One of the summer's best releases is a quiet archival project that has pretty much gone under the radar. "Just Roll Tape" is a solo demo session by Stephen Stills from a post-Judy Collins session he contributed to on April 26, 1968.
This demo tape was recorded shortly before the Crosby, Stills & Nash recording sessions for their self-titled debut. Apparently it was "lost" for nearly 40 years until its recent unveiling. It really is a magical musical journey.
Stills may not mean what he once did, but there was a time in the late-60's/early-70’s that he was one of the most highly recognized and respected songwriters and musicians in the business. With a strong sense of melody and from a lyrical standpoint, he was one of the best. From his work with Buffalo Springfield to CSN and CSNY to his first couple of solo projects, he boasts one amazing body of influential and creative work.
Having the chance to hear Stills lay down the raw foundation of some of his well-known compositions like future CSN classics "Wooden Ships" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is as good as it gets. The demo for "Black Queen" from his self-titled debut is a revelation. Throughout the CD, the listener is graced with organic and embryonic versions of some well-known songs as well as others that never made it to album.
It truly is a privilege to have such exclusive access into the creative process of one of Rock's great talents. “Just Roll Tape” is a captivating listening experience. This one will be played often.
This demo tape was recorded shortly before the Crosby, Stills & Nash recording sessions for their self-titled debut. Apparently it was "lost" for nearly 40 years until its recent unveiling. It really is a magical musical journey.
Stills may not mean what he once did, but there was a time in the late-60's/early-70’s that he was one of the most highly recognized and respected songwriters and musicians in the business. With a strong sense of melody and from a lyrical standpoint, he was one of the best. From his work with Buffalo Springfield to CSN and CSNY to his first couple of solo projects, he boasts one amazing body of influential and creative work.
Having the chance to hear Stills lay down the raw foundation of some of his well-known compositions like future CSN classics "Wooden Ships" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is as good as it gets. The demo for "Black Queen" from his self-titled debut is a revelation. Throughout the CD, the listener is graced with organic and embryonic versions of some well-known songs as well as others that never made it to album.
It truly is a privilege to have such exclusive access into the creative process of one of Rock's great talents. “Just Roll Tape” is a captivating listening experience. This one will be played often.
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