Harvest

First listen. WOW

I really loved it; I did. However, in the back of my brain there was something missing.

Haven’t listened to much of Neil young but what an album! Those instrumentals are fabulous. 1972 right on the nose

This one is well pieced together. Less whiney and mellow Neil and more picked up the pace but still a fast shuffle Neil. Neil still likes to jam out in this one, though I don’t think he’s ever given that up but whatever. This is a good album with standout tracks you’ve most likely heard. Choice cut: Words

There is something so haunting yet comforting about Neils voice. Incredible album.

Enjoying this! Not my usual but a decent album 3 1/5 stars, rounded up to four

A beauty of an album. My favourite of his

I don't have a whole lot of Solo Neil Young to compare to outside of Rust Never Sleeps, but this one feels like a slightly weaker album than that one. I think the second half carries in instrumentals, while the first half has some better lyricism. There are some pretty forgettable tracks here, but also some of my favorite Young tracks. Favorites here are Old Man, Alabama, and The Needle and the Damage Done.

Never considered Dated wisdom from Old Neil: A Man Needs A Maid. Fabulous album. Walked in Whitemud Creek while listening. Slow pace fit me just fine.

I am not normally a Neil young fan. There’s just something about his voice that bothers me… but I can’t not love this album. His voice works here and isn’t as annoying as on the beach. But I also think the writing is better here. This is definitely his OP

Harvest is Neil Young's fourth album, and his most successful. It includes two of his biggest hits, "Heart of Gold," and "Old Man." While he was well know for his early work with Buffalo Springfield, this album made Neil Young into a star. The album is a collection of country rock songs, and it has become a staple of that genre. Young's work is defined by his voice - a not-traditionally-good, but very expressive voice. The album initially met with mixed critical reception, but the consensus has improved over time.

I just can't get past the voice. This is the first album that I really noticed the song writing, but the voice just turns me away.

Excellent lyrics and style overall. His guitar work has feeling.

Love this album. Very tender in places and probably my favourite Neil Young album.

Some really nice songs here. Young's singing at times is a struggle but for the most part is ok. He does a great job of making you feel the emotion of the sing, even if you are not paying particular attention to the lyrical content.

Great album with well known “Heart of Gold” and “Old Man,” but don’t miss “The Needle and the Damage Done.” First track and “Alabama” also strong. Then, go listen to “Tonight’s the Night.”

I wasn't always a big Neil Young fan, but there are some surprising tracks on this one. There Is A World really stands out.

7.5/10

Probably enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Not sure I have listened to Harvest before. I liked the story about the row boat. 4.5

If there's anything I've been taught by this list, it's that I'm a homer for Neil Young. It's an album that tries to balance grandiosity with the simple, rootsy rock that Young is known for, and ends up getting caught in the middle. It's still solid, and there are some insane players on this record (CSNY bandmates, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt...), but on first full listen it's not my favorite by him, despite having some of his best songs. Favorite tracks: "Heart Of Gold", "Old Man", "Words"

Classic

Ça travaille bien, j'ai bien aimé.

Very enjoyable listen bloobsPls

This is a great album. I just love several of the songs.

Out on the Weekend // Heart of Gold // Old Man // Words 4.5/5

Some of Neil Young's best material ever lands here, i love "Old Man" and "Heart of Gold" with a passion, yet i feel like it is a super inconsistent record in terms of writing. Songs like "A Man Needs a Maid" and "Alabama" are awkward, not only for the weird string arrangements but also for the somewhat corny lyrics. Shout out to "Needle and the Damage Done" though, incredible lyrics on that one regarding helping a friend lost on drug abuse.

Yet another great album. I can see why Neil Young has 8 albums on the list. The beginning was a bit dull. The second half was a blast. This album has plenty of hits. 4 stars for "Harvest".

I like the chill, folky opening song. Harmonica solo. Harvest is fine, but kind of twangy for my taste. Like the lyrics though. I might not be understanding the point of A Man Needs a Maid, which is too bad because the dramatic music and vocalizations were nice. It grew on me, again despite the lyrics. Heart of Gold is also nice. I do enjoy folk music, and this album is growing on me as it goes on. Old Man is probably my favorite song in this album. Haunting lyrics and nice guitar. Noticing the banjo for the first time too :) Really digging the guitar solo on Words. Nice song to end the album on. Overall, solid album.

I do like his lyrics, though his voice does tend to grind on me after an entire LP.

I have definitely not listened to this enough for how much I love Neil Young. A Man Needs A Maid and There's A World have orchestral arrangements that cause the tracks to sound overproduced as hell and come across as very cheesy but they are Harvest's only large misses. Heart of Gold and Old Man are eternal classics, Alabama and Harvest should have been, and aside from the previously mentioned orchestral arrangements, Harvest has such a well-realized acoustic rock sound. It rarely steps on itself and allows Neil's guitar, voice, and harmonica to speak as they choose. The electric guitar-led jam at the end of Words is a phenomenal closer.

Heart of Gold Old Man There's a World Alabama The Needle and The Damage Done Words (Between the Lines of Age) (has an interesting subtractive time signature of 3+3+3+2 or 6+5)

Fine, j'aime ça Neil Young.

Great album. Very Crosby still Nash and Young.

Very mellow. Much more my usual speed than Stankonia. Heart of Gold is of course a classic. Good music to write to!

Somehow I have never listened to a Neil Young album before. I'm not sure how that has happened, as he seems to be right up my ally. That being said, I've listened to this album three times now, and though I think its quite good, it hasn't impressed me the way I hoped it would. But who am I to say such a thing really. 'Heart of Gold' is an insanely great song. 'Old Man' and 'Out on the Weekend' are very good. The rest of the album, so far, hasn't excited me very much. The album kinda reminds me of Dylan's 'John Wesley Harding', which is a good album but has never been one of my favorite Dylan albums. Perhaps when I eventually listen to the rest of Neil Young's albums, I will like them better than this one. Its a good album, but I hoped I would like it better 3.75/5

I listened to this while driving alone on an empty desert highway, and I cannot recommend that experience highly enough. I think that is the ideal listening situation for this album.

A classic by any standards, Harvest is a solid folk album and one of Neil’s best cover to cover. There’s really only one or maybe two songs that drag a little bit overall there are several hits and somber tones that really make you listen and think. Old man is one of my favorite Neil songs and it’s such a simple tune that every generation can relate to. This actually is a must hear. 8.4/10

Geggjuð ...

Not the best voice. But his lyrics are gold.

Very good album

4 Now that I am an old man, this speaks to me way more than it used to.

could i write poetry to this? n

Banging Chill Pappamusik + Heart of Gold. Vad är "A Man Needs a Maid" för Vibe?

What are you doing Alabama? You got the rest of the union to help you along What's going wrong?

Yeah, this was good. Fun enough. Not the most inspiring, but the lyrics were great. If the other writing had kept up, then you’d have one stellar record here. 4/5

Pretty good, there’s better by You g.

I am a teen of the 70s, and I tend to prefer the music from that era. I like many of Neil Young's songs, but not all. Still overall, his music is a favorite.

