The Byrds
Younger Than Yesterday
(Special Collector´s Edition)
Feb 6, 1967
Rating * * * * *
Styles: Psychedelic - Folk-Rock
20 Bit Digital Re - Master
Younger Than Yesterday was somewhat overlooked at the time of its release during an intensely competitive era that found the Byrds on a commercial downslide. However, time has shown it to be the most durable of the Byrds' albums, with the exception of Mr. Tambourine Man. David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, and especially Chris Hillman come into their own as songwriters on an eclectic but focused set blending folk-rock, psychedelia, and early country-rock. The sardonic "So You Want to Be a Rock & Roll Star" was a terrific single; "My Back Pages," also a small hit, was the last of their classic Dylan covers; "Thoughts and Words," the flower-power anthem "Renaissance Fair," "Have You Seen Her Face," and the bluegrass-tinged "Time Between" are all among their best songs. The jazzy "Everybody's Been Burned" may be Crosby's best composition, although his "Mind Gardens" is one of his most excessive. [The CD reissue has six bonus tracks, including the fine Crosby-penned single "Lady Friend," and notably different alternate versions of "Mind Gardens" and "My Back Pages."
Tracks:
1 So You Want to Be a Rock 'N' Roll Star - Hillman, McGuinn 2:05
2 Have You Seen Her Face - Hillman 2:40
3 C.T.A. - 102 - Hippard, McGuinn 2:28
4 Renaissance Fair - Crosby, McGuinn 1:51
5 Time Between - Hillman 1:53
6 Everybody's Been Burned - Crosby 3:05
7 Thoughts and Words 2:56
8 Mind Gardens 3:46
9 My Back Pages - Dylan 3:08
10 The Girl With No Name - Hillman 1:50
11 Why - Crosby, McGuinn 2:45
12 It Happens Each Day[*] - Crosby 2:44
13 Don't Make Waves[*] - Hillman, McGuinn 1:36
14 My Back Pages [#/*/version] - Dylan 2:42
15 Mind Gardens [#/*] 3:21
16 Lady Friend[*] - Crosby 2:34
17 Old John Robertson[*] - Hillman, McGuinn 5:05
Credits:
Vic Anesini Mastering, Mixing
Frank Bez Photography
Adam Block Project Coordinator
Michael Clarke Drums
David Crosby Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm), Vocals
David Fricke Liner Notes
Vern Gosdin Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar
Chris Hillman Bass, Mandolin, Guitar (Bass), Vocals
Bob Irwin Photography, Compilation Producer
Jay Saxophone
Hugh Masekela Trumpet, Horn
Roger McGuinn Banjo, Guitar, Vocals, Guitar (12 String)
Johnny Rogan Liner Notes
Gary Usher Producer
Clarence White Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
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