Not a hidden gem for those of us who have loved Stephen's music since the begining.
@BrianBringelson
3 жыл бұрын
So right. I had to find his music by first discovering CSN and then wanting to explore each of their solo material. I think all three of them are underrated as solo artists, especially Stills. Thanks for your comment!
@ohfour-seven6228
2 жыл бұрын
@@BrianBringelson HUGE Stills fan here. I play this album at least once a month in the car on the way to work, in the shower getting ready for work. So so good. Great service bringing it to the public's attention. I bought my vinyl copy brand new when it first came out and I never let anyone borrow any of my albums, so mine's pristine but I bought the cd so I could burn copies for friends. I given copies many many times. Just spreading the love!
@barendbluf
2 жыл бұрын
True
@davesheather4306
7 күн бұрын
Got it on now..awesome album ..bought when released !
@Collingsd2h
4 жыл бұрын
Stephen Stills is a musical genius , this Manassas record is his Masterpiece. This my favorite Stills record, amazing musicians with great songs. Atlantic records buried this album , the record Exec's wanted Stills back with Crosby and Nash their cash cow. With all that , this Manassas double album is one of the best records ever made....
@stevenmaginnis1965
2 жыл бұрын
I still can't believe this isn't a classic rock radio staple.
@robertroehrman
3 жыл бұрын
Stephen Stills is one of the great artists of our times! His work with Buffalo Springfield, CSN & CSNY plus Manassas & his solo LP's are all top notch. A great singer, guitarist & songwriter. I saw Manassas live in both 1972 & 1973...great shows!
@gaspersignorelli3724
3 жыл бұрын
The super talented, super versatile Steve Stills at the top his form. This LP never flags.
@hmhensel
3 жыл бұрын
I was 17 years old then and Stills and Crosby were my heroes.
@elliptor
2 жыл бұрын
I lived and grew up in Manassas and was in Stonewall Jackson Senior High School in 1972 when this album came out. I still remember the kids in school talking about Stephen Stills having made an album in our Town's name. It was one of the few albums I owned. It was phenomenal and at the same time somewhat obscure even then. That train station still exists and that's exactly what it looked like at that time. My favorite song on that album was Rock and Roll Crazies / Cuban Bluegrass which is what led me to your video. I gave that album to a friend of mine just two or three years ago who collects vinyl so I know it's in good hands. Manassas isn't what it used to be but at that time it was one of the coolest places to be.
@electricbuffalo4137
3 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal album, phenomenal recording. A bunch of badass musicians at the very top of their game.
@tomscotland
4 жыл бұрын
Jet Set (Sigh) is a killer, killer song. I was spinning this just the other day. Superb.
@rundoetx
4 жыл бұрын
When I bought is album in 1972, I absolutely fell in love with it. I turned on many of my friends to it and it became a staple at our "gatherings". It has stood the test of time and I still love it and listen to it often. I'll back you up on this one. If you haven't heard it, you should. The songs are great, the production is awesome, and the playing is spot on. Good choice Brian. P.S. immeriately after watching your video, I have retired to my music room. (Actually a two car garage I converted to my Fortresse Of Solitude, it's named The Cavern Club). And I've got Manassas cranked up loud.
@BrianBringelson
4 жыл бұрын
rundoetx thanks for comment! Love that you went and played it in your Cavern Club! It’s such a great album and I hope more will give it a spin.
@rundoetx
4 жыл бұрын
@@BrianBringelson So do i. I think the KZitem community overuses the word "underrated" far too often. But in this case I would agree with you this album is way under rated. The second Mananas album doesn't measure up to this one at all.
@randy8297
2 жыл бұрын
One of my desert island albums.
@joebloggs8636
4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best albums ever..Got it new and still have it..Stills is an under the radar guitar player..his acoustic stuff is fantastic!...btw...Nashes album"song for beginners" is excellent....but this...one of my favorite ever!!!
@jimsmusic3906
3 жыл бұрын
It's superb
@daveb4304
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Manassas was one of the best bands of the 70s. They could play anything. It's a shame they broke up after just a couple of albums...
@hmhensel
3 жыл бұрын
2 Albums only
@TheGuitarMan71
4 жыл бұрын
Those first four songs that have seamless transitions make up the best first side to any album I know, The Raven. This album sounds divine on vinyl.
@stevelang6727
4 жыл бұрын
great record!
@johnwelch5132
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful album. If ever seen worth buying
@stevenmaginnis1965
2 жыл бұрын
The fourth side is called "Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay."
@FredHarpo
3 жыл бұрын
Har! You are so on the money here. I saw them live, here in the U.K. at The Rainbow! Live, they were so tight! No regrets that they stopped after 2 albums, simply because when a body of work so perfect has been produced, why battle against expectations?
