Back catalogue: Rock

Review: The 2024 release of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Live At Fillmore East, 1969 captures the iconic band's electricifying energy during their fourth show in two days at the Fillmore East. Rhino's 2xLP set is a newly discovered multi-track recording of the September 20, 1969, concert, featuring both acoustic and electric performances. The setlist includes early versions of future classics from the Deja Vu and Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere albums such as 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes' and 'Down By The River'. Highlights include Stephen Stills' stirring solo performance of '4 + 20' and Graham Nash's heartfelt rendition of 'Our House', dedicated to Joni Mitchell, while Neil Young also revisits his Buffalo Springfield roots with 'I've Loved Her So Long'. The electric set intensifies with expansive versions of 'Wooden Ships' and 'Sea Of Madness'. The show closes with 'Find The Cost Of Freedom', offering a powerful finale. The audio, mixed by Stills and Young, boasts impeccable quality, with AAA lacquer-cut vinyl ensuring superior fidelity. This release is a treasure for CSNY fans, capturing a pivotal moment in the band's history.

Review: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Déjà Vu stands as a landmark in rock history, a stunning blend of folk, country, and harmony-rich psychedelia. Released in 1970, the album showcases timeless tracks like ‘Teach Your Children,’ ‘Our House,’ and ‘Woodstock,’ each carving their place into the annals of pop culture. With a sound as lush as it is groundbreaking, the quartet’s masterful musicianship and soul-stirring lyrics define this essential piece of rock's golden era. Simply put: unmissable.