Last Time Around cover

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

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