? Update: I did go and listen to the other two albums, and my hunch was correct. This album seems like the least remarkable of the trio.

Great album

This is not the type of album I typically score highly - however, there was just something mystifying that I could not put my finger on. Over the course of five or so listens, I can tell that a lot of thought went into the structure and production. The songs are multi phased, have changing time signatures, and catchy hooks. Not bad for another album in the Neil young sphere. 3.6/5 -> 4/5

*Person who's only ever listened to Yes* Hey, it's that one song from Time and a Word. Obviously I prefer the Yes version but it's fun to see where it came from. I usually dread listening to anything slightly country-related but this was really good

I enjoyed this, but none of the Springfield albums make my Neil Young top 5.

A fun mix of songs with a beautiful and strong beginning, felt like there was a range of genres somehow had fun listening to it

Enjoyed. Great artists. Downgraded one, because not in the mood & not my style.

more adventurous and experimentative than i expected. nice

Folk-tinged rock that hints at the merging talents of Neil Young and Stephen Stills. The album is a bit disjointed with different songwriters pulling in different directions, but individual talent and potential shines.

An outstanding album. Very eclectic. Two classic Neil Young songs: Mr. Soul and Broken Arrow. Other good songs are Expecting to Fly, Rock and Roll Woman, Bluebird, Upside Down and A Child’s Claim to Fame. There are a few weak songs but this is an excellent album. Highly recommended.

Yeehaw.

This fucks

Hard to understate how influential this was. And deservedly so. The 3 principal songwriters cover a lot of ground and whoever your favourite is or the style that grabs you best, it’s clear that it’s all successful. A strong album from an important band.

this album was not what I expected. Some absolutely joyous tunes

I’d listen to it… again

This was new to me but i really enjoyed all the different tones and moods

Enjoyed this! Sounds like the Beatles crossed with Paul simon

3.5/5 rounded up to 4/5

Ganske trivelig, ikke veldig minneverdig, akkurat sånn æ like det når æ tar livet med ro.

Groovy and psychedelic. Enjoyed the experimental sounds. Got more mainstream towards the end but can definitely feel the influences...

Great psych-folk from the short-lived Stills/Young band. The start of great things from both of their careers.

Some of the very best early Neil and Stills tunes here, Mr Soul, Broken Arrow, Expecting to Fly, Bluebird, Rock and Roll Woman. Enough for a classic album and then some. Unfortunately, the rest falls kinda flat. The Furay songs aren't just ok. A couple other Stills tracks, meh. They were still working it out

Likely the best band ever named after a steamroller. Way better than those Mannheim new-age punks. "Mr. Soul" is one of the greatest folk-rock songs ever. None of the other tracks rise to its level, but they all have that amazing LA in the late 60s vibe that make this an easy listen again and again. "Rock and Roll Woman" was a fun rediscovery here.

Quite a diverse and fun album

I enjoyed this, half of CSN&Y isnt going to be bad though is it?

Some fantastic guitar on this. Nice 60s sounds. I liked this but not wholly, would listen again though.

3.5 rounded up to 4. Enjoyable listen but not a favorite

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It's very uneven, but half the album is exceptional. These guys are best served by their greatest hits compilation. Still, I think it's a worthy inclusion on the list if only for that incredible acoustic solo on Bluebird.

Summer vibes fs. Favs: bluebird, sad memory, broken arrow

Another quality 60s rock record. Favorite track: good time boy other picks: mr.soul, bluebird, rock & roll woman

Had a great time listening to Good Time Boy

I never listened to this before and liking Stills and Young, I appreciate this early music.

Beautiful album with a variety of genres, easily digestible, 4/5. Favourite song: Rock & Roll Woman

Really enjoyed. And Eve Babitz designed the cover!

Has it's fair share of misses but some great songs/moments - loved the almost dreampoppy Expecting to Fly, the Sufjan-esque banjo on Bluebird. Edges a 4.

Surprisingly nice album.

This is an amazing album. So many great guitar cuts will be listening to this many times again.

7/10 – Good

Good blend

Nice listen, I liked Expecting to Fly most

Finally, 60s rock that's actually good! Solid album, solid sound. The last few albums I've had to listen to as though I were a captive in a hostage situation were slow as molasses and eons long. I think that's the only reason I wish this album was a few tunes longer, like I've been starved in a desert and was only allowed a few merciful sips of water before the glass was taken away. I'm still wanting. Alas. Favorite tracks: Expecting to Fly, Bluebird, Good Time Boy.

Broken Arrow! Souvenirs!

Everything sung by Neil Young gets a 5, everything sung by Stephen Stills gets a 2, rounding up because I really love "Broken Arrow" for reasons I find hard to explain.

Enjoyable

Great stuff

Songs are good, not great. Obviously love the style and it's great hearing the origin of Stills and Young (and Richie Furay who could write a tune too!), Standouts: Mr. Soul (Young) A Child's Claim to Fame - a fold/country/rock tune (Furay) Bluebird (Stills) Hung Upside Down (Stills) Broken Arrow - best song on the album - a medley (Young) 3.75

15/03/26 que capa excêntrica, achei bonita a banda durou 2 anoskkkkkk as guitarras ficam meio estouradas uma em cada ouvido em mr.soul, mas se não fosse por isso elas seriam boas de qualquer forma de fato é bem neil young isso aqui um desses vocalistas faz um segundo vocal meio 8/80 em mr.soul, ou fica legal ou ele fica parecendo alguém com estado terminal falando na a child's claim to fame decidiram consertar todas as merdas de mixagem e voz da música anterior esse synth em everdays no meu ouvido esquerdo tá parecendo um zumbido de inseto e me irritando um pouco porque tanto a atmosfera quanto a qualidade sonora muda bruscamente faixa a faixa, parece que a banda estava indecisa quanto a ordem no álbum e a sonoridade que eles queriam para o álbum tipo olha essa porra desde o ínicio, mr.soul para a child's claim to fame, expecting to fly para bluebird no fim essa bagunça é bem feita e divertida tem elementos sonoros bastante interessantes até para a época, tipo exclusividades vocais e efeitos sonoros meio etéreos, assim como a guitarra um pouco menos caprichosa e um solo de bandolim meio desenho animado a real é que aqui tem de tudo: rock psicodélico, rock agitado meio blues, rock calmo meio ballad, em uma ordem que parece que foi gerada por sorteio a closer track desse álbum resume quase tudo o que ele faz, com solos de sax e piano - um pouco menos agitado, mas tão experimental quanto todo o resto de fato uma bagunça de qualidade e bem divertida 7.5/10 (arredondo para 8 por fins de avaliação aqui)

Not heard this before but a real mix - liked it

Docked 1* because there's not enough Neil. 4*

Nice music from the 60th.

