Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Manassas - Stephen Stills' Wilderness Realized
When folks think of Stephen Stills the work with his “supergroup,” Manassas, is left out of the conversation in favor of his more well known and commercially viable recordings (CSNY.)
Manassas is my favorite of Stills’ albums. As a whole this is where he peaked - where it all came together for him. Blues, jazz, latin grooves, folk, rock & roll and country all coexist within the album’s framework -- each with it’s own sub-category: “The Raven,” “The Wilderness,” “Consider,” and “Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay.” Keep in mind that when initially released in 1972, Manassas was a double album - meaning each side of the record had it’s own theme. Stephen Stills' wilderness realized.
ABOUT AQUARIUM DRUNKARD
Based in Los Angeles, Justin Gage is the founder of the long-running, eclectic music blog Aquarium Drunkard. In addition to the blog you can catch his weekly radio show, Fridays, on SIRIUS XMU satellite radio -- noon-2pm EST.
Gage is also the founder of Autumn Tone Records and works as a music consultant and supervisor.
