Review: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Déjà Vu stands as a landmark in rock history, a stunning blend of folk, country, and harmony-rich psychedelia. Released in 1970, the album showcases timeless tracks like ‘Teach Your Children,’ ‘Our House,’ and ‘Woodstock,’ each carving their place into the annals of pop culture. With a sound as lush as it is groundbreaking, the quartet’s masterful musicianship and soul-stirring lyrics define this essential piece of rock's golden era. Simply put: unmissable.
Review: It's understandable if you're skeptical about hearing the word supergroup as it's overused and often applied where it's an exaggeration. It's the same situation with the word genius. But a genius supergroup is an appropriate description for Crosby, Still, Nash and Young. You just have to look at the other bands that they've been in between them - The Hollies, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, The Byrds... It's God-tier stuff. Part of the magic of their psychedelia-tinged folk rock and harmonies is how well they lock in together. It's as if they're cut from the same LSD-soaked cloth; they sound like an extension of one another metamorphosed into one and leaving their individual self behind. Another aspect of their credibility as performers is how consistent they were and how powerful they were live. And whilst it's fairly common to find scratchy recordings of them playing big shows there's a charming intimacy to the radio broadcasts that makes it feel like an uninterrupted close-up with you the sole guest at the show. Squint and you'll feel you're there - transported back to the golden age of songwriting.
Review: The 2024 release of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Live At Fillmore East, 1969 captures the iconic band's electricifying energy during their fourth show in two days at the Fillmore East. Rhino's 2xLP set is a newly discovered multi-track recording of the September 20, 1969, concert, featuring both acoustic and electric performances. The setlist includes early versions of future classics from the Deja Vu and Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere albums such as 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes' and 'Down By The River'. Highlights include Stephen Stills' stirring solo performance of '4 + 20' and Graham Nash's heartfelt rendition of 'Our House', dedicated to Joni Mitchell, while Neil Young also revisits his Buffalo Springfield roots with 'I've Loved Her So Long'. The electric set intensifies with expansive versions of 'Wooden Ships' and 'Sea Of Madness'. The show closes with 'Find The Cost Of Freedom', offering a powerful finale. The audio, mixed by Stills and Young, boasts impeccable quality, with AAA lacquer-cut vinyl ensuring superior fidelity. This release is a treasure for CSNY fans, capturing a pivotal moment in the band's history.
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