I couldn't understand it's poor reception upon it's original release back in 1976 and nothing's changed my opinion of this album in the ensuing 40 years. I just suspect it was a case of too much was expected of them at the time it was likely that almost anything was liable to be greeted with disappointment. Neil Young displayed a sunnier disposition than he had displayed over the previous few years on his solo albums, with the poppy 'Ocean Girl' and 'Midnight on The Bay', but really hit home on the harder 'Fontainbleau' with some excellent guitar work. 'let it Shine' sounds like it would have shoe-horned into the classic Zuma album seamlessly. Stills is no slouch either, with some dense, dramatic arrangements on 'Black Coral' and 'Guardian Angel' which features his piano work, whilst '12/8 Blues' is his guitar showcase. The only criticism of this record could be that it really is an album featuring tracks by 2 superb artists, as opposed to a true collaboration, as there is very little evidence of what each of the participants brought to the others work. However, this criticism could be levelled at much of the CSN&Y catalogue, but that didn't stop Still's '4+20' and Young's 'Helpless' being absolutely brilliant on Deja Vu. If your a lover of NY and Stills.....buy with confidence.
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