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‘60’s anti-establishment pseudo-psychedelic hippie rock at its finest. Cool guitars, deep lyrics, not great vocals, but definitely a sign of its time. Decent listen.
5/5. It's not necessarily a perfect album, and it does feel disconnected, but I just enjoyed the whole thing. Every song was fun and unique. With each member inputting like 3 songs each it feels like they only chose the best ones. Psychedelic rock, with some more rock-adjacent and some definitely more psychedelic. It's just a fun album front to back, I just had a good time. Not much more to say on that. Best Song: Mr. Soul, Broken Arrow, Everydays
Yet more boring pap.
Sweet. I know these guys but never really listened to too much of them. Down for some Buffalo Springfield on this Monday morning.
Muy de su tiempo, no dice mucho en 2025.
I had a lot of misconceptions about Buffalo Springfield. To begin, I genuinely believed Buffalo Springfield was a single person, and that he was related to Dusty Springfield. Secondly, I did not know Neil Young was in the band. I think that's the reason they're included here in the first place. 1001 Albums loves Neil Young nearly as much as it loves David Bowie. Lastly, I thought Buffalo Springfield was a country band. I suppose that makes sense, since buffalo's aren't typically affiliated with psychedelia. Also, I think 1001 Albums should've included a Mojo Men album instead: I prefer their cover of "Sit Down I Think I Love You." It sounds less beefy. That song is actually from Buffalo Springfield's debut, but I thought I'd ought to say it anyways. We need more deep cuts and the Mojo Men was a neat band.
Interesting album, but not much leapt out at me.
All over the place, there's some good folk rockers but it's so uneven as a listen
Better than a lot of these psychedelic era rock albums that I'm getting so sick of in this list.
Like a warm embrace for your soul, it just is the perfect album to listen whether you’re high or not. Would have appreciated for it to last longer.
2.5 I liked the first song Mr. Soul and the last song Broken Arrow. Broken Arrow had a lot of beat switches
нормалек, претензий нет.
classic album cover
81% Best: Mr. Soul; Hung Upside Down; Rock & Roll Woman Must-Hear? Maybe?
A bit up and down, but the Neil Young heavy tracks are by far the best. It's kind of in between a 3 and a 4.
After listening for a few this album grew on me slightly. While I do believe that a majority of the album was quite timid, the few tracks that stand out stand out decently well. The production was solid through and through, the singing was nice, and the album flows smoothly (for the most part). Neil Young carries the hell out of this with his superb writing and singing. 3.25-3.50/5 Top 4: Expecting To Fly (Best), Mr. Soul, Bluebird, and Broken Arrow No bad songs
It's fine. Don't really got anything to say about it, just doesn't do much for me.
White guys playing guitars again like every classic rock station ever. I suppose this was interesting at the time.
Budget Beatles. 3/5
Not bad but also didn’t wow me. Feels like it’s on here for the historical significance more than the music itself.
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
It’s good
I think this is the most unremarkable album yet. I really fail to understand how this album qualified for this list. Buffalo Springfield Again by Buffalo Springfield is just such a boring and generic album for its day. The lyrics all feel kind of lazy and predictable, and I really struggled to feel anything at all while listening to this. Nothing about it is objectively bad, annoying, or hard to listen to, but I just.. didn’t enjoy it. I’ve stated before how hit and miss Neil Young is for me, and this one is definitely in the miss column. 2* I guess?
This is… what, the fourth album with Neil Young on it? Fuck offfffffff. My biggest complaint about Buffalo Springfield is that I often confuse them with Dusty Springfield and then I’m sorely disappointed. “Mr. Soul” sucks. The rest of the album is decidedly mediocre sorta-psychedelic twingle twangle fluff. Yawn.
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.
I kinda loved this to my surprise. Super serene. Exactly what I like out of 60s music like this. Surprisingly creative too, the heartbeat to close out the album was kind of crazy.
This is a pretty good album. I'm not sure why that surprised me, but it did! Decent songs, good performance, not amazing production. I can definitely see why some people would love it.
Okay album, but nothing very special that stood out for me.
Decent
very hillbilly, still fun. me gustó "Broken Arrow" but it did make me tweak pq eran como 5 canciones diferentes en una.
There are a few good tracks on Again, but as a whole, it feels mostly uninspiring. The mix of styles makes for an uneven listen, and while the talent is obvious, the album never really grabs hold. It has its moments, but it’s not one I’d likely come back to.
Yeah fine. I think its good. Not gonna call it one of the best, but its short and everything is good enough
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.
Overall this was an enjoyable listen but it is fairly uneven and sometimes oddly and disparately so. Mr. Soul has a definite Rolling Stones-like riff. I liked the psychedelic elements which seemed to have some substance to them rather than coming off as a gimmick or a forced affectation. If Young or Stills weren't singing lead, the song could have probably been left off the album.
Удивительно что каждый трек кардинально отличается от предыдущего и при этом весь альбом не превращается в мешанину. Но
Pretty good! Not as remarkable as the solo NY records I’ve heard but it’s nice for folksy rock, and offers a different side to what I thought Buffalo Springfield sounded like.
Day438 - these guys sound pretty together i hope they stay together
Very forgettable. Nothing stood out to me or captured my attention.
beh dai orecchiabile
Ok if you're a fan of 60s/70s folk rock - leagues better than CSN. Broken Arrow sort of interesting to the Neil Young completist as a studio experiment from somebody who would spend a long career insisting on live off the floor as much as possible. Otherwise kinda like if the first Neil Young record was half as good & had guest stars.
When Neil Young was singing, this was a 3. When he wasn’t, it was a 2. Rounding down because there’s a lot of much better stuff involving Neil out there.