It is hard to believe that a band this short-lived would become so influential to the music and bands that followed. It is also hard to believe that the band essentially dissolved over a marijuana possession charge, in the late 60s. Buffalo Springfield Again marked a segway for the bands, veering away from their folk/country roots into rock, British invasion and psychedelia. This is not that they completely abandoned the folky elements of their first album, it’s still there too. The result is an eclectic album that was the best of the three albums they managed to release in their two-year stint as a band. This also means that it is intrinsically inconsistent. There are bound to be several tunes throughout that don’t land for everyone, but on the other hand there is likely something here for everyone too. This album is an essential part of rock history and absolutely belongs on this list for its historic importance. As a bonus it contains some pretty outstanding music. The guitar work and harmonic vocals are fantastic.

What left me impressed is the guitar and other string work. Great panning, tasty fillings, wonderful tone. Maybe some songs could be shortened but in general, great album. Love it!

A very important album!

Really liked this!

As others have noted, the Young and Stills songs are great (Mr. Soul, Everydays, Expecting To Fly, Bluebird, Broken Arrow especially). But really the Furay songs are banal, drab. Truly brings down the rating for the album as a whole. 4 solid-state stars and Furay is grounded. not expected to fly.

Lovely,it has that vibe

Was it dated at times? Absolutely but I still enjoyed it a decent amount. 7/10

Really enjoyed

This is one of those albums that makes you forget Buffalo Springfield was a band with a pretty short runway. It came out a year after their debut and then 7 months later, they breakup and release their final album. It’s got that late 60s mix of folk rock, psychedelia, and bite, but it doesn’t feel like it’s wandering around aimlessly. The songwriting is just plain strong, which is expected when you've got half of CSNY. It’s not flawless front to back, but the highs are legit. It’s the kind of record where you can hear a bunch of future branches of rock getting sketched out in real time, and it still holds up. Favorite song: Mr. Soul

Although it's got a 60s vibe, there's enough working here to make it timeless. Worth of repeat listens.

Kind of relaxing, strong ‘60s flavor, strong melodies that tie together well.

3.5 It's pretty good. Better than a lot of the other 60s acts that have been here (and god there have been a lot). Not as much of a Beatles derivative as the rest but not a million miles apart either. Opener and Hung Upside Down probably the best outings, the softer ones were pretty skippable

Pretty great album! I didn't think I'd be into it, but with the exception of the last song, I was hooked the whole way! 7/10

I was listening to this one in high school in the late 1970's . A classic among classics.

Several great songs on here - and a few pretty dead spots.

Lost me toward the end but I still dig it!

Really like Stephen Stills and of course Neil Young can play. This album fires on all cylinders. I really enjoyed it. "Bluebird" is a top track, my goodness.

This is pretty good but like most of the reviews, I think the best stuff is by Neil Young and some of the other songs are weak by comparison.

I kind of love this 70's country-ish rock-ish thing. Nothing really mind-blowing here but this is that 'peaceful easy feeling' pop rock from the 70's that seems like it's everyone's cup of tea.

Hard to complain about anything that has Neil Young in it. Psych, blues, country, folk, jazz. This kind of has it all. Its easy to listen to. What stood out to me the most is their ability to jam. They just sound like they're having fun.

Actually really liked this it’s kinda trippy and experimental in parts pleasantly surprised

hi neil <3333333333 and stephen i guess 😑

Wish it was a bit weirder but I enjoyed the whole thing.

60s folk rock.

The album has a lot to love. All of the songs are at least good but I thought a few like Mr. Soul, Expecting to Fly and Broken Arrow were really something special

Wow Expecting to fly wei, que bonita canción 😫 Me encanta la portada de collage, igual no es mi mega cup of tea por las canciones con guitarras modo mosquito pero sí lo recomendaría porque es alguito bien Sorprendente las veces que puede salir Stephen Stills en esta lista jsjajaja

very enjoyable

Buffalo Springfields 2nd and last "proper" album. Very good

This one's on the edge of 3 and 4 for me, I've listened to it a couple of times and alternate between feeling disconnected and interested. I really like the musicianship (including a bari sax solo!).

Старый добрый американский рок. Немного потерялся и бился ближе к концу, но в целом понравилось.

:3

This is a very influential record with great songs, great production and it’s stood the test of time as a great record.

Liked a lot!

I don’t know what I expected from this but I really enjoyed it. Really good, a bit folky, a bit rocky, a little psychedelic. Really great song writing as well throughout.

Yay Neil! First listen to Buffalo Springfield. It's kind of all over the place, I guess between the different early career soon to be superstar artists all contributing different pieces in different directions, but I love the way they play together, and some places like Bluebird the playing really gels. So many sounds here of good things to come, especially I think I'm hearing Crosby Stills Nash and Young on its way.

I've listened to Neil Young's solo albums and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, but never Buffalo Springfield (until now). This album showed me how much I like Neil Young's voice because my favourite tracks are the three that he sang. His tone is unique and I really like the way it comes across on this album. His tracks are also the most musically interesting to me. I especially like Expecting to Fly and Broken Arrow. I'm not a huge fan of Furay's tracks on this album, but there are some solid Stills tracks, like Bluebird and Hung Upside Down. The album isn't the most cohesive and some of the songs are on the generic side, but I like the overall sound. Without Neil Young, this would be a 3-star for me, but he bumps it up to a 4.

I hadn't listened to this buffalo Springfield album before. It was a weird mix of a lot of different genres. Solid album overall

Was feeling a bit down today, this throat infection doesn't seem to want to let go :/ This album was a real unexpected pick me up, from its happier moments to its slower sad sounding moments, both very welcomed. It made me feel better. A great reminder for me just how grateful I am for music, especially these days. Such a powerful thing when it hits, can lift our spirits or help us emotionally in so many different ways. Although certain albums can do the opposite hahaha (Looking at you 69 love songs).

Not half bad.

One of those I am sad I have not fully enjoyed. If this was released today, it would be held up as a darling of AmeriCANa. Will come back to this one.

