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Track Listings
| 1. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star (Mono Version) |
| 2. Have You Seen Her Face (Mono Version) |
| 3. C.T.A. - 102 (Mono Version) |
| 4. Renaissance Fair (Mono Version) |
| 5. Time Between (Mono Version) |
| 6. Everybody's Been Burned (Mono Version) |
| 7. Thoughts And Words (Mono Version) |
| 8. Mind Gardens (Mono Version) |
| 9. My Back Pages (Mono Version) |
| 10. The Girl With No Name (Mono Version) |
| 11. Why (Mono Version) |
| 12. It Happens Each Day |
| 13. Don't Make Waves |
| 14. My Back Pages |
| 15. Mind Gardens |
| 16. Lady Friend |
| 17. Old John Robertson |
| 18. Mind Gardens |
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CD Remastered + Bonus Tracks
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I remember Penny Valentine in Disc and Music Echo writing of the original vinyl release "the Byrds are back with a sound as warm and as creamy as sunflowers" and thats just how it sounds to me....the original beautifully clean clear production has been greatly enhanced by this remaster and the addition of some excellent bonus tracks makes one of the great albums of the 60`s even more desirable...1967 produced a lot of outstanding records but this one shone like a beacon.... as George Harrison remarked "i feel sorry for the people who didn`t buy it!"
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
1967 was a vintage year for pop music and this album, one of the finest Byrds albums, reinforces my belief about just how much great music was released in that year, although all the tracks were actually recorded in 1966.. It was not especially successful at the time of its release, failing to make the top twenty of the American album charts, but it has aged well and may be better appreciated now than in 1967.
The album is notable for the emergence of Chris Hillman as a songwriter as well as great songs written or co-written by Roger McGuinn and David Crosby. The other notable feature is that this was the last album before the group went through a period of high staff turnover. Four of the original five were together for this album, the only absentee being Gene Clark. David Crosby was to depart during the recording of the next album after this and others followed later.
The album opens with So you want to be a rock'n'roll star (about the Monkees, whose music has stood the test of time, confounding their critics) - this song was a top thirty hit in America. It was the only hit although another single (Have you seen her) was released, which is probably why the album was not originally very successful.
Bob Dylan only contributed one song (My back pages) although two versions of it are included here. The other songs were all written or co-written by members of the Byrds. Of the remaining songs, I particularly like Everybody's been burned, Renaissance fair, Time between and Lady friend, but this is a great album from start to finish.
If you enjoy their music enough to want more than just a hits collection, this is a good place to start collecting their original albums.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By KMorris
Format:Audio CD
The departure of singer-songwriter, fear of flying victim, Gene Clark from The Byrds' ranks and a reluctance to rely on Bob Dylan material had coincided with a blossoming of the composing skills of Roger McGuinn and David Crosby shown on the group's previous outing "Fifth Dimension". This was a strong collection and it boded well for the sustained future of the band, despite the loss of a key member. This next album, "Younger Than Yesterday" did not disappoint, in fact this ever-evolving unit pushed on boldly to pastures new, continuing to innovate and broaden their musical horizons. It turned out to be the finest hour of this incarnation of The Byrds (McQuinn, Crosby, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke) and one of the best records of it's era.
Roger McGuinn continued to contribute songs, collaborating with David Crosby as well as with bass player Hillman and also with his fellow science fiction fancier Bob `R J' Hippard. This latter partnership produced the novelty "CTA-102", one in the series of `space rock' songs. McGuinn and Crosby gave us "Why" (a left-over song from the previous album, albeit re-recorded) and "Renaissance Fair" (which was obviously more to do with David than Roger). The McGuinn/Hillman team produced the hit single, the most well-known track here, "So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star". This was a comment on the manufactured-for-television group, The Monkees, and was complete with dubbed on screaming girls, recorded during The Byrds 1965 British tour.
It was, however, the solo writing offerings from Crosby and from Hillman that are of special note, for very different reasons. David Crosby had become the most adventurous song smith by far, both with his melodies and chordal structures in addition to his poetic lyrics.... Read more ›
Roger McGuinn continued to contribute songs, collaborating with David Crosby as well as with bass player Hillman and also with his fellow science fiction fancier Bob `R J' Hippard. This latter partnership produced the novelty "CTA-102", one in the series of `space rock' songs. McGuinn and Crosby gave us "Why" (a left-over song from the previous album, albeit re-recorded) and "Renaissance Fair" (which was obviously more to do with David than Roger). The McGuinn/Hillman team produced the hit single, the most well-known track here, "So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star". This was a comment on the manufactured-for-television group, The Monkees, and was complete with dubbed on screaming girls, recorded during The Byrds 1965 British tour.
