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Удивительно, но Нил Янг из прошлого умел делать хорошие альбомы. Это не то, что я намеренно поставлю, не то, что добавлю в библиотеку, но это намного, НАМНОГО лучше того, что он делал в 21-м веке. Местами бесит его голос, но даже в этих местах это все ещё можно слушать и не страдать. Не люблю Нила Янга за его поздние работы, я надеюсь, я умру до того, как они выпадут в этом списке. *** Произошло странное. Меня потянуло на повторное прослушивание и я хочу сказать, что этот старый Нил Янг не так уж и плох. Вполне возможно, что это будет твердая четверка. Так и случилось. 4/5.
Fantastic
Pretty good album, i wouldve never listened to it if not for this website tbh, i did have some albums of neil young but never tried listening to the guy lol. I rate it a 8/10
Southern Man, When You Can Dance I Really Love, I Believe in You, Cripple Creek Ferry
Surprisingly good
I didn't realize Neil Young could be so... Folk-y? Idk I enjoyed this a lot more than I would have expected. I don't always love his voice but the songwriting is pretty choice
cozy afternoon commute vibes.
I knew surprisingly more songs on the album than I realised
actually rly liked it!
Good album, has some of Neil Youngs best songs in it. His voice sometimes grates on me after extended exposure but at 34 mins this is a sweet spot. 4
Really good. I like it a lot 4/5
I am so sorry, but I do not like his voice :( I like the sound on Only Love Can Break Your Heart, my favorite for now. Love the guitar and piano from "Southern Man". Actually, a much pleasanter experience than the first album I tried last Friday (also from the 70s), with better melodies and a more cohesive vibe, 8.5/10.
Having listened to this during a snowfall and drinking coffee it hit hard. Great morning listen.
Like After the Gold Rush Don't like Neil Young's voice, but I like the songs themselves Like the melodiousness; like the piano-based ones better than the guitar Not crazy about harmonica Know Don't Let It Bring You Down from Annie Lennox, Love That song Love Birds
3.5/5
Gode gamle Neil
His weird plaintive warble is spot on in these songs.
learned a lot of new info about racism in the US in the last century, really recommend going through the lyrics on Genius and reading annotations. for that reason and also for its rock sound, which I just usually enjoy, "Southern Man" was the first one I added to my library. liked the environmental theme (relevant today, also the sound of the song makes it sound kind of like an acceptance), the different genres and also lyrically (that I also feel connected to it in a way) "I Believe in You"; "Cripple Creek Ferry" together with "Till the Morning Comes" for its simplicity (kind of reminded me of The Velvet Underground for some reason) giving the opportunity for interpretation and "When You Dance I Can Really Love" also gotta be one of my favs because unlike other songs in the album which are more abstract, this one just seems like an in moment feeling fullness realisation and anchoring of that feeling (the rock sound, also). I'd say my favs both lyrically and musically are "Don't Let It Bring You Down", "Southern Man", "Tell Me Why" and "When You Dance I Can Really Love". idk this all might just be bullshit tho (it's not) P.S. I was going through the lyrics of "Tell Me Why", and there's a line that goes "When you're old enough to repay But young enough to sell?" so i was wondering what that meant and Young himself legit just says "It sounds like gibberish to me, I stopped singing that song because when I get to that line, I go, ‘ what the fuck am I talking about?’ You know I don’t edit my songs." and it's so funny to me cause i was wondering the same
It’s a miracle that this album is so good and so listenable, so iconic, given how supremely annoying Neil Young’s voice can be.
There's some really great songs on here that feel like they have the potential to be life changing
prawdopodobnie najczesciej pojawiajacy sie na liscie artysta,a jednoczesnie nazwisko ktore nadal dobrze sie slucha, czyli kolejna odslona neila younga, tym razem trzeci w kolejnosci krazek z solowego dorobku artysty after the gold rush z 1970, nie znalem go wczesniej, bo przesluchalem debiut i od razu skonczylem do najbardziej popularnego nagrania czyli harvesta, a okazuje sie, ze juz na gold rushu potrafil on wyczarowac swoje unikalne brzmienie country rocka z elementami elektrykow gitarowych, sklad w duzej mierze sklada sie z czlonkow crazy horse, nawet pan stills sie pojawia wokalnie, podobnie jak z panem cohenem sluchanie tak gleboko dotykajacej muzyki jest trudno bolesne, gdy nie stoi sie na pewnym gruncie uczuciowym, tylko stapa po grzezawisku dziwnosci zwanym miloscia, a chyba to wlasnie after the gold rush bedzie najbardziej milosno zorientowanym albumem jaki sluchalem od pana younga, pomimo tego ze inspiracja do niego byl sceneariusz hiposowskiego ekologicznego postapo, a moze jedynie tak mi sie wydaje przez aktualne rozbicie uczuciowe, dlatego gdy wroce do normalnosci bede mogl przesluchac go sobie kolkejny raz i porownac czy nadal brzmial on tak romantycznie jak teraz, hajlajtowymi momentami byly tytulowy after the gold rush, i belive in you, wonderin i jedyny cover na plycie czyli oh lonesome me z najlymi fragemntami harmonijkowymi calej plyty, ciekawe jak sie zestarzeje ten odsluch
Feels like being wrapped in a blanket after a heartbreak
Well here's a thing. I really liked this. I don't know why. Its still the same voice, struggling at the top of the range, and overusing vibrato in places (I guess like Maria Carey it does mean you hit the right note twice every cycle). He's a good songwriter. I do think that Birds is a natural closing track though.
Southern man is a banger. The instrumentals really soothe me, but the voice doesn't as much.