Buffalo Springfield Again feels more like a compilation album of three individual artists, rather than an album created by a band working together. It pulls together Richie Furay's light folk numbers, Stephen Stills' more complex and sometimes jazzy songs, and the two sides of Neil Young: snarling, messy, distorted rock tunes alongside the quieter, more laid-back folk rock that would become one of his signature sounds. "Mr. Soul" is a serious tune to kick the album off with. This is that snarling Neil Young: a grooving riff, a driving drum beat, messy guitar solos smothered in sticky fuzz tone - and then that shift in the middle to country rock, which is as unexpected as it is brilliantly inspired. You have to remind yourself this is 1967, not the mid-70s. It feels like a sneak peek of the Neil Young to come. Throughout the album, you can hear the birth of future musical ventures outside of Buffalo Springfield: Neil Young's solo career in "Mr. Soul" and "Expecting to Fly", or early hints of Crosby, Stills & Nash in tracks like "Hung Upside Down" and "Rock & Roll Woman". While the album can feel disjointed at times, there are moments where all of their strengths come together perfectly, most notably on "Bluebird". "Bluebird" is a unique song. Young's distorted electric guitar battles with Stills' acoustic, and Stills wins this round with an insane acoustic solo. Then, not content with keeping you on your toes enough already, the song switches to banjo and takes off in a completely different direction altogether. Speaking of different directions, "Good Time Boy" feels like Spotify has skipped ahead to a different album entirely, serving up a slice of upbeat soul-rock that sounds more like Sam & Dave than anything else here. It's a strange fit, and one of the few moments that really feels out of place. And let's not dwell too long on the batshit craziness of "Broken Arrow". All in all, for how "taped together" the album feels, we're still dealing with some fantastic talents, especially in Stills and Young. They'd go on to bigger things that loom larger in their legacies, but it all started here. When it works, it works brilliantly - and it works more often than not.

this was very enjoyable actually i didn’t know it was more neil young crazy

this was rlly good and o read up on the band and was impressed to learn abt their history 8/10

Overall: 7/10 Started out incredibly strong. I love that every member is obviously involved in the writing and performing. I like the folkier stuff more than the hard rocking stuff. I do wish that Neil Young and Stephen Stills were more in the front of the band but that's what their later music is for. Fav Song: Mr. Soul

Enjoyed it. A few songs removed away from a 5.

(Ah, dang — Buffalo Springfield **again**? Well, alright, lemme see what I can say about 'em **this time**...) "Expecting To Fly" is a funny song to me, 'cuz all by itself it seems to represent the legacy of Buffalo Springfield and its importance to history. Y'know: they're "the band Neil Young was in." Stephen Stills is there, too, sure — and I guess some other guys are as well — and maybe I'm underplaying their importance to folk rock — but let's face it. In 2025, I'm sure the most important thing about this album to most people is the presence of Neil Young. And I don't want to undermine the other band members, I really don't. They obviously pulled their own weight on this album. I mean, I never wanna ignore the other people in any band that happens to feature one person who goes on to be **really** successful solo. Beyoncé wasn't the only member of Destiny's Child, y'know? And I wish I could give the other members their flowers here, truly, but ... jeez, "Expected To Fly" literally doesn't feature a single one of them besides Neil. If he can pull that shit, recording an entire track by himself with members of the Wrecking Crew, and still call it a Buffalo Springfield song, it kind of gives the game away, doesn't it? It's by far more egregious than, to use Beatles examples, "Yesterday" or "Within You Without You". But the funny thing is that I think Neil Young get away with it simply because, as far as the songwriting goes, he **is** clearly the star player here. There is really no competition here. I mean, start at the bottom of the ranking with Richie Furay. You for sure don't know who he is. Apparently he was pretty influential to country rock, and later on he was a pastor for, like, 30 years. But going by this album, I sure wasn't given a reason to dig into his work any deeper. It's not like any of it's bad, really, bit ... gawd, it just kinda blew off of me. There's really nothing to them; once they ended, they may as well have not existed. The only one that stood out was "Good Boy", and that's only because of how out-of-place it sounded. Suddenly, this close to the end of the album, Richie Furay wants to write some wannabe Motown? Sure, OK, why not. Above him is Stephen Stills, who I don't think does anything **that** amazing on here on average, though in general his stuff's a lot better than Furay's. Y'know, I think I'd take "Everydays" over "A Child's Claim To Fame". But there is one song of his I'd call great, and that's "Bluebird". It's a very good rocker, where Stills and Young get to trade electric and acoustic guitar lines back and forth. It's fun stuff, honestly, and more than makes up for how "'yes, I guess it's good' at best" the rest of his stuff is. And then there's Young. Alongside Furay he only gets three songs, but, boy, does he make the most of them. "Mr. Soul" might be the weakest of the three, though I'd mostly chalk that up to how I spent a majority of the song just trying to parse out what it's about. For the record, it's about an incident where he had an epileptic seizure on stage and had to be rushed off to the hospital. And inspired by that, he wrote the second-best rocker on the album, only a hair a bit behind "Bluebird". Really turned lemons into lemonade, y'know? Following that he has "Expecting To Fly", and, y'know, I can make fun of it for how Neil's the only member of the band on the song ... but I'll be danged if it ain't a darn good song. I wanna give a particular nod to Jack Nitzsche, who provided the orchestral arrangement. He'd actually go on to do a fair bit of work with Young, being on both 'After The Gold Rush' and 'Harvest'. So, hey, it's neat to hear their first collaboration. And all the good luck that it's a very pretty song to boot. I honestly feel like, if there's any song I'd come back to from this album (besides "Bluebird" — I'll bring it up again again; it's that good!), it'd be this one. Finally, we have the album closer, "Broken Arrow". It's the longest song on the album, and clearly the one Young put the most work into. I mean, goodness, this thing is in **sections**, including a jazz breakdown and a reprise of "Mr. Soul". Young produced this track himself, and I can only imagine him goin' wild constructing this thing. I wouldn't return to it before "Expecting To Fly", but it's by far the most interesting song here. Richie Furay's couldn't even compare! Heck of a closer, lemme tell you, goodness. Putting it all together, 'Buffalo Springfield Again' comes off as an uneven album. I really couldn't give a hoot about 60% of it. They're all fine songs, but that's the bare minimum. But the other 40%, that's what you come here for: for Young's songs and "Bluebird". They're strong enough tracks by themselves that, yeah, they **do** lift this thing high up out of being middling. Of course, they're not enough to slam into "5 outta 5" territory, but, hey, if I were this album I wouldn't complain about where I was. So, my apologies to Richie Furay and the rest of the band — honestly. Coming into this, I didn't intend to push you all aside in favor of the one guy who happened to go on to write ... I'unno what the bad Neil Young album is supposed to be. Is it still 'Trans'? Or have people turned around on that one? Anyway, I wanna say none of this music would exist without you ... but then "Expecting To Fly" exists, so clearly it could. But if I can say anything in your favor, Neil still chose to make the rest of this album with y'all. That's gotta count for something.

