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Thanks largely to input from Flying Burrito Brother Chris Hillman, Stills's 1972 release is more of an ensemble work than any of his other excursions or those from his friends David Crosby and Graham Nash. This band of famous session players, drawn together by Stills for just under two years, display an integrity, panache and professionalism that was unanticipated by the critics, the band, or, in all probability, even Stills himself. Each side of the original double LP--now on a single CD--bore a heading which (if sometimes vaguely) classified its songs. "The Raven" (side one)--a reference to the nickname of Stills's groupie lover and muse Rita Coolidge--provides a somewhat softer, more country-rock focus. With their fiddle, pedal steel guitar, unison vocals and lyrics about the environment and Jesus, it is the songs on "The Wilderness" (side two) that set this album apart, for they are all genuine excursions into country music. "Consider" (side three) features mainly acoustic numbers. The sound of "Rock & Roll is Here to Stay" (side four) is just what you would expect from such a title, with the addition of the odd fiddle break here and there. Its centerpiece is the eight-minute guitar extravaganza "The Treasure (Take One)" where Stills gets to match the electric mayhem of former band mate Neil Young. --James Swift
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Excellent 1972 double LP from Steve Stills in his prime, remastered on 1 CD featuring Chris Hillman & Dallas Taylor. Recommended!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This album is an all time classic!It's various musical styles make it so refreshing to listen to.The first part of the album is pure Rock'n' roll with "Jet set (sigh)" and "Rock'n' Roll crazies " outstanding with brilliant slide guitar playing by Al Perkins.The next part of the album is Country music with Stills and Hillman shining, the track "Colorado" has lovely soaring harmonies.The third part of the record is folk/Rock and "Johnny's garden" appeared on the CSNY boxed set.Once again,the harmonies are brilliant! The fourth part is under the title of "Rock and Roll is here to stay" "The treasure" is a long,rambling track which gives Perkins (steel guitar ) and Stills a chance for some good solo playing.
The songwriting is shared by Stills, Hillman and Dallas Taylor and is of very high quality
The Manassas line up is awesome and it's a pity the band didn't stay together longer.They recorded one more album,but it wasn't a patch on the debut album.Go on, enrich your CD collection!!
The songwriting is shared by Stills, Hillman and Dallas Taylor and is of very high quality
The Manassas line up is awesome and it's a pity the band didn't stay together longer.They recorded one more album,but it wasn't a patch on the debut album.Go on, enrich your CD collection!!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Given how long this album has been out and the thorough review that Jason Sparkes has written in this page, doubts about the need for further praise may be justified. Well, that may be the case yet the width and weight of the music contained, as powerful and current today as it was revolutionary then, must conclusively inspire many more testimonials.
This is Stephen Stills at the height of his powers, something that has been amply demonstrated in his first solo album earlier on, and now augmented by one of the greatest line-ups anyone ever put together as a band. Yes, Manassas is a band. This is not "Stills' vehicle," rather it's Stephen Stills leading a group of talented peers and feeding off the creative sparks they generated together.
As I said before other reviews have dutifully listed the gifts of the many classic songs in Manassas, so for the sake of brevity, I won't go on detailing the beauties contained here. To end while I'm ahead, let me just say that this is American music at its best, Rock-Country-Blues-Folk and even some Latin influences condensed into an album that still has few equals.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I'm preceded here by some extremely knowledgeable and articulate reviewers that, together, say virtually everything there is to say about this album. So if you'll permit, I'll simply offer a little personal insight. I found Mr Stills in his Buffalo Springfield days way back in the late 60's, and have remained a devotee of the man and his music ever since. This album is a seminal piece of work; thirty-four years on and my son counts 'Johnny's Garden' as one of his all-time favourite tracks, while his son plays air guitar to 'Jet Set'. The music speaks for itself; the reward comes from listening.
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Superb
If you only buy one Steve Stills album, this is the one. Although you'll certainly want to buy all the others as well after listening to this. Not a duff track on the whole thing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrew Thomas
One of the very greatest albums
After all these years this double album (and it's so good to have it on one CD) stands as one of the highest points in music. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mike Davey
OH MAN(ASSAS) BRILLIANT DEBUT ALBUM
This has to go down as one of the greatest albums of all time,originally spread over a double album,this is music of vision and beauty,evrything on this album deserves to be... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Finbar the looney
Why are you still READING about this album ?
I'll make this very simple; if you like anything by Stephen Stills, ever, in any of his guises, you will find something to love on this album. If you don't own it ... why ?? Read more
Published 17 months ago by RogerJS16
One of the top 5 albums of the 70s
Not sure how I would rate the album in overall terms, but it is very personal to me and felt absolutely right for the spring and summer of 1972. Read more
Published 24 months ago by C. Metcalfe
The Treasure ( Take One )
Man oh man what a total mindblast.It's been donkeys years since I last heard this album and I find it impossible to add or improve on the superlatives heaped on by previous... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by The Right Reverend
Manassas
Timeless album, still as fresh as the day it was recorded. I played it for a group of under 25's (all musicians) and they adored it. Stephen Stills is so under rated........
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by Jan Sarg
Where has this been all my life?
As a fan of Stills, and of Hillman and the Byrds and with a drought of any quality new music coming out, I went back in time to look for music related to stuff I knew I liked - and... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2009 by N. Clarke
The Incomparable Mr Stills
I always loved the songs of Steven Stills, from the moment I first listened to Buffalo Springfield. I used to make fantasy best-of compilations of his songs, which were forever... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2009 by Twig
For Me Best Album Ever!!!
This album has touched me Big Time when I bought it in 1973 and till this day it still does!!! Of all the albums I have ever bought in my life this is still my favourite. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by Ms. T. Hoekstra
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