Harvest

old ghost voice at his best. the album that got me into Neil Young

Qué discazo! Se disfruta al escuchar. Todo un genio musical el gran Neil Young. Me trae mucha nostalgia porque a mi papá QEPD le gustaba mucho Neil Young, y ahora aprecio más los detalles de la música de este señorón.

I like Neil Young but I also feel like 3 (at least) albums on this list may be a lot. Some interesting developments, but still. But if you were going to put one on the list, it should be this one.

Yes

Classic Neil Young post the iteration of CSNY. Great album. Favourite tracks are "Old Man" "Heart Of Gold" and the excruciating "Needle And The Damage Done" which of course is all about Crazy Horse Bandmate Danny Whitten who eventually died of an overdose. Great Album rightfully on the list.

Even the songs that aren't considered the classics are classic.

Political, soulful, masterful

Absolute classic

Out on the weekend Harvest Hear of Gold Old Man There's a world Alabama The needle and the damage done Words Enorme chef d'oeuvre, énorme connard. Mais comme le veut la loi de Pink Floyd, ici la musique prime sur la personnalité. Et c'est excellent.

9/10. Not the biggest Neil Young fan, but this is a very solid album.

A great complete album of well made songs uniquely expressed

It's taken a while to get used to Neil's voice (I'm sorry Bob, I'll never get used to yours) and now I have there is no doubting the genius of this album, even if I had told find a new music streaming service to listen to it.

Young’s best

Really really nice man....

Classic Neil Young album. In a Neil Young top 5 I would put Everybody Knows, After The Goldrush, On The Beach, Tonight's The Night, Comes A Time and this album (and Freedom and Harvest Moon as well, and of course Rust Never Sleeps and Zuma).

Brilliant album from start to finish.

Not my favourite Neil but better than I remember.

Love this album. Grew up listening to it, so it holds a special place in my heart. When I think of Neil Young, this is what I hear...

First time listening to a Neil Young a album in full and this is brilliant.

Incredible. Every song is great

Priceless

Shame to discover this just as he’s off Spotify, but nothing if not worth finding another platform for 36 minutes of perfect music for anything. I already knew a couple songs but this is a listen through that gives you everything you need. Can’t wait to sit back in the sun and let this wash over me.

Deux jours apres que neil young ait retire ca musique de spotify, ca fait un tres bon albums plus dure a ecoute. Quand meme une perte pour spotify. Pour l’instant… un classique. 5*

Had this one on vinyl back in the day and have always enjoyed it. It's his most popular album and it deserves to be. Though I may like some of his other albums slightly more, this is still a masterpiece. It has a little bit of everything, from the wistful folk and country flavored ballads that seem to be his forte, to the intensely arranged pieces like "A Man Needs a Maid" or "There's a World," to some genuine sing along rockers like "Are You Ready for the Country" or "Alabama." He covers alot of ground and even sneaks in some live material while he's at it. You might think it would come out as an incoherent mess but it all seems to blend together quite well. Ends up sounding like a cohesive album to my ears. The 2009 remaster sounds gorgeous.

Great album. Lots of classics

I don't even need to listen to this one. I already know every song. I have seen Neil live over 25 times. Classic album. All great by one of the greatest musicians and song writers of my lifetime. I especially enjoy Alabama, Words, Old Man and Man needs a maid. (Don't we all?)

Classic. A bit quiet for my normal listening, but has it's place. Love the simplicity.

In my opinion, among the best albums ever made. It’s a slow burn, but i felt that this album in particular shows off Neil Young’s versatility as an artist. Out on the Weekend - Damn, what a sad song. The loneliness and disconnect he describes sets the stage for the rest of the album in a powerful way. Harvest - Not my favorite. It’s a bit on the slower side, and he really leans in on the country influence here. Gave it a few listens and just couldn’t come around on it. A Man Needs a Maid - Love how he leans on the London Symphony Orchestra here for a unique spin on folk-rock. Interesting song, just unfortunately overshadowed by the big hits on the album. Heart of Gold - Legendary song. I’m jealous of the geezers that got to hear it on the radio ad-nauseam back in the early 70s. Are You Ready for the Country - Despite Crosby and Nash’s involvement on this one, I can never get past the fact that this song just gets in the way of me hearing my two favorites back-to-back. It’s a fine song, but i just want to hear “Old Man”. Old Man - Like “Heart of Gold”, I find this song to be completely addicting. This is one you can throw on repeat and it never gets old. Also, I’m convinced this song inspired Harry Chapin’s “Cats in the Cradle”. They just sound so dang similar. There’s a World - London Symphony Orchestra crushes it again with this song. Not the kind of thing I’d normally go for, but it works. Alabama - He teams up with Stills and Nash to follow up on “Southern Man’s” critique of southern social injustices, this song unfortunately still resonates a half-century after this album’s release. Is “tied in white ropes” alluding to the KKK? Sheeeeeesh. On top of the powerful messaging, the guitar in this song absolutely shreds. 5/7. Needle and the Damage Done - Powerful, sad song about drugs ruining the lives of people around Neil. Somehow feels out of place that he used a live version in the middle of a studio recorded album. Words - Can’t get enough of the way this song builds in the last three minutes. Awesome end to an awesome album.

One of the greatest albums of all time. Probably in my top 5.

I love Neil Young and this is certainly among his best. The only misses on the album from my perspective are the two songs with the cheesy orchestration - A Man Needs a Maid and There's a World. Not sure what he was thinking on those two songs, but it's still a classic. 5 stars.

A classic.

This album sees Neil Young grappling with the urge to settle down into a quiet place with someone he loves. The impulse is universal and it leads to a richly textured folk country album that includes some of Young’s most enduring songs.

A beautiful and timeless record, one of those albums that I never get tired of. Grew up with this album so I hold it close to my heart. Easily Neils finest moment although I’d say he would disagree. From the wonderful lyrics through to the guitar and orchestration it’s just flawless.

Easy 5 and a treat to listen to on the HiFi.

I'm biased since I love Neil Young, and this album is full of some classics. Needle and the Damage Done is a favorite of mine. Great songwriter and some classic folk tunes here including the song that led to Lynyrd Skynyrd calling him out in a friendly way in Sweet Home Alabama. Kind of surprised Harvest Moon isn't in the album called Harvest, but great album as it is.

