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52 of 53 found the following review helpful:
The Album Introducing Crosby, Stills & Nash To The World! Aug 26, 2000
By Barron Laycock
"Labradorman"
From the very beginning it was clear that this was to be the first of the new super-groups, composed of discontented refugees who either quit or were bounced from monster groups like the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the Hollies. And when the star-crossed trio finally started harmonizing amid the crisp clear echoes of their sparkling acoustic guitar work, it was obvious that the sky was the limit for their wonderful songs and music. This was the album that introduced them to a waiting world, with the album becoming an instant success based on the smash hit of "Suite Judy Blue Eyes", Stephen Stills' love paean to paramour Judy Collins. The album is full of innovative pop sounds, from Crosby's evocative "Guinevere" to Graham Nash's perky "Marrakesh Express" to Stills' "49 Bye-Byes". Of course, the fact that they were informally introduced to 500,000 potential fans at Woodstock didn't hurt, nor did the fact that the movie version of "Woodstock" prominently featured a number of the songs from this album as part of its soundtrack. Finally, it was their brilliance in quickly following the success of this album with "Déjà Vu" that cemented their rise to the top of the rock world. My favorites here are "Wooden Ships", "You Don't Have To Cry", and of course, "Long Time Gone", David Crosby's moving albeit cynical tribute to Robert F. Kennedy. This is a classic album that every rock fan should have on his or her top shelf, as a part of the history of rock music. Enjoy!
57 of 61 found the following review helpful:
Gentle, Melodic. Delicate and Beautiful. Jul 23, 2000
By WILLIE A YOUNG II
"willow"
In a word, magical. I recently found a copy of this classic album on vinyl with the cool, wintery, double gatefold photo and creepy back cover photo in tact. As for the music inside, what can I say that hasn't been said. "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is still a fun, ambling journey through the mind of a helpless romantic. The doo-wop inspired harmonies that serve as this song's coda is still the coolest thing to hear on a classic rock station. "Marakesh Express" is just plain fun, even for a throwaway. "Guinnevere" is THE acoustic ballad that has yet to be topped, and sounds simply gorgeous without being too cutesy or cloying. My other personal faves are; "Wooden Ships" "Helplessly Hoping" and "Long Time Gone" (I still get chills hearing it while I'm watching the opening of the 'Woodstock' film!) All in all, a very enjoyable, effortless listen that captured a perfect utopian moment in pop music and culture in general. Highly Regarded as a Classic, and rightfully so.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Awesome debut Jun 18, 2003
By John Alapick
Crosby, Stills, & Nash's debut is a fantastic album and arguably their best. Simply put, this is a classic album with excellent songs, beautiful harmonies, and stellar musicianship. Several tracks from this album are still standards on album-oriented radio. All three members are in top form here. Leading the way is their most popular and memorable track, Stephen Stills' "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", a beautiful song which has not aged one day since its original release. He also contributes the classic acoustic tracks "Helplessly Hoping" and "You Don't Have To Cry", which are two of the band's best examples of their soaring harmonies. David Crosby's "Guinnevere" and "Long Time Gone" are classic rock standards and are two of the best tracks in his long and illustrious career. Graham Nash also wrote some of his best pop songs here with "Marrakesh Express", "Pre-Road Downs", and "Lady of the Island." But the strongest track would have to be "Wooden Ships", written by Crosby, Stills, and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane. This is a powerful track with excellent lyrics and an awesome performance by the band. While CSN would release a few other strong albums after this, such as the excellent Deja Vu album, this is the band at their best. Highly recommended.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Simple and Beautiful Aug 01, 2009
By Jay Moscato
"Jay Moscato"
I'll make this short. This is simply CSN before all the excess baggage of fame and relationship malfunctions. Amazon is making it available today as a 2.99 download! The harmonies are more beautiful than ever, due to a 2006 remastering. The CD is a pleasure to hear. There is alot of lighthearted fare songwise thanks to the aspect of Neil Young not being involved (sorry N.Y. fans!) and the exuberance of a what was at the time an exciting new project. Most of you probably have had it on vinyl or pre-remaster CD version. Here's some good advice... buy it again anyway!
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
A definite must-have. Aug 01, 2009
By Rae Mcsween
"Reader of many books, listener of many songs..."
Here's the deal, folks: Buy it. Seriously. I don't care if you're a fan of CSN or have never heard of them. This style of music, this sound, this evoked feeling...it's the precursor to what a lot of indie and alternative is today. If you're a CSN fan, of course you know you have to have this. You probably already do, in fact. The people I'm really talking to now are the members of my generation and younger (I'm about 30), many of whom have never been introduced to this music or have turned their noses up at it for being outdated.
I'm telling you, put it on a playlist with DCFC (especially Plans or Transatlanticism), Iron & Wine, Blitzen Trapper, Bon Iver, even some Andrew Bird (just to name a few). It will blend right in. You won't regret it!
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