Last Time Around
Buffalo Springfield · 1968
34 min · 12 tracks · folk rock
A gentle blend of introspective folk melodies and harmonies reflecting the band's collective spirit and shifting dynamics.
Why this album works
Despite being released post-breakup, 'Last Time Around' showcased the band's evolving sound and was well-received, peaking at number 44 on the Billboard charts. Its lasting impact is evident in its influence on subsequent folk rock artists and its reflection of the cultural zeitgeist of the late 1960s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments gentle melodies for casual listening nostalgic harmonies with warmth
- Context
- Released in January 1968, 'Last Time Around' is Buffalo Springfield's final studio album during a tumultuous period marked by lineup changes. The band had already disbanded by the time this record was released, making it a poignant farewell to their pioneering blend of folk rock and social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Piknik· Michael Stipe· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On the Way Home Standout 2:33
- 2 It’s So Hard to Wait 2:09
- 3 Pretty Girl Why 2:27
- 4 Four Days Gone 2:57
- 5 Carefree Country Day 2:42
- 6 Special Care 3:38
- 7 The Hour of Not Quite Rain 3:50
- 8 Questions 3:00
- 9 I Am a Child Standout 2:25
- 10 Merry‐Go‐Round 2:08
- 11 Uno Mundo 2:05
- 12 Kind Woman Standout 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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