Though having half of what would eventually become CSNY, this definitely has its' own identity regardless. 4.5 bumped down to 4.

I always enjoy whatever I see from Buffalo Springfield. Truly the roots of CSN&Y.

pas mon style mais intéressant

Pleasantly surprised by this. I definitely thought it was going to sound like For What It's Worth but instead we got a smattering of proto-hard rock and psychedelic rock. First song is a great Neil Young tune and so was Expecting to Fly. I really liked Broken Arrow. I could see this becoming a 5 for me on repeated listening. Strong initial 4/5

Some truly great songs here, especially the Neil Young penned ones. Broken Arrow has been a longtime favorite of mine. Still, a few tracks don’t feel quite up to the same caliber, and Buffalo Springfield never fully gelled across an entire album.

I like pretty much anything with Neil Young.

I enjoyed listening to this. I've said before, but this challenge has made me a Neil Young fan overall.

While this album does NOT include their signature hit ("For What It's Worth"), it still has some standout songs, including Neil Young's "Mr. Soul," "Rock and Roll Woman," and "Broken Arrow."

Buffalo on tuttu ja Toimii! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

you know what i think this album was really good, i liked it

Hard one to rate. I can tell if I listen to this one more or will grow on me. While it has a few great songs and moments it’s overall disjointed.

This sounds like the kind of music that my dad listens to.

Brilliant.

4. close to 5

Die Musik ist schön eidrücklich. die Stimme begleitet die Musik.

I was quite surprised by this. Never heard any Buffalo Springfield before and I enjoyed quite a bit of it. Loved the touches of psychedelia on the album, particularly the opening track

Pretty good, not what I thought BF was like. Bluebird was a stand out. Enjoyed the album.

Really fun and varied 60s album! Thoroughly enjoyed this.

A great album that we can unknowingly assume is from the late 60s. Its psychedelic guitars sound fantastic! Favorite track: Expecting to Fly

This album pretty much encapsulates all the different styles of music that contributed to the late 60s counterculture movement. Some tracks lean toward folk rock, others dip into psychedelic or baroque pop, and a few even carry a more garage rock edge. I can’t say it’s my favorite album from the 60s, but it’s still a solid listen and definitely worth checking out.

A couple of filler tracks, but solid album overall. Would stick around to hear more of Young’s proto-grunge guitar work.

Glad this one came up. I love Papa Neil but I would never think to reach for a Buffalo Springfield record.

Cool

my mom and I approve!! 🙂‍↕️🫶 it’s cool to hear Neil young not by himself lol. Overall this was just really chill and the perfect amount of folk-y. I also like it cause asa likes it! Also the songs felt pretty varied which I feel is sometimes missing from folk albums which was really nice. Fav songs: bluebird, good time boy

Broken arrow is pre good

Buffalo Springfield hits this interesting spot where they are nostalgic, and feel almost pure but with an edge. The group created the distinctly late-60s American sound of unbridled freedom and optimism. No, this album doesn’t have for what it’s worth, but songs like Mr. Soul, Expecting to Fly, and Broken Arrow are absolutely classics.

I see why this band worked and also why it didn't; Young's guitar workouts are, to borrow a Cameron Crowe word, incendiary ("Mr. Soul," "Bluebird") but Furay gets too much airtime to say too little ("Sad Memory"). Stills seems to gamely be playing mediator here ("Rock & Roll Woman"), but the result feels disjointed rather than simply varied. That said, there's historical value in remembering how much psychedelia owed to the country and soul on display here. And "Broken Arrow" shows both how Over This Shit Young was already (at 21!) and where his restless ambitions would eventually take him.

The kind of late '60s vibes I enjoy :)

Most of this I enjoyed! I've always generally liked the Buffalo Springfield I've heard, and other than a couple slower country songs, this album held up.

Great band but probably not their best album.

Nice enough. Always liked their sound. 4 *

Surprised again by their range.

It’s been a while since I’ve listened to this in full, and I am appreciating it in new ways every time. I always loved “Expecting to Fly” and the orchestral/jazzy arrangements on the record. This time I really enjoyed the James Brown homage “Good Time Boy.” In terms of rating, this is right on the line for me, 4.5 stars. It’s strong throughout but at 34 minutes there’s not much room for error.

I really enjoyed this. It’s the first Neil Young record I’ve fully appreciated. I’d definitely heard Mr. Soul before but had no idea it was by Buffalo Springfield. I was a big fan of the heavily compressed acoustic guitar in Bluebird. And I loved the faint saxophone in the background of Sad Memory.

Classic 60’s / early 70s rock.

Mr. Soul // Everydays // Expecting to Fly // Bluebird // Hung Upside Down // 3.5/5

Dreampop from heaven's gate. So much better than the Beatles...

Nice, easy listening.

Really nice. Bluesy, a little country, an enjoyable listen

first listen but the style is very familiar. Love it. The lyrics aren’t terrible I think. And if course I know For What it’s worth, just not by name. Not on the album of course

Buffalo Springfield doesn't really do it for me, but this is a solid album. 4

Great classic rock. Good tunes

Um álbum com belas composições numa mistura maravilhosa de violões límpidos e guitarras elétricas robustas, orquestrações, folk-rock e country e jazz, na sessão final de "Broken Arrow". Ótimo disco!

4/5, Expecting to Fly is a new favourite

Ik kende de naam Buffalo Springfield en ik wist bijvoorbeeld dat Neil Young daarin gespeeld heeft. Maar ik zou geen nummer van ze op kunnen noemen. Toen ik Expecting to Fly hoorde, dacht ik pas, oh is dat van Buffalo Springfield. Het leek me meer iets van Art Garfunkel ofzo (zonder Paul Simon in dit geval). Dat wazige hippiegedoe zit ook zeker wel in Buffalo Springfield, maar ze wisselen dat af met lekkere folk rock of wat rocky psychedelica. Het zijn geen songs die je echt bij blijven en je bent overduidelijk met je lange haren op Woodstock beland, maar ik kan me hier toch prima mee vermaken. Een (misschien iets te) makkelijk gegeven 4.

