Suite:Judy Blue Eyes/Marrakesh Express/Guinnevere/You Don’t Have To Cry/Pre-Road Downs/Wooden Ships/ Lady Of The Island/Helplessly Hoping/Long Time Gone/49 Bye-Byes
This sublime self titled debut from Crosby Stills & Nash was an album which oozed the good time vibes of the Woodstock generation. Includes the UK No. 17 hit single Marrakesh Express. (US:6 UK:25)
"As a document of the post Summer of Love hippie scene, this album is indispensable; that era's unfettered, doomed optimism and community spirit are trapped in these grooves forever. What's most impressive about this record is how timeless it is, a gorgeous collection of songs, brimming with sweet, sunny, evocative music and genuine emotional resonance. The classic Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is a stunning case-in-point."
"Some albums simply define the times in which they were made, and this happens to be one of those albums. Whatever you might think about the late 60s hippie movement, there's no denying that it provided the perfect groundwork for idealistic expression, and you will find a near perfect representation of those ideals and beliefs on this album."
"I just have to gush over this marvellous album. If I had to listen to only one album the rest of my life, this would be it. No album gets you in such a good mood as CSN's debut. Of course, it takes a while to get into, but it grows on you."
"The whole record is an expression of joy, demonstrated via heavenly harmony vocals and more than catchy tunes. The artists burst with so many fantastic, lush song ideas, the album is almost wastefully filled with irresistible hooks and stand-out moments for any folk-rock/West Coast fan."
"Revolutionary, influential, and as close to flawless as any album of the 60s. Every song is a classic. The contrast in the styles of the three is a big part of the attraction." "This is how music is supposed to be done. There is no one who sounds as good as these guys who can sing and harmonize on a completely different level from anyone else. You take three people from three separate bands and turn them into a supergroup. That is CSN. This just plain rocks."
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