It was, however, the solo writing offerings from Crosby and from Hillman that are of special note, for very different reasons. David Crosby had become the most adventurous song smith by far, both with his melodies and chordal structures in addition to his poetic lyrics.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Younger Than Yesterday" signifies the end of the first part of the Byrds career (and end that had been on the cards from "Fifth Dimension" or maybe even from the day they got together...). It is the last album to 'officially' feature David Crosby as a member of the group, and as such, it is tempting to see it as being 'his' album, the one on which he got to realise his version of the group.
After the departure of Gene Clark, the remaining Byrds were left in a very precarious situation. Clarke had been the group's main songwriter, and compared to his work, that of Roger McGuinn and David Crosby does tend to pale in comparison. Their public perception was founded on their interpretation of other writer's work, which ultimately led to a scenario where their own view of themselves was not necessarily a view that the public shared. The band that became famous with hits such as 'Mr Tambourine Man' and 'Turn, Turn, Turn' bear scant resemblance to the "Younger Than Yesterday" era Byrds. It is no coincidence that, whilst they arguably did their finest work in this period, the commercial decline begins here.
It's hard to see why, though. Every track on "Younger Than Yesterday" demands attention. Opener, 'So You Want to be a Rock'n'Roll Star' has one of their most chiming and melodic guitar parts, along with lyrics bemoaning the pressures of fame (apparently referring to the Monkees, but more accurately aimed at their own formative years). Out of no-where, Chris Hillman - who had previously just been the bassist for the band - emerges as a major writer. 'Have you Seen her Face' and 'Thoughts and Words' are easily two of the best songs on the album, bristling with energy and creative freedom.... Read more ›
After the departure of Gene Clark, the remaining Byrds were left in a very precarious situation. Clarke had been the group's main songwriter, and compared to his work, that of Roger McGuinn and David Crosby does tend to pale in comparison. Their public perception was founded on their interpretation of other writer's work, which ultimately led to a scenario where their own view of themselves was not necessarily a view that the public shared. The band that became famous with hits such as 'Mr Tambourine Man' and 'Turn, Turn, Turn' bear scant resemblance to the "Younger Than Yesterday" era Byrds. It is no coincidence that, whilst they arguably did their finest work in this period, the commercial decline begins here.
It's hard to see why, though. Every track on "Younger Than Yesterday" demands attention. Opener, 'So You Want to be a Rock'n'Roll Star' has one of their most chiming and melodic guitar parts, along with lyrics bemoaning the pressures of fame (apparently referring to the Monkees, but more accurately aimed at their own formative years). Out of no-where, Chris Hillman - who had previously just been the bassist for the band - emerges as a major writer. 'Have you Seen her Face' and 'Thoughts and Words' are easily two of the best songs on the album, bristling with energy and creative freedom.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Their crowning glory
Although one of their main songwriters had left (Gene Clark), the group's other members had no problems with delivering a classic set of (mostly) original songs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by mfelgen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant But Beware
The track listing says this is mono. It isn't, as I found out after it arrived. It's the same stereo version as I already have and so it's goin' back (pun intended :) Musically,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pete
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eat your heart out C,S,N and Y
The Byrds attempted their usual mix of a hit single plus others for this album. "So you want to be a Rock'n'Roll Star" was the single, but the problem was that a showing of 30 on... Read more
Published on 30 May 2011 by Dangerous Dave
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Any 60's music fan needs this C.D.!
I thought 'Revolver' by the 'Beatles' was great!..until i heard this album..a beautiful laid back 60's feel..and ALL songs..so original..buy this one! 1967
Published on 25 May 2010 by Mr. Anthony Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars
THEY NEVER SOUNDED BETTER.
Many people nominate "Notorious Byrd Bros." as the best Byrds album (even, I read recently, Chris Hillman - strangely, considering his influence here). Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by T. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Younger than anyday!
I've had copies of this album since the first month it came out.. in mono vinyl, stereo vinyl (several times), and most of the CDs that have come out here and in the US. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2008 by Poddy
4.0 out of 5 stars
The most accomplished Byrds album
This is probably The Byrds most consistent and accomplished album. It is only let down by 2 tracks, which I will mention later. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2008 by Mr. Jonathan Robin Oxley
1.0 out of 5 stars
Warning!
Sorry to add a note of caution. I'm a huge fan of this record and was looking forward to a CD copy rather than my battering old vinyl LP. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2008 by Paul Callick
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best 1960s albums
The first Byrds album I bought is still my favourite. With Gene Clark gone, it probably seemed that they would struggle to write good songs, but the three remaining guitarists... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2005 by D. J. H. Thorn
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