Some perfect tracks for the period. Memorable! Easy!

Приятная музыка, хотя пока что для меня не очень понятная. 6,5 из 10.

An interesting album. I enjoyed listening to it and will gladly do so again. 4/5

7/10 I wouldn't normally choose to listen to this. In fact I was very unenthused when this popped up because I'd never heard of it. I was very pleasantly surprised to enjoy this. Favorite Song: Mr. Soul Also Expecting To Fly

An album that only the genius of Steven Stills and Neil Young could make alone. Their future works don't hold a candle to what they do with The Buffalo Springfield. 3.5/5

There's so much variation here. The Neil Young and Stephen Stills stuff is all brilliant, with Expecting to Fly and Broken Arrow being transcendental and the Stills stuff rocking. The rest doesn't hold up as well, but overall it's still great.

Sick album, always interesting to see how much crossover and movement there was for artists in the 60’s and 70’s. I straight up didn’t know this group existed, but did know about several of their solo work and other groups they were in. I feel like music now has moved so much to solo artists that you wouldn’t really have such powerhouse bands, and if you did, you’d still probably only hear about the frontman.

One of the defining albums of the ‘60’s.

This was good, has some earworms and doesn't overstay its welcome. Nothing that will change your life though.

Have mixed feelings about Buffalo Springfield, really love some of there songs others not so much. This does have Expecting to Fly one of my all time favorite songs so that is good. Most of the rest is pretty good too but as an album it is a bit disjointed, not really surprising with everything going on during the recording(s)

This is the type of album that makes me grateful I got involved with this site. Really cool stuff and a couple songs that really stuck with me after the first listen. I also had no clue Neil Young was a member, so that was fun to find out. Best Track: Expecting to Fly

Another cool album. I really enjoyed this as well

Pues me pareció que empezaba como el Satisfaction de los Rolling, luego un poco de psicodelia folk sin mucha emoción en una primera escucha. Me dio tiempo a una segunda y la verdad es que gana mucho. Fleet Foxes seguro que tienen “Expecting To Fly” y “Rock and Roll Woman” como canciones fetiche. “Mr. Soul”, “Expecting To Fly” y “Good Time Boy” (un toque soul muy inesperado) mis favoritas. Muy buen final con “Broken Arrow”. Seguro que habrá una tercera escucha.

Mr. Soul & Bluebird are standard fare...I kind of liked the Furay piece: Good Time Boy.

Last month, I went through a Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young solo albums rip. I’d heard a lot of Neil’s albums, but not the others, so I felt I needed to familiarize/ educate myself. I’m already familiar with the first Buffalo Springfield album, but if I’d heard ‘Again,’ (probably when I listened through the Rolling Stone 500), I had no recollection of it. For some reason, I put ‘Again’ off last month. That’s for the better because I’m a city guy, but I’m spending this week out on a farm in western Massachusetts. My wife’s brother, a 50 year old who smokes more pot than a 19 year old, stopped by, and the album I was recommended by this generator was Peter Tosh’s ‘Legalize It.’ Then, the next day marked my first year into this project, and the Eagle’s first album was generated. For this pioneer era setting, such a quintessentially American album was a perfect marker for an anniversary here. Now, today, still chilling at the farm, I got ‘Again,’ the album already lingering in the back of my mind to put on. What a perfect slew of random albums! Some moments of ‘Again’ were absolutely gorgeous to listen to while watching the sun rise over the hills while walking your husky through an old maple forest along long-spanning stone walls. I can’t say it’s the greatest album of all time- if I’ve heard it before, there’s a reason I don’t remember it. But, it’s a great proto Neil and Stills album, full of excellent moments. It’s totally a vibe, one that I may not have appreciated over the hubbub of the subways and the rat race back home.

This is an uneven album, not least due there being three solo writers. The thread of Beatles influence runs deep, especially on Young's numbers. There's a lack of cohesion, some disposable stuff from all of them, Furay in particular. But Stills and Young really raise the bar for most of their input, and with a couple of bona fide early Young masterpieces to boot.

7 Gorgeous dreamy cloud parting songs this is what I’ve been craving the last few days lol

3.8

More Neil Young, not gonna complain. Off the rip, Mr. Soul's riff sounds super familiar to the Rolling Stones "I Can't Get No Satisfaction". Kinda hard to get past that but it's still a good song. Other standouts were Bluebird, Hung Upside Down, and Rock & Roll Woman. It wasn't the most standout folk-rock album you'll ever listen to, but it had its moments and was overall good. I think I'll go Low 4 here.

Listened to this twice through. Not a hard listen either time, but also didn't reach out and grab me. I did enjoy the variety of the sounds that they explored. Some songs sounded a lot like Neil Young (e.g., Mr. Soul and Bluebird), while others were more bluesy (e.g., Good Time Boy), and others still flirted with roots/Americana (A Child's Claim) and psychedelia (Hung Upside Down). My favorite cuts from here were Hung Upside Down -- love the dripping guitar sounds -- A Child's Claim to Fame, and the effortless cool of Everydays. This flirts the 3/4 boundary. Hanging the upper side because this is succinct but beautiful and never dragged.

Thought it was alright until Everydays which is great. Love the feedback they get on it. Not too overbearing and really adds to the song. Pretty chill subtle psych-folk album for a Monday morning, but was definitely missing that umph. Either way very enjoyable going low 4.

After listening to Buffalo Springfield's "Buffalo Springfield Again" I would have to state that Mr. Soul and Rock & Roll woman are by far the best tracks on the album, although Broken Arrow definitely holds it own against those two as well. The main issue is the length of the album (only 34 minutes). All around a solid album that I'd rate around a 3.5/5.