Interesting album for its time
2.5
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.
So many people I could mix Buffalo Springfield up with... Rick Springfield, Buffalo Bill from the Beatles song 'The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill', Dusty Springfield, etc, etc. But it turns out Buffalo Springfield is actually a band and not a person! And one of the Buffaloes is Neil Young! Also, Stills is there. I don't know anything about Neil Young's whole deal (clearly), but this album did not make me want to learn more. It sounds old - not in a nostalgic way, but in a way I feel I must suffer through. Maybe the next 8 million Neil Young&co exposures will change my tune. I like the album title though. Highlight: 'Broken Arrow' (some nice elevator music moments in there)
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.
Solid album. Good songs were really good. Others were ok. Standout songs: Mr Soul Bluebird Broken Arrow
pleasantly surprised by this one. didn’t mind Young’s vocals as much for once. “Expecting to Fly” is the standout for me
MILF man i love the fucking 60s. Me hizo acordar a bandas que me gustaban (real bestles+stones+canada), pero valoro el espectro de géneros, folk, blues, rock. Tradicional pero interesante
Ok 2/5
Decent but same complaint
Plenty of ups: cool arrangement, signing harmonies etc. Partly tool folly.
Now we’re back on the folkish side again. This time, it wasn’t just a blurry mass—there were hooks to latch onto and a greater variety in the vocal tones as well.
I acknowledge their place in the canon of psychedelic rock music, but I'm still having trouble with the folk and coutry parts of this record. For the most part this album is insufferable wailing, which I was expecting due to Mr. Youngs prensence. I gave up on most songs after few minutes and skipped ahead. Nope.
Well if this was genuinely the album that YouTube gave me then I'm amazed at the contrast of styles. But on the whole a good album, I quite liked it. 3.
Plenty going on here. 1st track drew me in, but the 2nd had me running for the hills. Weird. Really enjoyed ‘Bluebird’, and ‘Rock & Roll Woman’. The rest was ok.
After one listen I can't make up my mind whether I like it or hate it. Maybe after a few listens I might decide. But life is too short.
The harmonies are nice and I like the panning on the opening of Expecting to Fly, but this album didn't grab me like I expected it to. Bluebird, Rock & Roll Woman and Mr. Soul are the highlights on this one.
They're Good. Psychedelic folk rock, or at least that's what I think it is. This album is neither thrilling nor unstable, in fact I do like some of the songs such as "Expecting to Fly", "Hung Upside Down" and "Broken Arrow". Guitars are stylish, however is won't say I'm a fan of most of the vocal lines and soundings, typical 60s folk rock. "Broken Arrow" is the best track, got some sound experiments and thoughtful lyrics...and beautiful piano scales. Overall 3.5/5 to me, mainly because of that finishing track without it it would simply be a 3/5, so I might just put a 3 down here.
they dont know how to miss……stands high above their contemporaries in so many ways!
Ganska kul men jag känner att jag egentligen behöver ge det en chans till med hörlurar
Solid album with some good tracks. No real standouts but I enjoyed this overall. On the 4 side of 3.5.
Great initial song, then some boring songs. Had to skip over one that was churchy sounding.
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.
So I honestly didn't know that Neil Young was in Buffalo Springfield. Or Stephen Stills. Makes sense, then, that Young would eventually join CSN(Y). This was cool I guess. A pretty unrefined and raw sound from what must've been some insanely young and hungry blues players. There are some fantastic ideas here, and some wonderful vocal harmonies (when they get it right, they hit). But I guess I was just waiting for something to hit different with this one. It felt a lot like other mid-to-late 60's bands. Hitting it hard with some great riffs and solos, throwing in some vocal harmonies, and occasionally going softer to show they were sensitive. I don't know, am I missing something here? Because this really felt like a run of the mill late 60's album by a band made up of guys who would go on to do much better things. Somebody fill me in on what I'm not getting. Three stars. Standout Tracks: Mr. Soul, Bluebird, Good Time Boy
Decent enough album, some good guitar riffs. Vocals let it down though.
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.
I was not impressed. Two out of five.
Uhhhh das ist ja mal langweilig Bluebird ist nett aber nach der streak an guten Alben ist das einfach nur tod
This left me feeling mostly bored. There are some good moments, but overall it fell flat. 6/10
I liked the sound of the vocals. Had a classic rock sound and was enjoyable
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!
Some hit songs with padding. The better stuff started happening after buffalo Springfield
Favorite!
Like all Buffalo Springfield stuff, there is some brilliant stuff (Mr. Soul, Expecting to Fly and Broken Arrow) and a lot of crap. Oh look, all the good stuff was written by Neil Young and the rest is from Stephen Stills and Richie Furay who wrote nothing but banal garbage.
Peppy in a way I wasn't expecting.
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.
It was fine, a little all over the place. Beatles-y here, country the next, turn to classic rock. Nothing was a particular standout song except the last one. Some ripping guitar solos though.
Amazing. Love the variety, specifically with Good Time Boy. I don’t know how I’d never listened to this front to back. Young and Stills >>>
Having trouble moving on from prince. Everything else feels stale. Any other week this is probably a 5 from me. But just can’t hit the highs the same way after rocking all weekend. Giving this a 4 because I think that is probably what pre-purple rain Frank would give it. But I’m just guessing. I’m a totally different man.
Huge fan of most of these songs. Bluebird was fantastic. Amazing strings work. Rocker with that CSNY sound we would get later. Love the break/pause at ~3:05 of that song. Gets a bluegrass sound when it picks back up I get how Mr. Soul became mainstream, but I don't think that song really hangs with the rest of these. It kind of sucks IMO. Definitely somewhere in the 4.25 range for me. Ill round up. Love me some Stills and Young
Didn’t love this, didn’t hate it. Nothing really caught or offended my ear.