Glad I got this album after old Neil pulled his head out of his ass and put his music back on Spotify. The hits are 5/5, the rest is solid other than "There's a World" which sounded like a mash up of 1940's theatre production with Neil on vocals. The lyrical pairing to the theatrical sound of "A man needs a maid" is bizarre. Leaving the Orchestra out of this album would have made for a much more cohesive experience.

So many classics! And a great songwriter!

Admittedly, Neil Young has never been one of my favorites. He’s had a few songs here and there that I’ve enjoyed, but overall I just never found a great interest in him. This album changes that. It’s a fantastic album.full or heartfelt lyrics together with a slice of Americana. it is Ernest spot in my future rotation. I’m sure Neil would be thrilled.

Heart of gold & old man

Great overall album. Classic for sure.

Great album to chill out to. A bit samey but enjoyable throughout

This is definitely Neil Young’s best solo album. “Out on the Weekend,” “Heart of Gold,” and “Words (Between the Lines of Age)” are my favorite songs here. I wish they’d kept the entire album as more low key and acoustic. There are a few songs that just feel out of place, especially “Are You Ready for the Country?” Solid album, though.

Wow. So, mostly good and listenable, with a few classics I was familiar with. But I cannot get over the track “A Man Needs A Maid.” What a bizarre track! Beautiful orchestrations set to the biggest whiny lyrics. Reading about his back injury and background only helps minimally - that song just really threw me for a loop.

Very good album, behind Rust Never Sleeps and After the Gold Rush. A Man Needs a Maid isn't great, though

my kingdom for a heart of gold

awesome

Glad it’s back on Spotify. I will definitely listen again. I didn’t like it as much as harvest moon on first listen

A man needs a less misogynistic metaphor. Otherwise really impressed with the lyricism and sound quality

So Neil definitely wanted a bang maid, right?

Great album by Young. Some truly great lyrics throughout and the overall tone is great. 4/5 Will listen again

vrlo chill :)

Good old Classic Folk Songs - pleasant songs

While I wouldn't call myself a fan of country rock this was a really solid album. The highlights here are definitely the two lead singles Heart of Gold and Old Man, but the songwriting and lyricism on display is excellent across the board.

Good

Some top folk hits, but filler as well

A pleasant and chilled Neil Young Album. Orchestral elements used sparingly, which adds to their effect, making you sit up and take notice when they come in. Has Heart of Gold on it. Rating: 3.5/5 Playlist track: Heart of Gold Date listened: 12/04/24

I don't know what to say about this that has not been said before. Neil Young was touched by grace on this. (with the obvious exception of "man needs a maid", what the hell were these lyrics?). 'Words' is the one song of his that always hits me right in the feels, no matter how many I have heard it. And one thing that really got to me this time in ways I had not noticed to this extend before is Ben Keith's pedal steel. Subtle, aching, intentional. My dad is a huge fan of Young, and this is probably one of the first records I ever heard. To this day, hearing this record reminds me of him, and of the turntable in the living room, or of the many hours we spent on some road on our way somewhere... I can smell the car when I hear this. Some records are that: a direct line to love and belonging to one another across generations, and to smells, emotions, feelings from a time that has passed and of which I have grown nostalgic without realizing. Today I sometimes join forces with my daughter and my mom to tease him endlessly about his enduring, unextinguishable love for "Nelle Youngue" (pronounced with a heavy french accent), including his more tedious productions of late. But deep down I recognize there something beautiful and precious about sticking with an artist no matter what, because they woke something up in you that cannot be tamed. This album, for me, encapsulates the best of my dad. He sticks with people. He is grounded and deeply connected to the place he is from (he actually lives less than 5 ks from the house he was born in). He values friendships, and cares for people and for the world. He loves hosting, and to be surrounded. He is a simple man, but also a quite complicated in many ways. And we have had our differences, disagreements, misunderstandings, frustrations at one another over time, but. There was always this deep love for music, and this album which he gifted me in so many ways. "There's a world you're living in No one else has your part" He definitely found his part, and is playing it beautifully. As for the album, I don't think this is even my favourite one of his, musically speaking (On the Beach might take the crown). But this is definitely the one I carry with me and know the most intimately. How do you even rate this?

Great overall album. Love 'Heart of Gold', The Needle and the Damage Done", and 'Old Man'. His voice didn't bother me as much on this one as the other 2 I've gotten in this project. 4/5

Neil at his finest.

Heart of Gold, Old Man, Needle and the Damage Done. All classics. Not one I reach for often but still iconic. For some reason this got me into a My My, Hey Hey rabbit hole this weekend. Never realized there were 2 different versions of this song: - My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) - Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) Both are great but I prefer the lyrics of Blue but the Black rocks! Anyway, the godfather of grunge is awesome!

Excellent record! That early 70's country rock vibe is almost perfect here. Heart Of Gold is of course the money-maker but Maid and The Needle are both pretty fantastic also. The orchestra-backed pieces like Maid are kind of interesting to me -> odd for Neil Young in a way, and maybe reaching for something a bit like Elton John's Madman from the year prior...?

The best Neil Young album in my book

Bueno.

Not my favorite, but a classic for sure.

After After the Gold Rush, Young releases Harvest, his most accessible and laid-back folk rock album. "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man" are the two strong pop hits that lead this record and set the tone. The deeper cuts are slower and more patient but generally solid, most of them having memorable hooks. The two outliers are "A Man Needs a Maid" and "There's a World" which employ the London Symphony Orchestra. I can see where he's getting at with the juxtaposition between the excessive orchestra vs the mundane lyrics, but it sticks out and doesn't sound good at all. The former would work well as a ballad based on live performances, but would be more forgettable. "There's a World" is just bad, and his musical-like singing is the lamest I've heard. "Out on the Weekend" and "Harvest" are fantastic openers and are the ones most likely to grow on you. They're slow, patient, and soothing with great lyrics. "Are You Ready for the Country?" is a solid country song but a bit dull. "Alabama" is the hardest song on here and inspired by the famous Lynard Skynard hit. I think it's ok but forgettable. It's a nice change of pace from the slow second half. "The Needle and the Damage Done" is a pleasant minimalist folk track. You can hear the despair and disappointment in his voice. The claps are a bit weird, it's in a weird spot on the record, and I don't understand why it's so popular. "Words" is our long epic closer that reminds me of Everybody Knows This is Nowhere. Ties together all the strengths of this record into a satisfying end. Some regard this as Young's strongest album. With how mature and sophisticated the sound is, I can totally see why. I did find the deep cuts underwhelming. And although the record has a distinctive cohesive vibe, some tracks stick out too much. I was hoping there would be some other track I'd love as much as the 2 hits (or like cuts from other albums).

A good album from one of the greatest. He's only just reappeared on Spotify and I can finally listen to an album.

An absolute classic. Took me a long time to appreciate Neil Young but this is defo one of his best! Nice, relaxing and dare I say it, reflective kind of soft rock. My review doesn’t do it justice.

Good think Neil is back on Spotify ;-) Classic album with some high-water marks. BUT I still remain with Harvest Moon as my fave of Neil's.

Canada's greatest soul singer. Seriously. That voice. Harvest is a great album. It still sounds timeless, despite the social commentary of the time. Good effort, dude.

