The discography of Stephen Stills' short-lived group Manassas consisted of only two commercial albums until the 2000 release on DVD of this 1972 German TV appearance. Like other groups which appeared on this series, Manassas is given the freedom to play at length rather than restrict themselves... [+] Expand

The discography of Stephen Stills' short-lived group Manassas consisted of only two commercial albums until the 2000 release on DVD of this 1972 German TV appearance. Like other groups which appeared on this series, Manassas is given the freedom to play at length rather than restrict themselves to a set time before a mandatory break for commercial; the absence of a talkative host walking onto the set is also very welcome! The songs were all previously covered on Manassas' debut album, except for the overlong "Jam," which grows tiresome rather quickly. Stills and Chris Hillman harmonize together on most numbers, with the group's biggest hit "It Doesn't Matter" and "Bound to Fall" standing out from the rest of the selections. Stills delivers several strong guitar solos, and pedal steel guitarist Al Perkins also plays an important role. While the rather high price for such a brief (40 minutes) music DVD may cause some to hold back, the excellent sound and visuals will likely entice most Stills' fans to fork over the bread to acquire this long-hidden performance. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide [-] Collapse

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