Earth & Sky (1980)

"After a seven-year hiatus, Nash returned to his solo career in 1980. While much of the material may have originated as an on/off collaboration with David Crosby (guitar/vocals), there were only traces of Crosby's input scattered throughout the end product. One primary contribution highlighting the pair is the organic and acoustic "Out On The Island". In support of Nash is an all-star ensemble: Russ Kunkel (drums/percussion), Tim Drummond (bass), Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar (guitars), David Lindley (guitar/violin/vocals), and Craig Doerge (keyboards). The opening title cut has the earmark of a mid-tempo Jackson Browne rocker and boasts a tasty guitar lead from Joe Walsh. "Love Has Come" and the heartfelt "Magical Child" are among Nash's more poignant ballads. Crosby, Stills & Nash adopted the socially and politically topical "Barrel of Pain (Half-Life)" in concert. The tune is a brooding and foreboding rocker that speaks directly to the issue of nuclear waste being dumped." (L. Planer, Allmusic; 4 uit 5 sterren)