Wow. Never understood the Neil Young reference in Sweet Home Alabama until now.

Really nice listening, Neil brings a serious gravitas to his music and excellent musicianship.

The only song that I knew from this playlist was Heart of Gold. Pretty chill for background music.

Classic "pastoral" album with a heavy edge, a great one!

Och, een heerlijk album om de brakke vrijdagochtend mee te starten. Dit is mijn favoriete Neil Young plaat, al ken ik ook bij lange na niet de complete discografie. Wat heeft deze meneer veel muziek uitgebracht. Als je de samenwerkingen met Crosby, Stills en Nash er bij telt, plus Buffalo Springfield, vertegenwoordigd Young de 1001 album lijst met plus min 8 albums. Een muzikant in hart en nieren. Het scheelt echt dat ik dit album op vinyl heb, want ik heb toch écht een hekel aan alles op YouTube kijken, slechte kwaliteit, advertenties... Enfin, terug naar het album. Het is er typisch zo eentje die je vader aan je laat horen toen je nog jong was, om er vervolgens geen goed woordje voor over te hebben. Maar dan word je oud, en voelt het gehele album opeens extreem nostalgisch aan. Je denkt, had ik maar geluisterd naar m'n old man... Kampvuurmuziek is het misschien, ja, maar emotieloos staren naar het vuur zit er niet in. Hier zullen tranen weggepinkt worden. Heart of Gold is zo puur. Een perfect nummer met een mooi thema en veel emotie. Klopt van top tot teen, en blijft een fijne om aan te zetten op een brakke dag. Telkens als ik Old Man luister lopen de emoties wel een beetje op. Ik kan me helemaal plaatsen in de tekst. Hier moet je niet te veel woorden aan vuil maken, gewoon lekker luisteren. Alabama spreekt over de situatie in het zuiden van de US in de jaren '70. Veel racisme, verdeeldheid, criminaliteit. Dit nummer bekritiseerd het racisme en geweld. Als tegengeluid kwam Sweet Home Alabama, die ook wel de problemen aan de kaak stelde, maar de focus legde op de Southern culture en tradities. Ben ik de enige die zit te wachten op Nelly's Hot in Herre bij het intro van There's a World? Neilly Young? Nee? Oke... Conclusie: Harvest blijft een diepe indruk op mij maken. De kracht zit hem in de perfect uitgevoerde muziek, vocalen, in combinatie met diepe emotionele motieven en politiek beladen thema's. Veel nummers zijn tijdloze classics geworden. Waarom geen 10 dan? Tja.. dan moet echt élk nummer perfect zijn. A man needs a maid, There's a World, en Word zijn absoluut niet slecht, maar zijn wel kleine vlekjes op een anders perfect album. Rating: 9/10 Highlights: Heart of gold, Old man, Alabama, The needle and the damage done

Deze had ik al eventjes niet gehoord.. Hoofdzakelijk vanwege de eigenwijze, seniele man achter het album, die nog steeds geprikkeld (snap je hem, prik) is omdat Spotify anti-vaxxers een podium gaf. Grow up fucking hobo, we willen je prachtige discografie weer ontdekken. Dat gezegd hebbende, het beluisteren van Harvest voelde best wel als een herontdekking van een klassieker. In mijn gedachte was het een ultiem kampvuur-album, en was ik vergeten dat het hier en daar nog best wel groots en orkestraal was voor Neil's doen. Dat dit het mentale plaatje was ontglipt wordt snel verklaard, want dat symfonische geneuzel als in 'A Man Needs a Maid' en 'There's a World' laat me koud. Het doorbreekt een voor de rest enorm consistent album, met een aantal career highlights van de beste man. De titel kampvuuralbum heeft de plaat voor een significant deel te danken aan de opener 'Out on the Weekend'. Wat kabbelt dat nummertje fijn voort. Ben normaal geen groots fan van het oorverdovende getetter met de mondharmonica, maar in deze song voegt hij echt wat toe. Enfin, ik wil kamperen, nu. De titelsong sluit naadloos aan, en moet eigenlijk gewoon altijd samen met 'Out on the Weekend' afgespeeld worden. Een waardig nummer om de titel van het album te dragen, ietwat simpel, maar waanzinnig effectief. Waar sommige andere nummers een hoop strijkers en andere Disney-esque effecten van stal haalt, laat 'Harvest' zien dat Neil eigenlijk gewoon het beste is als hij lekker dichtbij z'n roots blijft. De grote singles, 'Heart of Gold' en 'Old Man', was ik zeker nog niet vergeten ondanks hun lange afwezigheid op het streamingplatform. Dit zijn wellicht de bekendste werkjes uit z'n oeuvre, geen verrassing gezien de thema's die weerklinken bij het grote publiek en de akoestische instrumenten die het goed doen op de radio. Het zijn gewoon sterke country rock songs, maar hun succes overschaduwd wel een beetje de rest van het album, waar minstens zoveel muzikaliteit inzit. In 'Alabama' bijvoorbeeld, wat misschien wel m'n favoriet van deze plaat is. Daar hebben we ook eindelijk die befaamde elektrische gitaar die we uit duizenden herkennen. De song onderstreept dat Neil niet echt gecharmeerd is van het primitieve volk uit het Zuiden, en voelt als een spirituele opvolger van 'Southern Man'. Het zal hoogstwaarschijnlijk de druppel zijn geweest die de emmer met moonshine liet overlopen in Dixieland, met als gevolg dat de rednecks van Lynyrd Skynyrd het southern anthem 'Sweet Home Alabama' uitbrachten. Naast dat het topic aansluit bij het werk op zijn voorgaande album 'After the Gold Rush', komt hij ook sonically en instrumenteel veel meer overeen. Het is een beetje een vreemde eend in de bijt op 'Harvest', maar had graag meer vergelijkbare folk rock langs horen komen. Al met al is het gewoon een puike plaat, die zich met speels gemak voortbeweegt. Die easy going vibe is misschien wel de grootste kwaliteit van het album, en een voornaamste reden achter z'n succes. Echter mag Neil van mij wel iets vaker bijten, zoals hij dat ook deed op 'After the Gold Rush' en later op 'On the Beach'. Het is bij vlagen wonderschoon in z'n eenvoud, maar het mag soms best wel wat spannender. Die verrassingsfactor is nagejaagd op de orkestrale songs, maar die vielen daardoor simpelweg uit de toon. Afijn, zet godverdomme je muziek weer op Spotify, door de stront getrokken hippie! 8/10 Highlights: Harvest Old Man Alabama

Definitely the best Neil album so far, had some genuinely good songs on it. Reminded me of Fleetwood Mac in some place, particularly liked Alabama. Felt that the quality varied a lot though and there were still some duffers, particularly any stripped back song where Neil's not very good voice was more prominent. Double bad if he had to hold any notes for longer than 2 seconds. Generally though I did enjoy it and would listen again so it has to be slightly better than average, 3.5

The best Neil Young album we've had so far and the only one I'd heard prior to starting this list. Heart of gold, out for the weekend, and old man are all great but I think the needle and the damage done is the standout track. Not sure I can quite give it a 5, but it's close. I don't like a man needs a maid 4.5

Neil Young is the best.