@stigohara6593
3 жыл бұрын
Bought the Album after being lucky enough to see Manassas live in Manchester UK an absolute masterpiece, over 3 hours of non stop magic even better than the first CSN Album (IMHO) it showed the true genius of Stills & his carefully chosen bandmates. Got the CD as soon as it was available.
@jeffbee9183
3 жыл бұрын
Check out Buffalo Springfield
@K3N1977
3 жыл бұрын
Springfield, CSN, CSNY, the Rides. All good. Even great. But Manassas is the crown jewel amongst all these gems.
@clitmctorius2381
3 жыл бұрын
The same engineers(Fat Albert brothers) worked on this, as well as Derek&Dominos-Layla. As they said: A class of its own to work on 2 of the best recordings of the early 70s
@benitag55
2 ай бұрын
The Rides put out great music
@RichardNixonsHippieRemoval
3 жыл бұрын
Looked up close to that album. It was pressed at Phillips Co. in Richmond, Indiana...probably mastered by George Piros, which if it is, you'll read a "AT/GP" in the deadwax. My dad worked for a distributor in Cincinnati where he drove a truck to pick up albums from Phillips in Richmond, which is about 70 miles from here, and Columbia in Terre Haute, which is about 200 miles from here. Both shops were union and worked around the clock pumping out the latest and greatest. Richmond's are more desirable because the head pressmen would replaced a plate at the first sign of wear, so almost every cut (record) was fresh and proper. Terre Haute (CTH) only cared about the numbers, so their quality is a crap shoot. Feel free to shoot me a message if you're curious about where your Atlantic/Warner/CBS albums from that era were pressed.
@CalicoSilver
4 жыл бұрын
I had this album on a cut-out 8-track tape back in the '70s and I agree, it was stunningly good....and "unknown" even back then. It was like, everyone knew about Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, Stills solo.....but Manassas just floated under the bridge without notice, it seemed. Definitely an unsung classic. Great video, Brian.
@justafan6545
3 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys live in the day, sold out at an outdoor amphitheater just outside Detroit. Joe Walsh opened the show in a gold lame' suit with boots to match. Just him and his guitar. kinda unusual but he kicked ass. Stills and Manassas were the real deal. One of the best rock and roll shows I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of them. The album is great as advertised.
@stanleyhoover4244
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Excellent assessment.
@themaven4054
4 жыл бұрын
Just a great album. I noticed your album is a top loader mine is from the sides. Do you have the poster that came with it that has the lyrics on the other side? Hopefully you do its a nice little perk. Good review!
@BrianBringelson
4 жыл бұрын
Brooksie hey thanks for the kind words. Actually this one is a side loader (I think they all are), I just have it in a sleeve and have the records behind it in their own sleeves. No poster in this one, in fact I’ve never seen the poster and now I want to!
@themaven4054
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Brian! I'll try and get a picture up of the poster and album sleeves from the copy I have. And rumor has it, and I believe it , is that of all the bands he played in....Springfield, CSN, CSNY ..his favorite band was Manassas.
@MacSvensson
2 жыл бұрын
You're right. You've discovered a gem. Didn't realize it was hidden :-) I've loved this album for the last 30 years. They made a second album, which wasn't nearly as good (more of the latin feel), but I guess due to Stills falling down into a massive creative black hole as the seventies progressed. So many gems on this album. Check out the late Dallas Taylor. Nobody seems to remember him, but I love him. Tip: Stills and Young briefly joined forces again in the later seventies (1976). Check out the Stills-Young Band with "Long may You Run". A great album imho.
@stillastillsfan
3 жыл бұрын
Actually in the Springfield, it was Stills and Furay that meshed beautifully together. The whole band was super strong. Neil and Stephen wrote some terrific material that still to this day is some of their best. As fas as Manassas goes, check out the Musikladen show because the live versions of songs are even better than those on Manassas 1. It doesn’t Matter, Bound to Fall, Song of Love....incredible versions.
@jerrygramckow3584
4 жыл бұрын
Bought it on an eight-track tape in 1972. Wish I still had it.
@alanboas810
3 жыл бұрын
Never owned it. But, always knew about it because that entire album was played on KPRI in San Diego in 1972, '73, '74, and until the station folded in the 90's. I did however check it out from the library multiple times. Love that album. I like it more than any CSN or CSN&Y albums or any other Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, David Crosby, or Neil Young solo records. The Stephen Still's song that I like the most, Love The One You're With, isn't even on it. Good video!
@markukeley2924
3 жыл бұрын
One day this album will inspire a generation like Robert Johnson's songs did in the Sixties. It's a "Treasure.
@TheGuitarMan71
4 жыл бұрын
And yes it’s on Spotify and Apple Music
@joebloggs8636
4 жыл бұрын
Oh btw..the 1 "thumbs down" is nothing more than a troll..or a justin beeb fan..so ..in the sceem of things...who cares!
@billsharkey9365
4 жыл бұрын
As good as anything Neil has done unlike Neil he wasn't as consistent !!!😼😸😹😻
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