Stills
Stephen Stills · 1975
38 min · 12 tracks · country music
A reflective blend of rock and country, infused with introspective lyrics and Stills' signature guitar work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Story — As the lead single, Love Story combines a catchy melody with heartfelt lyrics about enduring love, capturing the essence of Stills' songwriting prowess.
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Cold, Cold World — This track stands out with its haunting arrangement and poignant reflection on loneliness, showcasing Stills' emotional depth and musical versatility.
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My Favorite Changes — With its upbeat tempo and clever lyrics discussing personal growth and transformation, this song encapsulates the album's introspective themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and country with reflective lyrics, showcasing Stills' guitar work and songwriting.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features more upbeat tracks, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective songs.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation and showcase Stills' guitar skills.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thought
- gentle melodies for quiet afternoons
- consistent flow for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced energy
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Stills marked Stephen Stills' third solo album after his pivotal work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. At this point in his career, he was navigating the complexities of fame and personal struggles following the band's disbandment, aiming to assert his individual artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· David Crosby· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turn Back the Pages 4:04
- 2 My Favorite Changes 2:50
- 3 My Angel 2:25
- 4 In the Way 3:35
- 5 Love Story 4:11
- 6 To Mama From Christopher and the Old Man 2:15
- 7 First Things First 2:10
- 8 New Mama 2:21
- 9 As I Come of Age 2:33
- 10 Shuffle Just as Bad 2:39
- 11 Cold, Cold World 4:38
- 12 Myth of Sisyphus 4:28
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