Crosby & Nash
Crosby & Nash · 2004
74 min · 20 tracks · rock music
Harmonious melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, embodying the essence of lyrical rock and folk traditions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lay Me Down — This opening track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and connection, setting a reflective tone with its lush harmonies.
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Jesus of Rio — With its poignant lyrics, this song addresses existential themes and features a captivating blend of acoustic instrumentation that showcases the duo's signature sound.
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They Want It All — This track stands out for its compelling narrative on desire and ambition, highlighted by powerful vocal interplay that exemplifies their musical chemistry.
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Puppeteer — The song's exploration of manipulation and control resonates deeply, enhanced by intricate melodies that showcase both artists' lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and craftsmanship but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, with Crosby and Nash often layering their voices in call-and-response patterns.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and exploration, particularly in the latter part of the album.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Lay Me Down 3:37
- 2 Puppeteer 4:06
- 3 Through Here Quite Often 4:04
- 4 Grace 0:45
- 5 Jesus of Rio 4:12
- 6 I Surrender 4:14
- 7 Luck Dragon 4:45
- 8 On the Other Side of Town 3:36
- 9 Half Your Angels 5:05
- 10 They Want It All 5:35
- 11 How Does It Shine? 5:20
Disc 2
- 1 Don’t Dig Here 6:10
- 2 Milky Way Tonight 3:24
- 3 Charlie 3:34
- 4 Penguin in a Palm Tree 3:50
- 5 Michael (Hedges Here) 2:41
- 6 Samurai 1:41
- 7 Shining On Your Dreams 2:35
- 8 Live On (The Wall) 3:21
- 9 My Country ’Tis of Thee 1:42
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