Surprised by how much of this was new to me. Love it.
**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.
Muy buen álbum de rock psicodélico, innovador y variado. Buena mezcla de temas más rockeros, baladas ("Expecting to Fly" es buenísima) y de armonías y estilos. Aunque haya muchos álbumes de este estilo en el generador, merece buena nota por ser bastante pionero (publicado en el 67).
A cool guitar album: raw fuzz tones mixed with bright and energetic acoustics. Uneven set of songs though with a pastoral country folk sound that gets a bit sleepy.
3.4
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.
Not sure, all very recognizable but a bit blah, feel like I have heard every one of these on an advert over the years, still good in parts
6/10 Niente di memorabile, ma un buon album rock, le chitarre suonano divinamente ma oltre a ciò poco altro
It’s a nice album full of nice songs… nothing really outstanding. I find myself liking the Neil Young songs the most
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.
The 3 Neil Young cuts are by far the best here.
Decent enough listen, but doesn't really stand out from other artists doing similar style, of which there were a lot around this time. 3/5
10/1089 - The acoustic songs work better than the electric ones (the fuzz guitar stands out in a bad way). Tracks are very inconsistent (instrumentation-wise amd quality-wise) which makes sense given the tension and isolation of the band members throughout recording this. It's okay overall.
Perfectly fine album. Always good to hear Stills and Young. They both have much better albums though
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!
Interesting bits and pieces here and there but in general not a fan
Never was a fan of this type of electronica.
I enjoyed these as individuals songs but as an album it felt a bit all over the place. I really like folk but sometimes when you add the psychedelic 70s aspect into it they lose me. Folk can be so calm, endearing and deep but then they get into drugs and it just becomes to pretentious. Its like they get high and think wow we are being so deep and this is life changing but if they left the drug haze for a while they would see that it wasn't anything special, just another simple song that could be great if they just cleared their mind and focused. For me this album suffered that in waves, its just like they sat around high and kept saying you know what would be cool, then all chuckling and saying yeah. Nobody questioned anything just went along going way off track.
The album starts off strong. Mr. Soul is a great song. I love it, but the album goes downhill from there. The rest of the album is a bunch of meh. It's fine but doesn't really do much for me.
This is an example of an album I feel you needed to be there to appreciate it fully. The songs are good, but after decades of repetition and being copied, by Neil Young himself, the original fire has dimmed. Moreso, production quality has gone way up. This sounds murky. If this hasn’t been remastered, remixed or reissued, it needs to be.
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!
Probably the best of the 60's era folk rock. The tracks have a good variety of sounds and musical style.
3
Ik ben groot fan van deze groep, maar de magie van Neil Young blijft hier misschien een beetje uit. Het middelste album van de drie albums die ze hebben uitgebracht is niet zó geweldig als dat de andere twee zijn. Drie sterren, het is wel goed, maar sommige nummers hadden ook op de C zijde gekund van een enkele lp.
It started off decently but didn't go anywhere too exciting. I enjoyed the time but wouldn't hunt it out again. There's better examples out there.
I have not heard any of this one before. The opening track isn't clicking for me, except some of Neil's vocals. Second track is fine, probably would grow on me. Okay, by track three this is taking a turn. This isn't feeling like a cohesive album. Sonically fine but I find myself confused. Hmm, I don't care for Expecting to fly. Some nice banjo on five. Six, made me a little nauseous. Seven, not into the vocal cadence. There are just better songs like Good Time Boy on albums where you expect to find them. Rock and Roll Woman is an alright song. The vocals are pretty good, the composition could be tightened up. Again on Broken Arrow Neil's vocals shine. There was potential but ultimately it sounded like musical equivalent of what we call the junk drawer. Full of disorganized stuff that has potential to be useful.
Quite enjoyable.
Its fine overall, I liked it throughout but wasn't really blown away with any particular song. Good. Not great. I'm interested in how the entire Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young contingent fairs overall with me now, I'm a Stills solo and this in now and both 3s.
Not quite
Not for me.
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.
3 maybe 4
Quite underwhelming, actually. There are a couple catchy tunes, but it's very folksy, almost country in many spots - which I abhor. Neil Young is in this band, but doesn't sing most of the songs - they do a weird rotation between 4 guys. That's fine, just an interesting tidbit, as Neil Young is so famous and the other guys are not. Perhaps that's why Buffalo Springfield didn't last. This is a 2.5. There are some really nice songs on this album, but there's some dreck as well. I'm going to give it 2 stars because there are just too many country-ish songs for me to elevate it to 3.
