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Younger Than Yesterday

The Byrds · 1967

47 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of 1960s counterculture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • reflective afternoon listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 6, 1967, 'Younger Than Yesterday' was The Byrds' fourth studio album, following their commercial success with 'Mr. Tambourine Man'. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from their folk rock roots toward a more experimental sound, incorporating elements of psychedelia and personal songwriting as they sought to redefine their artistic identity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 So You Want to Be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star 2:09
  • 2 Have You Seen Her Face 2:43
  • 3 C.T.A.-102 2:31
  • 4 Renaissance Fair 1:55
  • 5 Time Between 1:56
  • 6 Everybody’s Been Burned 3:09
  • 7 Thoughts and Words 3:00
  • 8 Mind Gardens 3:49
  • 9 My Back Pages 3:11
  • 10 The Girl With No Name 1:54
  • 11 Why 2:55
  • 12 It Happens Each Day 2:48
  • 13 Don’t Make Waves 1:40
  • 14 My Back Pages (alternate version) 2:46
  • 15 Mind Gardens (alternate version) 3:21
  • 16 Lady Friend 2:34
  • 17 Old John Robertson (single version) 5:04

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