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The Notorious Byrd Brothers
by The Byrds
The 139th greatest album of all time
The Notorious Byrd Brothers (1968) finds The Byrds moving from jangly folk rock toward a more studio‑oriented blend of folk rock, pop rock and psychedelic textures. The album pairs chiming guitars and layered vocal harmonies with orchestral touches, tape and electronic effects, and occasional country inflections, producing a hazy, atmospheric sound that balances concise pop songwriting with adventurous studio arrangements. It represents a transitional, experimental moment in the band's late 1960s output.
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