magical
This was perfectly fine 60s rock. Nothing really jumped out but it was nice enough whilst it was on
The definition of a 6/10, and the definition of how a power struggle can create a disjointed album. It’s so disjointed, actually, that I’m surprised it’s even as decent as it is. The Neil Young cuts feel like sketches, blueprints for better songs he would write over the next 10ish years. It’s still Neil Young, but it’s meandering and never comes fully together. And I walked into this expecting these songs to be my favorite. I get the impression that Young was never meant to be in a band, and actually, that band element is what holds him back throughout this record, whether it’s his own songs where he’s using session musicians to “sound” like the band, or whether he’s confined to playing his fuzzed out guitar in the corner. He may want the spotlight, but he can’t really understand that bands are about balance. So that’s the weak point on Buffalo Springfield Again. The Stills cuts, on the other hand, are all pretty great! I like his guitar work, I like his vocals, I like his songwriting. My biggest gripe with these songs is that it feels like he’s trying to write for the era, and not himself, which weighs each song down a tiny bit, because there’s always one or two elements I would have changed. Stills is clearly the leader, but also maybe is a more B-tier songwriter, especially during this era. Even if I enjoy what he comes up with, I don’t know how essential it really is in the grand scheme of things. On the other hand, the two Furay songs are amazing! I do feel like Young may have stolen some chord changes later on from “A Child’s Claim to Fame,” but I love both these cuts, especially “Sad Memory.” Timeless topics, timeless aesthetics, just great songs! We will avoid discussing “Good Time Boy.” No one ever needs to hear your drummer do a bad James Brown impression. I feel like Buffalo Springfield were a band with no center, and Again is proof that without a center, a band can’t hold. I also feel like no one in this band was made for their era. Like, sure, they were popular enough, but I feel like the late ‘60s hippie aesthetics don’t work for this band’s vision in the slightest. That said, listening to their debut after Again, they seemed to tap into something timeless yet also timely on that, so I don’t know. I did expect complete hippie drivel, even knowing I really like the two men who were famously a part of this band, so the fact that it isn’t that is a nice surprise. Still, I don’t think I’ll be revisiting this or recommending it, even to the biggest Neil Young/CS&N fan.
Couldn't finish it
could i write poetry to this? n
Again?
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.
All three albums from this talented 'supergroup' have a few outstanding tracks, but this is their most consistent. I'm not the biggest fan of Neil Young's winey vocal style but the material here suits his vocal style and his contributions, like the biting rock of 'Mr. Soul' and the lovely orchestrated 'Expecting To Fly' are amongst the highlights of this album (and his whole career for that matter). Meanwhile Steve Stills contributes the tender, jazzy 'Everydays' and some nifty rock/pop via 'Rock & Roll Woman', while Richie Furay chips in with some pleasant country rock on 'A Child's Claim To Fame'. What's most striking, given the release date, is how little of this record can be called psychedelic, although there is plenty of arrangement flair and experimentation, especially on the epic closing track 'Broken Arrow'. As a result of this and the variety of moods and styles that compliment each other, it's an album that has aged well. The mono mix I listened to (on a vinyl reissue from about 2017) has a much more punchy crisp sound than the stereo mix on the CD, which sounds a bit limp. So mono is my preferred way to hear this great album.
Well well well
For what it's worth I didn't rate this too highly. Started off strong but quickly faded
Ugh. More Crosby, Stills and Nash... This one was short and sounded like the Rolling Stones.
I kept losing interest in the album, then there'd be an interesting riff or lyric that I'd pick up on, and then I got bored again.
Folky, hippy, wavy. Chill and relaxing tunes, but nothing really captivating, but not bad. Decent one.
I am a fan of Neil Young’s later solo work, and also a good amount of CSN(&Y). This feels like all the building blocks for the future are there, but sometimes they just didn’t quite put them together perfectly. 3⭐️
Interesting sound, kind of an older blues?
really nice job fellas this is good vibes
Love the more rock-oriented tracks. Love Neil's vocals. This is hot and cold for me though, with enough folk mixed in to keep me from really loving it as a whole.
Not sure how I feel about this one.
++*: Everydays ++: Hung Upside Down, Sad Memory, Good Time Boy +: Mr. Soul, A Child's Claim to Fame, Expecting to Fly, Bluebird, Rock & Roll Woman +-: Broke Arrow 7,6/10
01) Mr. Soul - 7,5 02) A Child's Claim to Fame - 6,5 03) Everydays - 7,0 04) Expecting to Fly - 7,0 05) Bluebird - 6,0 06) Hung Upside Down - 6,5 07) Sad Memory - 6,5 08) Good Time Boy - 7,0 09) Rock & Roll Woman - 7,5 10) Broken Arrow - 6,5 TOTAL: 6,80 (68/100) Current ranking: 286/415
Favorite Track: Mr. Soul
3.25 A lot to like, but didn't stand out as an album.
Pretty good
Listened to this Expecting to Fly, but I’m not a Bluebird so there’s that.
I like the Neil Young songs a lot. The others I could take or leave.
This is a fine country-ish album, occasionally uplifted by psychedelic influences (perhaps chemically as well as musically), but unfortunately is too inconsistent to be something truly great. "Mr. Soul" is a great opener, but unfortunately the tail of the album ends with a whisper. Nothing is really bad, though, it just could have been a little better with all the talent involved.
ok, dit is een standaard rock album, en dan opeens. Uit het niets. Everydays. Een soort jazzy, soulish nummer, fan-fucking-tastisch! Sowieso, wat een crazy flex is het om als band letterlijk maar 2 jaar te bestaan maar in die 2 jaar dus wel echte klassiekers op te nemen? Ja ik moet zeggen dat dit album me echt alles meevalt, dacht eerst dat ik dit helemaal niets zou vinden, want hallo het is een stokoud rockalbum,maar ik trek het beter dan gedacht. Het swingt op best wel wat momenten nog en het is muzikaal gewoon beter dan verwacht! FAVO: Everydays - Live, Good Time Boy
What an interesting listening! I really appreciated how different each song sounds from the other, bending different types of music genres. I really liked this album.
I don't have much to say about this. It's pretty representative of a lot of folk rock of the era, but better than the usual stuff.
Amazing harmonies, variety of sounds and styles, beautiful lyrics
largely very OK, Neil Young's other work is better, and probably won't ever listen to again
Started well, but got me bored pretty quick
Pretty good, but mixed. My favorite track was “Expecting to Fly,” which felt both nostalgic and like something that could’ve been made in the past 10 years. Nothing else was quite that good, though.
Buffalo Springfield is one of those bands that you know, but you don't know you know. A solid group that was unfortunately overshadowed by other acts, but they still put out some decent music.
