Looking Forward

Editorial Reviews
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The CSNY name carries disproportionate weight considering the quartet has produced a grand total of three studio albums and one live set over the course of three decades. Of course, the first studio LP, 1969's Deja Vu, is one of the touchstones of Woodstock-era rock. Nearly two decades passed before the foursome cut the forgettable American Dream. Unfortunately, Looking Forward owes more to the unfocused latter (not to mention CSN's unremarkable recent output) than the vital Deja Vu. It's telling that three of the four Neil Young tracks (as well as Stephen Stills's above par "Faith in Me") were produced by longtime Young confederate Ben Keith while the rest of the album is credited to CSNY. The controlling hand Young maintains on his own material pays off with two of the best numbers here--the Harvest Moon-like title track and "Slowpoke." Graham Nash fares well with characteristically melodic efforts, but Stills and David Crosby stumble on the awkwardly bellicose "Seen Enough" and "Stand and Be Counted," missteps that throw the entire set off course. ----Steven Stolder

Tracks:

Faith In Me
Looking Foward
Stand And Be Counted
Heartland
Seen Enough
Slowpoke
Dream For Him
No Tears Left
Out Of Control
Someday Soon
Queen Of Them All
Sanibel

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The CSNY name carries disproportionate weight considering the quartet has produced a grand total of three studio albums and one live set over the course of three decades. Of course, the first studio LP, 1969's Deja Vu, is one of the touchstones of Woodstock-era rock. Nearly two decades passed before the foursome cut the forgettable American Dream. Unfortunately, Looking Forward owes more to the unfocused latter (not to mention CSN's unremarkable recent output) than the vital Deja Vu. It's telling that three of the four Neil Young tracks (as well as Stephen Stills's above par "Faith in Me") were produced by longtime Young confederate Ben Keith while the rest of the album is credited to CSNY. The controlling hand Young maintains on his own material pays off with two of the best numbers here--the Harvest Moon-like title track and "Slowpoke." Graham Nash fares well with characteristically melodic efforts, but Stills and David Crosby stumble on the awkwardly bellicose "Seen Enough" and "Stand and Be Counted," missteps that throw the entire set off course. ----Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Technical problem with my copy.......2007-05-18

Does anybody have a copy of "Looking Forward" with sound distortion in the first track (FAITH IN ME)? My copy was purchased as soon as released, in 1999 (first generation copy), US edition. "Faith in Me" sounds horrible as happens when the audio signal exceeds speakers or amplifier limits. No troubles with other tracks. If somebody have any information about error in 1st pressing, please let me know.

By the way, in my humble opinion "Looking Forward" is a nice album and a classical moment of reunion. 4 stars only for the problem mentioned.

Some good songs and some not so good songs.......2007-03-31

Better than American Dream and Live It Up, but not as strong as After The Storm. Of course it doesn't compare to their classic early stuff. It has some good songs and some junk. While "Seen Enough" is a pretty good tune, I am tired of Stills' preaching against the evil white man. Here's a news flash, their are good and bad people of every race and ethnic group! It's a pitty that a "group" that had such potential has turned into a tired parody of itself. CSN& (rarely) Y had the potential to become THE group of the 70s, but egos got in the way. Unfortunately instead of becoming the group, CSN&Y became a collection solo artists who got together once or twice a decade to give their solo careers a shot in the arm. What a sad legacy for a budding supergroup that produced standards like Crosby, Stills, and Nash (the first album) and Deja Vu.

Can't get Enough!!.......2006-11-08

Thank you for always coming thru with the music we love. This is a wonderful CD, we received it very quickly and love the music

For The Diehard Only.........2006-10-15

This is not bad musically (how could anything by such musicians be horrible?), but it isn't remarkable at all.

This is not even worthy of comparison with Deja Vu, and perhaps its not worth purchasing, though if you are a real CSNY fan, you might add it to your collection.

