Crosby, Stills & Nash
Released: 1969

Crosby, Stills & Nash

by Crosby, Stills & Nash

The 210th greatest album of all time

Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969) is the debut album by the trio, characterized by close three-part vocal harmonies, intertwining acoustic and electric guitars, and a blend of folk, rock and pop sensibilities. The record mixes tightly arranged harmony songs and more expansive, improvisatory moments, with tracks like "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" and "Marrakesh Express" highlighting intricate vocal arrangements and guitar interplay. Lyrics move between personal reflection and broader late 1960s cultural references, and the album is often cited for helping to define the singer-songwriter and folk rock sound that followed.