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Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!
Graham Nashs auspicious solo album debut!
Features I Used to Be a King and Man in the Mirror plus Chicago
Hybrid Stereo SACD
Mastered by Bernie Grundman direct to DSD from the original analog master tape
After finding fame with the Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, expatriate Englishman turned West Coast rock icon Graham Nash made an auspicious solo debut on this 1971 disc. Its an exemplary singer-songwriter effort, striking a vital balance between graceful introspection and political fervor and while its deeply personal, it still carries the harmonies, heart and politics that made CSN(Y) so essential.
With assistance from the likes of David Crosby, Jerry Garcia, and Dave Mason, highlights include the sensitive internal explorations I Used to Be a King and Man in the Mirror and the impassioned protest anthems Chicago and Military Madness.
If Déjà Vu was a wild canyon party with four competing egos, Songs for Beginners is Nashs introspective morning after a mix of heartbreak, hope, and a little bit of righteous protest. He recorded it while reeling from his split with Joni Mitchell, and you can feel that melancholy seeping through the grooves.
But dont mistake this for a wallowing breakup album its also a call to action, packed with the kind of folk-rock anthems that made Nash an indispensable voice of his era. If you love CSNs folk-rock harmonies but also crave a more personal, raw touch, this is a must-listen.
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