I love it, it is a true masterpiece

Heart of gold, Old man, and The needle and the damage done are of course standouts, but I liked the rest of the album too.

Yes!

I'm not sure there are many records that simultaneously exist as a complete thought while also representing the various sides of a musician better than this one. I love it. Every song (well, except for the sorta awkward "A Man Needs a Maid") is superb. The acoustic numbers are sentimental and instrumentally beautiful. The "rockers" are classics and show Young honing his characteristically messy-but-impressive lead playing. The electric guitar tone is vintage but still sounds modern. Neil Young's voice is sweet and what he lacks in pitch control is made up for in sincerity. I'm not sure he has ever made a solo record with as much commercial/pop appeal as this one. Walk into any record store and you can find five copies of this - four original pressings for less than $2 each and a reissue pressed on 180g vinyl for $40. that's the mark of immediate commercial success and staying power. There are other records he made after this one that I think are more interesting. And I hope they're on this list somewhere. "On the Beach" takes all the sounds here and turns them into art pieces with a much more politically-somber tone. And, his record with Crazy Horse "Zuma" is also a great one thatI hope we can listen to as part of this list. All that being said, the song "Words" puts this over the top for me. My favorite Neil Young song and what secures this as an easy 5-star record. I wish I could give it more stars.

Heart of Gold has always been one of my favorite songs, so I'm happy about finally listening to the whole album. A Man Needs A Maid will...take some getting used to. But everything else was solid, from the instrumentation to the vocal delivery. This is more a 4.5 than a 5, but I can't NOT give it a 5.

Iconic, not my usual but definitely sets a foundation for a lot of folk, rock, and progressive artists.

Great album, one of Uncle Neil's classics.

One of those albums that you hear about all the time and you think “surely it can’t be that good” but then it’s better than you ever imagined

Just a perfect album. Great run time, he maintains his unique singing and melodic approach, storytelling, showcasing himself as a super underrated acoustic and electric guitar player. Music is folk throughout but has production from various other styles. Big Neil gets a 5…a tiny bit of bias being a Canadian

A beautiful and timeless record, one of those albums that I never get tired of. Grew up with this album so I hold it close to my heart. Easily Neils finest moment although I’d say he would disagree. From the wonderful lyrics through to the guitar and orchestration it’s just flawless.

First song I learned on the guitar: Heart of Gold. What a great album.

A super strong album, interesting and well written. Not only heart of gold and old man, but the last three (alabama, needle), and words are stellar. Fantastic.

Amazing!!! 8/10

Uha det var et lækkert album. Kort og godt med en enkelt smutter, men virkeligt godt. Har faktisk aldrig hørt noget af det før

Very good. Best music for a calm evening near the ocean

Masterpiece. Loved it very much! Great great songs. Rhythm, Melody, Groove really good.

slow burn, but brilliant

The memories that this album evokes are palpable. I believe this is the first album I ever owned, the first one that I played on my own Lloyd's stereo system that I got for my 11th birthday, some 49 years ago. That original album is long gone but the memories are still here and very real. This is the album that started my life long love of music. It might be 40 years since I listened to it front to back but listening to it today the memories came flooding back. Favorite songs; Heart of Gold, Needle and the Damage Done, A Man Needs a Maid, Alabama....especially Alabama, and Words. This one's a no brainer...5 stars

This is practically a greatest hits album on its own. One of those rare albums I immediately start over and listen to again.

Phenomenal folk from the Canadian master.

July 16, 2021 This is good stuff. The juxtaposition of orchestral arrangement, choral vocals, and more acoustic tracks is a little jarring, but in an eclectic way I am really enjoying. Love the last track.

Excelent folk-rock

Awesome

Fantastic

Superb. The band began quite striped back and became more integral to the songs as the album progressed, finishing with an epic performance.

Quality

Damn fine album

Darn good album.

A solid album that asserted Neil Young as one of the best acts

Tolles Album!

Good old memories

A classic.

Brilliant

Absolute classic

Amaze! the voice, the acoustics. perfect record.

neil :)))))))

One of my favorite album and singer. Saw Neil Young several times in USA and Germany. Absolute genius.

Go Canada!

Classic for a reason. Timeless

Folk rock gold

Heart of gold!! Old man!!!

This album is a personal favourite. Amazing songwriting and arrangements, an artist at their peak.

Sooooo good

Really enjoyed harvest, knew that before relistening, but still held true

One of the best.

Fantastic!

One of the all time best records.

Will never cease to amaze me that Neil somehow manages to make his voice sound so good. All-time classic album.

I'm loving this album. I was def a banger

One of his best album, all good songs for sure

one of my favorite albums from him - good from start to finish

Beautiful album

Another Neil Young album. pretty good

I really cant find faults in this. Several incredible, emotional, hearfelt songs.

Fantastic album. Some absolute classics here. Not the biggest Neil Young fan, but this is solid songwriting.

It's another day with Neil Young again. Him, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles are about half of this generator's discography. Honestly, this is probably his best album, even if it does have a bit too much Country. It has one of his biggest hits, and has an overall strong finish. He was finally able to mesh his gifted songwriting with enjoyable melodies. Favorite Track: "Old Man".

Pretty good

Look, I'm probably never gonna give Neil Young 5 stars. He's just not my favorite artist. But I can recognize a solid album when I hear one, and this is empirically his best. High 4.

Possibly his best. At least my favorite so far. Great hits on this this album

Banger. Best Neil Young album in my opinion. I can't give it a 5 though. There were several songs I didn't love.

Never really listened to this album in its entirety. I was actually quite disappointed. I expected a LOT more . I felt like it was building to an expectation that never really delivered. That said, there were no weak songs and a lot of notable songs, but I was expecting an easy 5 stars and it does not live up to that. It starts of well with Out on the weekend (I am a sucker for a harmonica), and keeps your interest with the well know songs of Heart of Gold and Old Man. Of the songs I was not familiar with, Alabama stood out. The album ended perfectly with words. Standout song outside of old Man was Alabama. 4 stars

8/10. I actually thought I would like this album more. It is very well regarded as far as I can tell. And there are mostly good songs here: Heart of Gold, Old Man, Words, Harvest. But there's also some real stinkers. There's a World isn't great. A Man Needs a Maid is yuck. Doesn't even really seem self aware or cheeky, just whiny and sexist. Alabama is a great song, but as far as activism goes it feels a little half-assed and insincere. Overall I liked it, but its definitely not a perfect album.

