Daylight Again
Crosby, Stills & Nash · 1982
40 min · 11 tracks · rock music
Harmonious melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, embodying the essence of soft rock while addressing personal and social themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Southern Cross — This track encapsulates the band's hallmark harmonies while exploring themes of longing and adventure, making it a defining moment of the album.
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Wasted on the Way — With its reflective lyrics about life’s fleeting moments, this song stands out as an anthem of introspection amidst catchy melodies.
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Turn Your Back on Love — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone, showcasing both lyrical depth and the group's signature vocal blend right from the start.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and harmonies but lacks the innovation of their earlier work.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and rich vocal harmonies, while the subsequent tracks shift to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate layered instrumentation, with acoustic guitars and keyboards creating a lush backdrop for the vocals.
- The album's final track, 'Daylight Again,' serves as a reflective conclusion, bringing together themes from earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of personal growth
- harmonious melodies for easy listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- gentle storytelling with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, Daylight Again marked Crosby, Stills & Nash's return after a lengthy hiatus following their 1977 album, CSN. This album emerged during a period of personal challenges for the band members, yet showcased their enduring vocal harmonies and songwriting prowess, reaffirming their legacy in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· The Byrds· Buffalo Springfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn Your Back on Love 4:49
- 2 Wasted on the Way 2:52
- 3 Southern Cross 4:44
- 4 Into the Darkness 3:24
- 5 Delta 4:15
- 6 Since I Met You 3:12
- 7 Too Much Love to Hide 3:58
- 8 Song for Susan 3:09
- 9 You Are Alive 3:04
- 10 Might as Well Have a Good Time 4:27
- 11 Daylight Again 2:28
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