3.5
rock clasico, setentoso, bello, rutero
- Neil Young rocking on the opening and closing tracks: 👌 - Every other song: ✋
Wildly underwhelming. As someone who thinks Neil Young can do no wrong - I was mistaken.
Old folksy music, half were upbeat and fun, better than I expected. The slower songs were boring I didn't like. Stand-out: A Child's Claim to Fame
fine
It’s ok, but it’s stylistically all over the place. Not bad, but of all the Neil Young-adjacent albums on this list this was one of the least enjoyable I’ve listened to so far.
The second Buffalo Springfield album is almost ruined by how good Neil Young is. His songs are a mile above the rest (which are still solid!) and makes the album feel a bit uneven.
Feels more like a collection of songs than an actual album … Perhaps because it is. You can easily tell the different members songs apart from each other. Young’s contributions are without a doubt the strongest of them. Stills and Foray deliver some great work, but it’s no surprise Young went on to become the biggest star of the three.
This list does it again, an interesting find, and that's about it. Classic Rock and a bity of a mixed bag. You could say these boys have a bright future. Faves: My Soul, Broken Arrow.
Buffalo Springfield are one of those classic rock bands where I know the name but have no clear idea about who they were or what they were about - exactly the kind of band I joined this project to get some insight into! Instantly recognized "Mr. Soul" from the Neil Young unplugged album - huh, so this is Neil Young's origin story?! And there's another version of it on "Trans", which I've never checked out, but it sounds like it'll be an experience! 😆 So, other than that revelation, yep, this is pretty much what I expected - classic rock. Fave tracks - "Mr. Soul" is the big one. Shouts out to "Hung Upside Down" and "Broken Arrow" too!
Ok
Never heard the album before. A few great songs on here, but overall the album is a bit hit and miss. Strong 3 stars.
Not bad, but not outstanding. Nothing above average - for me,
Strange album with a mish mash of different styles. Mr. Soul and Expecting to Fly were the highlights. The rest didn't leave much of an impression.
This album has a lot of different styles represented. It's clearly a very early representative of its style, with a lot of artists that went on to be big influences in other bands as well, so I appreciate its presence on this list from that historical perspective. That said, it isn't the greatest album and sounds a bit dated.
Had never listened to this before. Enjoyed it...like a musical time capsule.
TIL Neil Young started his career in this band. Very pleasant listen, psychadelic without being pretentious. Wouldn't mind having a second listen after a bit of the green.
I don’t know much about Buffalo Springfield but I dug the sound and had fun listening.
Yeah it’s ok
great opening song
Interesting. I will give this another listen!
Fuck Neil Young and the horse he rode in on.
A pretty decent classic folk rock album. Nothing super memorable, but enjoyable to listen to.
Boring hippy crap
I knew Buffalo Springfield before this but this was my first time listening to this album. I really liked it, though there weren’t any big hits on here. Expecting to Fly was the closest thing imo
You can definitely hear three solitudes here, with by three different songwriters. Some might say it makes for an unfocused album, but I think it provides great variety. Looking at my liked songs below you can see I'm more into the Neil Young songs, which are just classics. Liked Songs Added: Mr. Soul Expecting To Fly Bluebird Broken Arrow
I mean this could be any folky rock album from the late 60s early 70s truth be told. Nothing stood out, also nothing stood in.
I'm sort of surprised to see this album on the list instead of their first one. It seems like the first album would be on this list just because of For What It's Worth. Maybe that's on the list too? Although two Buffalo Springfield albums seems like a lot for this list.... Mr. Soul is a great song. I like that song much more than For What It's Worth which I've always been a little indifferent about. The rest of the album is decent, great guitars, pretty cool bass lines. I don't like the vocal style and the near constant harmonies but at least it's done well on this album. And what's up with the last song? Trying to be Beatles-weird or something? I probably wouldn't count it as much of a loss if I never heard this album again, or indeed if I never heard Buffalo Springfield again. And I hope I never hear For What It's Worth again, that's just personal preference though. 3/5
If there's one album that screams 1967, this is certainly the one. Singing, guitar sounds, melodies... it has it all. Unfortunately it's my least favorite era of rock, minus a few select bands, of course. And this album didn't swing my opinion; if anything, it made me dig my heels in. 4/10.
Σιγουρα δεν ειμαι ο μεγαλυτερος φαν της Folk/Country Rock μουσικης η του ιδιου του Neil Young. Η μουσικη δεν ειναι κακη αλλα δεν μου κινησε κατι ιδιαιτερα την περιεργεια οπως πχ με το Harvest. Rating: C+
Good late 60's music. Neil Young's stamp on it doesn't hurt.
calm tune
Folk-rock. Ni fu ni fa.
Folk rock.
Nothing remarkable about this one
Uncle Neil almost raises this up to a 4 with his part on "Broken Arrow" but not quite for me. You can see the bigger things on the horizon for sure though.
It was excellent
Nice late 60s sound
Excellent album from young Neil Young!
A Canadian and American group with a wide range of musical genre. Very listenable in their days.
Erste Band von Neil Young und Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills and Nash) Musikalisch nicht herausragend, aber entspannter Rock aus den 60ern 3/5
Not a fan of Buffalo Springfield Again, the first half of this is rubbish, the second half is fine, Hung Upside Down and Sad Memory are the standouts but it doesn't offer me anything exciting, 2/5.
Buffalo Springfield, AGAIN? I did actually prefer this to much of the other Neil Young stuff we've had - it's less focused on his vocals, which is a good thing. Improves as the album goes on, but it's not particularly coherent or memorable really. Like Phil, Hung Upside Down probably my favourite - it has the most energy to it. A high 2/5.