I was already familiar with this album and it's a good one. It's one of his more mellow albums, full of great stuff. Heart of Gold is one of the first things I learned to play on guitar. My favorite track is The Needle and the Damage Done.

# Playlist track - Heart of Gold # Notes - It's an interesting listen. Possibly with the exception of Every Man Needs a Maid. - It's a shame it's not available on Spotify. Fuck Joe Rogan. +1 Star for Neil.

I thought I would enjoy this more, the lush (for Neil Young) orchestration on some of the songs seem to take the bite out of them. The last song Words seems the best balance of grit and grandiose. Some key songs here keep this from being a middle of the road effort.

Neil Young is consistently good and that does not stop on this album. I doo feel like his style does get old after a while, but the album is short enough to where it doesn’t drag because of it.

3,5

The orchestra backing on the track's "A Man Needs a Maid" (meh) and "There's a World" (I think I liked it, I swear I have heard the orchestra music somewhere else though) are jarring. I dig the sounds, kind of reminds me of Metallica's S&M, but they just don't seem to fit with the rest of the album. I would definitely listen to this album again if it was easier to find and play.

pretty smooth, some cool moments

Neil Young has such a distinct voice. Few iconic 70’s songs on the album that never age.

Neil Young really has a great way of transporting you to the exact setting of his songs. The folk bordering on psychedelia is a really interesting feel to his music. Favorite track: Heart of Gold

It's Neil Young, so it's obviously at least a 4. Old Man is clearly an incredible Song. Great lyrics, great chorus, just an amazing song. But the song that blew me away was Alabama. At first the chorus knocked my socks off but the whole thing is incredible

Cool cool cool

Great album with lots of emotion. His voice adds power to the lyrics and one either likes that distinct voice or they don't. Only issue for me, is that on so many albums of those days, there are what I call the throw-away songs that were needed to fill out a vinyl record.

Great album. Lot's of hits.

I would call my self a casual fan of Neil Young. I've always enjoyed his frenetic, raw, emotional guitar playing in several songs. I've known that this is a legendary album and am glad I finally listened to it in its entirety. There's several awesome tracks and a few surprises throughout (hello symphony orchestra - didn't see that coming!). A very enjoyable album. Favorite tracks: Out on the Weekend, A Man Needs a Maid, Heart of Gold, Are You Ready for the Country, Old Man, Alabama, Words.

Great voice and good music

I liked this a lot, shame it's not on streaming but that just means I'll have to get a physical copy!

Heart of gold och Old man är fantastiska, men de är tydligt en nivå över resten. Bra och stabil skiva dock.

Really enjoyable. Good texts and solos

Rounding up from 3.5 stars. Certainly Neil Young’s most commercially successful record - for me it pales in comparison to his other output in the 70s. Also - the George Martinesque orchestral arrangements in ‘A Man Needs a Maid’ really make the misogyny that much worse.

Some classics here!

Let's get this out of the way - Neil Young's music is not my cup of tea. Having said that, based on my limited exposure to the genre he's easily the best at these folk, singer-songwriter affairs. This album is so musically interesting. It's very minimal, with the London Symphony Orchestra only providing additional instrumentals to a couple of songs. There's so much richness with just strings and a few other instruments though, to the point that suddenly having a full-ass orchestra doesn't feel out of place. I came out of listening to this record thinking to myself 'Oh boy, I think I just became a fan of Neil Young?' I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could. Standouts are Out on the Weekend, Heart of Gold, Old Man, There's a World, and Words.

El álbum está muy bueno en general, se me hizo corto y me gustó le doy un 8/10 siento que hay temas aburridos por así decirlo

Some bangers in here.

4 stars, maybe 3.5. I liked a lot of the songs and the general sound but I see why my mom doesn't like Neil Young's voice.

This sounded like the soundtrack to an Oscar worthy film, but at the same time sounded like a guy singing on his porch. Beautiful.

This is a very special album, I learned lots of songs on this album on guitar!! The song There's a world is really bad, most of the other songs are great! 4 stars

Really makes you feel like you are in another place and time. I wouldnt't be able to listen to it non-stop, but this album really gave me melancholy for a time I don't even understand. It's both calming and extremely sad at the same time.

Favorite song: Old Man and Heart of Gold

Good bangers Voice sounds feeble against orchestral backup Non-bangers weren’t exceptional

Some of the tracks are absolute classics.

4 stars

Not my favorite Neil Young album.....but a classic. Favorite Heart of Gold.

Chill

Two things: Neil Young is not that great of a singer AND why do I enjoy listening to him? He's such a paradox. 🤣 👍👍

Classic album

A classic. Too bad Neil won’t put it on Spotify 😂

Good but it did feel like I'd heard all the greatness that took from it and came after so this didn't it like crazy, I much prefer On The Beach's musical palette, but the songwriting and production here is still phenomenal

Hard to rate these albums I’ve listened to 1000 times so they’ve gotten bit stale. This one has three very well know excellent but overrated songs, that I’ve heard too many times: Heart of Gold, Old Man, and Needle and the Damage Done, one excellent and underrated song: Out on the Weekend, one pretty good song: words Two decent songs: Are you Ready for the County and Alabama Two forgettable songs: a man needs a maid and There’s a world which are both crappy and overproduced. Overall it’s a classic album but not Neil Young’s best

The moustache tattoo that I got lasered off of my finger came back after listening to this album. Love the folksy vocals, wailing steel guitar, and how varied the instrumental accompaniments are, ranging from raw guitar and drums to a full orchestra. "The Needle", "Old Man", "Harvest", and "Heart of Gold" are all standouts.

I know every word from every song on this one. It's like an old friend.

Very Neil Young

Like his last album on this list, I enjoyed this considerably more than I was originally expecting.

Fantastic record from him. I've listening to Old Man for a long time now. What a great song written by such a young person. Still annoyed he pulled his work from spotify. 4.5/5

Not my usual style, but pretty good.

Words is 5 stars

Worth it

Since Neil Young is famously not on Spotify, I had to piece this album together from other sources. I *think* I hit most if it, and what I heard, I enjoyed. “Old Man” is such a great song both lyrically and musically. “Heart of Gold” is much simpler, but has a melody that really sticks with you.

Great album

This album is a timeless classic. That being said, there are some tracks that divert my attention. But the opener and closer are pure magic.

Enjoyed this a lot. I knew a few of the tracks already, but the lesser-known ones are every bit as good. Particularly strong finish - final three songs are bangers

Nice

great collection of classic Neil Young tunes

Lots of classic songs. Pretty flawless album. Would be 5* but not so much to my taste. If you’re into this sound it’s 5. For me a strong 4.

Goooooood.

I have this album but I haven’t listened to it in a long time. Still great!

Highlights: Heart of Gold, Old Man, The Needle and the Damage Done, Words Lowlights: A Man Needs a Maid (what was going on there?)

1/4/24. Gotta give it to Neil Young, he can write a song. Mostly acoustic driven with some tracks having accompanying strings and background vocals. Many of the songs would be fun to learn on guitar!