Great intro to the weekend 💃🏻

This felt like 2 or 3 different bands at points. Really interesting the variety of styles . The different vocals add to what is quite an eclectic experience for the listener (in a good way). I believe even the drummer sings a number and he does so very well indeed. Some tracks were certainly a fair bit weaker than others. But the highs are very high indeed. The vocal harmonies are unreal, probably my favourite thing about the album. Favourite track - Broken Arrow. 8/10

It’s as if half of these song are completely original, unique, irreplaceable, and unlike anything that came before and the other half is a collection of songs that all sound the exact same. Aside from the latter group, this is an incredible album. I think if they had kept pushing themselves for a few more creative ideas, they could have had something truly unforgettable. As it stands, it’s simply a near classic, but still very enjoyable and I like it a lot. “Mr. Soul” was the one hundred percent the inspiration for the Rolling Stone's “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”. Came out a year before. I feel very positive about that guess. “Expecting to Fly” is such a hauntingly beautiful song. The way he simply calls out “Babe” just gets to me for some reason. I love the experimentation in “Hang Upside Down”. Really pushes the album forward. Immediately following is a softer song, “Sad Memory”, that provides some range. “Good Time Boy” is the worst song on the record and “Rock & Roll Woman” is perhaps the best. The closer “Broken Arrow” is a bit of a mess, but I can enjoy it. All other songs were pretty mid, but I liked all of it. 4/5

I appreciate Neil Young, but I can only take him in certain limited doses. Except when he does stuff like the Dead Man soundtrack, which should be on this list but probably isn't. Anyway... After a bunch of Crosby, Young, Stills, Nash, Surname, Something albums I was already presented with here, I came across this and was thinking to myself "sounds a bit like early Neil Young but not half as boring or annoying". Then I found out that it is actually Neil Young I'm hearing.

Part folk, part blues, part jazz, part atmospheric rock, part bluegrass, part singer-songwriter. Great Record. Slapped from start to stop. Though the first half is stronger (after the opening track). Standout(s): Everydays (Live) Expecting to Fly Bluebird Rock and Roll Woman

Rock & Roll Woman is amazing.

Peaceful folk / classic

p103. 1967. 4 stars. Protoype CSNY, which ain't a bad thing. Almost perfect Summer of Love album, packed with fabulous harmonies and songs. Point docked for Broken Arrow, which frankly is a bit of downer.

I’m not sure where I land on this one. I listened in the evening while cooking dinner and I found it enjoyable if not a little forgettable. I would like to listen again to gain familiarity as I did like it at the time.

A few clunkers, but it's easy to see how this album won everyone over in the '60s. Neil Young's songs shine as always. I didn't mind the vacillation between Rock and folk...in fact I kind of enjoyed it.

I think it’s not too bad. A child’s claim to fame and expecting to fly both sound really familiar for some reason. Very Neil Young. Overall, it’s a very short album, very nice music. I’m not tied of him yet! So a four for me!

What band wasn’t Neil Young in during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s?

Really good folk rock. Just an all around pleasant vibe. Really good songwriting and shows the potential Neil Young had at this point in his career. Liked this quite a bit

its crazy how much better neil and steve's songs are from richies

Favorite tracks: Bluebird, Broken Arrow "For What It's Worth" (one of my all-time favorite songs) was on the radio a couple days ago, and I was like "Ooh, I wonder if Buffalo Springfield is on the 1001 Albums list?" So, I was quite delighted to have this appear! And, I mean, file this under The Kind Of Shit I Really Like. This is a high four stars for me. It was fun, rockin', catchy, creative. It showcased a good variety of styles. I'll admit I was inclined to like this, but I was surprised to like it despite how different it feels from For What It's Worth.

I really liked Mr. Soul. The remainder seemed to fade into the background a bit, but still quite enjoyable.

Really good, but I like some of the Crosby Stills Nash and Young work better.

Моя музыка во многом. Драматичный фолк с психоделичными приколами времени. Лучшая песня - Expecting to Fly.

Very solid

Favorite: Expecting to fly

Good musicians, some good songs, but still far from the maturity of the solo albums of the 2 main members: Young and Stills.

Great variety of genres/sounds on this record. It never felt stale or too period specific and will have to add to the collection.

Jazzy, folky, bluesy. Een tikkeltje psychedelisch. Hier legt ome Nelis samen met Stefan Distilleerketel toch wel een lekker albumpje op de mat. Voor mij is dit toch wel een beetje niet-heel-veel zeggende muziek waar ik met bovengemiddeld plezier naar kan luisteren. Het is niet dat ik echt ga JUICHEN maar dit voelt ook niet als huiswerk. Ik ga daarom 4 sterren geven, ondanks dat de individuele nummers niet per se een blijvende indruk achterlaten.

8/10 Lo escucharía un domingo mientras limpio la casa, tomo un café o voy al mercado a comprar la fruta de la semana

First song was great, the album started to get a little worse the longer it went on. Still enjoyed it overall.

Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5

Awesome folksy rock

oooooo loving this

This is super chill. I'm really into this! Also, love the cover art.

4our

First time listening to this one all the way through, an early Neil Young showcase.

A fun, poppy (in a 70s jam rock sort of way) album. A few hits, all the edges smooth and polished.

Was going to give it a 3 but it sounds good and has enough experimentations to get a 4.

some nice 60s folk rock. don’t got much to add outside of that

Good songs. Enjoyable music.

Quite a tough album to rate as it's a little all over the place, given the three songwriters who seem to have worked quite separately. I feel mostly positive about this though. I'm a Neil Young fan and was already familiar with Mr Soul and Expecting to Fly but also enjoyed Stills' tracks Bluebird and Rock and Roll Woman. The guitars on the former are especially cool. The closing track is weird

Хороший милый альбом, лайтовая, но по-своему интересная музыка

a real mix of stuff, I feel like they have a lot of songwriters in the band. Instrumentally its quite bluesy, which could be annoying if the singer was like Southern US, like Lynard Skynard or something. But the vocals are good. I really like the orchestral elements, and the slower sadder songs, like expecting to fly (just realised Neil Young is in this band and he sings this one so that probably explains it) and sad memory. But the other ones are also good. This is quite a diverse tracklist for 1967!? On some songs on of the singers is a bit annoying and it hasn't aged too well in terms of being generic. Favourite songs: Mr. Soul, everydays, expecting to fly, bluebird, sad memory, broken arrow. Overall around 7/10

This was better than I expected. At its best, adds a really pleasant twang to 60s style rock. Good lyrics, well put together. Missing whatever it is that would get them 5 stars, but very good.

Part of the fun of this project is getting to discover the earlier albums of your parents favorite artists, especially when in the case of Buffalo Springfield, it's from before they joined their later more famous supergroups or solo projects. It also doesn't help that this album has the feel and sound of weaponized nostalgia.

I wasn't sold on this in the beginning, but the genre-jumping and experimentation made this album really joyful. It's always awesome to hear musicians press against the boundaries of what they know, even if they all hated each other while recording this. It was a bit bloated in the middle, even being such a short album as it is.