This one was not good at all. The last track was really good though
It sounds like any rock record from the same period of time. Nothing exciting. I get that back then the music was better, but come on, it doesn't mean that it's a must listen album before death. The editors of this list must be some old bastards.
It was alright
Nice, dreamy, nostalgic but a little boring
this album was really surprising! never heard of this band but i liked this album. mr soul folk rock to a childs claim to fame country had me a lil shook. i just liked all the range here. expecting to fly is vibey.
I really liked this and I knew i would from the first 5 seconds of the first track. Definitely the sound I typically opt for, though I hadn't listened to this album before, just have heard a few of their songs here and there, Rock and Roll Woman being one of them (probably my fav from this one)
The highlights here for me were the Neil Young tunes -- Broken Arrow, Mr. Soul, Learning to Fly...all great tunes. I happen to love Neil Young and this era of music. With an older brother who picked up the guitar at 13 and dove deep into the cannon of 60's and 70's guitar rock, I went along for the ride. There was always something I could connect to in Neil Young lyrics and voice -- maybe it was that he didn't have the polish of CSN -- but man, he had the soul. Where they built beautiful harmonies, he built tension. As an album, I thought it was little disjointed. I really liked "A child's claim to fame" and the Stephen Stills tracks. Generally a decent 70's rock album.
I really assumed Buffalo Springfield was a country singer for so long. This album does a lot in its short runtime. Whilst it is a bit of a mixed bag, there are some great songs (expecting to fly, hung upside down)
Yeah not bad, I think every member of the band went on to make better work elsewhere but I see why it was significant
Decent
There's some good stuff on here but I still don't like Neil Young very much.
#397. What, more Neil Young for no apparent reason whatsoever? What is it, my birthday? This 1001 Neil Young albums you should listen to before you die playlist is really paying off! 2/5: Everybody doesn't want less Neil Young! Song added to playlist: Bluebird I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Nothing to add here other than a very solid four stars.
Never listened to any of buffalo’s stuff before but for a group that wasn’t around long, really really enjoyable.
Ok so I’m starting to put some pieces together about my taste in music. Seems that several of the bands I like from the 60s consist of various members of CSNY 😂 Crosby from the Byrds, Nash from the Hollies and Stills and Young from Buffalo Springfield. Hmmm. Not sure why it took me so long to figure this one out 🤔 I enjoyed the album, no surprise there. I love the harmonies and the sound of the guitar. My favorite song was Expecting To Fly. Some of it got a bit boring, or maybe started to sound the same, but I’d probably listen again anyway. I definitely enjoyed it more than all the British pop drivel on this list
Classic Buffalo Springfield album - all three of their albums are great but this one contains Expecting to Fly.
Interesting to hear some of the early work from artists like Neil Young, Stephen Stills, and others. It sounded okay, but also a bit dated.
Didn't know about this early-career Stills & Young band: it's great.
Liked this more that their debut, which was a bit folkier, whereas this is pretty rockin
Buffalo Springfield? Nie gehört! Teils gar nicht so schlecht. "Bluebird" ist sogar richtig gut.
I absolutely love what Neil Young did on this record. He has such a unique writing style and sound that really stands out here. I hope him and that Steven Stills guy work together more. Favorites were BlueBird, Rock & Roll Woman, and Broken Arrow
Prior to listening to this I had only heard For What’s It’s Worth from Buffalo Springfield. I noticed while listening to this one that the songs seem to range in quality. It was only after reading the Wikipedia page that I realized that all the best songs were the Neil Young written songs (and Bluebird). Probably won’t revisit this one too much, but it wasn’t bad. Favorites were Mr Soul, Expecting To Fly, Bluebird, and Broken Arrow.
A couple of good songs but overall just ok for me. Kind of sloppy and muddled recording doesn’t help it
Could not into it. Not terrible, just not that interesting.
Need to listen to this one a second time, most likely. I really like a lot of the tracks, but the ones I don't like, I can't stand. So close to 5 stars. So close!
Solid old school sound. Def worth a listen.
Just a a nice record.
Heroes of my childhood. Not my favorite album but they're all good.
buffalo springfield is cool
This album never really went anywhere for me. It was a blend of a lot of different genres but I feel like it resulted in the album being less cohesive. While I appreciate what Buffalo Springfield brought, I am glad that these musicians went on to bigger and better projects. 5.25/10 (2.625/5)
I wish so bad I could give it a 3 1/2 because it’s not a 3 but it’s not a 4
Rating: 6/10 It's pretty good, most of the songs are just okay. Choice cuts: Mr. Soul, Bluebird
Every time I am introduced to a Buffalo Springfield album during this project, I'm expecting a nice country/pop album with a very pleasant-sounding female voice. And then I realize I'm thinking of Dusty Springfield, and I get surprised again by Buffalo Springfield! They have a great sound that mixes 60s rock with folk elements, blues, and even soul music. Any taste can find something they like off this record, and that's the sign of some quality musicians. Their versatility is very impressive, and made each album I've heard from them thus far worth my time. Notable Tracks: - Mr. Soul - Bluebird - Hung Upside Down - Good Time Boy 7/10
A bit boring but the music is not bad. The album ends quite fast so there you have it.