Listened to this while playing Under Falling Skies. I won! I liked this a lot more than I was expecting to. The album sounds amazing, and I was really impressed with the sonic diversity. I was a particular fan of the last track.

southern rock mixed with folk. the pain and anguish you hear in neil young’s voice is impossible to ignore. solid album with one of the most heartbreaking songs you will ever hear about drug addiction.

Beautiful album.

Really liked this, can totally understand why it’s considered a classic

I usually don’t like Neil Young but his voice isn’t so offensive in this album. Still prefer Johnny Cash’s cover of Heart of Gold.

So this is the reason why I love this project. Over course most of these albums have hits that you love but you really get to see what wasn’t “great” or maybe what you missed. A Man needs a Maid is so lame. No Neil, a Man needs to grow up. Old Man is a complete classic, love it. Alabama inspired a whole other classic which is pretty epic. I didn’t like listening all the way through. Felt very repetitive and his voice got on my nerves after a while. I give it a 3.5 but will round up because I’m a glass half full type

Favorite: Out On The Weekend.

Ok fine I like Neil Young 4

It was nice :) I listened to it twice because I enjoyed it, real sitting on porch vibes

Platonic ideal of a Neil Young album. Earnest, sometimes sweet, and unfussy.

A fantastic album that I have loved for a long time. It's a long time since I've listened to it (many years) but it is as strong and powerful as ever.

I liked all the songs without the harmonica.

Incredible record.

Cool cozy autumn vibes. Liked it quite a bit! 9/10 gets sick and orchestral at times.

A little slow

I don't know anyone who thinks this is NY's best but it's still very good. An essential step towards who he was going to be.

Neil clearly up a lot of heart and emotion into this album. That bleeds through in every track. I'm not the biggest fan of his voice but this album complements it very well.

Surely one of Neil Young's best albums with a lot of strings and the guitar that works kinda against them. That's brilliant in its own right and of course the texts of the songs are, too. It's no "On The Beach" in the way the bummer songs have a certain bittersweetness on them and I think that's why I would rate this not as high.

Really good album.

Let’s start with this: I love Neil Young. I own a slew of his solo albums, archive releases, and records from bands he played in. He may be the most represented artist in my collection, excepting Bob Dylan. His creative output is probably second only to Dylan in terms of quantity of quality releases, and if the ‘60s belonged to Dylan then Neil’s decade was the ‘70s. Harvest is not my favorite album, even if it is really good. The two orchestral songs have always seemed out of place and keep it from five stars for me. Otherwise, I enjoy every song. My favorite Young works are his jams with Crazy Horse, so it follows that my favorite songs here are Albama and Words, though the loose, country twang of Heart of Gold, Harvest, and Old Man, etc. are a close second. Heart of Gold may be slightly corny and overplayed, but I still love it. The band gels— those harmonies, the loose (yes, I’m using that word again but I can’t think of a better descriptor) rhythm section, the pedal steel, the sound of the acoustic guitar, and the harmonica. It gets me every time. Out on the Weekend and Are You Ready for the Country are not as well known but they’re also standout tracks for me. I absolutely love Words as the closing track— the rhythm and especially the guitar work. The solo that starts off with the faintest tapping as if barely played and slowly builds to stabbing screeches is amazing. I have to end with this: my wife hates Neil Young. I think he’s great road trip music and she forbids me playing him in the car if she’s with me. And I get it, his nasally high pitched voice isn’t for everyone. She also doesn’t care much for anything that has even a hint of country to it, so that’s an added detractor for her. To each their own.

That’s a great album. Love the guitar work. And storytelling.

I need to listen to more Neil, great folk album

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Can't knock it. Discovered man needs a maid good tune. Needs a few guitar solos. 8/10

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Love Neil Young. I had already heard a few of the biggest tracks off this album, but was nice to listen through the whole thing. Heart of Gold, Old Man, and The Needle and the Damage Done are all incredibly beautiful songs.

Jako najs

Great Neil Young album. Quintessential.

I thought I knew this album, but actually I had been listening to some kind of compilation (with many of the same tracks). There are some great songs, reminds me of a long car trip we took when the kids were little. Kermit the Frog - not a bad comparison - but it still works for some reason

милое кантри - для уютного зимнего вечера самое то. и многие треки отзываются, будто бы я их уже слышала. НО спотик мне не открыл альбом, слушала на яндексе - что удивительно.

Dobre to bolo

The songs with the harmonica are great, the others not so much 4/5

I started out thinking 'aww this is a cute and mellow album', then the orchestral drama of a man needs a maid hit lol. Are you ready for the country lowkey bangs too. A good album! 23/10/2023

I enjoyed this album. Heart of Gold is a great track.

It was good! I wish it was on Spotify :/ “The album's success caught Young off guard and his first instinct was to back away from stardom. He would later write that the record "put me in the middle of the road. Traveling there soon became a bore so I headed for the ditch. A rougher ride but I saw more interesting people there."[10]”

Annoying voice after awhile good songs

The strumming on the guitar at the beginning of Harvest Moon will always melt my heart. The good songs push this up a half a point. Might have been an easier decision had I a song list to reference while listening.

Pensive, melancholic, and youthful twang. Classic Young

Not terrible. I've heard Neil Young here and there and to me it just sounds like sad Dad music.

Really strong album, instrumentation is really good. Words is an insanely good southern rock song. Favorites: Words ^^^^^ Alabama ^^ Heart of Gold ^^

It's a little too chill for me, but undeniably influential.

I like every song on this album except maybe "A Man Needs a Maid," and I think the album holds up as a very influential album for folk and rock. It has hard hitting drums and some of his guitar playing has always been more of the rock side of folk, even when he's not playing electric guitar. I think the biggest flaw with the album is that it doesn't feel as cohesive as it could. The songs don't flow as well as I think they would, if the album was made and released today.

I'm not a big folk guy so I wasn't expecting too much with this but the variety and breadth of instruments going so far to have the London Symphony Orchestra chime in on A Man Needs a Maid and There's a World, great listen cheers

Neil Young "Harvest" is a solid 70s folk-rock album. The songs have enough variation and nuance to keep a listener engaged.

Chill folk music. Surprisingly enjoyable. 4/5

I liked it.

Are YOU ready for the god damn county?

Another plinky plinky folk album, turns out these are quite nice to listen to. Was going to give it a steady 3 but the fact that one of the songs is basically final fantasy it's upped to a 4.

A perfect endcap to Crosby Stills Nash and Young that bridges the gap between the 60’s and the 70’s well. Has the classic tune Heart of Gold.

A true classic.

Highlights: Old Man, Alabama, The Needle and The Damage Done, There’s A World In a nutshell: are you ready for this kind of country? Neil is better as a solo artist with an accompanying band, NOT in a band. And that he is a cantankerous bastard I'm sure many of us would agree with those opinions. In my opinion, it has it's flaws (namely A Man Needs A Maid) so it narrowly misses out on being declared a masterpiece. Sorry not sorry Boomers and music nerds. Overall: 8/10

Far better than I thought it would be after first songs. At first I thought it would be another country album on that list, but it changed directive into more rock style music. Much more in my liking.

Great album, shame it's not on spotify.

1. Out on the Weekend - it’s not too bad, harmonica solo…I like the music but feel like it could go a bit harder or faster. 2. Harvest - I don’t like this one very much it’s giving more country than rock. 3. A Man Needs a Maid - piano driven I actually quite like the musical style of this one but the lyrics are a little weak for me. It really snapped in the last min of the song. 4. Heart of Gold - this one is pretty good I can see why it was a hit. 5. Are You Ready for the Country - again it’s very country influenced so don’t love it, I liked the lyrics in the second verse though. 6. Old Man - I actually like this one it’s got a nice theme to it, the music and lyrics are good. 7. There’s a World - this one has really dramatic songs, don’t love it but I appreciate trying to do something different. It sounds like musical theatre or like cinematic score to me. 8. Alabama - finally hearing some electric guitar so it’s more rocky to me. And much boppier. Actually I kinda love this one just read the lyrics and it’s criticising Alabamas racism! I’m a sucker for that 9. The Needle and the Damage Done - I didn’t mind this one, not that memorable. 10. Words (Between the Lines of Age) - I don’t mind this one again the sound is much closer to the kind of rock I like. Not sure it needs to be 6 mins long. Overall I didn’t mind this one done off the songs were a little too country tinted for me. I liked the rockier ones but also I don’t love his style of writing lyrics that much, some are a little pretentious.

-seeing Young live a couple days ago really helped with this listening experience. It really made appreciate his music and his songwriting. -losing points for not being available on Spotify. Can't believe he removed all of his discography because of Joe Rogan. Smh. -Heart of Gold, Old Man, and Needle and the Damage done are so fantastic on this album and they hit every single time. -Did not know that the song he wrote trashing Alabama was on here. This is what lynard skynard responded to on their first verse to 'Sweet Home Alabama' Overall great listen and even a greater listen if you are a fan of very simplistic folk music. His simple instrumentations paired with is complex and deep songwriting makes for the perfect blend of easy listening

Really calm and relaxing album in my opinion

This is my second Neil Young album in a row. Improvement over Rust Never Sleeps, but not by much.

Third album of Neil Young that has come past on this list and the first that finally made me understand why Neil Young is so revered. This realy was a great album.

Neil Young's a sometimes food for me, but when I'm in the mood, it's really good to have his stuff around

This already gets a 4 or 5 because I own it. So now I have to articulate why it has been in a place in my heart and head lo these many years. Simplicity is one thing. Tunes lyrics sounds blending like a slow dance. Honest experiences we could weep over and feel. He didn't just write about rejection he owned it and we could own his thoughts like they were our own. We'd all been through it by 24. Canadian cowboy songs are a little depressing. When this was new most didn't care for orchestration and Neil's voice doesn't actually fit the mold but the way it's used goes back to the dance. Partners aren't the same or its too slick. This is not meant to be polished. Taken as a whole the orchestration builds then drifts away before song 10 leaving us with a crafted work vs a collection of songs. It's also used to see the stark differences between an industrial world and the world lived by a poet. This was a world apart from Crosby stills Nash and young. Starkly sung from the heart.

supa cool best song: Heart of Gold

Brilliant, time less album. This is the kind of album that really shows how difficult the 5* rating is. Should it deserve a 5? It’s so close. And so much better than other 4* ratings but equally you don’t want to devalue 5* ratings by dishing out too many. I’m probably overthinking this

Very poetic.

Feel like most of the songs are quite simple but all work very well. Neil has a great voice in this record, will listen to it again.

Fav: Heart of Gold

the album was pretty good. maybe i would’ve enjoyed it more if it was actually on spotify 😒 but regardless my favorite songs were “Heart of Gold,” “Alabama,” “The Needle and the Damage Done,” and “Words (Between the Lines)”

I really need to dive deeper into Neil Young. Basically everything I've heard from him I enjoy, but I've never taken the initiative to really commit. 4.5/5

I liked a lot of the more acoustic songs like Needle and the Damage Done, Old Man, etc. It's easy to see why these have become the classics from this album. The big orchestral moments didn't land as well for me. Still, it's a nice listen.

4.5

What a great album! Haven't listened to it or Neil Young in too long. His voice is so good, much more quieter than most of his output. Such classics as Heart of Gold, Old Man and The Needle and The Damage Done will never get boring. Such an influential artist. The grandfather of Grunge lol gets a 4.

timeless

A few great songs and some really good lyrics. It didn’t “grab” me all the way through.

I like this guy's calm kinda folky sound. Lyrics are poetic. Really enjoyed this one

A nice relaxing album with songs that make you think a little. It's grand sweeping songs will get you in the mood to feel a little down, but at least you'll be swaying along with it. Stand out songs: - Old Man

Un Neil Young qui arborre fièrement son badge "6 mois", représentant 6 mois de sevrage d'alcool. Et le moins que l'on puisse dire c'est que ça lui réussi musicalement.

Best Song: The Needle and the Damage Done. Haunting, helped by the fact that Neil literally sings like a cartoon ghost. Probably his best poetry, and I actually prefer him when he's more folk than rock. Worst Song: A Man Needs a Maid. Weak writing and way to "upper register" for ol' Neil. He needs at least some guitar oomph to contrast his voice. Overall: The older I get, the more I appreciate Neil Young for doing exactly what Neil Young wants to do. He's got legitimately great songwriting skills, and even his nasally manner of singing has really grown on me. Aged like a fine whine.

Neil Young is one of those artists that I've listened to plenty of, but he's never completely clicked with me. So I made sure to give this album a few full listens to really try and get into it, and by the end of the day it was really starting to open up to me. There's some gorgeous songs on here, Heart Of Gold especially. Looking forward to hearing some more of him now.

1st August 2023 Haven’t listened yet, been meaning to put it on the new record player. But I know it’s a classic full of bangers.

Solid. Big fan of folk and this did not disappoint.

I am tired of Neil Young because of this project. However, not so tired that I can realize this is a beautiful, honest and frankly essential record.

Classic Neil Young...lots of memories of my father listening to this one. Just a solid listen end to end. 4/5

A very solid album with some amazing stand-outs.

Helvetin kova levy. Sääli että Neil Young veti kappaleensa spotifystä. Heart Of Gold tietenkin klassikko

first listen not sure i love his voice, but this is a good album

I’ve loved this album for a long time and will keep coming back to it

What a great and respected album. This was an easy listen today, but I'm sure it would stir some fires at a different time. Nice one Neil.

Album 84 of 1001 Neil Young - Harvest Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Old Man Hard to be impartial, as I'm a Neil Young fan. While I prefer "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere", this is a quality recording. I like his odd falsetto voice and I can even like him and Lynyrd Skynyrd at the same time. Bolstered by the popular Heart of Gold and Old Man, it offers 2 sides full of awesome music. Only going for 4 of 5 because, while I think it is an excellent album, I don't feel it is up there with some of his other stuff.

5 stars just for Heart of Gold and Old Man but I wish more songs on this one grabbed me

Overrated? Possibly. But a 1970s overrated Neil Young album is better than most artist's rated albums. ;)

Damn good album. I love how acoustic yet bass heavy it is. This is the first album by Neil Young I ever listened to.

