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Younger Than Yesterday
by The Byrds
The 182nd greatest album of all time
Younger Than Yesterday (1967) finds the Byrds expanding their folk rock roots into more varied pop and psychedelic territory. The record mixes the group's signature jangly 12-string guitar and tight vocal harmonies with more adventurous arrangements and songwriting, including notable tracks such as 'So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star', 'My Back Pages', and 'Have You Seen Her Face'. Chris Hillman's songwriting contributions increased and David Crosby's experimental tendencies are audible on several songs, giving the album a balance of concise pop songs and psychedelic touches that pointed toward the band's later work.
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