PLEASE! DON'T LET IT END THIS WAY!.......2005-11-28

I do not know what happened; but this is a sad album. Back in 1970 and 1971, CSNY was white hot-probably the best thing going in America. Along with STICKY FINGERS, their live 4 WAY STREET ALBUM was the soundtrack to the summer of 1971. Then for reasons unclear, our heroes couldn't get together or get along. Rumors flared up all throughout the 1970's of a resumption of CSNY greatness-tracks were laid down for a new album.

AMERICAN DREAM appeared years later in 1988. Generally agreed that the record was made for all the wrong reasons. Crosby cleaned himself off drugs and Neil kept his promise to come back if crack-smokin' David got help.

This album was made 11 years after that. I still can't tell what they were thinking. The only one bringing anything to the party was Young. His four songs are worthwhile in themselves. But the rest of the album just doesn't cut it. Leaving aside the overall political cast of these songs, what strikes you is that somehow they could not blend their voices together as they once could. The mix is all off. At times, the blend of voices is actually unpleasant.

The one exception is the last song. "Sanibel" has just about everything we've come to know and love about CSNY. The blend is excellent and the tone is loving and sweet. They should have gone back and re-recorded everything else with this re-discovery of what made them so special.

I hope someday CSNY will come back together and make the album we all know they can. I wouldn't want such a fantastic band end this way.

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OLDSKOOL

The Path We Tread
Looking Forward
Manufacturer: Facedown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
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Customer Reviews:

OLDSKOOL.......2005-12-26

YEA-AH! xLooking Fowardx is a must have for any fan of oldskool hXc. This is fast, fun and anthemic, complete with speedy oldskool blastbeats, rip-roarin' 2-steps and a few breakdowns. It doesn't get any better than this. Check out 'All Aces' and 'You're Worth It' (my personal favorites) and then pic this album up. It's fast and positive, and it'll keep your feet moving and your fist pumpin'. Buy it!

John Philip Sousa: Music for Wind Band, Vols. 1-5 (Box Set)

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Sousa Authenticity

John Philip Sousa: Music for Wind Band, Vols. 1-5 (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Naxos American
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0002TNI8A
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Album Description

This five CD box set to commemorate Sousa's sesquicentennial includes Volumes 1-5 in this ongoing American Classics series. Highlights include: Looking Upward Suite, King Cotton, The Fairest of the Fair, The National Game, The Glory of the Yankee Navy, The Atlantic City Pageant, Cubaland, Semper Fidelis and The Stars and Stripes Forever.

Customer Reviews:

Sousa Authenticity.......2006-11-01

My review as stated separately for Volume V in this series goes for this boxed set even more emphatically!

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Like No Other Sound
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Manufacturer: Turtle Creek Chorale
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004W1NC
Release Date: 2001-08-02

Tracks:

Behold Man
Simple Gifts
America the Beautiful
Star Spangled Banner
Psalm 150
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
When I Fall in Love
Bring Him Home
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
Once Upon a Time
In This Heart of Mine
I Shall Miss Loving You
Looking Forward
Who Will Heal the World
Who Will Heal the World [Multimedia Track]

Tracks:

Soon-Ah Will Be Done
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Gloria Fanfare
Ave Maria
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Product Description

1. All Fun and No Fights 2. Wash My Hands 3. Start With Yourself 4. Ignition 5. Not Enough Time 6. Over My Shoulder 7. Together For a Reason 8. Who Cares if Ray Kappo Sold Out? 9. Never Again 10. Misrepresentation 11. Take Your Life Back 12. Equal By Design 13. Say The Word 14. New Scene Song

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Looking Forward
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ProductGroup: Music
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Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music

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Looking Forward
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Daniels Window: Strangely Looking Forward

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Daniels Window: Strangely Looking Forward

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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007MTW46

Product Description

1. Solid Rock 2. I worship you 3. You Reign 4) Such a long time 5) Kick It 6) I'm gonna dance 7) Tidal wave 8) He will run to you 9) Never forget a face 10) I will live for you