I liked this. 4/5

A great album from Mr Young.

Good stuff. Not a huge fan of his voice but the songs shine anyways

There's some absolute gold on this album - you might say it had a heart of it - but Young's other albums rock harder than this and he can't quite capture the right energy or mood for all-out folk. On the best tracks the minimal arrangements serve to highlight the wonderfully contemplative lyrics, but on mistakes like A Man Needs a Maid ... the lyrics don't really benefit from being highlighted.

Good album with some great hits on it. I'm not floored, but heart of gold and a few others make it hard to rate low. Still not a 5 though?

Was looking forward to listening to this classic album for the first time (!). Apart from the well known tracks (5 stars) I was a bit underwhelmed by the rest - easy listening Neil?!

My favourite thing about this album is you can from a song that's basically one man and his guitar, to another song that's just one man and the bloody London Symphony Orchestra, not once, but twice. The LSO tracks were definitely the stand out and made me enjoy this more than other Neil Young albums I've heard. 3.75* rounded up to 4*

A mix of historically great songs and absolute duds. The duds are admirably ambitious, though.

4/5 - I like Neil Young when he's more cantankerous than wistful, but no denying this is some classic shit here.

me gustó. tranqui, suave. no sabia que conocía old man. me gustaria volver a escucharlo

Best Neil Young album of all time. Simply amazing.

folksy, bluesy, country-ish, rock-ish. this album is a nice blend of a little everything

perfecte 3.5

A solid Neil Young effort on this folk and country rock album. A few classics, a fairly lean 37 minutes. There’s a few songs I could toss (I don’t think the orchestral arrangements do him well), but largely tracks 4 - end are spot on. Finds a nice, simple groove with the band, but no heavy-onslaught rock. A few of just the man and his guitar. It’s not my top choice Neil, but it’s still Neil in great form.

he was in his danny elfman bag for man needs a maid and there's a world. kinda brings the album down a bit, but still so so so so good... we wouldnt have alex g without neil young so im happy to gas him up :)

This is my 3rd Neil Young album and, honestly, I'm finding it tough to find much more to say about the tracks individually; I still don't know anything about harmonies, symphonies, scales, sequence, phrases and all the rest of it. Neil very much has his own style that has carried through these 3 albums (After the Gold Rush / On the Beach / Harvest), leaving a lowly music listener like me to only write down my favourite tracks and slap a number on this puppy. His style, though, is one that has grown on me as the albums have creeped past; I wasn't overly fond of After the Gold Rush in the end, but loved On the Beach. Let's see how this fairs. "Harvest", "A Man needs a Maid", "Heart of Gold", "Old Man", "There's a World", "Alabama", "Words (Between the Lines of Age".

Pretty nice album. The songs here are all pleasant, but it never gets better than Heart of Gold. Old Man comes close though. The use of orchestras at times is welcome, it makes for powerful songs.

I thought this was Dennis DeYoung

awesome

While listening to “Heart of Gold” the car in front of me had its turn signal blinking to the tempo of the song. That was a 5/5 experience on a 4/5 album.

😃

I mean, it's another Neil Young album. I love Neil Young and this is a great album but I could use some more variety.

Some bangers, some dullards.

Heart of Gold. Sounds a bit different than regular Neil Young but still carries his charms and sound.

This a great Neil Young album. I say that but I don't really ever dig deep down into Neil Young albums. Most of the time that I hear him its mostly the hits. That said, when it comes time to listen to an album like this you already know some of the songs. The rest of the songs on the album fit really well around these two bigger songs. The sound does not change much throughout which plays into how good it is. I am not going to deep dive lyrics here but definitely worth a listen. Biggest Hit - Heart of Gold Biggest Miss (if I had to choose) - There's A World Not So Hidden Gem - Out On the Weekend

Surprised at just how much of this I liked, definitely needs more listens.

Ha can't fucking sing but he can write a song

For some reason this one didn't hit quite as hard as the other Neil albums we've gotten so far in this challenge, but make no mistake, this is still an excellent album, rife with all the pain and strife of Neil's life at that point in time.

If ever an album were in need of a remaster, surely it's this one. I didn't expect to have to blast a Neil Young album to get the full flavor and hear everything but here we are. There are one or two inexplicable land mines on the album (hello A Man Needs a Maid) but this is outweighed by the absolute classics of Heart of Gold, Alabama and Old Man. I wish the entire album was of that quality but I don't actually think this is his best work. I think Neil Young is doing his best with Crazy Horse. But this is good stuff.

Listened to this on vinyl! A good one.

Nostalgia inducing. Some songs I truly love on this album. Old Man and The Needle ...

Me encantó este álbum, me encanta como los instrumentos juegan un papel principal es bastante melancólico bastante sentimental

Legendary artist. Not my favorite songs by him, but there’s a reason he has endured so long.

Well, another album I know but don't know. Five of these songs I know (well) and five I might as well never have heard before, even though I'm pretty sure I've listened to this album all the way through a few times in my life. Listened to as an album, a singular theme really comes through. Neil's been treated badly and now "a man" needs a pickup, a new place to live, a farm, a maid, or something or someone. I guess he's not really sure. Should he keep searching for love? Is he ready for the country? Does he need a preacher? Is it time to die? A lot of this feels on the surface like a yearning for and maybe even a celebration of a simpler time but the message throughout is that the promise will not lead to fulfillment. The introduction to "A Man Needs a Maid" is so reminiscent of "After the Goldrush" from two years before, both heavy with melancholy. The lyrics start out with him rejecting love for a seemingly more pragmatic arrangement, then he falls in love with an image on a screen, and he ends with a forlorn "When will I see you again...?" It's a surprisingly sad album as a whole, sort of Neil saying "we reap [harvest] what we sow" and maybe in that sense "A Man Needs A Maid" contains a note of self-recrimination, too. I'm not sure I fully understand what the song "Harvest" is about, but it evokes regret over something that didn't turn out well, whether it is the relationship of the girl with her mother or the narrator with either or both. The "promise of a man" is a lie, at best a well-intentioned one, but it never had a chance of bearing fruit. Musically, it is surprising that this acoustic "country" themed album ends up having some songs with simple instrumentation, like "Harvest," and some have far more complex arrangements and meandering structures. Only a few of the songs rock, and nothing rocks even close to, for example, "Cowgirl in the Sand." It makes sense if you think of it as an album about being lost, paying the price for your decisions in life, and starting to lose hope of ever finding your way. A good album that was a lot more than I initially took it for. Essential listen: not sure, probably not Desert Island Disc: no, too depressing for someone who is already lost

Тут попадається вдруге. Мені здається, що цей альбом подобається більше ніж попередній.

