Buffalo Springfield

Buffalo Springfield Again

First released1967

Buffalo Springfield Again, released in 1967, was recorded primarily at Columbia Studios in Hollywood and featured producer Charles Greene alongside engineer Jim Messina. The album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, incorporating more sophisticated studio techniques and overdubbing compared to their debut, with notable use of varied instrumentation including harpsichord and strings arranged by Jack Nitzsche. The recording sessions took place during a period of internal tension within the band, with Neil Young and Stephen Stills increasingly contributing distinct compositions that reflected their different musical directions. The album was technically advanced for its time, showcasing the band's willingness to experiment with layered arrangements and studio production methods that influenced the development of rock music in the late 1960s.