Crosby, Stills & Nash: Daylight Again (Original CD Edition - Non West German) CD Track Listing

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Crosby, Stills & Nash Daylight Again (Original CD Edition - Non West German) (1982)
1987 Atlantic Recording Corporation, Inc.\n\nOriginally Released June 21, 1982\nCD Edition Released ????\nRemastered Edition Released September 20, 1994\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Although Crosby, Stills & Nash had, in effect, been together for well over a decade when Daylight Again (1982) was issued, it was only their third studio long-player of concurrently new material. Initially, the project began as a collaborative effort between Stephen Stills (guitar/banjo/keyboards/percussion/vocals) and Graham Nash (guitar/keyboards/percussion/vocals), as David Crosby was descending into a self-induced state of perpetual drug dependency. However, Crosby was included, although arguably in name alone, and his hauntingly lyrical "Delta" stands as one of his finest contributions. Perhaps the most telling element in the trio's state of affairs was the addition of the Eagles' Timothy B. Schmit, and CSN band member Mike Finnigan (keyboards/vocals) on vocals throughout. Despite that obvious setback, the other two primary namesakes supply some genuine and uniformly excellent material to the proceedings. Among the most notable are Nash's "Wasted On The Way" -- which was lyrically an ode to the status of the group's union -- and Stills collaboration with the Curtis Brothers on "Southern Cross." Both were extracted as singles and became among the best-known tracks not only on Daylight Again, but also in the post-'60s CSN cannon. The disc also includes a few thoroughly affective ballads such as "Song For Susan" -- which Nash wrote for his spouse -- and Stills' equally emotive "You Are Alive." By contrast, the album's opener "Turn Your Back On Love," as well as "Too Much Love To Hide" and "Since I Met You," are all up-tempo, full-throttle rockers co-composed by Stills, and include some of the guitarist's most blistering fretwork under the CSN moniker. The disc concludes with Stills' lone solo composition on the album -- a two-part track marrying the newly penned Civil War elegy to a chorus of the 1970 anthem "Find The Cost Of Freedom." Again, Crosby's absence is noted with the incorporation of Art Garfunkel's vocals where Crosby's should have been. Daylight Again is by no means as insipid as their next studio effort, Live It Up (1990). In the wake of their eponymously-titled debut and the CSN (1977) follow-up, there is a notable change in the direction and quality of material. ~ Lindsay Planer\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Originally a Stills and Nash project, but with the drug-addled Crosby added virtually in name only for commercial reasons (Timothy Schmit and Art Garfunkel provide many of the harmonies), this turned out better than expected, featuring Nash's reflective "Wasted on the Way" and Stills' "Southern Cross," both hits and respectable additions to the CSN repertoire. -- William Ruhlmann\n\nAmazon.com Editorial Review\nIn 1982, there were few groups as out of phase as CSN. Their supergroup status once lionized in the late '60s and early '70s had turned into liability. Viewed as fossils by the emerging MTV generation, they steadfastly stood with their heartfelt idealistic politics on their sleeve. Produced by El Lay producer extraordinaire Craig Doerge (known mostly for adding synthesizer to the work of Jackson Browne among others) and Stanley Johnson, Daylight Again features several noteworthy songs. "Wasted on the Way," "Southern Cross," and "Into the Darkness" are among the more substantial contributions from these musicians struggling to find their place in a world clearly getting away from them. --Rob O'Connor \n\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\ntrilogy complete, May 27, 2004\nReviewer: D. Schmittdiel (Clinton Twp., MI)\n'Daylight Again' concludes the trilogy of collectible Crosby, Stills and Nash releases. The album shares many traits with its predecessor, 'CSN', with its heavy focus on relationship based themes, solid composing and superb musicianship. You would be hard pressed to find here any of the social commentary the debut 'Crosby, Stills and Nash' album was laden with, yet over their 13 year association the artists have certainly matured and developed a style that 'Daylight Again' brings full circle. In the three albums, there is the sense that the three musicians have completed a mission of sorts. 'Daylight Again' concludes what feels to be a complete body of work.\nIt is well known that David Crosby's drug problems greatly limited his involvement in this project. While 'Delta' is a strong composition, Crosby's only other contribution, 'Might As Well Have a Good Time' wasn't penned by Crosby, and neither song does much to highlight the singer's considerable vocal talents. Crosby was apparently so compromised that the bulk of the album lacks the harmonies which are the hallmark of the trio. Vocal contributions by Eagle Timothy B. Schmitt, keyboardist Michael Finnigan, and even Art Garfunkle on the title track help mask the funk Crosby was in, but no suitable surrogate could spawn their signature synthesis of sound.\n\nFortunately, all was not lost. There is nothing like a void to usher in a personality as strong as Stephen Stills', and Stephen ably ushers himself in. He pens half the songs on the disc, and every last one is a winner. 'Southern Cross' has become a classic, after ascending to number 18 on the national charts in 1982. 'Turn Your Back On Love', the opener on the disc, along with 'Since I Met You' and 'Too Much Love To Hide' are gritty, catchy tunes bursting with a sound Stills had been honing throughout his career (hear the similarity between 'Too Much Love...' and 'Circlin' from 1976's 'Illegal Stills'). 'You Are Alive' is more laid back, but with a sound pulse and thoughtful lyrics. The CD concludes on another Stills tune, wedding the title track with 'Find the Cost of Freedom', a Revolutionary War melody used by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young to close out performances on their legendary tours circa 1970. All in all, it's a wonderful collection of music from a performer many had written off after a lackluster 'Thoroughfare Gap' solo effort four years previous. \n\nDespite Stills' dominance on the disc, Graham Nash posts a solid effort as well. 