Oui !

Lovely album 4/5

Really good album as always songwriting is superb probably hos best album

I don't know why, but this album feels more somber than some of Young's other albums, despite all his albums being sort of downers. Simultaneously, this is maybe the Young album I feel like I need to listen to the most to fully grasp its meaning. 'Heart of Gold' is maybe one of his most sincere and easy-to-relate-to tracks, a simple song about a man looking for someone, or something real, in a world that makes the task feel monumental. For as upbeat as the song sounds, it sure as hell feels like the poor guy's efforts are futile, especially given the context of the rest of the album. I feel like it's a general theme here: a man who has a lot left to live for, feeling like time is slipping away from him, due to a directionless search for love and meaning in a barren world. Most clear on the song 'Old Man', but also in the desperation of a song like 'A Man Needs a Maid' and the closing track 'Words'. It's certainly one of his groovier-sounding albums as well, especially on 'Heart of Gold ', which just punches with that bass and guitar sequence. The orchestral bits I did find a bit of a place and clunky, especially on 'There's a World' and 'A Man Needs a Maid', I much prefer Young when he's working within a more refined palette - harmonica, guitar, bass, piano, etc... 'Alabama' was pretty good though, despite it sound like a more generic arena-sized country-rock song in its chorus, Neil manages to pull it off in the end with a dynamic song-structure that has that emotional-rollecoaster effect. The closer 'Words' was also pretty neat for similar reasons, solid guitar solo on this one. Again, not a sound I typically associate with Neil Young, but it goes over pretty well. I think I've liked pretty much everything I've heard from this cool Canadian guy up to this point. This is definitely up there, though; while it's less refined than his future albums musically, the emotion and heartfelt writing are really what ended up sticking with me.

There's 7 Neil Young on this list, and I've gotten 3 in the past month, 2 just in the last week. They could've streamlined that to this album and maybe one other. So much space that could've gone to some decent albums instead of the garbage that's taking up spots.

I was going to complain about getting Neil Young twice in one week but this album rocked. Probably should have been the only Neil Young album on the list

Неплохо, но скучновато

01) Out on the Weekend - 8,5 02) Harvest - 8,0 03) A Man Needs a Maid - 6,5 04) Heart Of Gold - 10,0 05) Are You Ready for the Country - 7,5 06) Old Man - 8,5 07) There's a World - 6,5 08) Alabama - 7,0 09) The Needle and the Damage Done - 7,5 10) Words (Between the Lines of Age) - 7,0 TOTAL: 7,70 (77/100)

I really like it. The instruments are sick, I discovered the resonator guitar. It is used in a lot of folk music and it is amazing. also my dad loves this stuff, I feel connected to him and our car rides which is so cute

Perfect amount of country

Thursday, 16 July, 2026 Amazing album. Although, I didn’t like it as much as I remembered. Everybody knows…was better, I think! Out on the weekend is an amazing track.

Good. Worth the listen.

I mean, of course it’s good.

This was my gateway into NY, who in my humble opinion is an absolute genius. Not my favourite album of his, but bloody hell it's great

Lovely Sunday album

Album #118: Harvest - Neil Young Genre (W): Folk rock, country rock Singles: Heart of Gold / Sugar Mountain, Old Man / The Needle and the Damage Done I have listened to this album once before. Thoughts?: Neil Young has a great voice and is an amazing songwriter. I think the ultimate genius of this album is how tragic it is despite the uplifting sound. I felt pretty sad listening to it even though it sounded upbeat, and I loved every minute and aspect of it. Favorite songs: Side One, Old Man, Alabama, The Needle and the Damage Done, Words (Between the Lines of Age)

siento que en estos primeros álbumes soy capaz de ponerle 5 estrellas a todos asi que tengo que forzarme a ser un poco más objetiva... una vez que salgo de la locura de escuchar nuevos sonidos no es un album excelente, pero me gusto mucho

i wish this site allowed for .5's cause this is more like a 4.5, I just think its got a few songs (are you ready for the country, there's a world) are just okay, but they are along some stone cold classics (alabama, out on the weekend, not to mention all the classic rock radio staples that don't even need a mention). It's very funny that Neil (or a producer, i guess) thought that a man needs a maid needed the big orchestral treatment lmao

me gustó

excellent 4.5/5

short, sweet, and for some reason far more tolerable than similar artists in this genre. Did you know Nobuo Uematsu "references" "There's a World" off this album in Final Fantasy 7's "Mako Reactor"? I didn't but I knew that shit sounded familiar.

7,60

Perfect tempo for Neil’s stories

I think this is my favourite Neil Young's album so far. Interesting stories, evocative lyrics, good melodies, many great songs.

been surprised to find that I actually do like Neil Young quite a bit. Wasn't sure I was much of a fan before sitting down to listen to the albums. Still irritated he takes up so much of this list though. Not as irritated as I am about someone like Bowie but y'know pretty irritated

Very good album. Loved the country influence, last song a tad too long, however.

1001 Neil young and David Bowie albums to listen to before you die. This is the best of the lot though

TBD

Out of all the Neil Young albums, this would be the one I would choose to listen to and most definitely deserving to be on this list.

I think this makes the 7th Neil Young album to appear here, solo or CSNY. Still, this one definitely deserves to be on the list. There’s some snooze tracks on the album, but it deserves higher placement on Old Man, Heart of Gold alone. Out on The Weekend plus Needle And The Damage Done bring it into solid standing.

Yes, there’s too much Neil Young on this list, but I still very much enjoy this album. Couple songs are super meh, but Out on the Weekend, Heart of Gold, and Old Man are enough for me to round up. 3.75/5

Despite appreciating the music, I’m still yet to fully connect with Neil Young. RYM: Y (#312) Saved a song: N

This was rough at parts (tell me why you need a maid Neil????) but it balanced out enough in the second half that I ended up really enjoying it. Alabama, words, and the gut punch that is The Needle really got me. You're on thin ice though Neil

Very good album. Starts a little slow then turns into some of the best songs written in the early 70's

Great album but one or two pretty bad tracks that keep it from being perfect.

