Stephen Stills 2 cover

Released 55 years ago this June

Stephen Stills 2

Stephen Stills · 1971

42 min · 12 tracks · country

A rich tapestry of folk-rock melodies intertwined with poignant lyrics and Stills' signature guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 30, 1971, 'Stephen Stills 2' came after his successful self-titled debut and during a period of immense creativity for the artist. At this time, Stills was also navigating his role in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, making this album a vital continuation of his solo exploration amidst his collaborative efforts.
Stylistic neighbors
Neil Young· David Crosby· James Taylor

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Change Partners 3:13
  • 2 Nothin’ to Do but Today 2:40
  • 3 Fishes and Scorpions 3:13
  • 4 Sugar Babe 4:04
  • 5 Know You Got to Run 3:50
  • 6 Open Secret 5:00
  • 7 Relaxing Town 2:20
  • 8 Singin’ Call 3:01
  • 9 Ecology Song 3:22
  • 10 Word Game 4:13
  • 11 Marianne 2:27
  • 12 Bluebird Revisited 5:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata