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I thought I would hate this and I was pleasantly surprised. His voice is still hard to take at times though
Хороший альбом, ехать ночью было круто
I really liked this one. I'm not super crazy about it, but it's definitely a great piece of music. I'd never be mad to listen to it again. Interestingly enough, the more popular songs on the album didn't stick with me as much as "Harvest" and "Alabama" did. Fav song: Alabama
найс, вайбово. больше похоже на сборник песен, а не на альбом, но минусов не вижу.
I’ve never really listened Neil young but surprisingly a good album. I would be enjoyed more when I was a grumpy teenager tho.
Good job, Neil. 4
Solid album and easily a go to when I'm searching for something that only Neil can give
Pretty chill
The most interesting Neil Young album so far of the several million there seems to be on the list. There were many tickles of 'I'm sure I've heard this loop before'. It's musically excellent. I love the use of the orchestra, it doesn't dominate, they're used sparingly and to glorious effect. I'm still not sure I get the Young mystique ... but this is a compelling argument for it. It's a very good album.
Excellent Neil Young album with two classic songs, "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man." I'm also a fan of the opener, "Out on the Weekend." I love that laidback, strutting drum beat. Spare folk with some beautiful country twang and a bit of hard rock here and there. A nice collection of everything Neil Young does well.
Excellent stuff. It’s a great. He’s an artist I am enjoying more & more as I get older
I seem to get these low key chilled out folksy albums on rainy days. I'm not complaining cause this is great.
There are too many Neil Young albums on here. But there’s a reason this is the one everyone knows.
Young doesn't really make bad albums. There's a few that are better than others and this one of the better thans.
I didn't like every song, but every song I liked I really liked.
Album with three Neil Young classics. I was surprised to hear the full production with an orchestra. It felt off brand and out of place but I still enjoyed it.
That’s just really good music.
Album provides a positive music experience, hover, I can't help but feel like Neil Young is a bit too self absorbed. One song about loneliness, then he's bedding an actress. Another one, then he has to sort through groupies. And then he gets a wave of applause. It's an easy 4, although I worry that I might end up not liking it on constant repeat, but the first listen was a pleasant experience. Save for that feeling of Neil not really knowing what loneliness is.
With all the other Neil Young on the list, I could've sworn I reviewed Harvest already. Oh well. In my opinion, the best Neil Young is After the Goldrush and Rust Never Sleeps. Everything else is supplementary, but rarely bad. Harvest has a lot of Young's most scenic songs, which tends to stay in the same gear for most of the album's runtime: a nice, leisurely meander.
Actually first listen, though it doesn’t feel like it considering how many times I’ve heard “Heart of Gold” and “Old Man”. By the way, just realized that’s Ronstadt on both of those songs It’s frikin weird to hear Neil Young + an orchestra hearty stew of an album, though I might prefer On the Beach, After the Gold Rush and Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere HL: “Heart of Gold”, “Old Man”, “The Needle”, “Words”, “A Man Needs a Maid” December 7, 2024
I'm not the biggest Neil Young fan in the world, generally I find his music too soft & wistful, but the fact that this record contains Heart Of Gold, Old Man and Needle pushes it into some pretty remarkable territory.
Ah Neil Young ja. Heart of Gold har vært på repeat lenge. Klassiker blant eldre menn. Synes det var mye bra her, men det var også noe som dro litt ned, ikke alt funket. Ble kanskje litt ensformig, likte når han bytta til elektrisk gitar. Men alt i alt et veldig bra album.
Like the different instrumentation, lyrics are ok. Heart of gold, there's a world are great. Gives a good, homey vibe, yet sometimes very climactic & cinematic. Solid album overall, 4/5
Ah I'm not his biggest fan but it's soulful and easy. It is what it is
Really solid album. Every time I hear Neil Young I say this, but I wish I liked him more. His songs are objectively great, but I just can’t seem to get into him, even this album, which is probably his best one. I realize I’m the one that’s wrong here, so it gets 4/5 from me. Even though it might deserve 5.
A good Neil Young album. Some tender moments and it was overall enjoyable. Not much to say otherwise. Standouts: Out on the Weekend, Heart of Gold, Old Man, Alabama, and Words(Between the Lines of Age).
3.5
Out on the Weekend Harvest A Man Needs a Maid Heart of Gold Old Man The Needle and the Damage Done Words (Between the Lines of Age)
It's not my favorite album by Neil but it has a few of my favorite songs. His previous two albums are just much better though.
a great album by one of the greats
What a great album. I really like Neil Young. I like his music, his playing and his voice and this album has all 3 in abundance. Love everything about it but a couple of tracks stop it from being a 5 from me. I would give it 4.5 if I could.
