Ragged Glory

Like it a lot quintessence of Neil Young

Im not this country

Was NOT expecting to love this as much as I did. Super grungy, psychedelic, LONG songs with often some cool harmonies. This type of music often has like 4 minute songs so it was an awesome surprise to seem go past 8 minutes, even to 10 at one point. Fav Songs: Over and Over, Love and Only Love

this had some bangers, quite liked it, didn’t expect it to be so long

Yeah I can see why they called him the godfather of grunge

I did quite like it. Over and Over, Mansion on the Hill were great. A few duds (Farmers daughter). Production is a bit garage band and vocals aren't everyone's cup of tea but that's the essence of Neil Young.

Yay we've moved on from that weird shit 80s N Young and found the garage grungy stuff. Fuck yeah! Lovely stuff

A good album. Not my favorite, but I could listen all day. His electric guitar work, while unique, has never been particularly good, yet manages to rock hard with the best of the bunch. His strength is his writing, which has carried the rest of his modest skills for decades. I’ve got no problem with that. God Bless Neil Young!

Campy, dated, boomer as hell but very fun. Somehow 4/5? 3.5 but let’s round up

Ronseal album: sounds like it says on the cover. And that's no bad thing.

I like Neil Young. This has the songs, the guitar workouts, the grungy sound. Super.

The best modern Neil Young album and a personal fave! Best track - Fuckin Up

The grungefather arrived with the album and I love it, Neil's voice can be grating sometimes and you either love it or hate it, I personally love it. I enjoy every song on this album but my favourite is Fuckin Up which I first heard through Pearl Jam.

Mainio levy kerrassaan! Rouhea 4/5

Neil young kyllä osaa! 4/5

Amazing that he managed to create grunge, when he's mostly a country folky, and just built on those. Rocks harder than I realized he still could in the 90s, and while he is neither a virtuosic singer nor guitarist he is effective and he is a virtuosic songwriter, even if he love and theft's the occasional melody - IE my back pages is pretty straightforwardly lifted on this one, who knows where bob lifted it. Other interesting neil take - ambulance blues was apparently off some british folkies numbetr.

Hard Rock Neil Young! And it mostly works! Never would have guessed it. Farmer John keeps this from 5 stars

I don't know if it's because he's a bit older on this record or going for more of a country vibe, but Neil Young's voice on this isn't my favourite thing in the world, it sounds strained at times. I now understand the hate for it. 'Over and Over' is particularly bad. He doesn't sound in tune in places, like he's just wailing over the music. It features a lot of anthemic singalong choruses, which is definitely one way to get songs to stick in your head. The guitar throughout is really great and is easily the best thing about this album. It's gritty and raw. I'm surprised it sounds as grunge as it does, definitely not something I was expecting. It's actually really heavy sounding in places! I kind of want to be the guy who hates Neil Young, but fuck this was an enjoyable listen. Would have been a 5 if it wasn't for his voice which honestly isn't amazing, and also by the end of the album it does start to merge into one ever so slightly.

Great stuff. I like Neil Young a lot. He has ventured into several genres, and this is his grunge offering. There are some solid songs, some great guitar solos. It's a fun listen and would definitely come back to this one.

Ragged Glory is a ragged record with a few ramshackle tracks just wandering too much or Neil's trademark voice harshing things up in a way that almost sounds affected. Not that he's one to be charged with artifice and have it stick. Overall, a Neil Young album tends to rate highly with me, but this one isn't among my top favs of all time for him. Still it's a solid 4 stars.

Neil rips, this is terrific. Favorite track: White Line

Lovely stuff. Definitely want to return to this album.

Better than I was expecting.

3.5/5 Inoffensive, chill rock. It's mostly good, but it can feel quite repetitive and safe. Oh, and it's way too long. Neil is of course still a great lyricist, and his voice holds up well. Country Home 3/5 White Line 4/5 F*!#in' Up 3.5/5 Over and Over 3.5/5 Love to Burn 2.5/5 Farmer John 2/5 (LEAST FAV) Mansion on the Hill 3/5 Days That Used to Be 4.5/5 (FAV) Love and Only Love 4/5 Mother Earth (Natural Anthem) 3.5/5

I think this is the album that'll finally get me to dive deeper into Neil Young's work.