I'm really enjoying this....... This is good music to just have playing....that sounds so dumb.....I need to stop doing these in the morning when my brain doesn't work properly yet......Probably the most I've fixated on lyrics recently, though most slid down my smooth brain....reads like poetry Tell Me Why After The Gold Rush Only Love Can Break Your Heart Oh, Lonesome Me Birds I Believe In You ....do I really like Neil Young ????
solid, i enjoyed this i like how weird and kinda bad neil young’s voice is it works in the space
Overall Rating - 4.44/5 (8.88/10). Not quite an "All Killer, No Filler" to get to 5 stars, but really excellent. The 90's bands need to listen to this to learn how to do melancholy without being angsty. Couple of standout songs to comment on. Southern Man: Why do we need to continue having this fight? It's still necessary today, and it shouldn't need to be. Only Love Can Break Your Heart: Brought me to tears, because I feel its truth in my soul. After the Gold Rush: So close to perfect that I can't help but get tears.
Liked. Always been put off Neil Young by his voice but some great songs on this
Amazing album to start my 1001 journey. Need more time to dig in Neil's music and lyrics.
1. Pretty good classic roadtripy sounding opener 2. Very slow and emotionally provocating song 3. (+) Pretty well written Heartbreak/Longing song 4. (+) pretty Rock based music somewhat close to Qotsa 5.
I always appreciate a NY project. Great, easily listen.
Nice
Oh, Lonsome Me is such a sad song, I love it. This is Neil Young at his best. Such a great songwriter.
Didnt know i liked Country? Or maybe I just havent to listened enough to this kind of country? Pleasently surprised!
What I most admire about Neil Young is his ability to punctuate his incredible lyrics and really make them stick out. They don't just lie there- his attention to writing excellent melodies allows that to occur. You can tell he has an ear for a tune- the title track's somber horn/piano duet, the grunge guitar on "Southern Man." Lovely album. May be his best
Country folk rock with a few songs I remember as my favorites of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. 1.5 songs made my playlist.
Neil Young is always a good time
Great
This list has taught me a lot, but what it's most recently taught me is that I love this kind of sound, artists like Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, etc. This is no different, just a little more rock-focused than those two. Neil Young has a very interesting voice to me, almost like The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne with the register he sits in when he sings. I feel like some songs really stick out to me on this album as better than everything else, especially Southern Man and Only Love Can Break Your Heart, but everything in this album is pretty good at a minimum. The best part is Neil Young writing a protest song that pissed off Lynyrd Skynyrd.
An all time classic
The first three songs didn't do much for me, but then it picks up. These are all great: Southern Man Till the Morning Comes Don't Let It Bring You Down When You Dance... Cripple Creek Ferry
Enjoyable.
The title track is a masterpiece, as is Southern Man.
This is my favorite version of Neil Young.
I've noticed that Neil sounds like me at karaoke night, when I'm not too confident to belt out a storng falsetto. Aside from that, Southern Man's anger comes through its biting lyrics and heavy rock sound. (3.5-4)
A solid folky album. I'd listen again.
at first i were not really into this album but after third song that changed. overall it was pretty enjoyable listen
Not my type
Neil Young had to grow on me. I hated his voice so much for so long. Only deep into adulthood do I realize the power in that vulnerable falsetto. If you don't feel his songs in your bones, you might not be paying attention.
I used to feel about Neil Young the way a lot of people feel about Bob Dylan - like his songs, hate his voice. He is growing on me now, although I still prefer Dolly Parton’s version of the title track (and not just because I’d put better odds on her surviving an apocalypse).
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Très bon
This record is a mixed bag but it has some of gis best tracks. “Southern Man” is an absolute banger. “Don’t Let It Bring You Down” is great and “When You Dance You Really Love” is fun too.
yup
wowwwww. genuinely amazing, southern man was my favourite track, not a genre i would usually go for but i suppose thats the point of this.
3.7
Really enjoyed some of the songs and the way he sang them. Especially liked: After the goldrush Only love can break your heart
Surprisingly gentle album from someone whose more rocking music I've always appreciated. Some very nice harmonies that echo the kind of stuff he was making with CSN&Y. Liked it more than I expected, but not quite 5 stars.
honestly liked pretty much every song except for maybe „tell me why” and „after the gold rush”. also, the guitar in southern man was phenomenal
Good Album, lots of hits and familiar songs, classic Neil Young.
really loved the first song the rest were all good but not something i see myself coming back to very often except in the summer. Tell me why was my favorite and my least favorite was sadly the title track being after the gold rush.
wow omg wow cool liked it but not thaaaaaaat much
Southern man hits hard! I prefer his work on Harvest, but he really is a special human with a lot to say. There are few artists that have the longevity and consistency in their body of work like NY. Only Love Can Break Your Heart is a beautiful song.
Neil Young is a good songwriter and sometimes sings very good and powerful stuff. I don’t think he has the pipes to carry some of these tunes, though. The stuff he harmonizes on is far superior to his solo voice alone. Still solid.
top song- tell me why.
Good in a lot of places I honestly am really surprised I liked it so much. Would be five stars if there weren’t so many eh songs.
Tell me why - phenomenal harmonies, primitive but clean production, great lyricism After the gold rush - great sounding upright, less keen on songwriting Only love can break your heart - pre-chorus has lovely chords, lovely harmonies in chorus, lures you into a simple tune and then puts twists on the very conventional harmony Southern Man - classic Neil Young driven guitar tone, yearning Till the morning comes - quaint, less keen on stabby chords and horns Oh, lonesome man - narrower mix for a more reflective and nostalgic song Don't let it bring you down - feels triumphant, love the powerful stabs, nice harmonics in the ending Birds - nice reverb and use of 7th chords When you dance I can really love - cool Bonham-esque drum sound I believe in you - like how the positioning of vocals in the mix in the first verse, like heavier compression on the acoustic cripple creek ferry - feels like end of a kids tv show, nice long fade out
This album (and Live at Massey Hall) always remind me that Neil is just a simple boy from North Ontario
Beautiful lyricism accompanied by affecting and tender vocals. Needs a closer listen in the future from me.
