Chris Hillman is a seminal figure in progressive bluegrass and country-rock. Prior to joining The Byrds as their bass player, Hillman was the featured mandolin player in a bluegrass band called The Hillmen. He was mostly a supporting player for The Byrds’ first few albums, but that changed with Younger Than Yesterday. On that album,…
Stephen Stills’ other supergroup, featuring members of Flying Burrito Brothers and CSN alumni.
Half the size of the first album, and not half bad, but this was the end of the road for Manassas.
High-altitude country rock that rocks harder than his first and reaches higher highs.
Spare parts from Eagles, Flying Burrito Brothers and Poco are cobbled together in this poor man’s Crosby, Stills and Nash.
A half-hearted followup to the first, featuring a third of an album from each.
Whatever happened to The Byrds? Disco, apparently.
Hillman returns to his bluegrass roots for his best album in years.
McGuinn catches a little full moon fever in the not-quite-twilight of his career.