10 Almost Perfect Folk Rock Albums With One Bad Song

The late '60s and '70s was filled with new groups rising from the ashes of old ones. Crosby, Stills & Nash were born from the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and the Hollies, respectively. Each brought a unique element into the super group's dynamic. David Crosby was the rocker railing against the establishment; Stephan Stills had a certain Texas flare; and Graham Nash brought the commercial appeal from his time on the UK pop-rock scene.

But it was the group's ability to utilities vocal harmonies - almost with the same emotive power as Simon & Garfunkel - that brought them attention. Their sound was a wild shift to the left, from the more blues-rock inspired groups that was prevalent at the time. But it appealed to fans across the musical landscape. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes was a throw back to early '60s pop-rock, but injected with a love and peace, hippie attitude. Marrakesh Express was a country-inspired folk jaunt. And, then you had Wooden Ships and Long Time Gone, both of which used psychedelic guitar leads, to drive up the energy.

This was one hell of an album... But when it comes to Graham Nash's Lady of the Island, you'll not be remised for jumping ship. His vocals are overly prominent in the mix; it's as if he's resting on your shoulder and whispering into your ear. With all the personal sentiments of love, it becomes an unnerving experience.