Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse's 1971 self-titled album is a raw, guitar-driven record that blends country rock and straight-ahead rock with a loose, jam-oriented feel. Featuring core members Danny Whitten, Billy Talbot, and Ralph Molina, the album emphasizes rough-hewn vocals, overdriven and chiming electric guitars, and a sturdy, lived-in rhythm section, showing the group's identity apart from their collaborations with Neil Young. The production favors a gritty, live-in-the-studio sound and rootsy songwriting over polish.