I started this damn thing hoping to find new favourite artists and albums, and behold my second pick has delivered just that. Not a dud track. The downers are gloriously miserable (Oh Lonesome Me, Birds), and therefore are my favourites
Very nice indeed!
Una banda conocida, con buenas canciones, pero no es para mi
V good
Excellent
I was obsessed with this when I first moved to Manchester so it's up there for me even if he does look like a sleep paralysis demon
Some more peak Neil young
84/100. Spectacular country rock record. It carries a charming simplicity that runs consistently throughout the album, making it feel both intimate and timeless. While it may seem minimal on the surface, it’s a surprisingly layered and emotionally rich listen.
151225 11:28 4 / highlights: only love can break your heart, southern man, when you dance i can really love, don't let it bring you down
Fantastic album, but like most of Neil's work, it doesn't quite get to the level of a 5 for me. It's like, there's a persistent feeling that it's not quite as good as it could be ... or as I want it to be. 4, but a very high 4. Side note: How have I not noticed before how much Wayne Coyne sounds like Neil Young?
I am almost allergic to Neil's voice, but I often really like his guitar sounds. And these are excellent songs.
4/5 - This might be one of those that could be a 5 if I was more familiar with it the whole thing, but given limited time to stew with it, I'll hold back and give it a 4. Young's songwriting generally ranges from really good to amazing, and this is no exception. The whole record sounds beautiful to me, so I'm bookmarking it for more listening.
At first I thought, this can’t be the real voice. Like someone trying too hard to be nonchalant like Bob Dylan but it didn’t work. But then the rest of the album was pretty solid.
Just a really good album
Tell me why: 3/5 After the gold rush: 1/5 Only love can break your heart: 4/5 Southern Man: 5/5 Till the morning comes: 3/5 Oh, Lonesome Me: 5/5 Don't let it bring you down: 4/5 Birds: 3/5 When you dance I can really love: 3/5 I believe in you: 3/5 Cripple Creek Ferry: 4/5 Wonderin: 4/5 Overall a great album, but most songs would be better with someone else singing, particularly when he sings falsetto.
Southern Man is such a great song. I love the distortion of the guitar in it. I also really enjoyed When You Dance You Can Really Love.
Never listened to Neil Young before. Or, if I have, I was never aware it was Neil Young. Can't say that I really recognize any of these songs... but perhaps some were vaguely familiar? Anyways, pleasantly surprised. Don't know what I was expecting, but I quite enjoyed this. Young's voice is a bit reedy in some tracks, but I've come around to it. Overall, though, very listenable album.
Vibey and good to have on for a relaxing drive or working. I didn’t necessarily save any to listen to again but as an album I thought it was cohesive and a great vibe
I dont know what I expected, but this wasn't it. Something about his voice caught me off guard. A lot of songs reminded me of "Old man" which isn't on the album. It's a great album but feels like he rehashes a lot of ideas.
I was pleasantly surprised by this album. I had not listened to any of Neil Young's solo work, but I knew of his work from Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young- and I consider myself a fan of their music. "Southern Man" was THE song of the album for me; in my opinion, it was the real standout. It has been hours since my first listen, and I still can not get the guitar solos out of my head. Truly beautiful work, a 5/5 song for me. More songs I like are the opener "Tell Me Why" and also "Only Love Can Break Your Heart". I feel as if the first half of the album was stronger than the second half. To me, it seemed like it kinda fizzled out towards the end...that is not to say the songs were bad. They, in my opinion, just did not match the quality of the earlier songs. I, however, did enjoy the fun and whimsy the closing song "Cripple Creek Ferry" brought to the album. Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush" was an immensely enjoyable listen, and I will be checking out more of his work in the future. 4/5
This album highlights Young's songcraft, which is strong enough to counterbalance his thin (but distinctive) voice and his at-times primitive guitar playing (a Neil Young guitar solo sounds like absolutely no one else's). His melodic and harmonic sensibilities infuse these songs with moments of drama; in Young's hands here a single melodic phrase or chord change can be gripping. The production on this record is somewhat stripped-down (especially on the more acoustic numbers) but that actually complements the emotionally bare nature of these songs. A couple of weak tunes (like "Cripple Creek Ferry") keep this album from being a complete masterpiece but the majority of these songs are among the best of Young's career.
I’m a fan of Neil young but have to be in the mood
Great album with only 1 or 2 stinkers. Melancholy is a decent description of the overall tone but it's still awesome.
This is a great album. I always forget how much I like Neil Young’s solo work.
Solos rip. A classic
Listen to again
Got it already
8/10 Don't let it bring you down and southern man and a whole bunch of neil young songs. all around a good day. 11-25-2025
chill morning listen
Full disclosure, didn’t actually listen to the full album today BUT I am still writing a review because I’ve listened to this album before and just want to rave about it. Every track feels so emotionally charged, you feel the deep sadness in “After the Gold Rush” and “Birds” and the absolute anger in “Southern Man.” On top of that, the harmonies elevate this album to another level. Personally “Harvest” is my favorite Neil Young record but this might be a close second. Favorite Tracks: After the Gold Rush, Only Love Can Break Your Heart, Southern Man, Birds, When You Dance I Can Really Love, Cripple Creek Ferry Sidenote: Neil Young took all of his music off of Amazon Music to protest against big ole Bezos and while it’s understandable, it means he’s kind of exited my rotation a little, visiting these songs on YouTube reminded me what I was missing out on.