Doesn't leave an impression
Considered the best of the three albums Buffalo Springfield released between 1966 and 1968, Buffalo Springfield Again showcases a band that was increasingly fractured, with three key songwriters often composing and recording their own pieces in isolation. The result is occasionally disjointed, with styles and instrumentation not always reflecting what came before. Despite its unevenness, the standout moments more than compensate for its rougher patches. The album is particularly notable for marking the emergence of Neil Young as the singular songwriter we now know and love, along with the well-documented social awkwardness (borderline misanthropy) he has displayed throughout his career. Young at times simply didn't show up for group sessions, yet the four songs he contributes are exceptional. Mr. Soul, with its raw, gritty energy and biting commentary on fame, captures Young’s discomfort with the spotlight. Meanwhile, Broken Arrow is an ambitious, sprawling piece of experimental rock, full of fragmented imagery and tape effects, hinting at the bold directions Young would later explore in his solo work. Expecting to Fly, a lushly orchestrated ballad recorded separately from the band, showcases Young’s ability to craft deeply emotional tracks with a cinematic quality. Having reached such a stellar level of songwriting, it's no surprise that Stephen Stills would later invite Young to join Crosby, Stills & Nash, despite the inevitable tension he would bring to the group. In fact, Young’s presence may have pushed Stills to reach new heights. Stills' contributions—Rock & Roll Woman, Bluebird, and Hung Upside Down—are among the album’s best, blending smooth harmonies with a more adventurous spirit. These tracks highlight his skill at merging folk, rock, and country elements into songs that feel immediate and timeless. Richie Furay’s contributions, while heartfelt, are a bit more hit-and-miss—sometimes even within the same song. Tracks like Sad Memory show flashes of the more mature voice he would develop, but there’s a sense that Furay was still searching for his direction, much as he was in life, later finding his calling in religion. IBuffalo Springfield Again may be disjointed at times, but its best moments offer a glimpse of greatness, particularly in the songwriting of Young and Stills. Did/Do I own this release? No Does this release belong on the list? Yes Would this release make my personal list? Strong possibility Will I be listening to it again? The Young and Stills tracks for sure
Mr soul is a tune but drops after that for me
Not bad - gets a bit samey after a while but a few great tracks here
The tracks without singing were the highlight.
Why had I'd never heard this before? All three songwriters offer unique styles, and the record is stuffed with surprises (mostly positive). I detract a point for the awful 'Good Time Boy'. Neil Young's got some outrageously ambitious contributions.
Buffalo Springfield Again is a very relaxing album. It's not really the best at anything, it there's also nothing really wrong with it. It's easy listening and chilled out, and sometimes that's just what you want.
It’s alright. Like, I get why it was sensational at the time it was released. There’s obviously good stuff happening here. They clearly made a real effort to make something nice. And it is definitely nice. 3/5
Buffalo Springfield Again is the second album by Buffalo Springfield, originally released in 1967. Wow this one is pretty different than their first. They lean head-first into psychedelia with plenty of fuzz guitar. But with all of the hard rocking moments on here, Buffalo Springfield was able to balance it out with mellow dreamy tracks like the beautiful "Expecting To Fly". This can take you right to San Francisco in 1967. The only drawback to this record is that it's a bit inconsistent at times, as there's a filler track here and there.
Really enjoy the mix of acoustic (folk/country) and electric (psychedelic) sounds on this record. Wish we had more of the group before they split up to do their own thing. Similar in some positive ways to The Band
Just an ok album. Some decent songs on there but nothing that i would classify as MUST LISTEN TO. it sounds like a late 60s rock album and that’s okay but i wouldnt call it groundbreaking
Cool 60s vibe on a classic rock album but this one isn’t too different than a lot of other stuff. I’ve heard no great songs and no huge hook. 3.5/5.
Occasionally hints that good songs are in there but did not enjoy
probably neat when it came out but now it just makes me think "why am i not just listening to either the Beatles or CSNY?"
not sure if this generator could have more Neil Young if it tried
“A Child’s Claim to Fame” is god awful, and “Sad Memory” isn’t much better. The rest of this album is amazing. This one could have been a GOAT contender if they had completely cut out the steaming turd sitting at track 2, or if they had kicked Richie Furay out of the band.
Kind of all over the place.
Quite fun
Better than I imagined. Rich and layered. Lots of lovely songs on here.
Feels like multiple artists playing a few songs each, couldn't connect with the album as a whole.
I always find Buffalo Springfield pretty good but always wanting a little more from it. I don’t know exactly what I want more of but I’m always feeling unsatisfied after listening to them. Rating: 3.0
Expecting to fly had some cool harmonies, sort of a precursor of what was to come from CSNY. Broken arrow was also a decent song. My favorite part was probably the last 50 seconds of the album. Everything else on here felt like it should’ve been a B-Side or a demo on some special edition of a real album.
Good old mildly hippie like folk rock where two major songwriters of the genre emerged
It sounded fine but as an album it was tough to stay focused on since it jumped around so much. What was going on with Broken Arrow?
A really, really good album. Mr. Soul, Bluebird and Rock and Roll Woman are all great. The rest is very good but not quite at that level for me. Would really like the half star so this could get 4.5.
Great. There are so many styles and musical ideas in here but it works for me. You can also tell by this spread that the band was never going to last. Far too many ideas/competing visions. "Mr. Soul" sounds like "Satisfaction" and "Good Time Boy" sounds like an Otis Redding song to me, plus you have the folkier/country songs and "Bluebird" which is straight rock and roll. What a talented band!
A solid 3. I'm not sure I'd really put this one on repeat, but it did gain at least a few listens. I think it's super interesting that Willie Nelson is in it. For some reason I always just kind of assumed Willie Nelson was just Willie Nelson at all times. I don't think I'm a huge folk/country artist. Honestly, there's elements I really enjoy. Wonder what it would take to really capture my attention.
vibes are inconsistent but the quality isn't.
