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Crosby, Stills & Nash – Allies (used)

Crosby, Stills & Nash – Allies (used)

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Crosby, Stills & Nash – Allies
"Allies" is a live album by the American folk rock supergroup 
Crosby, Stills & Nash, released on June 6, 1983, on Atlantic Records. 
Key Information about "Allies":
  • Format: The album was originally released as a vinyl LP, cassette, and compact disc.
  • Significance: This album is a mix of studio and live recordings, a strategy used to showcase both new material and capture the band's live sound.
  • Genre: Rock.
  • Recorded: 1977–1983.
  • Recording Locations: Live recordings were made at the New Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, and The Summit in Houston. Studio tracks were recorded in Los Angeles.
  • Commercial Performance: The album peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200 chart.
  • Notable Tracks:
    • "War Games": A studio track written by Stephen Stills for the 1983 film WarGames. It was released as a single and peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
    • "Raise a Voice": Another studio track by Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, later included as a bonus track on the 2006 re-issue of Daylight Again.
    • "Wasted on the Way": A live concert clip of this song received MTV rotation.
    • "Blackbird": A cover of the Beatles' song, which some consider a highlight.
    • "For What It's Worth": A live version of this Stephen Stills classic.
  • Critical Reception: "Allies" received mixed reviews. Some praised its live performances and the inclusion of new studio material, while others found it inconsistent or felt it didn't fully capture the band's essence. Some fan reviews on Amazon.com were positive.
  • Availability: The album has been out of print in North America since the mid-1980s, making it a sought-after item for collectors. It was licensed for a Japanese CD release in 1990, but few copies made it to the US.
  • Personnel: The album features the core trio of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash, along with a host of other musicians. Crosby's involvement on this album was minimal due to personal difficulties at the time. 
"Allies" is a noteworthy, if somewhat controversial, album in the Crosby, Stills & Nash discography. It offers a unique look at the band's live performances and includes some well-known songs, but its mixed nature and limited availability have contributed to its unique status among fans. 
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