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Det mest fascineranes med Neil Young e nok vokalen, tenk at den blei verdensstjerne. Fascineranes greier. Helt ok album sånn ellers.
Great song writing and wonderful district vocals with message
The titular song made me cry, 55 years later
I still can't stand Neil Young's shitty falsetto, but this is one of his better albums.
Nothing as visceral as “Southern Man” but that’s not bad.
I couldn’t find this album on Amazon music, but I was able to listen to it on YouTube, but had to put up with the ads between songs. Anyway, I get how Neil Young’s voice might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for me it works with these songs. I was already familiar with the songs After the Gold Rush, Only Love Can Break Your Heart, and Southern Man. This is between 3 and four stars for me. I will call it a four.
a very unlevel record. several tracks are asking for a skip, some are ok and then there is Southern Man which is only the reason for giving this 4 stars and not 3
Brilliant album, lovely voice. Really enjoyable and nice to listen to. After the gold rush being a particular highlight of the album.
7/10. Although the first half had simple melodies and grating vocals, the second half was pretty fun beginning with Oh, lonesome me. The harmonica was a nice touch!
Täitsa hea kuulamine. Neil Youngi vokaal võib üksikutel lugudel sutsuke tüütu olla ja siis ta tõmbab lambist välja ülihea rokkvokaali. Heliloojana on ta ka intrigeeriv ja ükski lugu siin polnud selline filler taustamuusika. Tugev plaat ja julgeks soovitada.
I sometimes struggle with Neil's warrble-y voice and generally prefer his rockers. A classic nonetheless.
Classic. Just so good, front to back.
Picked up this LP for a dollar recently. Not one of my favorites at this point, but still really great.
Undeniably excellent. I'm not always in the mood for this kind of music but when it hits it hits. Any time the Crazy Horse lineup is most of the musicians on the album it's a lock I'm going to like it.
Some timeless tracks on the first half, peters out a little
Not a big fan of Neil Young's music, but this album was surprisingly pleasant to listen to. Some very sharp commentary as expected from Young, but accompanied by above expectations music. I however remain not a big fan of his singing style, which for me drags this album down quite a lot. I was doubting a lot between giving this album 3 or 4 stars, but ended up giving it the benefit of the doubt. 4/5
Love Neil❤️
Great!! Always love some Neil Young! Great album, will need to add it to the rotation.
The album didn’t wow me as much as Rust Never Sleeps, but there were still a number of songs that I liked on the album
Only criticism here is that one track generated a southern anthem that continues to inspire generations of ignorance. Guess the cultural impact of this one is bonafide. The rest is quite listenable, pretty chill for Neil
Not quite a 5 star, but a good album. If I felt a little more melancholy, I'm sure this would hit harder. Favorite Songs: Southern Man, Tell Me Why
Love Neil Young!
My favorite of our Neil albums so far!
Tough to beat tracks 2-4.
Definitely one of my favorite Neil Young albums. Southern Man is the obvious standout. Although I have to admit to being annoyed by Young’s voice every once in a while, but the music is good.
Neil Young shouldn't work, thin falsetto, plinkly plonky songs and that weird round bass sound. His sound is as flat as an uncooked pancake, dropped on the floor. But music isn't just about perfection, the art is in what's wrong, what's weird. If you want perfection, listen to some A.I music. If you want some strange, lonely music that will make you feel tired, old and depressed, listen to Neil Young. Specifically Harvest, but this album is good as well
Very Dreamy and Harmonic yet still quite Real Feeling, Very Idea based songwriting If a bit repetitive, 8/10.
3.5/5
Favorite tracks: Southern Man, Tell Me Why, Till The Morning Comes, Birds
3-4
Another NY slay - knew most of the songs from Bruce Seymour assimilation
Southern Man is easily the standout track, but the album as a whole is still very good. I’d rate it immediately below Everybody Knows and Rust Never Sleeps
I really enjoyed this record. I was a bit weirded out by Only Love Can Break Your Heart until I realised that I recognised it from Saint Etienne's cover. Favourite tracks: Tell Me Why, After the Gold Rush, Only Love Can Break Your Heart, Southern Man, Don't Let It Bring You Down (check out Everything Everything's cover, it's ace).
Neil Young one of those artists, comes on and you just feel level. Easy listening and so good songwriting. Great album.
Beautiful album…perhaps a no skip. Not immediately an all time favorite but I want to revisit it.
Enjoyed this one. Lot of good lyrics and music and makes sense why he's considered one of the great songwriters
Good solid folky album, title track is a classic, the rest are pleasant
Another solid outing from Young. It's a great folk album, and easily 4 star material.
What a soothing album to listen to on a crisp October morning
A classic! I come back to Neil often, and I adore the first half of this album. It’s beautiful stuff. The latter half is a small climb down, but everything on offer hits. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
His voice was a bit off at first, but it grew on me. I recognized Southern Man and enjoyed the piano in the Birds. I see why this was on the list of classics.
-pretty good and chill
Pretty good. Some very good compositions some a bit less so, but sure they could grow on me. I do like it. Sounds really good
Not a note of pretension or artifice here.
Reminded me of the good old days back in high school!
Classic !
The middle of the road at its softest, the fierce Southern Man aside. A tender entry in Young's discography, but not as satisfyingly ragged as where he's about to go! Favourite tracks: After The Gold Rush, Only Love Can Break Your Heart, Southern Man, Birds
Lots of classics on this one. "Southern Man", "After the Gold Rush", and "Till the Morning Comes" are some favorites.