Not a Neil Young fan but I think this has definitely been my favorite so far. Rating: 4.1

I know some of the early albums of Neil Young, but was not aware of his later albums like this one. A nice surprise. Good music, good playing, garage rock as it should be.

I saw one review of this record on RYM that stated that a little '60s nostalgia never hurt anyone. I suppose that's true, but I wonder how that could be the takeaway from listening to 'Ragged Glory,' released by Neil Young and Crazy Horse in 1990. To me, this is a record less about nostalgia - romanticizing and yearning for the past - and more about grappling with How We Ended Up Here, with the We being the Baby Boomers and Here being a place that's rife with contradiction and disappointment. I mean, it's literally called 'Ragged Glory.' This record finds Neil reflecting on the ideals of the '60s within a musical configuration that supported him throughout most of the '70s, in a move that could be described as a 'return to form' after an unsettling and unpredictable '80s. If you were Neil Young, how else would you ring in a new decade? With newfound hope and optimism? Retreating into a messy sound that harnesses the (literal) power of volume, noise, and imprecision makes sense to me. Musically uninteresting? Sure? Perhaps in the sense that the songs are all in the same mid-tempo range, each exhibiting the same rough-around-the-edges quality of Crazy Horse and the delightfully imprecise guitar work from Neil. The impact of the record is achieved through volume (as in, the volume of sound, not quantity), consistency, and the fact that Neil is leaning into his bite. "Why do I keep fucking up?" "You got love to burn." "Feed this world ruled by greed." While it's true that Neil's politics were all over the place, things seemed to finally settle into place (left, environmentalist stance) around this time. Perhaps it took some contemplation of how greed could corrupt even the most idealistic people of '60s counterculture for Neil to make the leap. Angrily so. The album art: looks like dudes in a basement? In a garage? Neil and Crazy Horse are always some blurred, obscure, tough presence. And I love them for it. A-

although i have not listened to his complete discography (nowhere even close), i consider myself to be a fan of neil young. i'd never listened to this one and so i didn't know what to expect because most of my neil young experience is in the 60s and 70s, not the 90s. at first i felt a little underwhelmed by the songs, but as the album went on, i found myself liking this one a bit more. it's interesting because it sounds like neil young is almost trying to find his footing in the grunge era (although, you know, he is the godfather of grunge). it's got all the hallmarks of a neil young album, abrasive guitar, lyrics with attitude. i could see myself enjoying it more on subsequent listens, i think it could really grow on me.

I've never been disappointed by anything Neil Young has done.

Neil Young has been somewhat hit or miss, I find his lyrics and stories captivating, but frequently, his instrumentals are just too similar and soft between songs to really command my attention for a whole album. Having also listened to Rust Never Sleeps, it seems that Crazy Horse really gives Neil Young the edge he needs to cut with his words. That said, the songs do get a bit stale from time to time, and some of the solos don't hit for me. But overall, I like it, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get into Neil Young.

I’ve never heard this NY record. There’s some classic moments on this - long guitar solos, Neil scream-singing about something and then songs that are earnestly on the nose.

Good music

BEST SONGS: -F*!#in' Up -Mother Earth

Never listened to this. Coincidentally I was supposed to see Neil Young & Crazy Horse two days ago but they had to cancel because "Health is #1" so this was a nice substitute. Album rocks for sure.

Rock N Roll Neil Young is the best Neil Young

I'm not usually a big Neil Young fan, but I really enjoyed this album. Will definitely give it another listen at some point.

I don't like Neil Young's solo folk albums, but I can get down with this. His voice is still whiny, but he and the band do a good job at making a solid folk-country/rock album. I actually enjoyed this.

I can usually get into a Neil Young record, but when he's with Crazyhorse, I'm totally down!

I have such a soft spot for Neil Young. Even when he gets cheesy, it's still so good. 4.5/5

Southern man might not need him around, but I’m Neil Young fan.

