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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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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Callie
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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
By Juan Mobili
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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.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By R Judd
Format:Audio CD
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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Excellent
Always liked Stills 1 and 2 but had never got round to buying this album. Whilst I still prefer 1 and 2 this album comes very close
Published 1 month ago by Barry Spall
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Manassas by Stephen Stills
I have loved this album since its release and finally decided to replace my LP with a CD. still good
Published 5 months ago by WINNIE
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Early 70's Classic from Stephen Stills is Timeless
I bought this album having loaned out my original vinyl copy many years ago and never got it back. It was like finding a long lost friend. Read more
Published 7 months ago by The Tomahawk Kid
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Stills's finest hour
This has been a favourite of mine ever since its original release and I was fortunate enough to see Manassas play live twice in support of it too. Read more
Published 7 months ago by The Pure Flying Poco Sage
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Just Buy It!
Just about everything has been said on all the other reviews. Great Musicians playing Great Music. Do not lend this recording to anyone... you won't get it back!!
Published 10 months ago by Flann
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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 15 months ago by Andrew Thomas
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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 24 months ago by Mike Davey
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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 on 7 Mar 2011 by Finbar the looney
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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 on 31 Dec 2010 by RogerJS16
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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 on 3 Jun 2010 by C. Metcalfe
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