Déjà Vu Live
Crosby, Stills & Nash · 2008
73 min · 16 tracks · rock music
A passionate blend of rock anthems and poignant folk tunes that confronts political disillusionment with striking harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let's Impeach the President — This track serves as a powerful protest anthem, directly addressing contemporary political grievances and showcasing the band's long-standing commitment to activism.
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Déjà Vu — The title track resonates deeply with themes of nostalgia and reflection, embodying the essence of the band's harmony while linking past struggles to present challenges.
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For What It's Worth — This classic song captures a timeless message about social unrest and has been revitalized in this live context, bridging generational gaps in political awareness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines new political themes with classic tracks, showcasing strong harmonies but lacking cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Tracks like 'Let's Impeach the President' employ direct political commentary, while others like 'Wooden Ships' reflect on broader themes of peace and unity.
- The arrangement often highlights vocal harmonies, with each member taking turns leading verses, creating a conversational dynamic throughout.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- politically charged sing-alongs
- dynamic journey with peaks
- reflective moments of discontent
- engaging late-night discussions
- nostalgic harmonies with substance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid politically themed content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Déjà Vu Live marks Crosby, Stills & Nash's return to the stage in the mid-2000s, following their previous studio album 'It’s All About Time' released in 2004. By this time, the trio was navigating a resurgence in political songwriting, particularly influenced by contemporary events. This live album encapsulates their enduring legacy while re-engaging with themes of social justice that characterized their early career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· The Byrds· Buffalo Springfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Are Their Names? 2:29
- 2 Living With War-Theme 3:25
- 3 After the Garden 3:42
- 4 Military Madness 4:02
- 5 Let's Impeach the President 5:44
- 6 Déjà Vu 7:15
- 7 Shock and Awe 5:09
- 8 Families 2:58
- 9 Wooden Ships 8:18
- 10 Looking for a Leader 3:56
- 11 For What It's Worth 4:50
- 12 Living With War 5:25
- 13 Roger and Out 5:37
- 14 Find the Cost of Freedom 3:56
- 15 Teach Your Children 3:21
- 16 Living With War-Theme 3:01
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