I had snubbed the very first Byrds in favor of their Psych-Folk-Rock masterpieces from '66 to '68. Listening to their debut again, I found a nice album, pleasant and full of gems that are either excellent covers (Dylan being the most honored) or original tracks (especially Clarke). The legendary guitar of McGuinn (Jingle-Jangle), accompanied by the intertwining of Clarke and Crosby's guitars in a texture that influenced so many bands in the '80s and '90s (minghia the R.E.M.). Essential, innovative, immense.
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