I actually liked it a lot, the chord progression was nice in a lot of them. Favorite Song and highlight Old Man

bob dylan take notes - this is how you play a harmonica

Yeah it’s good it’s aight luh calm

Harvest is a more accessible, exceptionally produced record for Young. He puts his talent on display again, maybe even more coherently this time. The harmonica passages are fantastic. I’ve enjoyed just about everything he’s been involved in that I’ve heard so far. 1 listen Favorite Tracks: Heart of Gold, Words (Between the Lines of Age), Old Man

Expectation: -> Despite liking some of his stuff, I'm not enthused when I see his name come up. After listening: -> Neil Young has surprised me over the past three months of this project. I really enjoyed this album. Heart of Gold is just incredible. The rest is solid. Had this on repeat for a couple hours and could have done a couple more. Loved some of that harmonica and slide guitar. Track ranking: Heart Old Man Alabama Words World Weekend A Man Ready Harvest Needle

I liked this a lot more than the last one of his we listened to. Heart of Gold and Old Man are the standouts here.

hell classic

So much Neil Young on this generator, but this was the best one. Was finally on board with all the songs. Loved the vibes and music here. Old Man was my fav song and first listen of the album. Harvest and Heart of Gold were my other highlights

Had a bit of an aha moment about Neil Young and music in general listening to this. This is the second album of his I've received and I think there's like 5 more coming. I listened through once and didn't dig it other than the songs I knew, especially Old Man (which is definitely my favourite Neil Young song). A Man Needs A Maid particularly bugged me, it's so over the top with the strings and what the fuck is he even singing about needing a maid? It bugged me enough that I looked it up and found some other people complaining about it on Reddit. The discussion around the lyrics was really interesting. Perhaps it's a break up song, he's so heart broken he doesn't want to open his heart to another woman and is cynically saying "maybe I'll just get a maid"... He's belittling the woman that broke his heart in order to cope. Perhaps it's a tongue and cheek jab at himself. He's uncomfortable with his new place in world with fame and fortune. He's got no real problems to work out anymore and he's making fun of himself for toiling over the decision to get a maid... With over dramatic music to go with the joke. Someone mentioned he was dating an actress, Carrie Snodgrass, at the time and she had played a maid in a movie which he mentions in the last verse. So the whole song is about meeting her, she's the "maid". All that from a song I don't even like. I used to not care about lyrics at all, music was mostly about the musicianship, vocal delivery, the groove, riffs etc. But as I get older I've noticed lyrics more and when listening to music with my 6yo daughter, I find I am often trying to explain to her what the song is about as a way to pique her interest. Maybe I'm ready to explore music that might not be that interesting to me musically but might be fulfilling lyrically. I listened again with this more open minded spirit and enjoyed it a lot more. Maybe I'll turn out to be a Neil Young fan afterall... Maybe even Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen!

very good

This album stands as a prime example of a solid 4 for me. On one hand, I really like the good songs on this album. Heart of Gold and Old Man are just great. Then the rest of the majority are pretty good too. Then there's a couple songs I just can't connect with, but I just push skip when they come up and move on. Overall I'm not a huge Neil Young fan, but this era of his music rocks pretty hard.

Man this stuff just calms me down. The instrumentation on this is more varied than I expected from the start, including electric and orchestral offerings on a few song. Faves: Out on the Weekend, Heart of Gold, Old Man

A lot of really good classics. I remember listening to my parents play as a child. Not to keen on the sound mixing on a couple big orchestral songs like a man needs a maid.

Second Neil Young album this week. This one is less rock-coded than the last one, I would describe it as heavy country-folk. Even with the genre shift, this was still a pretty good album. Having ‘Old Man’, ‘Heart of Gold’, and “The Needle and the Damage Done’ puts its floor at a low 4/5; unfortunately two dud tracks (‘There’s a World’ & ‘Alabama’) keep it from elevating any higher. Solid album, would listen again, but I still liked Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere more. 4/5

Not my go to Neil Young record. Old Man still hits, especially since I'm older.Hard to be objective after hearing the hits so many times...Love Neil, but this one is not for me.

For the culture, and fuck yeah Old Man

Good shit. Noticed that Nelly uses something from this album for Hot in herre

Not my favourite album of his, but his music always makes me feel melancholic and longing to a feeling of lonely freedom

Solid album. Not a fan of a man needs a maid or there's a world. Everything else is great. Not my favorite Neil album but its up there

Excellent

Definitely his “best” in terms of quality, impact etc. even though On the Beach might be my favorite. I did get bored on a couple of the sparser songs but when it works it’s really good. I loved the drumming on the opening track. Rating: 4.2

Neil Young was 26 when he wrote this album. A lot of songs about being old from such a young dude. Still some all time classics and a few surprises.

8/10

Starting off with this album, I’m loving the calming vibes. Out on the weekend is just nice to listen to. It’s nothing overly special, but it’s nice. The title track had those same calming emotions that the first track had. I’m really enjoying this so far, but honestly I could probably fall asleep to it. The piano in A Man Needs was gorgeous. I love a good ballad. That orchestral track too was amazing. Heart of Gold was so sweet. I really liked old man, and could pick out the oboe in There’s a World which was pretty cool. It almost had a threatening vibe to it which was cool. Alabama had some nice country undertones. I enjoyed it. The last few tracks on this album were also lovely. I thought this was such a great album with gorgeous music. It’s definitely not perfect, but I enjoyed it. 4/5 ⭐️ 158/1089

3 Harvest - Neil Young 7.8 I liked this. Fav song: Old Man

I am not a Neil Young fan but I really enjoyed this album. It had several songs I know well, which helped. But my low expectations probably also helped.

Pretty good not as good everybody knows this is nowhere but I can see why it’s a classic

8.5 / 10

Really good, and very interesting. I enjoyed the symphonic pieces.

4/5. Standout songs include out on the weekend, heart of gold, and old man. A bit repetitive but stand out songs are rly good

What's my favorite Neil Young album...prob this one.

Neil Young's best album with some of his best songs. Simple music backing powerful lyrics and his signature voice makes this album something special.

