American Dream
by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Released: November 01, 1988
Rock
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
Released on November 1st, 1988, it is their 19th album and the fifth studio album they created as a quartet. "American Dream" is an album by the renowned folk-rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY). The album was their stab at connecting with a younger generation and despite the lofty stature of the band, it didn't really capture the youth market as they intended.
Interesting Facts
The production process of the album was drawn…
The production process of the album was drawn out and reportedly fraught with creative disagreements and friction among the band members, yet they managed to deliver a product that still resonated with fans of CSNY's classic sound.
The song "American Dream" is of particular significance…
The song "American Dream" is of particular significance as it brought Neil Young back into the fold after he vowed he would never make another album with CSNY unless David Crosby cleaned up his act.
However, the album has its merits and offers…
However, the album has its merits and offers an interesting snapshot of CSNY's career at that time.
Essential Tracks
American Dream
The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200, and two of its singles, "American Dream" and "Got It Made", reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Got It Made
The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200, and two of its singles, "American Dream" and "Got It Made", reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
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Reception
The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200, and two of its singles, "American Dream" and "Got It Made", reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. The "American Dream" album was somewhat controversial in that it was criticized by some fans and critics who felt it did not measure up to the high standards set by the band's earlier work.
The Complete Album Story
"American Dream" is an album by the renowned folk-rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY). Released on November 1st, 1988, it is their 19th album and the fifth studio album they created as a quartet. The album was their stab at connecting with a younger generation and despite the lofty stature of the band, it didn't really capture the youth market as they intended.
The production process of the album was drawn out and reportedly fraught with creative disagreements and friction among the band members, yet they managed to deliver a product that still resonated with fans of CSNY's classic sound. The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200, and two of its singles, "American Dream" and "Got It Made", reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
The song "American Dream" is of particular significance as it brought Neil Young back into the fold after he vowed he would never make another album with CSNY unless David Crosby cleaned up his act. The "American Dream" album was somewhat controversial in that it was criticized by some fans and critics who felt it did not measure up to the high standards set by the band's earlier work. However, the album has its merits and offers an interesting snapshot of CSNY's career at that time.
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