Love this one! Probably my favorite Neil Young record. Highlights: “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”, “After the Gold Rush” and “Southern Man”
Great songs, I’d never appreciated how good they were. Neil Young has a talent for writing but singing has never been his strong point. Don’t let it put you off, it’s a great album.
I expected to like this more than I did, just something about it didn’t fully click with me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still good, and I liked the themes and storytelling, I just had expectations that weren’t met because all I’ve ever heard was that this album was awesome and I didn’t think it quite got there. Another one where I wish that there were half-ratings because I want to give it a 3.5/5 (I’ll probably give it a low-end 4 on the actual page because I have to pick 3 or 4)
Jeg er ikke egentlig noen Neil Young fan (dog har jeg respekt for ham både som person og artist), men på denne skiva traff han noe. Tittelsporet kan jeg begynne å synge på til helt merkelige tidspunkt, som om det er noe trascendentalt og tidløst (i sin mest bokstavelige form) over det. Absolute perfection. A-siden er helt extremt sterk, selv Till the Morning Comes funker fjell i kontext som en outro. Nest best er nok Southern Man, som er det mest elektriske kuttet. Hver gang soloen og outroen kommer, lager jeg en henrykt grimase og ytrer et lydord fra en tegneserie jeg leste en gang. Markant drop på B-siden, nok til å trekke den fra perfekt score. Det er noen sterke sport der og, men også noen dips. Cripple Creek Ferry feks., hvorfor kommer det en tullelåt på slutten av et melancholsk album? Joda, den er litt catchy, men den er også ganske irriterende. Det er i grunn bare B-siden som kommer etter gullrushet, for A-siden er en gullgruve som aldri kan bli spilt ihjel.
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A classic if you like Neil's music.
Rolling stone 500 albums -90 One of the most Neil Young of Neil Yooung’s albums. No filler and some great songs. No notes.
my fav of Neil Young! love the lyrics, I feel like it influenced so many contemporary artists
First 5 songs are all classics. Rest of the album sounds good. 4+ stars.
very happy cherry vibe, and nice melody
Easy listening with soft yet powerful instrumentals.
It’s been a while since I’ve listened to this whole album and I really think it’s as good now as it was back then.
Nunca dei muita atenção para o Neil Young, então eu realmente fui surpreendida por esse álbum; com certeza é o meu tipo de música. As que eu mais gostei foram: "Only Love Can Break Your heart", "Southern Man", "Till the Morning Comes", "Don't Let It Bring You Down". (Acabei de descobrir, fazendo uma pesquisa rápida, que eu já tinha uma versão de "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" na minha playlist. O cover é da Saint Etienne e, honestamente, eu preferi essa versão.)
хороший альбом но не мой фаворит от нила саузерн ман топ трек
so so good i love you neil young
I had no idea what Neil young sounded like and after 5 seconds I thought I might hate this… after 45 seconds I was in and didn’t doubt that again throughout. It sounds lovely and I now just have it on repeat because it is cozy in a way I don’t want to end
Been years since I listened to this one.
When it’s good it’s really good, but there were a few songs that kept it out of 5 star territory for me. Only love can break your heart, Til the morning comes and Oh, Lonesome Me were standouts
Gostei!
This is an example of an album that makes me love this project! I’ve never given Neil Young the time of day but know he’s beloved by many. What a surprisingly beautiful album. The song writing is so lovely, with some beautiful imagery. Can’t wait to be exposed to more Neil!
𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘩 is one of the great masterpieces of the Laurel Canyon scene. Neil Young’s fragile, high-pitched voice fits beautifully with the album’s mix of folk, country, and rock — never perfect, but always emotionally direct. Songs like 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 and the apocalyptic title track capture both intimacy and urgency, while 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘯 adds political bite. The whole record feels raw yet timeless, a reminder that imperfection can be its own kind of perfection.
Probably one of the most influential musicians across many genres that followed. An amazing album that I wish I had more time to review.
Songwriting! Many understated but lovely introspectives put to simplistic acoustic unremarkable piano. Anchored by a legendary classic rock staple southern man remembered for its sharp cultural/social critique of the American South with crisp guitar solos and soaring/haunting vocals. Other highlights gritty harmonica on oh lonesome one. 3.6
4*
Classy sound of 60s
4/5. One of my top 3 NY albums. Always a quick and lovely listen.
Another excellent Neil Young album. Honestly he had one of the best decades of music an artist could have.
There are certain moods where this music truly resonates with me. It’s not something I reach for every day, but when I feel the need to immerse myself in a sound and shut out the world, it becomes the perfect escape. His voice has a soothing quality, and the songs carry a warmhearted sincerity that’s easy to sink into. On my first listen, Harvest Moon immediately stood out as a favorite — gentle, timeless, and deeply comforting.
Ja to po prostu lubię Neila Younga. Nawet kiedy wydaje mi się, że fałszuje i głos ma słabszy niż teksty to jest w tym tyle prawdy, że i tak wychodzę oczarowana. 8/10
Mid 8/10 má hodnotu vracet se Je to taková trošku kotlikovina po vetsinu casu klidnejsi ale chvilema i ne. hodilo by se mi to treba kdyz sedis a koukas na zapad slunicka nebo u taboraku or sum
delightful album, very heartfelt. not usually my speed but today it was.
Love it but my problem with the albums generally considered to be Neil Young's best are that they are kinda all over the place in terms of mood and sound which FOR ME makes it hard to place them as 5/5 even if I do like all the songs, which in this case I do. For me Zuma and On the Beach are the 5/5 in his catalog though I kinda doubt they are on this list Fav song: Tell Me Why which is either my first or second fav song by him (other contender is Cortez the Killer just fyi)
I feel for you Neil haters. They could at least spread these out a little more. Love this record. I've thought about or sung to myself "I dreamed I saw the silver spaceships flying in the yellow haze of the sun" at least once a week for the last 20 years.