I'm not a Neil Young fan but this album is really good.

4.25 - The best Neil Young album so far.

Geggjaður Neil.

Neil Young can be hit or miss, there are tracks on this album that soar to the sky's but there's others that you wonder was he padding the album.

porque ha tocado escuchar neil young veinticinco veces en los ultimos quince dias por otra parte: maravilloso

You always were a kidder, Neil

Je l’avais déjà écouté parce que mon papi m’a donné le vinyle. Très bon album, à réécouter !

Liked this a lot more than the first Neil Young album we had on here damn. Words Between the Lines of Age is especially a banger. A Man Needs a Maid didn't do it for me tho

Another truly enjoyable Neil Young album. This one feels like a light, breezy, relaxed summer day. I've never been able to get into the orchestral songs, but that is just a small segment of the album, so it's all good. Happy to get this one back into my ears.

2nd half is better than the 1st. Still great.

J'ai passé un super moment, je vais pour sûr réécouter. Un solide 4 qui peut grow.

Thought it’d be a 3 but it’s a 4…

fuck yeah

Through this project, I've learned I like folk music (for the most part). I suppose it's the somber nature of the songs that appeals to me for some reason. This album is full of somber melodies (mixed with some rock n roll and twangy country elements) and I enjoyed it a lot. My favorite songs were "Old Man" and "The Needle and the Damage Done".

============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== -------------------NEIL YOUNG----------------- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------HARVEST------------------ ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------(1972)------------------- ============================================== ============================================== ------------------CALIFICACIÓN---------------- ----------------------★★★★⯨------------------ ----------------------(4,3)------------------- ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== 1. Out on the Weekend (★★★★★) -Fav 2. Harvest (★★★⯨☆) 3. A Man Needs a Maid (★★★☆☆) 4. Heart of Gold (★★★★★) -Fav 5. Are You Ready for the Country? (★★★★★) -Fav 6. Old Man (★★★★★) -Fav 7. There’s a World (★★★★★) -Fav 8. Alabama (★★★⯨☆) 9. The Needle and the Damage Done (★★★★☆) 10. Words (Between the Lines of Age) (★★★★☆) ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== PUNTAJE TOTAL 5+3,5+3+5+5+5+5+3,5+4+4 = 43 ============================================== ============================================== PUNTAJE PROMEDIO 43 / 10 = 4,3 ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== CALIFICACIÓN FINAL ★★★★⯨ (4,3) ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== ============================================== COMENTARIO -El que tenga buenas letras y que esté bien ejecutado me hace valorarlo más pese a que no es de mi estilo... ============================================== ============================================== ==============================================

beautiful

Good classic rock from a good ol’ boy. Awesome shot of nostalgia straight into the veins

Some iconic tunes and an album that old and young (no pun intended) can enjoy

Very good album from Neil, maybe his finest. Certainly don’t think there are any bad tracks, but it also feels slightly lacking in finesse to be a 5 for me. Fave Tracks: Heart of Gold, Old Man 4.3/5

- Goddamn, I love me some Laurel Canyon 70s scene music - I enjoyed this, I think a solid 4 - That power chord at the very start of Words completely took me by surprise in the best way possible

2 neil youngs in a row is crazy, really close to a 5, just not quite on the same level as rust never sleeps or after the gold rush

Sittin' on porch

I always forget that I like Neil Young. This is a solid album with some legendary songs. The harmonies are beautiful.

Got sidetracked by my deep dive into covers, but I still liked this. My one complaint was the sound mixing. Maybe it was my car’s speakers, but it sounded like the vocals were at half of the volume they should’ve been on some tracks. Speak up Neil! 3.5-4

This is the 4th time I’ve started to write one of my long self indulgent reviews about Neil Young and the 4th time I’ve erased it and said I’ll save it for later. Mark my words: “Tonight’s the Night” will get the long one.

05/16 Classic album

Very good, I was impressed

Ugh this is right on the edge of a 3/4 for me. Good music, I really liked the symphonic components he added in but overall the album didn't fully wow me. I think I'm still going with a 4 Fave songs: out on the weekend, Alabama, Old Man

Very nice tunes honestly. Liked the old western ish style and the instruments. Never knew about neil young deffo gonna listen to him more.

Me cuesta reseñar este álbum. Por un lado me parece maravilloso en muchos sentidos, esos cambios repentinos de sonido, pasando de una simple guitarra hasta un sonido completamente maximalista, me atraparon completamente. Comienza flojo, pero va mejorando a medida que pasa. Líricamente no me pareció la gran cosa, tiene algunas canciones interesantes pero nada del otro mundo. Por ejemplo, me sorprende lo tanto que puede decir sobre una mucama en una canción tan majestuosa. Pero bueno, honestamente lo disfruté bastante.

hey man what's up with that big gushy string section on A Man Needs A Maid? where'd all that come from? you get bored in the studio one day? this one is obviously a classic but upon re-listening i'm struck by how much of it kinda just washes over me. you would think that every song on here would be on the level of the completely inimitable Heart of Gold or the heartbreaking Needle and the Damage Done - and yet! maybe people are just remembering the extremely high highs and kinda glossing over the stuff that languishes in the margins. it's definitely no After the Gold Rush. now that is a fucking album.

- The violin in a Man Needs a Maid is beautiful. - Old Man is very groovy.

I’ve known a lot of the songs forever. Great album

Four elite songs on here

The acoustic and country-based sound gave this album a warm and reflective atmosphere, though I personally preferred the darker and rougher side of Neil Young found on albums like On the Beach and Rust Never Sleeps. Still, the quiet sense of aging and emotional vulnerability running through Harvest left a strong impression on me.

Favorite track(s): Out on the Weekend, Heart of Gold, Old Man, Alabama Heard before Previous rating: 7/10

Nice mellow album. My only prior knowledge of this album is through the marvellous songs of "Heart of Gold" and "The Needle and the Damage Done" other than that I went in blind. The album sounded like what I suspected it would sound like; I just had a hunch. I was a bit apprehensive about this album a couple songs in, but I believe it started getting better by the end, unlike some album where they progressively get worse. I think Neil Young really nailed the country sound on this album, it's done so well. I think I will be humming the melody of "The Needle..." to the end of time, it's so infectious! Highlight Song/s: "Heart of Gold", "Old Man" and "The Needle and the Damage Done"

First time listening to this album I was not convince, this second time tastes different. Not a fan of the pace of this album, but Young has something special.

