The Byrds
1967
Tracks
1. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star
2. Have You Seen Her Face
3. C.T.A.-102
4. Renaissance Fair
5. Time Between
6. Everybody's Been Burned
7. Thoughts And Words
8. Mind Gardens
9. My Back Pages
10. The Girl With No Name
11. Why
Amanda: I feel really tired and frustrated today (this is what I get for writing a review at the late hour of 7:00) so let's make this short.
Byrds+better voices than Bob Dylan+well written songs=best Byrds album ever.
'Nough said.
RATING: 5/5
Brie: This was The Byrds' most eclectic album to date. It had pop hits, utilized jazz instruments, sci-fi effects, and psychedelic and country influences.This album is thought of today as The Byrds' best album, as it includes many of their greatest hits.
I really did not enjoy this album. I stand by what I said before: their voices are flat and expressionless. They tried to cram too many different music styles and trends into one album. "CTA-102" had the sci-fi influence (like Pink Floyd), and "Mind Gardens" had an Indian vibe to it. The only song I thought was halfway decent was "The Girl With No Name". "Everybody's Been Burned" is considered by some to be the best Byrds song ever composed because of the vocals, bass and guitar solo.
Dear Byrds, please stop covering Bob Dylan songs. It makes me sad inside to hear you turn one of Dylan's fine pieces of art into a frivolous pop song. Sincerely, Brie
RATING: 3/5
I agree this is the best Byrds album so far. Hillman is the hero, his songs on here are all great. The vocal harmonies are back which were missing from Fifth Dimension. And there is even some jazz influence, e.g. "Everybody's Been Burned". Sadly though, "Mind Gardens" is horrid. To think they passed on "It Happens Each Day" (bonus track on the CD release).
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