American Dream
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young · 1988
57 min · 14 tracks · folk rock
A blend of reflective harmonies and intricate melodies that captures the bittersweet essence of American life in the late 1980s.
Top tracks — play these first
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American Dream — The title track serves as a poignant critique of the American ideal, melding hopeful melodies with lyrics that question societal norms and expectations.
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Got It Made — This song stands out for its upbeat tempo and ironic lyrics, juxtaposing carefree living against underlying discontent found throughout the album.
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Soldiers of Peace — With its stirring harmonies and socially conscious message, this track encapsulates the group's commitment to activism and peace during a turbulent era.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines reflective lyrics with strong harmonies but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the title track, which features layered vocal harmonies that set a reflective tone for the record.
- The lyrics across the album often address themes of nostalgia and social commentary, particularly evident in 'Soldiers of Peace'.
- The final track, 'Night Song', features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 American Dream 3:18
- 2 Got It Made 4:56
- 3 Name of Love 4:12
- 4 Don’t Say Good-Bye 3:23
- 5 This Old House 4:49
- 6 Nighttime for Generals 4:09
- 7 Shadowland 4:47
- 8 Drivin’ Thunder 3:15
- 9 Clear Blue Skies 3:07
- 10 That Girl 3:30
- 11 Compass 5:27
- 12 Soldiers of Peace 3:47
- 13 Feel Your Love 4:13
- 14 Night Song 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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