Younger Than Yesterday

by The Byrds

Overview

Younger Than Yesterday was somewhat overlooked at the time of its release during an intensely competitive era that found the Byrds on a commercial downslide. Time, however, has shown it to be the most durable of the Byrds' albums, with the exception of Mr. Tambourine Man. David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, and especially Chris Hillman come into their own as songwriters on an eclectic but focused set blending folk-rock, psychedelia, and early country-rock. The sardonic "So You Want to Be a Rock & Roll Star" was a terrific single; "My Back Pages," also a small hit, was the last of their classic Dylan covers; "Thoughts and Words," the flower-power anthem "Renaissance Fair," "Have You Seen Her Face," and the bluegrass-tinged "Time Between" are all among their best songs. The jazzy "Everybody's Been Burned" may be Crosby's best composition, although his "Mind Gardens" is one of his most excessive. [The CD reissue has six bonus tracks, including the fine Crosby-penned single "Lady Friend," and notably different alternate versions of "Mind Gardens" and "My Back Pages."] ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	04/30/1996
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0886976937928

Tracks

1. So You Want to Be a Rock 'N' Roll Star
2. Have You Seen Her Face
3. C.T.A. - 102
4. Renaissance Fair
5. Time Between
6. Everybody's Been Burned
7. Thoughts And Words
8. Mind Gardens
9. My Back Pages
10. The Girl with No Name
11. Why
12. Don't Make Waves
13. It Happens Each Day
14. My Back Pages
15. Mind Gardens
16. Lady Friend
17. Mind Gardens

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Byrds   Primary Artist
Clarence White   Guest Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Vern Gosdin   Guest Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Hugh Masekela   Guest Artist,Horn,Trumpet
David Crosby   Lead Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar,Vocals
Jay Migliori   Saxophone
Roger McGuinn   Banjo,Guitar,Vocals,Lead Guitar,Lead Vocals,Guitar (12 String)
Hotep Cecil Barnard   Piano
Jay   Saxophone
Chris Hillman   Bass,Vocals,Mandolin,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic)
Michael Clarke   Drums

Technical Credits

Gary Usher   Producer
David Crosby   Composer
Vic Anesini   Mixing,Mastering
Roger McGuinn   Composer
Robert James Hippard   Composer
Johnny Rogan   Liner Notes
Adam Block   Project Coordinator
Frank Bez   Photography
Bob Hippard   Composer
Bob Irwin   Photography
Bob Dylan   Composer
Chris Hillman   Composer