[Review] Joni Mitchell (1968)
This introduction to the artistry of Joni Mitchell doesn’t contain any big hits, but it’s a big step all the same.
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[Review] Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969)
An alignment of talent for the ages that, despite clashing personalities, yielded some truly angelic harmonies.
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Déjà Vu (1970)
A heavier, earthier, more ragged record than their debut, the cause of which is called Neil Young. His voice adds a not unwelcome sourness to the choirboy harmonies of CS&N’s debut, his cranky guitar work pushes the band squarely into the rock half of the folk-rock movement. And yet Neil Young isn’t the story here,…
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: “Woodstock” (1970)
Joni Mitchell crystallized a moment and CSN&Y shine their brilliant light through it.
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[Review] Stephen Stills (1970)
The CS&N star makes an S out of himself in the best sense, showcasing his musical chops on this all-star set.
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[Review] Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: 4 Way Street (1971)
An interesting intersection of group and solo material recorded live in concert.
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Graham Nash: Songs For Beginners (1971)
Nash’s first is a very, very, very fine outing that suggests CSN mixed with The Beatles on a more modest scale.
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[Review] Neil Young: Harvest (1972)
A second goldmine of classic “country” rock songs including “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man” and “Alabama.”
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Stephen Stills: Manassas (1972)
Stephen Stills’ other supergroup, featuring members of Flying Burrito Brothers and CSN alumni.
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[Review] Neil Young: Time Fades Away (1973)
A ragged chronicle of the Harvest tour with songs you’ve never heard before.
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[Review] Neil Young: On the Beach (1974)
On this powerful followup to Harvest, Neil Young pulls off the road and examines the cost of stardom.
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[Review] Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: So Far (1974)
A “greatest hits” album that was released to coincide with (and capitalize on) the quartet’s 1974 world tour.