And just like with yesterday's album, my group returns to an artist we got very, very early on in our journey. The seventh album we'd ever gotten was Neil Young's RUST NEVER SLEEPS, a live album he did with Crazy Horse. I'd written a very short 3/5 review for it, which I can reiterate in its entirety here: "Well, I hope I'm more into any of the other six Neil Young albums on this list." As you can see, it's not very insightful. Back then, I guess I just didn't have the words to explain how much I wasn't into Young getting his Dylan on. Well anyway, it's taken 317 albums, but, hey, here's another one of those six. His most acclaimed, to boot — 72 on the most recent Rolling Stone 500. So... Was I actually more into this than RUST NEVER SLEEPS? Absolutely. This is a great album, comprised mostly of what I've taken to calling "country comfort." Y'know, to me most country music evokes late evenings, porches and bottles of beer. A whole "the modern man unwinds" kinda thing. This album also evokes unwinding to me, but it's not just confined to the porch — it's out there, on the ranch or in the prairies. There's this larger scope to it all that I really dug. It's just top-notch music, all around. And, sure, maybe a few lyrics on here are a bit too depressing to fit that "country comfort" vibe exactly, but, look, I can't just not imagine sitting on a horse, looking out over the canyons, or just resting on the fence watching the sunset. It's that vibe that does this whole thing so well. Which just makes it all the odder when I get randomly interrupted by another album. Like, OK, let's talk about the London Symphony Orchestra songs. To begin with, I'm not opposed to the orchestra being here. Hell, I love a bit of orchestral accompaniment. You should see how much I love Metallica's S&M, or even those Royal Philharmonic Orchestra albums where they RPO all over Elvis and Beach Boys songs. And if they were accompanying Young on, like, "Old Man" or "Alabama", that'd be one thing... (And can you imagine Skynyrd calling out the London Symphony Orchestra alongside Young? Goodness.) But like I said, the songs they're on both sound like they come from different albums. They're so grand and sweeping, and I like them, but they're just at such odds with the rest of the package. Especially because there's only **two** of them, one on each side. Like, maybe I'd understand it more if the LSO was on half of the tracks, or all of them, or if they just weren't here at all... I'unno, it's like taking Aerosmith's ROCKS and throwing two "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing"s on each half. Y'get me? And I **like** "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing"! Like, the country comfort stuff by itself would've been a 4 verging on a 5, but with the LSO tracks, as much as I did enjoy them... Yeah, it pulls the whole thing down to a 4 solid. Good stuff, of course, just... Could've been the slightest bit more cohesive. Alright, well, that leaves five more Neil Young albums left to get through. Fingers crossed it doesn't take **this long** 'til my group sees another one — and, hopefully, I dig it as much as this.
++: Harvest, A Man Needs a Maid, Are You Ready for the Country?, There's a World, The Needle and the Damage Done +: Out on the Weekend, Heart of Gold, Old Man, Alabama, Words (Between the Lights of Age) 8,5/10
Neil Young has always sounded so old. He mentions he's 24 years old in one song and he sounds 60. Solid work though, some of his more dramatic sounding music is not my favorite.
Pretty.
Probablement le meilleur album de Neil Young, mais ça reste Neil Young. 7.5/10
Another great Neil Young album, but he just can’t breakthrough to a 10 for me. 9/10
Admittedly don’t love his voice but his lyrics are compelling
I totally forgo About heart of gold such a great song. Album is shorty but it has a good buildup tempo. Solid album but really like 3 songs are stand outs imo
I like it but not enough to explain why. I think it's nice and chill and it's a cool mix of acoustic and orchestral, but dear God I am not prepared for another Neil Young album, let alone 3 or 4. 04/11/24
Fantastic album to go for a walk to, chill country vibes. Pleasantly surprised
Yes
+ Out on the Weekend + Harvest - A Man Needs a Maid ++ Heart of Gold +- Are You Ready for the Country? ++ Old Man +- There's a World +- Alabama + The Needle and the Damage Done +- Words (Between the Lines of Age) great shit even though I don't like all songs. Heart of Gold and Old Man are amazing 4*
Overall een goed album, maar ik vind die orkestrale nummers (vooral a man needs a maid, wat een kutnummer) echt moeilijk. Deze vallen echt uit de toon.
Vet maar niks nieuws
This either had some really good folksy songs or crappy whatchamacallits.
Excellent album, I've heard it many times and still love it. Poetic lyrics with chill music, it's great stuff. Didn't really care much for it when I was a kid but these days it really fits with my tastes. Will be listening to this many more times.
There’s a laid-back yet melancholic vibe to the whole album that I can’t help but enjoy. Young’s voice, though not technically perfect, has this raw emotional honesty that hits just right. The blend of country, folk, and rock is seamless, creating an atmosphere that’s comforting. It’s not a flashy album, but that’s part of its charm. Instead, it’s intimate, like Young’s inviting you into his world for a little while. The album is a beautiful, heartfelt and timeless. It’s one I can always return to when I need to slow down.
Basic but good stuff. Good writing and easy melody
Classic
Well written and performed. A little too mellow for my usual taste but I’m glad I listened to it finally
Now here is a classic album I haven't heard before! We get Heart of Gold and Old Man, songs I've heard many times, but I also enjoyed the rest for the most part. I liked Out on the Weekend, too. Felt like a good fall album, especially with all the Harvest talk.
