Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield

Released shortly after the volatile group's dissolution to capitalize on the rising fame of Stephen Stills and Neil Young, 'Retrospective' flawlessly distills their brief, three-album run. The compilation sequences their defining, highly influential synthesis of Byrds-esque acoustic folk-rock with blistering, psychedelic guitar interplay. Anchored by the eternal protest anthem 'For What It's Worth', it remains the definitive summary of the pioneering Los Angeles band.