Manassas
Stephen Stills · 1972
72 min · 21 tracks · country music
A vibrant fusion of rock, country, and folk, infused with rich harmonies and intricate instrumentation throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rock & Roll Crazies / Cuban Bluegrass — This track exemplifies the album's eclectic spirit, seamlessly merging rock rhythms with bluegrass elements, showcasing both Stills' songwriting and instrumental prowess.
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Jesus Gave Love Away for Free — The song's poignant lyrics reflect themes of love and spirituality while demonstrating Stills' ability to weave deep emotion into catchy melodies.
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So Begins the Task — With its reflective lyrics and intricate arrangement, this track captures the essence of personal struggle and artistic endeavor evident throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- explorative themes across tracks
- reflective moments for introspection
- for late afternoon drives
- vibrant energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek consistent high-energy beats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, Manassas marked Stephen Stills' first major project following the breakup of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The album showcased his ambition to explore a broader musical palette by blending various genres and featured contributions from a diverse ensemble of musicians known as the Manassas band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· David Crosby· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song of Love 3:27
- 2 Rock & Roll Crazies / Cuban Bluegrass 3:32
- 3 Jet Set (Sigh) 4:23
- 4 Anyway 3:19
- 5 Both of Us (Bound to Lose) 3:02
- 6 Fallen Eagle 2:05
- 7 Jesus Gave Love Away for Free 3:01
- 8 Colorado 2:53
- 9 So Begins the Task 4:00
- 10 Hide It So Deep 2:47
- 11 Don’t Look at My Shadow 2:30
- 12 It Doesn’t Matter 2:30
- 13 Johnny’s Garden 2:46
- 14 Bound to Fall 1:53
- 15 How Far 2:52
- 16 Move Around 4:15
- 17 The Love Gangster 2:52
- 18 What to Do 4:44
- 19 Right Now 2:59
- 20 The Treasure (Take One) 8:05
- 21 Blues Man 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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