A big one from Mr. Neil Young! It's wild how many of his albums are on this list, honestly. American David Bowie I guess. But this is a classic album, it's one I'm sure I own. "Old Man" and "Heart of Gold" are both big time bangers from Neil, maybe his biggest songs. It's a great album. Favorite tracks: Old Man, Heart of Gold, Harvest, There's a World. Album art: Very simple, but in a good way. Old timey font, yellowed paper effect, orange moon. What more do you need? 4/5
Oh this is nice. TBH my first listen thru I fell asleep but I don't think its exclusively the album's fault. I think my general listening habit of not hearing lyrics until a month or so into listening hurts this album. Is it a tad tongue in cheek? Also curious what percentage of this list is Northern California.
Normal
Absolute classic.
Fall campfire vibes
I have heard the name Neil Young through the years but I have never really listened to him before. The soft vibe of the album, the piano, and the harmonica all makes for a great album. I am now a Neil Young fan!
Not bad at all.
Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you! That line goes so hard on this record. Such a solid folk/country record with some incredible songwriting. It's pretty hard to beat honestly. I also love the variety in the sound throughout the album.
Easy listening. Really enjoy this album for its laid back vibe and seamless transitions between tracks. Extremely well done acoustic guitar melodies.
Very nice
Jeg har hørt albummet et par gange, første gang var det en lidt tung omgang kl meget tidlig morgen. Hart of gold er dog klasse, og gav mig mod på det sidste. Hen på aftenen passede stemningen perfekt til lektie læsning. det her album vil nemt kunne vokse på mig.
I like this one
Solid Neil Young album with heart of gold
A few fantastic tracks. Some tracks are too theatrical for me.
Good
Neil, my boy, you are rolling! Favourite track: Are You Ready for the Country.
Excellent album - ambiance
Sound is fan-tas-tic! But a lot of Neils lyrics gives off such a whiny man-child vibe. I like his way of singing though.
Of course "Heart Of Gold" as an all time heavyweight stands out! Except the two weaker numbers "There´s A World" and "Words" only great songs on this album. 4,5
First of all, a man does NOT need a maid (or a mommy). This is 2024 man! And it's just a bad song. At first listen, I didn't like this album at all. But I gave it another listen later in the evening and enjoyed it. Heart of Gold is a great song. Also liked Words (Between the Lines of Ages).
Good but inconsistent, enjoyed a lot of the songs but there were others that I wanted to skip. Most of the later songs were good though. Favorite songs were: 6. Old Man 7. There's a World 8. Alabama 7/10
This is such a great album and, naturally, the one that got me into listening to Neil Young.
could be more daring
This is a really good Neil Young album that is temporarily derailed by There’s a World. Aside from that theatrical mess, Harvest is a solid Country Folk album. Great twang, from the opening track about a woman wearing Neil Young out to the classics, Heart of Gold and Old Man, Needle and the Damage Done. 4 stars despite There’s a World
4/5 - Enjoyed this album and would listen again, but it isn't at the top of my list. Rating higher for Heart of Gold.
There is something undeniably warm and soothing about this album, even as I usually grow quickly bored of "simple" rootsy music like this. Which sounds hilarious considering a song title like "Needle and the Damage Done" admittedly... Not sure it's possible to distill nostalgia from objectivity on this, but isn't that the point of music and art anyways.... at least 3 huge and worthy classics/hits on this which help propel it along when it drags (it's Neil Young so it's gonna drag here and there, and does). Sequencing of the tracks was smart on this too - the opening track "Out on the Weekend" is a snoozer but at the same time makes sense to open up the album - it would be lost later in the record and probably skippable. Honestly there are times where this album will piss me off, and has - it's so stupidly laconic that if I want some energy I'll want to fling the record into a wall - so it'll never be a favourite, but there's an undeniable appeal when you're lazy or depressed or sitting and swinging slowly on a shaded porch on a hot summer day or i suppose strung out on heroin if that's your jam. blahblahblah this is probably the Neil album to have if only just for the musical history. 7/10 4 stars.
I like the drama. Hard to listen to this with new ears though
Classic Neil Young
I've long had a soft spot for Neil Young, really ever since he released his weird triangle tube shaped MP3 player in the mid 2000's. He's a weird guy and I like him. This was a really nice album I listened to it while sending of photos on Saturday morning, and it was great balance of peaceful and rockin. Album cover: A-. Its a cool design.
This is my first time listening to Neil Young. I liked the album! I liked "Are You Ready For The Country" and "Words (Between The Lines of Age)" the most. I like the rocky-country-folksy sound. The album didn't feel like it had a ton of diversity, and even with a tight 37 minute run-time, it managed to get a little stale. I'm going to explore more Neil Young, and I'm sure more will show up on this list. 7/10
175/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
I’m a huge Neil Young fan, and this is loaded with great songs. It’s Neil’s most famous record for sure, for good reason, but a lot of the core fan base prefers other records. I recommend the 33 1/3 book about this album.
This is a classic album, full of good songs with several great ones. Folky Neal is not my favorite of his iterations, but the quality is undeniable.
This was nice, more energy than Bob Dylan
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.
Some really good songs. Not feeling the orchestral parts too much. Will I listen to again: 50%
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.
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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)”