Beautifully done singer-songwriter music. Neil Young is an all-time great songwriter, and this album is littered with thoughtful and introspective takes on love and life. However, I can't talk about this album without talking about the music, an excellent mix of rock, country, and folk that's pure ear candy. The flourishes of harmonica and slide guitar give this record so much personality and color. You can tell a lot of time and effort was put into make it sound good, but it always retains a slight rough edge that prevents it from sounding too sanitized. There are some great jammy moments, particularly on the last track, where the band just lets loose and sounds like they're having a ton of fun. The one sore spot here are the orchestral moments, particularly A Man Needs a Maid. It just doesn't fit the emotions that the rest of the album is going for. Otherwise, really good stuff.

A clean, beautiful, heartfelt album. Heart of Gold Old Man

A true and well-worn classic, Neil Young at one of his finest songcrafting moments.

love this album. feels like a warm hug.

the dads of the world may have been right about this neil young guy, huh? also - why does neil young have two separate albums called harvest and harvest moon???? i think it was reasonable to expect harvest moon to come up on an album called harvest but my hopes were DASHED

Pretty good, not quite enough walk it home guitar solos but put me in a good mood all day.

Great singer song writer stuff.

Like it so far, nice ambience.

Owned Beautiful

Just feel like Heart of Gold and Old Man stand head and shoulders above the rest of the album. But they also stand head and shoulders above most music that's ever been written, so what are you gonna do?

A classic… 3 singles I love The song, “Alabama”’s guitar sound is top!

I liked this album more than I thought I would. The production is great. Really wild that this was from 1972. It would work today.

A Classic peace that always deserve a new listen

Love it. Mellow gold.....

I’ll cave and give it 4 stars. This kind of music is really a 3 1/2 star for my taste but I recognize the brilliance behind the songwriting and vibe Neil Young lays down.

One of the best

This is THE Neil Young album for me. It has (almost) all the iconic tunes I associate with the best parts of his solo career, and taken as a whole this album is a sampler platter of the various styles that epitomize that career. There’s the poignant solo acoustic ballad (The Needle And The Damage Done), the riffier acoustic band jam (Heart Of Gold), some proto-grunge electric rocker with his signature dirty guitar sound (Alabama), a little country (Old Man), a piano ballad (the beautiful but perhaps problematically misogynistic Man Needs A Maid), and, yes, some ill-advised though moderate use of a harmonica (Out On The Weekend). There are a few dull spots here and there but that’s probably the album’s worse sin, being slightly less interesting in spots.

Aside from Jack Nitzche’s obnoxious orchestral arrangements on two songs, this is one of Young’s most solid albums.

vind dit wel lekker, beetje country, beetje rock, ineens twee tunes met london symphony orchestra.

Lekkere muziek met een paar knallers

Old Whiny, Kermit voiced Neil Young. Love it, sucker for Neil young and this album is like being dropped on the plains, with a guitar and a bottle of whisky.

Buenas cosas. Me gustó el sonido, aunque no soy muy fanático del Folk-rock. Igual like

Meget bra.

Full Album Thoughts: Album Rating: 4.5 (A+) I guess I like 1 Neil Young album? Which is a weird thing for me to say? I still cant get past his singing voice, but its used more deftly here. For some reason we had a couple orchestral tracks, and a more electric guitar sound. I didnt think this would come out to be as high a rated album, but its song writing bones are there! Track Thoughts: Out on the Weekend 00:04:35 A This grove is giving me raconteur vibes, which is great until I remember what Neil Young singing falsetto sounds like and I am bracing for impact. And then it never gets that bad? No, I hate to say it, but this is actually an All Timer in my books. Wistful, haunting, and vivid. Harvest 00:03:03 C No we are back to generic country. Sorry this is the same ol sway back and forth, and its too simplistically structured to be anything but cliched. Thankfully the singing and the slide guitar arent overpoweringly twangy this time... but still not something I will ever actively seek out. A Man Needs A Maid 00:04:00 A HEY NEIL CAN YOU SPEAK UP? YOURE SINGING FROM THE OTHER ROOM! Oh heck we get a whole dang Orchestra! Could a piano ballad like this work? Yes absolutely, if it was literally any other singer. This is just a song from a musical. Its meandering in structure (said approvingly), and has such breadth of instrumentation as to be constantly engaging! I just wish there was a stronger lead performance, that is all that is keeping this from being an S tier song. Heart of Gold 00:03:05 A This has escaped containment. And I cant even hate on it, this is excellent almost rock song writing. If they swapped out the slide guitar for an electric with a bit more bite, I think this would be ready to be a staple in my rotation. Oh and yeah, I still cant stand Neil's voice, but for most of this album he is at least staying lower in register. Like I was about to give it an A- and then the final vocal chorus came in at the end and dang if I am not a sucker for that. Uhg. Back to an A, under protest. Are You Ready for the Country? 00:03:21 B This would fit in with "One of the weird Beatles songs" category. You take any other lead singer, you even the slide guitar is good in moderation, but something about the over use of both these tones... it just saps my enjoyment. This is a very wrote song structure, so you gotta do SOMETHING fun to keep it interesting. As is, it actually feels a bit sparse? Old Man 00:03:22 A+ "The old know what it is like to be young, but the young do not know what its like to be old." I think this maybe has escaped containment, but I cant place my finger on where I've maybe heard it before. I really love the laid back bass grove accompanied by the finger picked banjo. If it weren't for Neil's singing voice ESPECIALLY when he tries to belt, this would again be an S tier song! There's a World 00:03:00 C+ Hello uh... Some Final Fantasy Track? This is introducing the Evil Empire vibes. I really was not expecting the full orchestra on this album. This sadly has less drive to it than "A Man Needs A Maid". At least there is no slide guitar, so points for that. Alabama 00:04:02 A+ Ah, now I too have heard what old Neil has said about you! This is such a wild dark full sound for the album! Still cant escape the slide guitar, but paired with the actual drive of the electric guitar it helps fill out the space more appropriately. I think OF THE TWO SONGS re: alabama... I prefer this one? The Needle and the Damage Done 00:02:00 A Okay so a thing I love is a finger picking style like this where you hold the same note and then slide down the chords, its such a vibe. This as a purely single guitar and singer focused song, it actually works... you can imagine this as just 1 Dude On Stage, overhearing this while you are paying attention to something else in the bar. It doesnt overstay its welcome either. And of course the clapping HARD CUT OFF is a choice. Words (Between the Lines of Age) 00:06:42 B This didn't need to be a 7 minute long ender. This is bombastic and really builds initially, but idk if its earned. The noodling guitar solo is a bit over indulgent. But then again, nothing in the song (beyond Neil's voice as usual) is offensive.

