2024 the best of crosby stills and nash review
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Certified Multi-Platinum (4 times) by the RIAA. (8/01)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Language : English
Product Dimensions : 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.17 ounces
Manufacturer : Atlantic Off Roster
Item model number : 2014876
Original Release Date : 1994
Date First Available : January 6, 2007
Label : Atlantic Off Roster
ASIN : B000002J0N
Number of discs : 1
Reviewer: Missing Person
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: beautiful masterpiece from CSN
Review: Back when "CSN" was originally released in June of 1977, it was something of a long-awaited reunion. Crosby, Stills & Nash's debut LP came out in 1969, and they added Neil Young to the mix for 1970's "Deja Vu" and 1971's double live album "4 Way Street", but neither CSN or CSNY were able to get it together for another album until here.Of course, the guys were hardly idle in the meantime. CSNY did tour in 1974. Stephen Stills seems to have barely slept, making brilliant music as a solo artist in addition to putting together the band Manassas for live concerts and two albums; plus, he teamed up with Neil for the 1976 Stills-Young album "Long May You Run". David Crosby & Graham Nash continued to record and tour together, making fantastic music as a duo.So, although "CSN" was only the second bonafide Crosby, Stills & Nash album up to this point, there was no doubt at all of the brilliance of each individual member. And this album, deservedly a huge hit, just proves it even further.The album opener "Shadow Captain" has a suitably epic feel with spellbinding harmonies. "Anything At All" has Crosby's characteristic dreamy resignation to it, and in typical Crosby fashion, it really gets under your skin and moves you. The supremely tender "In My Dreams" is wonderful, with a brilliantly-realized punchy coda that Crosby claims was "a gift from Graham".Speaking of Graham, he wrote the album's big hit with the short-and-sweet "Just A Song Before I Go" (which does feature some laughably aimless soloing from Stephen, as if he picked up the electric and did it all in one take having never heard the song before). Graham also offers the very pretty and yearning "Carried Away"; the eerily reflective "Cold Rain"; and a brilliant epic of his own with "Cathedral", a cautionary tale about the perils of organized religion.Stills is consistently at his best here, which is saying a lot. "See The Changes" had been previously recorded in a CSNY version which would later appear on the CSN box set, but the version here is easily superior and more fully-realized. "Fair Game" is a deviously laidback Latin-flavored folk-rocker with lyrics that are a real riot, and Stephen rips out a hot acoustic solo toward the end. "Dark Star" is a tour-de-force, grooving along infectiously with a catchy opening riff, jazzy chord changes and electric piano work, more superb lyrics and vocal harmonies, and another great acoustic guitar solo from Stills. The orchestrated rocker "I Give You Give Blind", with its anthemic pleading choruses, brings the album to a rousing, soul-stirring conclusion.I could go on and on, but really, the greatness of this album speaks for itself. Each member is demonstrated at their peak on this beautiful, must-have masterpiece.
Reviewer: Claudia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quality!
Review: Thank you so much for the CD! It truly is like brand new., really happy with it!ð
Reviewer: Liz Nicholson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If you can't decide which release is best, I can't blame you!
Review: The story of how David Crosby and Stephen Stills, jamming in a house in Laurel Canyon, were asked by Graham Nash to repeat 'Helplessly Hoping' enough times for Nash to come up with a perfect high tenor part has been told quite often. The generalization that their personalities did not always blend as well as their voices once the honeymoon was over is a given. The first album, CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, deserves its niche in rock music history. And fans of the trio can go on and on...But this is a review of CSN. It's at least as good as the first album, and besides, the cover photo shows them in the proper order this time! Remember when 'Just a Song Before I Go' first got radio airplay? The wonderful, unmistakeable sound of those three voices delivering catchy, fresh material worked magic again. Our heroes, more than out of a slump, seemed to have worked out a few of their problems. Highlights of their updated sound: the cool jazz of Crosby's disarming 'Anything at All', tight harmonies in Stills' 'Run From Tears' and more versatility in general on the part of Nash, whose beautiful 'Cold Rain' grows on you as much as 'Cathedral' can bowl one over. Lightning has struck twice, but CSN are in a different place, and look how far they had to go to get there!Take both discs mentioned here to that desert island and turn 'em up.
Reviewer: bob dismas
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The CSN trio is finally back for a long-delayed round two
Review: Some eight years after the Crosby, Stills & Nash debut album (1969), the trio version returns for round two. There've been a ton of changes, of course, including various solo, duo, and CSNY projects of varying quality throughout the years. But here they are again, finally, and CSN are not only working together, but making it work. There's a Cali soft rock feel permeating much of the album, and that's not necessarily meant as a knock. The lead vocals and harmonies are as evocative as ever, Stills' guitar work continues to impress, and the quality of songcraft is almost uniformly very good to excellent. Nash delivers a pair of stone classics in Just a Song Before I Go and Cathedral, Crosby's up to the challenge with Shadow Captain and In My Dreams, and Stills hangs tough with Dark Star and I Give You Give Blind. Excepting the debut LP, of course, 1977's CSN ranks as the trio's best album. Four stars and highly recommended.
Reviewer: Tracy Jordan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great album!
Review: I love this album. Great to have it in my collection.
Reviewer: Paulo Alm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Tastefully moving on
Review: When Crosby, Stills & Nash released CSN in 1977, the world had changed quite a bit from that dream of '69 - still a long time before the dawn indeed - but somehow they managed to record an album which bore an incredible unity with all three of them bringing inspired songs to the brew. How can one not be moved by the sad beauty of Cold Rain or the irony in Anything At All??? What about the magnificence of Cathedral? All songs are magically crafted, bearing wonderful harmonies - even for their high standards. Great rock grooves provided by Stills also guarantee CSN's versatility. And taking into account the context of the times around its release, CSN is particularly strong and easily surpasses their works as solo artists or duos.This is by all means a great record from start to finish, something to ride along their original 1969 release with ease. Also, mention should be given to the exceptional audio quality of this remastered edition, something which gives it the required clarity it deserves. A true classic.
Reviewer: Deborah Tanner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Music
Review: THis CD is wonderful and in good condition
Reviewer: L Sistrunk
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Used - Like New Description - SOLID
Review: Very satisfied with the quality as described. The album plays like new. The jacket and inner sleeve are in great shape.
Reviewer: pat fan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: good
Reviewer: S.L
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: In clásico que hay que tener para escuchar de vez en cuando. In regalo que mo falla!!
Reviewer: simon webster
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: CSN (1977 ) is the third studio album after Cosby Stills and Nash (1969 ) and Deja Vu (1970 ). Any fans of the band will love this album with virtually no "filler " tracks. Most are brilliant. If you want a "best of " album buy Carry On (1991 ). This is a double album also with tracks from Neil Young. Another must have is the 1971 album by David Crosby, including lots of other musicians of the period, called If Only I Could Remember My Name.Sit back, close your eyes and enjoy.Simon Webster
Reviewer: alyson caile
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: very happy with the cd. arrived earlier than expected.
Reviewer: Riccardo Maria Baldini
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Sebbene non si sia a livelli di altre performance di CSN, questo prodotto si presenta come un piacevole ritorno e una rilassante parentesi nella loro carriera straordinaria ed indimenticabile. Da avere se si apprezza la country music di un tempo, associata a bei ricordi giovanili che non si perdono nel tempo.