Alright, this was good. There, I complimented Neil Young. Are you happy, Dimery??

Niilon hittilevy josta hititkin yllättävän vähän vituttavat. Kestää aikaa. Omasta on kannen selkämystä jauhanut joku eläin. Sopii tunnelmaan. Kylläpäs mä nyt annan näitä nelosia. 4/5

Kovia hittejä ja muutama muukin tarttuva biisi. Ei ehkä ihan suosikkini Youngilta, vaikka loistava levy onkin.

This is (apparently) the one album of Young's that I not only tolerate, but enjoy.

Might have considered a 5 if not for the truly terrible A Man Needs A Maid and the fact that I've heard Heart of Gold so many times while browsing the dairy aisle in supermarkets that now it just makes me think of milk

This hits hard. Losing home, love, and friends can inspire some great songs.

Great album, he really grew on me.

Honestly not too bad: I was expecting some strong American folk rock country shit but was really surprised. The first sign it was going to be bad was that it wasn't spotify (big complaint but petty). When I hit play on that YT vid I pleasently surprised. The guitar riffs flowed nicely into each other and the vocals just felt right. A surprising hit for me.

Out on the weekend Harvest Heart of gold Old man Alabama The needle and the damage done 6/10

Surprisingly not a deep album, but some of my favorite classic songs of all time.

One of my favorites

Pretty good. I mean it's Neil Young so you kind of know what you're getting.

наконец-то музыкальный Нил! Прям стало все намного лучше и интереснее

Нил Янг, вернись на спотик, пожалуйста... Вообще интересно. Примерно такие же ощущения, как от прослушивания симфоний от Bee Gees. И здесь то же самое: очень мощные аранжировки, эпические даже местами. Лондонский симфонический оркестр раздаёт жару. Ну вот из трёх альбомов, которые мы послушали, этот звучит как самый приличный. Возможно за счёт мощных аранжировок. Как в рок-операх. Хотя например Rolling Stone пишут, что это не самые "мощные" композиции Янга и приводят в пример Expecting To Fly 1967 года. Что ж, послушаем. В любом случае, здесь всё ещё остались немного нудные кантри-фолк песенки, которые хотелось поскорее пропустить. Поэтому четвёрочка. Да, это добавляет альбому разноплановости, но просадка по динамике колоссальная.

Brilliant. I've always had the impression he's a bit self-serious.

It’s the Neil Young album I love. The only one as can take or leave him a lot of the time Heart of Gold and Needle.. are all time great songs

Neil Young’s peak? Definitely one of his best. A stone cold classic.

I didn't manage to listen to all the songs... BUT it was def good vibes, love the harmonica, very autumn I didn't really like a Man Needs a Maid tho- that one was odd. The music was lovely but you could barely hear his voice over it. All in all it was kinda jarring.

Favorite Song: "The Needle and the Damage Done" Definitely got some Pink Floyd vibes from the last song, "Words (Between the Lines of Age)", although the album was predominantly folk-y. I definitely need to re-listen so I can pay attention to the lyrics.

Good

"Harvest" is the fourth studio album by Canadian-America musician Neil Young. Young recruited a group of session musicians in Nashville where some of the recording was done and he nicknamed them The Stray Gators. The album itself is more folk and country-rock and is quoted as the pinnacle of West Coast Country Rock. At least three songs were written for and to Carrie Snodgress who is the mother of their son Zeke Young. The album was a big commercial success, hitting No. 1 in the US and UK and was the biggest selling album in 1972 in the US. "Out on the Weekend" begins the album with an acoustic guitar and Young's recognizable melancholy harmonica. It's a slow, country ballad and laid back. It's about a boy who can't relate to joy, reflecting on the past and a love song for Carrie. Another recognizable harmonica start to Young's only song to hit No. 1 in "Heart of Gold." James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt on backing vocals. Another song for Carrie. A great Young quote: "This song put me in the middle of the road. Traveling soon became a bore so I headed for the ditch. A rougher ride but I saw more interesting people ther." And that's where he would also write best music. Another big Young song "Old Man" opens Side 2. it was written for the caretaker of the ranch he bought and about young men having the same needs as old men. JT and Ronstadt again on backing vocals. I always liked the acoustic and slide guitars on this song. Young rehashes his acerbic feelings for the South in "Alabama." He would later regret the lyrics and had no issue (might have actually agreed) with Lynerd Skynerd's response in "Sweet Home Alabama." "The Needle and the Damage Done" was a lament for all the great artists addicted to heroin including Crazy Horse guitarist Danny Whitten who died. An emotional acoustic song recorded live in concert. And what would a 70's Neil Young album be without a song with long stoner guitar jams. And we have that here with album closer "Words (Between the Line of Ages)." Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are also on backing vocals. I admit to liking Young's subsequent 70's albums where's he in ditch better but this sounded great today. Although slight outliers, even the two songs where he uses the London Symphony Orchestra kept the laid back tone and observational lyrics. Even if you're not a country rock fan, an album worth listening if only for Neil Young.

I mostly love Neil.

Not on Spotify but still super good

Having stated that I wasn't much of a fan of Neil Young before, I was glad for the opportunity to listen to this classic one as I quite enjoyed it. Of course, it's the most popular album of his, and I think with good reason. This is your Neil Young gateway album. I'd be happy to keep listening.

Neil Young is a universal treasure.

Heart of Gold and Old Man are essential listening A Man Needs a Maid should have been left in the previous century, never to emerge again 4/5

love the chill autumn mood :)

Fanns bara tre låtar på Spotify..

Auch wenn ich net der größte Fan von neil youngs stimme bin, ist es einfach gute Musik

4.3 al nisan ga poslisala cilog pa

A solid Young album for this Neil head, but not weird enough?

Heart of Gold is an amazing song. Some weird sonic shifts on this album. Enjoyed it overall.

This is the Neil Young that I tend to like more. Folksy, mostly, but with some rock in there. A really good listen with some great songs.

Un clásico moderno del folk americano

ok

Nema svih pjesama na spotifyu

Folk-rock de Neil Young. Le pongo un 4 por ser quien es.

Increíble. A ratos no conecto con este disco pero en general y pensando el año en que se hizo, en como suena, en todo. Imprescindible.

4/10, 40% 1, 4, 6, 8

Really enjoyed it.

I love this album, but the lyrics of “A Man Needs A Maid” have not aged well and the string arrangements on that song and “There’s A World” feel out of place with the rest of the album.

