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Whistling Down the Wire

Crosby & Nash · 1976

36 min · 10 tracks · rock music

Harmonically rich melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, embodying the soft rock essence of the mid-1970s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Time After Time — This track features a tender melody underpinned by reflective lyrics about enduring love, encapsulating the emotional core of the album.
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    Dancer — With its upbeat tempo and intricate harmonies, 'Dancer' showcases the duo's ability to blend joyful sounds with poignant storytelling.
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    Foolish Man — This song stands out for its introspective lyrics that ponder vulnerability and regret, a theme that permeates much of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and introspective lyrics, typical of its era but with moments of distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, while the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic, upbeat feel.
  • The album's lyrics often shift between personal reflections and broader themes, with some tracks featuring conversational delivery that enhances intimacy.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spotlight 2:51
  • 2 Broken Bird 2:44
  • 3 Time After Time 2:32
  • 4 Dancer 4:50
  • 5 Mutiny 4:45
  • 6 J.B.'s Blues 2:41
  • 7 Marguerita 4:13
  • 8 Taken at All 3:07
  • 9 Foolish Man 4:29
  • 10 Out of the Darkness 4:24

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