Very eccelectic. Some I love, some bit too country. Always had a soft spot though as Iove For What Its Worth

Klasicky americka alba, na ktery ale je jen jedna poradna pecka

this one was nice

This was good, but didn't blow me away. Four stars.This was good, but didn't blow me away. Four stars.

I'm honestly not really sure what to say about this? Like, it's not incredibly amazing that I want to go on gushing about the album, and I don't even know what I would really gush about. And I don't have any real critiques. I could comment on some musical decisions, but those would be so nit-picky. It's just really, really good folky rock. The harmonies are tight and well done. Drumming can be kind of odd in the 60s, but other than that, all of the instruments are great to listen to. And, honestly, all of the songs are worth listening to. I don't like albums that have a lot of filler music, to just bump up the album length, and none of these fit that description. They're not all created equal, but they are at least worth listening to. Favorite Song(s): Expecting to Fly, Broken Arrow

нормалек, претензий нет.

81% Best: Mr. Soul; Hung Upside Down; Rock & Roll Woman Must-Hear? Maybe?

I liked it

I gotta say, I like Buffalo Springfield Again quite a bit more than i was expecting. At this point, I am pretty familiar with two of this band's members being Stephen Stills and Neil Young but it is clear that this is where they brought out their A game. This album did so many things right, It had good instrumentation, great melodies, a good amount of singers all of which sounded great and brought their own little touch to each song and good variety between every song while still sounding like they fit together nicely. I'm not the biggest fan of when the songs suddenly stop and start with no rhyme or reason to but other than that, this is a surprisingly really good album. Best Song: Mr. Soul Worst Song: Broken Arrow

Gran año 1967, en parte por Buffalo

I largely enjoyed this album - it's a little slow and repetitive at points but when it shines it's bright and beautiful.

It's always hard to rate albums that are this old... It's really solid but doesn't stand out to me. But that's probably just because so many people have been inspired by/copied these works. It's a strong 3 or light 4 and I'm feeling nice today.

first listen pretty good

The great tracks were from Neil Young, the good tracks were from Stills, and it's probably best not to linger on the remainder. I couldn't see this deserving 5 stars, but it's good enough for 4.

Day438 - these guys sound pretty together i hope they stay together

The album cover is very interesting, definitely from the 1960s. I’m unsure whether its meaning is religious, nature, a dream, or something else. It’s certainly evident how CSNY emerged from Buffalo Springfield. Even David Crosby provided vocals on one of the tracks. This is an album with some of the best singers from that era, and they all contributed. Bluebird, Mr. Soul, and Rock & Roll Woman are all songs often heard on classic rock stations. Overall a diverse collection of songs.

Definitely an essential album. Anyone who wants a well-rounded musical knowledge base needs to know Buffalo Springfield. They’re not exactly my taste, but are emblematic of an era in music.

pleasantly surprised by this one. didn’t mind Young’s vocals as much for once. “Expecting to Fly” is the standout for me

Solid album with some good tracks. No real standouts but I enjoyed this overall. On the 4 side of 3.5.

It seems that Buffalo Springfield knew 1967 was a consequential year for music. Determined to do their part, they came off the bench in November with their second album and made sure it was GOOD. Neil Young, Stephen Stills, and Richie Furay share songwriting honors; Young and/or Stills produce seven of the songs. It is varied in strength and style but fits together. My favorite songs have a sound that’s familiar from Stills/Young’s later collaboration as CSN&Y on Deja Vu. The closing song, “Broken Arrow,” sounds like it was inspired by (dare I say) Sgt Pepper - translated into counter culture Americana. Great band, strong album.

This album is like sitting in on the rehearsal for multiple great albums. There are no standout singles or great songs that define the greatness of 1967, but in these songs and this album are the elements of multiple great albums to come. Neil Young, CSN & Y, members of Crazy Horse, and more. And it works. There is just the overwhelming sense that you are witnessing solid artists collaborating and molding into their next expressions. Maybe it isn't most notable album of 1967, but it shares the same signs that there are great things to come.

I had never heard of Buffalo Springfield before, so I went into this listen with no expectations. There are some great songs on this album! I really enjoyed Mr. Soul, A Child's Claim to Fame, Bluebird, and Hung Upside Down. The way they blend blues and psychedelic sounds is really well done. Overall, I agree with many other reviews—when this album is good, it’s very good. However, there are also moments of mediocrity, making it a clear middle-of-the-road album. Favorite songs: Mr. Soul and Bluebird stand out as fantastic tracks. Least favorite songs: Everydays and Expecting to Fly. Album artwork: A very whimsical cover.

Pretty chill. Would put on at an old man bar.

Enjoyed

I listened to it probably three times. I enjoyed it more and more. I was at a three to begin with but I think I will take a leap and give it a four!

Really cool honestly. Great moments, not at all generic boomer rock. I see myself listening to this again. Really nice harmonies with three strong vocalists, fun guitar parts, great songs. Very pleasantly surprised.