First time listening to this whole album, and that's a mistake. This is where Southern Man happened. What an album.
Pretty good not the kinda Rick I was expecting but still still really good
Fun moments, very enjoyable. 4.
Bonita, embora muito simples secção de metais na After the Gold Rush. Aterra muito bem o caos que a envolve, dá certa forma
Neil Young när han är riktigt bra. Senare på 70-talet och 80-talet (undantag Rust Never Sleeps) låter han inte bra, men här... nära 5*
I think this is a really good album, even though it's not my favorite flavor of Neil. Parts of it I really like, but it occasionally sounds too much like Crosby, Stills, and Nash, which isn't a sound I'm that high on. Highlights for me are the title track, "Don't Let it Bring You Down", the "Oh Lonesome Me" cover and "When You Dance, I Can Really Love". The title track is possibly my favorite Neil song. Top 5 anyway. Strong 4 stars.
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good album. Very prime Neil and his main essential one along with Déjà Vu with Crosby, Stills & Nash.
A réécouter pour mo
Hubby- When I was 21 I did acid and couldn't read my ipod screen to turn this off so it kept playing in my brain and hasn't really stopped. The chair in my dorm was huge from the bottom but small when I stood up 👍 4/5 because Neil has at least 2 better albums and I need to appear objective
I can't believe I've never listened to this full album, I disgust myself.
Great album overall, but the vocals sometimes are a bit grating.
Neil Young was big in my life as a kid, and I love his music, but as time goes on, his voice really becomes less tolerable. There's still a lot of good stuff here, so I'd recommend giving it a listen.
This is a good album. I can see why it's on the list, but it's not my jam. Pitchfork: n/a Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #90 Best Songs Tell Me Why After The Gold Rush Only Love Can Break Your Heart Southern Man Don't Let It Bring You Down
Pretty good. Really getting to see why he's so highly rated. He's miles clear of Dylan
Quite enjoyable! I love the small parts of brass instruments. Not a fan of his vocals though. 4/5
Super solid all the way through. Especially love his more politically charged writing.
Good but bland. Distorted guitar tone in When You Dance I Can Really Love is so yucky and great; iconic sound. The mix is so clear, it sounds like you're in the recording studio.
Early Neil Young album, hitting that folk sound pretty hard. Has the giant hit "Southern Man" on it, but most of these songs are at least somewhat familiar to me. Good record for sure.
Very good album. Some classic songs, but the less-known songs are great too. Neil Young is interesting in that I can understand listeners who think he sucks AND those who think he’s a genius.
Neil Young osaa kyllä puhutella. Hyvää folkkista. 4/5
A solid, often solemn singer-songwriter album. Thoughtful, tender, sometimes pained. Feels longer than its runtime in the good, hearty sense. Laying on the floor on a rainy day music.
Really pleasantly surprised cuz If I didn’t know any better I would’ve thought that this was an early Flaming Lips album I had never listened to
Not my favorite NY album, but pretty solid all the way through. I prefer the Crazy Horse tracks.
the good one
Very good. Matches my vibe
I loved this album, I love Young’s brand of country rock and folk rock and this is among the better examples of it. Opener “Tell me Why”, is excellent and his voice sounds great. The title track is also pretty good. I really liked “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” and the great and biting lyrics of “Southern Man” compliment the excellent arrangement and sound. “Till The Morning Comes” is a nice little interlude before we go to a cover of “Oh, Lonesome Me” a well done cover that I enjoyed, my grandmother did not like it. “Don’t Let It Bring You Down” was ok but I found his voice a little annoying in it. “Birds” was awesome I loved the way the backing vocals came in on the chorus it was gorgeous. “When You Dance I Can Really Love” was excellent as well an absolutely amazing arrangement going with excellent vocals again. “I Believe In You” may have been my favorite on the record his vocals are superb again and the way the vocals come in is sublime. “Cripple Creek Ferry” was a very good short closer kinda an epilogue to an excellent album
It's good? Singer songwriter stuff, but nothing really great on it... Still enjoyable
some good tunes
Neil Young doing Neil Young stuff. Some classics on here and I love the sound. What would have made it truly great would be to have CSN involved
This is a great album with great songwriting and some memorable melodies. It’s one of Neil Young’s best! His voice can be a bit trying on a few tracks though.
Solid, clear and poignant lyrics. Truly a great songwriter.
The first half of this albums is a clear 5 star. But the second half drops off a little, it's still good but it's not the same level as those initial 5 or so tracks. Perhaps with a few more listens this would become a 5. Very enjoyable though!
Strong 3* didn't enjoy it as much as the other album I got from him but still enjoyable
It's an easy listen without lacking bite. I enjoy his voice more on On the Beach, it sounds more refinef and less shaky, especially on the slower tracks. The more sensitive and bright sounding voice goes well together with the music, but while I enjoyed every song on On the Beach here I don't think his voice is my cup of tea when it's supposed to sound sensitive on those songs. Reqlly enjoy the more rocky songs though, as well as some of the slower ones.
The adage, attributed to Victor Hugo, deems that there’s nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. A whole history of music could be written – has been written, really – from the perspective of the myriad ideas within “Southern Man” whose time eventually came. We’re talking about a song that, on release, inspired Lynyrd Skynyrd to jump to the defensive and write “Sweet Home Alabama”; a song whose distorted vocal effects, social conscience and distorted bluesy rock dynamics put it among the earliest examples of proto-grunge; a song with a guitar solo that devolves steadily into weirdo experimentation and drilling single stabs, precisely the sort of thing you’d imagine Thurston, Lee et al stayed up all night studying in their own sonic youths. And just as the story of “Southern Man” might just be the that of rock music (post-Elvis at least) in the 20th century, we can lean on “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” as a potted history of the 60s/70s counterculture’s romantic schisms. A person could drive themselves half mad looking for the subtext and portents in Neil Young’s music, so suffice it to say that as “central figures” go … Neil’s a centripetal force all of his own. “After The Gold Rush” is a superb record, full of ideas that we’ll likely be unpacking for longer still. (The opening guitar on “When you dance I can really love” sounds so much like a bit of music used on Friends, yet I see no evidence of others having noticed yet. Make of that what you will.)
