1967's Younger Than Yesterday saw The Byrds continuing their sonic explorations, blending folk-rock with nascent psychedelic and even jazz influences, charting at #24 in the US.
- The album features "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star," a cynical commentary on the music industry, and "Have You Seen Her Face," a Motown-influenced track penned by band member Chris Hillman.
- Younger Than Yesterday" was the first Byrds album to feature bassist Chris Hillman's songwriting prominently, and the last to feature rhythm guitarist Michael Clarke.
- Grammy-nominated in 1968 for Best Contemporary Group Performance, the album reached #24 on the Billboard album charts.
The Byrds were an American rock band, foremost pioneers of psychedelic rock, known for their intricate vocal harmonies and fusion of folk and rock. Younger Than Yesterday marked a period of significant stylistic evolution for the band, moving further into experimental sounds and away from their folk-rock roots.
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