**Buffalo Springfield Again**, the second album by Buffalo Springfield, released in 1967, is widely regarded as a landmark in rock history. It showcases the band’s eclecticism, ambition, and individual songwriting talents, particularly those of Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Richie Furay. Below is an in-depth review of the album, focusing on its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. ## **Lyrics** The lyrics on *Buffalo Springfield Again* are introspective and diverse, reflecting themes of alienation, fame, love, and personal struggles. Neil Young’s “Mr. Soul” opens the album with a biting critique of the music industry and the superficiality of fame. The song’s sharp wit and cynicism are emblematic of Young’s lyrical style throughout his career. Similarly, Young’s “Broken Arrow” is a fragmented exploration of alienation and disconnection, blending poetic abstraction with vivid imagery. Stephen Stills’ contributions, such as “Bluebird” and “Rock & Roll Woman,” lean toward romanticism and emotional depth. “Bluebird,” for instance, uses the metaphor of a bluebird to explore themes of inner sadness and fleeting happiness. Richie Furay’s songs like “A Child’s Claim to Fame” offer a more straightforward approach, with country-inspired storytelling that foreshadows his later work with Poco. While the lyrics are often profound and reflective, some tracks—such as Dewey Martin’s “Good Time Boy”—are lyrically weaker and feel out of place compared to the more sophisticated material. ## **Music** Musically, *Buffalo Springfield Again* is a kaleidoscope of genres. The album blends rock, folk, country, psychedelia, jazz, and orchestral elements into a cohesive yet experimental sound. Neil Young’s “Expecting to Fly” is a standout track that incorporates lush orchestration and dreamy production to create an ethereal atmosphere. In contrast, “Mr. Soul” channels gritty rock energy with its distorted guitar riff reminiscent of The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” Stephen Stills’ “Bluebird” exemplifies the band’s ability to merge acoustic folk with electric rock seamlessly. The song transitions from a dynamic rock arrangement to a serene acoustic coda featuring banjo picking—a testament to Stills’ versatility as a musician. Richie Furay’s tracks bring a country-rock flavor to the album. “A Child’s Claim to Fame” features James Burton on dobro and showcases Furay’s clear tenor voice. However, some critics argue that Furay’s songs lack the depth and innovation found in Stills’ and Young’s compositions. The instrumental performances across the album are exceptional. The interplay between Stills’ and Young’s guitars is particularly noteworthy for its complexity and emotional resonance. ## **Production** The production on *Buffalo Springfield Again* marked a significant improvement over the band’s debut album. Co-produced by Jack Nitzsche along with band members, the album features intricate arrangements and advanced studio techniques for its time. Tracks like “Expecting to Fly” highlight Nitzsche's orchestral expertise, while songs like “Hung Upside Down” showcase layered instrumentation that enhances the psychedelic atmosphere. However, the production process was fraught with challenges due to internal conflicts within the band. Many tracks were recorded separately by individual members rather than as a cohesive group effort. This fragmented approach sometimes results in an uneven sonic experience across the album. ## **Themes** Thematically, *Buffalo Springfield Again* explores complex emotions and societal issues: - **Alienation:** Both “Mr. Soul” and “Broken Arrow” delve into feelings of estrangement from society and oneself. - **Love and Loss:** Songs like “Bluebird” and “Sad Memory” reflect on romantic relationships with melancholy undertones. - **Fame:** Neil Young critiques the pressures of celebrity life in several tracks. - **Experimentation:** The album pushes boundaries by incorporating diverse musical styles and lyrical perspectives. These themes resonate deeply within the context of the late 1960s counterculture movement. ## **Influence** *Buffalo Springfield Again* is considered a seminal work in shaping country-rock as a genre. It laid the groundwork for bands like Crosby, Stills & Nash (and later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), Poco (formed by Richie Furay), and even The Eagles. The album also influenced future generations of musicians by demonstrating how diverse styles could be integrated into rock music without losing coherence. Neil Young’s contributions foreshadowed his solo career's experimentation and lyrical depth. Similarly, Stephen Stills’ work on this album hinted at his future success with Crosby, Stills & Nash. ## **Pros** 1. **Diverse Musical Styles:** The album masterfully blends rock, folk, country, psychedelia, and orchestral elements. 2. **Exceptional Songwriting:** Tracks like “Mr. Soul,” “Bluebird,” “Expecting to Fly,” and “Rock & Roll Woman” showcase top-tier songwriting. 3. **Innovative Production:** Jack Nitzsche's orchestral arrangements elevate songs like “Expecting to Fly.” 4. **Timeless Themes:** The exploration of alienation, fame, love, and loss remains relevant today. 5. **Influence on Country-Rock:** The album played a pivotal role in defining country-rock as a genre. ## **Cons** 1. **Inconsistent Quality:** Some tracks—such as Dewey Martin’s “Good Time Boy”—feel out of place or less compelling compared to standout songs. 2. **Fragmented Recording Process:** Internal conflicts led to disjointed production efforts that occasionally affect the album's cohesion. 3. **Overambition:** While tracks like “Broken Arrow” are ambitious in scope, they can feel overly complex or unfocused. 4. **Uneven Vocals:** Richie Furay's contributions lack the impact of Stills’ and Young’s more dynamic performances. ## **Conclusion** *Buffalo Springfield Again* is an ambitious and groundbreaking album that highlights Buffalo Springfield's immense talent while also exposing their internal struggles as a band. Its blend of genres and innovative production make it one of the most compelling records of its era despite some inconsistencies in quality. For fans of 1960s rock or those interested in tracing the roots of country-rock and psychedelic experimentation in popular music, *Buffalo Springfield Again* remains an essential listen—a testament to both its creators’ brilliance and their volatility as a group.

I enjoy the sound. Great for just chilling or a road trip. Overall pretty great for an album in the 60s. Worth saving to my 60s playlist.

I was not familiar with Buffalo Springs as a band until today. I had heard a few of their largest hits before however (one of which is on this album). But I really enjoyed this album. It has a lot of variety for an album from the sixties. The song “good time boy” was a super refreshing diversion from the rest of the albums sound and is probably my favorite song on the album either next to or behind “Mr.soul” which is also an amazing song. The album really screams the 60s for better or for worse, but I’d still definitely recommend it to someone who likes softer psychedelic albums.

Some cool tracks here. If we could do half stars this would be a 4.5.

Quite a cool sound and cool band, very pop rock. Sort of Neil Diamond fused with Creedance, with a splash of funk in there. You can hear allll the bands these guys were influenced by. I like the short and sweet format of the songs, keeps the album moving along nicely. Lots of different intruments used throughout as well, peaks your interest even more, 'where will the music go next?' I think it's a 4!

Never was a fan of this type of electronica.

I enjoyed this. Listened a few times, and it grew on me more with each listen. It felt a bit disjointed, but it was cool to hear some early Neil Young and Stephen Stills. Their story of finding each other in an L.A. traffic jam, forming the band, and performing live five days later is pretty neat. Broken Arrow is a great classic, and Mr. Soul is a fun rock tune. I also especially liked the lounge vibes of Everydays, the dreaminess of Expecting to Fly and the funk of Good Time Boy. Even though it didn't feel terribly cohesive, the variety was interesting!

Quite enjoyable.

Hung Upside Down sounds familiar. I had definitely heard that guitarwork before. Very nice album. Sad Memory is beautiful. I also really liked Expecting to Fly, Bluebird and Rock & Roll Woman.

magical

Near perfect

I was not looking forward to hearing more Neil Young, but this was a pleasant surprise, and his songs were the best ones here. Overall this sounds like a compilation album and I would believe it if I was told there was 3 different bands on here. 3.5 stars.

Interesting sound, kind of an older blues?

really nice job fellas this is good vibes

Not sure how I feel about this one.