8/10 Favourite: Tell Me Why Least Favourite: Till the Morning Comes
This one has a lot of hits.
Makes me think of Shoresy. Approved.
Sehr angenehm anzuhören, ich mag den Stil und den Sound, werd ich mir noch öfter anhören Lieblinge: Tell me why Till the Morning Comes
This is pretty great Neil. There are some standout tracks like Only Love Can Break Your Heart and Southern Man but I think the whole thing is an effective folk rock album. There's a lot to like here as a sort of soothing front porch album. I enjoyed the instrumentation which means maybe I'm not a crazy horse guy. Either way, this is a good example of the great musician Neil Young is that doesn't always shine through
solid album, surprised that it doesnt have more songs that got famous
Pretty good album. For some reason I wasn't expecting to like it this much actually, and it made me want to listen to more Neil Young. I feel like I've heard here and there that most people who are fans of CSN don't really like CSNY because they don't like Young. As far as I can tell, I really like his music. I would probably give it a 3.5 if we could do half-ratings, but since I was pleasantly surprised and it left me wanting more, I'll give it a 4.
Beautiful album. The title track is one of my favourite songs in the world. It's just a beautiful melody harmonised in a really interesting way. Previously I had thought that the rest of the album fell short, but today I learned to appreciate it a little more. There's some really good stuff in the same songwriting vein as the title track. I still think maybe I prefer harvest, but it doesn't have to be either/or!
3.5 stars, I don’t think he’s a particularly great singer, but I like the rest of it enough to make up for it
I have to be in the mood for it, and give it a good active listen (meaning pay attention) but then his genius shines
I enjoy Neil Young. His music is very soothing.
Kaity and I both think his singing isn’t great. I was happy this album was in the 30-40 minute range since I’ve had so many long records recently. The guitar is good. The lyrics are clear and crisp, unlike other records I’ve listened to from the same time period
Now known as the Topanga Canyon sound, music inspired by the musical (and somewhat magical) conclave including various members of CSN&Y/Buffalo Springfield, The Eagles, Joni Mitchel. Linda Ronstadt, and members of Canned Heat, the Byrds and more who passed through or visited the communities there, whose interactions fueled a great deal of music created in the late 60's and early 70's. Not every song is a hit taken individually, but as a unit, they all work to guide you on a beautiful journey.
Near perfect
chill music while cycling the fastest I've ever cycled🔥🔥
solid rhythms and lyrics if you can handle the voice
This website has made me realize how much I fuck with Neil Young
Lovely little album, feel like i would like to listen to again and kinda break down
A lovely laid back folk record
Really solid album. Had a couple tracks that I didn't really feel but when it hit damn did it hit hard 8/10
Reminds me of an earlier time in America. Great casual listening, and need to listen to it more and learn the lyrics.
I have been a Neil Young fan for some time, and I particularly enjoy this era of his. Plenty of familiar favourites here, and those that I haven't listened to much over the years still bring that familiar Neil Young joy to the ears. A fine listen!
Very nice album for the moment. Chilling in the sailboat and waiting for rain to pass
solid. great voice 4/5
Not Neil's best work, some ragged singing with a few high notes.
Oh shit my stuffs gone. I’m enjoying this a lot. it’s a cozy experience. Sort of churchy. GOD DAMN. Piano. Good job Neal. I did not listen to this twice lmao
Two Canadian classics in a row hell yeah!!! I love this one in theory more than I do in practice though... 35 minutes straight of Neil Young is a bit much for me, like the album is cohesive and the songs are all great but his voice wears on you after a while, y'know? You have to be in a very specific mood to listen to it.
Never heard this one before. Really wonderful singer/songwriter stuff. Reminds me of sitting around making music with my friends. Simple, catchy, insightful. My biggest issue is the flow. I would have picked a different track listing.
Think this is trying to teach me that Neil Young is one of the greatest artists of all time, and I definitely get it.
I like Neil Young
4,1/5
Wow. Great one . 4.4
Great album!
I've always found Neil Young's voice to have a sort of ethereal beauty. It's very soothing. The music is simple, for the most part, and has a lot of country influence. Which I don't like as much. But it's unique and easy to listen to.
Historically I'm not much of a Neil Young fan. I connect a lot with vocals and his usually turn me away...I'd rather have his acoustics. However, I've never listened to his music from the 70s and I actually like it much better. Totally different feel. I still won't say that I loved it, but it was actually for the most part tolerable (I still don't like his falsetto). A fine album.
very good . yes.
Pre-listening thoughts: here we go man we avoided Bob Dylan and Neil Young for like almost 300 albums and now they’re starting to steadily trickle in as we’ve gotten two of each Post/during listening thoughts: I know people have beef with Neil Young (as a person and musician) but there’s something about this stacked harmony minimalistic instrumental folk that feels so cozy to me. It’s why I love Tapestry so much. This is the kind of album I would sit on a porch swing during sunset and read a book to. Although sometimes this has a little edge to it which I appreciate. Sometimes his voice doesn’t quite do it for me when he doesn’t have an army of harmonies behind him but nonetheless this was really good. 7.5/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nah Fav tracks: Tell Me Why, Don’t Let it Bring You Down, I Believe In You Least fav tracks: After the Gold Rush
What happened to Silver? Bronze? Were they not rushing fast enough???