All Apologies to Neil Young, who I’m usually a big fan of, but this did not do it for me at all. Most of You g’s songs were quite dull and Broken Arrow had me scratching my head multiple times. The album’s two saving graces are 1) Sad Memory, which was an entertainingly miserable ballad, and 2) that it was short. Otherwise, I really don’t think I’d have bothered
Started or strong, and then it wasn't. Sporadically ok, but not something I'd go back to. Not terrible. Two stars.
Dated and boring. Neil Young was always better solo and the rest was dull.
As disjointed as this album is, and believe me, it’s disjointed - almost disorienting - the quality of most tracks is good enough to give the whole thing 4+ stars.
Feels like three solo albums stitched together, but instead of that being a detriment to this album's effectiveness, it's actually its greatest differentiator.
love expecting to fly (and mr soul to some extent), but the rest though 😟 it just got so boring despite this being only 33 minutes long. everything else was just so meh. no other standouts and the rest just blended together imo. 2.5 but leaning towards a 2 here personal favs: expecting to fly
she dug a hole beneath the river and there she found traces of my broken face what the fuck is this pacing
A fun, twangy, easy listen. On a personal level not every song connected with me as much as I would have liked, but still a very good album. Feels like one od the most authentic and rustic country sounds I've heard for an album. Honest and bare without any commercialized trappings that so much of modern country/folk music falls into. Top tracks: Mr. Soul, Bluebird, Sad Memory
Went by quick. Mostly enjoyable. Not sure if I'd listen to the whole thing again though. Highlights: Mr. Soul Bluebird Good Time Boy
Much like a bunch of reviews have already said, I really like the Young songs, like the Stills songs ok & don't much like the Furay songs. Almost great.
Not super into it
fine.
First half is an easy 5, then it gets too generic. But great discovery for sure.
Me gusto
How many bands has Neil Young been in?
Not sure I'd call it psychedelic; folky, yes. A few nice harmonies for sure; the California side of the country was good at those, as we know. So for me, this started well, but didn't engage my attention all the way through. I liked the Young and also the Stills songs; it felt like Stills was trying to rock a little harder than the others. Not bad but not hugely exciting; overall, I liked it.
Very lyrically and soft
Pretty nice
Nice country-rock
Apart from the opening track, Mr Soul, the rest was pretty forgettable.
Nah, didn't enjoy this.
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.
I had never heard this album before, though it did have a familiar sound. It seemed very much of it's time despite the diversity of the music.
Learned a bunch about the origins of CSNY listening to this. Some gems, a familiar pleasing sound and a few very very slow songs (I'm guessing Neil Young's influence). Twas OK.
The ending of "Bluebird" had some really nice production, but other than that the album was below average.
I'm surprised this album was picked over their debut, given the significance of "For What It's Worth". But I haven't listened to either album in the past, so maybe this is the better of the two. I thought this was a good listen, but not particularly unique for the time. It is a signpost on the way to late 60s/early 70s folk rock though. The only really memorable part for me was the 4 track run from Everydays to Hung Upside Down. I could take or leave the rest. I think Deja Vu by CSNY was a big improvement on this.
Third day in a row that I am listening to the same type of music, from the same era... and how fortunate I am to have spent my teenage years in the '80s Of all his work, there is only 1 song by Neill Young that I can stomach hearing with frequency, and listening to this album I am scratching my head as to why he was in so many influential bands... To think that many of my heroes from the Grunge era view him as the grandfather of Grunge. I will go ahead and give this album 2 stars as I reserve the 1 star to absolute works of trash, and this album does have its merit musically, just not my cup of tea.
It just couldn’t end quick enough. I detest all the shit-stains left behind by The Byrds’ psychedelic unraveling.
This isn’t the type of music I really associate with Buffalo Springfield at all and after the first song or two I start to really vibe with it because it became more like blues with a little psychedelia and not vice versa. I also enjoyed it much more listening to it high than sober and good time boy was probs my fav
Precursor band of CSN&Y. Clear 5 Stars
Yet more of the CSNY universe, and another quite enjoyable one. It's all very pleasant, if slightly unmemorable.
als grote Neil Young fan, moet ik toegeven dat dit een zeer wisselvallige plaat is... beste nummers zijn uiteraard van Neil... rest kan me maar af en toe bekoren
4/5
"Mr. Soul" was a great song. Afterwards, the pace slows down. "Everydays" is way too slow for my liking its catchy but slow. "Expecting to Fly" is just as slow. I am about to fall asleep. "Bluebird" is more upbeat and faster...Alright nevermind. "Bluebird" gets slow towards the end. Its a rather mid album, in my opinion.
An enjoyable album from the extended CSNY universe. I do like this concept for a band — a group of songwriters who each contribute a few songs and record them together. I’m surprised more modern indie artists don’t do this. (Boygenius is the only one that jumps to mind but maybe there are more.) The majority of the songs have a psychedelic rock edge and feature some excellent guitar soloing. Two of the early songs, “Everydays” and “Expecting to Fly,” sound like they were recorded in soft focus which is an aesthetic choice I don’t love. The riff on “Mr. Soul” sounds very close to The Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” 👀 “Good Time Boy” was a surprising genre shift — rock n roll soul. Fun! Overall I think the highlight here is the guitar playing.
I got to the 9th song before I felt compelled to listen closer. I hate to call it boring, but it's doing nothing for me. These songs feel directionless, unmotivated, and inconsistent. I actually liked how they traveled through different styles, with tracks like: 1. - Rolling Stones-esque rock 3. - Jazzy bluesy classic rock 4. Neil Young-core with orchestral elements 5. Cream-like rock 7. Acoustic ballad These are all distinct and interesting, but they didn't offer anything that would make me want to go back to listen. Hard rating for me because I really like the members of the band but maybe together it just isn't my thing.