'Into the Darkness' is, in retrospect, a haunting tune given his close friend Crosby's drug abuse. It is difficult to listen to without imagining that Crosby was the lone target of its message. The song is every bit as effectual as Neil Young's 'The Needle and the Damage Done', and is certainly the hardest rock number Nash has offered this side of 'Pre-Road Downs'. Nash also pens 'Wasted On the Way', a nostalgic, autobiographical song about the trio. Although it never broke into the Top-40, the song received considerable airplay and has become a staple of CSN concerts. The third Nash composition, 'Song For Susan', is a fine, touching, romantic ballad. All of Nash's songs on 'Daylight Again' are emotionally\nmoving, sincere, and musically appealing.\n\n'Daylight Again', as it has turned out, is the swan song for Crosby, Stills and Nash. None of their other releases from the 1980's or 1990's can approximate the musical genius possessed by their first three efforts together, even with Crosby's debilitation in round three. If you enjoy the varied talents and virtuosity these artists blend together, all three discs are a must to own. Start with whichever one you can set your hands on first.\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nThe "Y" is Missing, August 17, 2002\nReviewer: Brian Rubendall (Oakton, VA)\n\n"Daylight Again" is the only even halfway succesful studio album Crosby, Stills and Nash have released with out their sometimes collaborator Neil Young since the band's debut in 1969. And yet it is obvious that they still miss Mr. Soul's steadying influence. On the plus side, the album contains two ace singles, the subtley autobiographical "Wasted on the Way" and the absolutely lovely ballad "Southern Cross." Interestingly, on the closing title track, the trio resurrect a few passages from thier protest classic "Find the Cost of Freedom," perhaps as a feeble protest against the Reagan era these unreformed hippies found themselves trapped in.\nUnfortunately, there just aren't enough good songs on this album to give it an unqualified recommendation. Between the three of them, CS&N aren't as good as songwriters as Young is alone on his best days. Also Young could have added some much needed fire to the overly laid back sound provided by the trio and the group of West Coast studio hacks who back them up on this album.\n\nOverall, an uneven effort with some soaring high points.\n\n\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nGreat songs and great harmony, November 29, 2001\nReviewer: "historyone" (Midwest USA)\n\nThis is one of my favorite Crosby Stills and Nash CD's. When it came out in 1982 I remember that the song "Southern Cross" was playing on the radio and to hear it today sounds just as good as it did when it was first released. The video to "Southern Cross" really compliments the song since it shows the trio on David Crosby's sailboat sailing the seas. \nWhat is not well known about this recording is that David Crosby was not involved in the making of this album (CD), it is almost uniquely a Stephen Stills and Graham Nash collaboration since David Crosby was deep into drugs at the time. Thank goodness he has kicked his drug habit and is yet again an integral part of the group. I am not sure if Neil Young would of been important in this recording since the songs are really not his sense of style, don't get me wrong here, I am a Neil Young fan, but this is the type of CD that works perfectly well for CS&N. David Crosby did do some of the background singing for this, but as mentioned before, he really didn't play a significant factor in this endeavor.\n\nBut all-n-all its a great CD and every song on here is fantastic. From "Southern Cross" to "Wasted On The Way" to "Daylight Again", this is a CD to have if you enjoy great harmony from the singers and all around "light" music to enjoy.\n\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nOne of my favorites, April 8, 2000\nReviewer: "patrickag" (Portsmouth, NH USA)\nI was 10 years old when this album came out, so unlike others who were already contrasting the "aging hippies" with their younger days, I knew nothing of previous CSN. (Or of Crosby's drug problems for that matter.) I simply enjoyed "Wasted on the Way" and "Southern Cross" when listening to Casey Kasem's American Top 40, right alongside efforts by Michael Jackson. It never occurred to me that CSN was an "older" group ; I simply loved both of those songs, great singles then, great songs now. I think this goes to show how much more enjoyable music can be when we actually listen to it innocently for its own sake, rather than getting wrapped up into who's "in," "out," "old," or "young."\nAnyhow, I officially became a true CSN fan in 1989 at 17, and listened to about half of the songs on this album tirelessly. I think half of the songs are great, if not flat out killer songs that represent CSN/Y at their best, while the other half are just weak filler that are not unlike what we have (sadly) come to expect from this band. The best moments here are "Delta" (my favorite CSN/Y song ever) the two previously mentioned singles, "Song for Susan," "You are Alive," "Might as Well Have a Good Time," and "Daylight Again." The rest I can do without, but anyone who has only listened to the two singles really should give this album another spin because there really are some gems here. These are the type of songs that to me are so soothing and beautiful and unique and eternal, that it's really hard for me to imagine the egos behind the scenes getting into their fights, etc. I experience such serenity when listening to CSN.\n\nIn the end I think there are three phases of CSN/Y studio albums : 1) Crosby Stills and Nash (1969) and Deja Vu (1970) - both killer albums from beginning to end 2) CSN (1977) and Daylight Again (1982) - 1/2 gems mixed with 1/2 junk 3) American Dream (1988) Live it Up (1990) After the Storm (1994) Looking Forward (1999) - almost entirely trash, some rare good moments in each at best.\n\nMaybe this album seemed disappointing at the time relative to the first album in 1969 and D

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