Early Neil always hits so good. I’m kinda unfamiliar with it, tbh, but whenever I listen to one I realize how influential it is on music I really love.
This was a nice relaxing album to listen to on a rainy day. I was never a Neil Young fan before starting this 1001 albums journey but I feel like I enjoy his music a bit more every album I get. The voice and style was weird at first but is growing on me. 7/10
To preface this, I like Neil Young. With that out of the way, envision a scene for me. A child sings in a movie. He has a beautiful voice. Slowly time passes around him while he sings. He is now an old child - not an adult, but an old child, and still he sings. That is how Neil Young sounds on the first few songs of this album. A child with an angel's voice now saddled with wrinkles. Though his bones now creak, his child's spirit remains unbroken. Also Southern Man is the song that made Skynyrd write Sweet Home Alabama in response. I'd always heard that story, but never the song. It rips. Album cover: (B-)
I guess I like Neil Young? Every one of his album's I'm like damn I like this a lot more than I expected.
I enjoyed this album a lot considering I’m not the biggest folk man - ‘Only love can break your heart’ and the guitar in ‘Southern Man’ were the highlights. I would say Side A was significantly better than B as I lost interest towards the end and I think Harvest Moon is a better album. All things considered, a solid album. 7.3/10
This stands up. Some songs are great. Other sound the same.
This is my favorite Neil Young I've heard so far. Beautiful.
Throughly enjoyed this album but then it’s Neil Young! The album blends acoustic folk, country, and rock, showcasing his distinctive voice and introspective songwriting. The album has a melancholic and reflective tone, addressing themes like environmentalism, disillusionment, love, and loss and I think is still very relevant today.
Melancholic and not too grating
Great stuff. Liked it more than I expected.
This is a really good album, I was already a fan of CSNY but I hadn't listened to much of any of their solo stuff before. It's not quite all bangers but it's pretty close, favorites are Southern Man and Don't Let It Bring You Down
Avant d'être un boomer un peu relou, Neil Young écrivait des trucs plutôt sympathiques en fait.
After the buffalo Springfield I was really looking forward, because his songs were some of my favourites on there. This is also amazing mostly, there are some more classic/pop rock type songs which I think are less good, but the melancholy sad/happiness which is in his singing voice is the best part, probably what makes him such and iconic singer and songwriter. Not really too much else to say, instrumentals are standard but good still. Favourite songs: after the gold rush, only love can break your heart, oh, lonesome me, birds and probably some others I missed. Overall around 7/10
This was a good listen.
Decent
Not really my genre - perhaps less so than the earlier Young - but definitely pretty good - this grew on me and worked its way from a 3 to 4 over its duration.
Favorite Track: Southern Man
Songs are well written and his guitar playing is adequate enough for the style. His voice does start to sound grating, but the album is filled with great songs. This is one of Young’s best works. 3.5/5 Probably will listen again
Good album
4/5 I appreciate the varied genre of songs
Young Neil shows why he deserves a spot in the band The folk rock artist provides a very gentle experience and presents surprisingly hopeful, despite sounding like that
Very good
When I saw Neil Young on the cover I was expecting hard rock, not soft country ballads. I usually don't like country but this one was enjoyable. There was some guitar noodling as to be expected from Neil Young. But it didn't happen often enough for it to be annoying. Only 4 stars because its still absolutely not my kind of music. Still another record I'd add to my collection. Fav tracks: Southern Man, Till the Morning Comes, When You Dance You Can Really Love Least fav tracks: After the Gold Rush
****
Classic 4
Love Neil Young and love this classic album!
Not as good as Harvest or Rust Never Sleeps but still really good.
Didn’t know so much material from Neil Young, only his hits. it’s actually pretty great. Good vibes and his high pitchy voice is strangely soothing
heaviest album oat
After being converted to Neil Young by listening to “Harvest”, I wanted more. “After The Gold Rush” is his other famous album, but it doesn’t quite reach the same heights. Nearly, but not quite. It’s a 4.5 star album I think. Having said that, I enjoyed it a lot more than I remembered! And there are some classic songs on here.
Muppet voiced poet for a generation.
Great Album.
Edellisestä kuuntelusta ainakin 10 vuotta. Olipa kiva muistutus, todella hyvä levy. Tullut kuunneltua enimmäkseen Harvestia.
A very relaxing but also at times melancholy album. I like the melodies and production, and Neil’s unique vocals. Would listen again.
Neil Young does it right
Great album. Don't know about all-timer, but great album.
Just wish it was longer
Simple, spare melodies and moving lyrics - just a beautiful album.
Some of these songs are among the most beautiful on this entire list. But some of them set your teeth on edge, and that's what loses a star.
This is my first Neil Young album that I've listened to. This album was an easy listen...especially if you're just cruising down a winding highway.
4 - good album all the way through
This album was probably mind-blowing in 1970. In 2025, it's still really solid. Neil Young's voice takes some getting used to. Great guitar solos. Really enjoyed "Don't Let It Bring You Down" and "When You Dance I Can Really Love."
Excellent songwriting. Neil's falsetto can get to be a bit much after a while, especially without harmonies. Southern Man Only Love Can Break Your Heart I Believe In You
This is my favorite version of Neil. Say what you will about his guitar playing (I think I called him incompetent in another review) but the man can write a haunting melody that makes even the most abstract and, by his own admission, meaningless lyrics sound haunting and profound. Reading the wikipedia where he makes fun of his own lyrics was very entertaining.
Nice and chill.
Regret not listening to this whole thing earlier in life.