Project 1001: June 8, 2024; Manassas by Manassas (aka what was supposed to be Stephen Stills's third solo album
For the treasure of the oneness / That like sand becomes a diamond
Manassas was one of the most talented units in music at the time. Equally at home with Latin jams, rock, blues, country, folk, and bluegrass, they were also one of the most versatile outfits in rock history.1
I was completely ignorant to the existence of Manassas. Boy, what I have missed out on over the last 50ish years! A great record that I’ll return to many times, I’m sure.
My rating:
Rob Caldwell anointed Manassas as “a sprawling masterpiece.”2
Rolling Stone reviewer Bud Scoppa wrote that “most of (Manassas) has a substantial, honest sound found on too few records these days.” with “solid execution of conventional material”.3
Billboard said the record contains “loads of class material.”4
There was a LOT of great music happening at the time of this release. Some of the albums on Billboard’s chart at the time:5
Harvest, Neil Young
Fragile, Yes
Tapestry, Carole King
Young, Gifted & Black, Aretha Franklin
American Pie, Don McLean
Madman Across The Water, Elton John
Machine Head, Deep Purple
Shaft, Isaac Hayes
Music of My Mind, Stevie Wonder
Aqualung, Jethro Tull
The number one single was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Robert Flack.
The TV show everybody was watching: All In The Family
The Godfather was making moviegoers offers they could not refuse.
For the full YouTube playlist: Your Welcome 91; Manassas by Manassas
If Prime is your thing: 91. Manassas by Manassas
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