I write this on February 1, 2023, seeing Harvest being the first Neil Young featured for our listening, and somewhat early on the list. I was encouraged by On The Beach popping up to get this one rated and reviewed. I love Harvest and I love Neil. The album and Neil himself holds a huge place personally in terms of nostalgia factor. My parents played a good amount of Neil when I was younger, mainly his greatest hits. However, when my parents bought me a record player for graduation (because I’m pretty cool), Harvest was the first record I stole from them, and is the Neil record I’ve spent the most time with as a whole. I began with Harvest before moving onto his other albums. In the way I used to obsessively listen to music, Harvest was the only Neil for a while. In retrospect, it is him going somewhat country, influenced by his move to record the album in Nasheville. To put it bluntly, this is kind of Neil Young at his most neutral. To call it bland Neil would maybe go a little too far. From his greatest hits, I was familiar with songs like ‘Hey Hey, My My’ and ‘Like a Hurricane’ that demonstrate a somewhat unrestricted Neil. Or a softer song like ‘After the Gold Rush’ that exemplifies his shrill voice to the fullest, but does not have the melody or sound that quite fits the Harvest mold. Harvest is different. Harvest is almost too clean sometimes. When I put the needle down on the album, it’s excitement and anticipation. The first beat of ‘Out on the Weekend’ plays and I instantly relax with the opening beat. I’m transported to a warm, lazy day. I’m traveling through some farmland on the back of a wagon, staring off in contemplation, listening as I ride along. His intentionally abrupt inflection at the end of the line, “She got pictures on the wall, they make me look up” is captivating, putting me in the memory of some unnamed romance. Then moving to a line like “the woman I’m thinking of she, loves me all up, but I’m so down today”, where my feelings of infatuation feels real again, the good and the bad. All of this somewhat non-specific, often intense, emotion calmed by the song itself. This album is packed with other greats. ‘Harvest’, which continues my wagon ride, but now we’ve arrived in town. Again, lazily moving along the streets, observing the events being sung. ‘Heart of Gold’, with Neil maybe at his most accessible over his entire discography, diving into his unending search for love. ‘Old Man’ and ‘Needle and the Damage Done’ come in to showcase Neil’s lyricism. The former has Neil in serious reflection of his own life compared to that of an elder, and the latter speaking on heroin affecting his life and those he knew. The chorus of ‘Old Man’ features shrill Neil, but not the shrillest. ‘Are You Ready for the Country?’, ‘Alabama’, and ‘Words’ adds some rock ’n roll to the picture. He slightly turns it up for us, with a couple of the aforementioned songs giving us a taste of Neil’s sporadic soloing. However, there’s still a little bit of bite missing when thinking about other great Neil Young songs. Lyrically, ‘Words’ beginning with “someone and someone were down by the pond, looking for something to plant in the yard” is almost too vague for me. Before I continue, I want to take a second to say that I despise ‘Every Man Needs a Maid’ and ‘There’s a World’. They do not fit in the slightest. The idea to use the London Symphony Orchestra might lead one to believe that, if used properly, it would propel the album above and beyond. These songs do not. If I remember, or have the ability, to skip them while listening, I do. As much as I love Neil, and this album, Harvest is not perfect, and there is better Neil out there. In my opinion, the his other albums show what makes Neil Young, Neil Young. The nostalgia factor gives this album a 5 in my heart. However, given my familiarity with Neil now, and for the sake of knowing and being excited for the Neil to come, I give Harvest a 4.

Great

Still full of good songs and only a few are rock. Heavy on the piano, harmonica and acoustic guitar. Unite good singing - for Neil.

Great album

Didn't really enjoy other NY albums on this list, however really enjoyed this, specifically Heart of Gold & the titular Harvest. Seems to be a bit of a headphone journey album with the feelings of time progressing slowly and long summer days. This was good!

Nasally reedy voice, sometimes earnest, usually forceful in a quiet persistent way. A bit country but musically thick and fully produced. Some iconic tracks with a consistent mood through. Very good album. Makes me feel like I'm in my girlfriend's parents car in the 70s or something

Jokainen biisi on hyvä. Elokuvallinen levy. Aika sama rytmi pysyy ja aihepiiri, joten teemamainen, vaikkei ole teemalevy? Mutta silti vaihtelua joka biisissä aika 60-lukutyyliin. Tyylikäs kansi myös.

This was an awesome 70s rock jam

Eka olin sillee että meh, mutta alkaen Old Manista, loppulevyhän oli ihan timanttista paatosta!

Pretty fantastic! not many thoughts just a good listen. what’s with guitar singer-songwriters and heroin songs (see: Bert Jansch)? Highlights: heart of gold, words (between the lines of age), old man

3.7 I think it's awesome that Neil is protesting Spotify but YouTube just is not the same

Was between 4 and 5 for this. Some of Neil's most memorable songs on here, and some more forgettable. Classic album nonetheless.

4.5!!

First of all, I am a devotee of Buffalo Springfield and love what Neil Young had to offer CS&N. As a solo artist, however, I've always felt like I'm "supposed to love Young." I don't. His solo guitar work is sophomoric at best (distinctive, but not in a good way) and his vocal can become grating. HARVEST, however, is pretty classic, with well-written, memorable tunes.

Classic for a reason, but a couple clunkers. Looking at you Man Needs a Maid

A brilliant songwriter and musician. I am not a huge fan of his voice, but he is a fantastic story teller and lyricist. I will be giving this album more attention in the future.

A very fine album. Mr. Young's most popular album to date. And the album that really established the Canadian as something to reckon with—though he already had a handful of incredible (arguably better than this) solo and group albums under his belt. Remarkable that these songs were written by a 27-year-old. So much heartbreak and wonderful musings on age, death, loneliness, relationships, drug use, and so on. But, while this album famously gets Young into "the middle of the road," and earns him the recognition he deserves as a great songwriter, it is not an album of his I return to often. I think there are better versions of the best of these songs on Live at Massey Hall 1971, a live album that captures the heartbreak in his songwriting from the time much more vividly. (Indeed, the "Needle and the Damage Done" performance here is taken from that show.) I also much, much prefer Neil Young's subsequent "Ditch" records; those that he made trying to get himself out of the middle of the road and away from the pop spotlight. I even probably listen to his 1992 album Harvest Moon more than this. Let alone After the Gold Rush, which is easily my favorite. But that said, I'm surprised how much I still enjoyed this album listening to it today. It's probably not in my top 10 Neil Young albums and as such I don't revisit it often. I never cared for "There's A World" and I still don't. "Alabama" is just okay. But every other number basically is either really great, or absolutely essential. So it's a great record. And the fact that I think there are better Neil Young albums just speaks to the songwriter's prowess. He's one of a kind. Would I like this album more if it wasn't so popular? Admittedly, maybe, yes. But I've been at enough Neil Young concerts where everyone and their mother is screaming for him to play "Old Man" to be a little peeved at the popular shadow this record casts over the rest of his career. So Harvest gets a 4 from me.

I've never really given Neil Young's music a fair listen, which is totally unfair of me. I found a YouTube video of a vinyl rip, which I have no doubt elevated the experience. Really moving songs, great performances, and I love the orchestral stuff mixed in, which actually elevated the music without it feeling corny at all. Some undisputed classics on this album as well, which felt like they happened at the right time. I really enjoyed it, and I can't believe I never gave Neil Young a chance before now! I know that doesn't need to be said, but it pains me that this isn't on Spotify, so I don't know how often I'll go back and listen to it. Scarcity in music! What an idea. We're used to having everything all the time. I enjoyed my time with this album, and hope we'll meet again soon.

Neil Young at his best

Classic rock. I was too young first time round but came back to Neil Young out of curiosity and absolutely loved him.

A nice and gentle singer-songwriter album. I enjoy. 4 stars.

Great songs and and production