CSN-Daylight Again

Daylight Again

This is without a doubt the best release from CS&N. The most consistent and the best harmony vocals' period.

Much has been said about the lack of participation by David Crosby on this album due to the fact that the album was mostly finished by the time he was invited to be a part of it. Yes, it would have been a better record if such had not been the case. In spite of this, the greatest assets on Daylight Again are his two contributions - when he does sing it's all the more appreciated. There is a certain gut wrenching seriousness to his two songs that stand out from any of the CSN recordings given what was going on in his life at the time. "Delta" is set up wonderfully by Nash's plea to his friend in "Into the Darkness". "Might As Well Have a Good Time" is beautiful, showcasing CSN's harmonies better than any cut on the album. In fact, if someone wanted to know what was so magical about their singing I would point them to this song, post haste. I agree with what someone here said that the expanded version of Daylight Again makes for a better CD. Sure, this album has it's flaws, but you can't argue how important songs like "Wasted on the Way", "Southern Cross", "Delta", and "Daylight Again" are to the live performances of CSN. I think that if "Daylight Again" was the first experience people had with CSN it would probably get no negative criticism. Because there is such a huge mystique and social impact attached to these musicians and such a long hiatus from their work in the early '70s that everything else suffers in comparison.