Sky Trails
David Crosby · 2017
50 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
A reflective blend of folk rock and jazz-infused melodies, layered with Crosby's contemplative lyrics and smooth harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sky Trails — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics about life's journey and connections.
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Amelia — This song stands out for its intricate melodies and poetic storytelling, reflecting on love and longing in a deeply personal way.
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Home Free — Closing the album with a sense of hope and resolution, this track showcases Crosby's signature vocal harmonies and heartfelt lyrics about finding peace.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk rock with jazz influences, showcasing thoughtful lyrics and strong vocal harmonies.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate jazz elements, such as complex chord progressions and syncopated rhythms, particularly in 'Amelia' and 'Curved Air'.
- Crosby's vocal harmonies are layered throughout, often featuring call-and-response patterns that enhance the reflective quality of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- steady melodic introspection
- reflective afternoon listening
- consistent emotional exploration
- thoughtful journeys through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Sky Trails is David Crosby's third solo album, released in 2017 after a lengthy hiatus following his 1993 album, Thousand Roads. At this point in his career, Crosby was exploring themes of aging and introspection, drawing from his extensive musical background while also collaborating with new musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Graham Nash· James Taylor· Neil Young
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Before Tomorrow Falls on Love
The narrative shifts from reflection to urgency as the singer contemplates seizing love before it's too late.
This transition emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and opportunity, a recurring theme throughout the album that deepens its emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She’s Got to Be Somewhere 4:47
- 2 Sky Trails 4:51
- 3 Sell Me a Diamond 5:28
- 4 Before Tomorrow Falls on Love 3:52
- 5 Here It’s Almost Sunset 3:53
- 6 Capitol 6:57
- 7 Amelia 5:38
- 8 Somebody Home 4:38
- 9 Curved Air 4:45
- 10 Home Free 5:40
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