Solid album

This is a good album and will always be a fun listen.

i mean its not the most exciting in tyool 2026 but this is iconic classic rock. Heart of Gold, Old Man, Alabama are all-timers. Also doesn't get too self-indulgent like so much other rock from this era. Ten tight songs clocking in at under 38 minutes....perfect

Endelig et Neil Young album der virkelig hører til på listen

Mit hotte Neil Young take er at det her ikke er en top 5 Neil Young plade, men der er satme stadig nogen lækre numre på!

The songs are so good. I could hear a lot of other artists I like that has been inspired by this.

i like it i feel at home, this is something i would play at my ranch house or something. relaxing, so emotional sometimes

Great album

I like Neil Young, although I didn’t need 2 in one week. I enjoyed this. His songwriting is always good and this has some of the best songs. 4/5

Lots of slide and a heart of gold.

When I think of Neil Young, these are the songs I hear.

Vive Neil Young

Neil young is actually pretty good. Who knew.

I just really enjoy the mood that this album brings. Very strong album throughout. There’s times where I’m not too keen on Neil’s voice as it comes off a bit weak or frail, but maybe that’s just a sign of honesty and vulnerability making their way through his voice. Overall, the album is very good.

Lives up to the hype, if the hype is only scoring around 7.5/10. This is my first listen to it as an album instead of just some of the singles. Solid from beginning to end. It’s also influenced so many other albums/bands that it’s really hard to judge it in a void.

First time I've heard anything from Neil Young. I was expecting something very stripped-back and minimal. And that was my impression for the first few minutes of the album. But once "A Man Needs A Maid" came in...oh my goodness. That beautiful, lush orchestra. And then later on in the album, when The Needle surprises you with thunderous audience applause, cutting straight to one of the few electric jams on the record. The production on this thing is immaculate, despite presenting itself as so toned down. Harvest actually sounds quite a bit like the album cover. The font itself is flashy and detailed, but outside of that, there is almost no color or any frills at all. The album, both sonically and visually, is exactly what it needs to be and not a bit more. For that, I really appreciate Harvest.

Probably the one Neil Young album that actually should be on this list.

Fun and Canadian that reminds me of the codeine song

Yeah it wasn't bad, you win Neil!

Heart of Gold

Cool, pero no me hizo sentir cosas

Pretty slow, very good though. I like the instruments.

4/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/neil-young/harvest/ Nice lil Neil Young album. Not super familiar with the man, aside from some albums and some hits, but I've been trying more recently. I know he has albums I like more than this one, even tho this one of course has great songs like Heart of Gold and especially Old Man.

Really surprised me. Very interesting and complex compositions after deceptively simple set ups. Feels like a spiritual predecessor to Father John Misty

A great album with a ton of classics.

Hpnestly, i still find the guy’s voice annoying, even though in general i like singers with this tone of voice, like Thom York, but he just sounds like a 10 year old choir boy, who tries to sing after crying for an hour. That being said, this is probably as good as he gets. I’d have still given it a strong 3 altogether, if it wasnt for the incredible sound/mixing of this record, like wow. Even on worse gear, this one shines.

favs — 'a man needs a maid', 'heart of gold', 'alabama'

When someone says “classic Neil Young” this is what they mean.

The album to come back to what’s real in life

2 bangers the rest is mid

Great, simple, chill album. Never was the biggest Neil fan but there's a lot of bangers on this one and it's a beautifully produced album

Gosto muito do estilo Neil Young, bem pra pensar na vida. Heart of Gold é uma clássica. Old Man também é muito boa. Álbum foda, 2 músicas hit dele, acho que as mais famosas mesmo. Me conecta com meus 20 anos, dá vontade de explorar o mundo, principalmente a natureza ouvindo esse álbum. 4*

lindo álbum son 8 los puntos

The big singles from this are incredible. “Heart of Gold” is probably my favorite Neil Young song, particularly the harmonies at the very end. I will listen to the whole song just to hear that. The album as a whole is interesting- it’s mostly acoustic folk, but with lush orchestration on some songs, a live, stripped down version of “Needle,” a couple of electric guitar work outs- it’s pretty varied. My biggest issue is that the languor represented here is just not something I want to dip into all that often. On the whole though this is a very strong 70s record. FOUR STARS

There are some legendary songs here. However, though it's a great album, I found other albums by Young from this period a little better. Still, a strong 4/5. Young is truly one of the greatest songwriters, who always stayed true to himself.

Es un álbum que me hizo sentir varado en un espacio donde estoy flotando y estas en calma, es como si la única compañía que necesito es este álbum y mi propio ser... Es como ver un paisaje oscuro y hermoso mientras todo lo demás esta suspendido en el tiempo. Mi tema fav. del álbum es "Old Man - Neil Young".

Such a lovely little album, I knew ‘Old man’ going into this and I love that song, so I was hoping the rest of the album could reach that same vibe. I think that it delivered on this with ‘Heart of gold’ and ‘Out on the weekend’ and the overall vibe of the album matched it which I enjoyed. I liked how a couple of the songs like ‘Alabama’ brought in more of a rock sound, there was enough of a bit of variation to keep things fresh whilst listening to this album. I liked the good amount of emotion in the songs, I feel like you can really hear it in Young’s voice which I think pairs nicely with the country style music. It’s a simple formula but well executed with the vocals and quality instrumentals; a great album is created and one that I will be adding to my vinyl Wishlist.

Great album with some of Neil Youn’s best songs n it- although I was disappointed that Harvest Moon wasn’t on there- it’s my favourite and I assumed it would be there because of the title. Some truly wonderful, timeless song writing on this album. I do slightly prefer the live at massey hall album with a lot of the same songs though if I was going to choose- it’s great hearing the audience react to these.

Very enjoyable listen with less grating vocals from previous albums.