Yus!!!!! His second album in the return to the fuzzy hard crunch sound. Who knew it would be even better in the late 80's early 90's?

Neil Young still rocks in 1990.

Over and Over is my sleeper pick for favorite Neil Young song.

Highlights: Fuckin’ Up, Over and Over, Love to Burn

Solid 4

What’s there not to love in all their grungy glory.

I really enjoyed this

pas mal. surtout les albums que yt met après en fait

"Ragged Glory" stands as a cornerstone in Neil Young's discography, a testament to his enduring talent and willingness to push boundaries. Released in 1990, it features Young reunited with his legendary backing band Crazy Horse. Clocking in at just over an hour, the album is a raw, unapologetic exploration of themes ranging from love and loss to societal critique, all underscored by gritty, guitar-driven rock. **Lyrics:** Young's lyrics on "Ragged Glory" are quintessentially him – introspective, poetic, and often cryptic. Tracks like "Country Home" and "Mother Earth (Natural Anthem)" delve into themes of longing for simplicity and connection with nature, while "Love to Burn" and "Mansion on the Hill" offer poignant reflections on love and the passage of time. Young's ability to evoke vivid imagery and emotion through his lyrics is a defining aspect of the album. **Music:** The music on "Ragged Glory" is characterized by its electrifying energy and raw intensity. The chemistry between Young and Crazy Horse is palpable, with the band's loose, jam-oriented style perfectly complementing Young's spontaneous songwriting. The album's extended guitar jams, particularly on tracks like "Love and Only Love" and "F*!#in' Up," showcase Young's virtuosity as a guitarist and the band's ability to create hypnotic, immersive soundscapes. **Production:** One of the album's most notable features is its stripped-down production, which eschews the polish and studio trickery typical of many contemporary rock albums. Instead, "Ragged Glory" embraces a lo-fi aesthetic, with rough edges and imperfections left intact to capture the raw energy of the performances. This minimalist approach lends the album a sense of authenticity and immediacy, drawing the listener into the heart of the music. **Themes:** Thematically, "Ragged Glory" touches on a wide range of subjects, from personal introspection to social commentary. Many of the songs grapple with themes of nostalgia and longing, reflecting Young's ongoing fascination with the passage of time and the loss of innocence. Additionally, tracks like "F*!#in' Up" and "Over and Over" offer scathing critiques of consumer culture and the erosion of traditional values, showcasing Young's role as a voice of dissent in an increasingly commercialized world. **Influence:** "Ragged Glory" has had a significant influence on subsequent generations of musicians, particularly within the realm of alternative and indie rock. Its raw, DIY ethos and emphasis on live performance have served as a touchstone for countless artists seeking to capture the essence of rock 'n' roll in its purest form. Moreover, Young's fearless experimentation with genre and refusal to adhere to conventional norms have inspired musicians to push boundaries and forge their own paths. **Pros:** 1. Raw, unfiltered energy: The album crackles with a visceral intensity that is impossible to ignore, drawing listeners in with its unbridled passion and spontaneity. 2. Masterful musicianship: Young's virtuosic guitar work and Crazy Horse's tight-knit ensemble playing elevate the music to new heights, showcasing the band's unparalleled chemistry and skill. 3. Poetic lyricism: Young's lyrics are as evocative and thought-provoking as ever, offering profound insights into the human condition and the complexities of modern life. 4. Timeless appeal: Despite being released over three decades ago, "Ragged Glory" retains its relevance and resonance, speaking to listeners across generations with its universal themes and timeless sound. **Cons:** 1. Repetitive song structures: Some critics have argued that the album's reliance on extended guitar jams and repetitive chord progressions can make certain tracks feel overly long and monotonous. 2. Lack of sonic variety: While the album excels in capturing a specific mood and atmosphere, some listeners may find themselves craving more diversity in terms of musical styles and sonic textures. 3. Occasional lyrical obscurity: Young's penchant for cryptic, stream-of-consciousness lyrics may alienate some listeners who prefer more straightforward storytelling and narrative coherence. In conclusion, "Ragged Glory" stands as a testament to Neil Young's enduring artistic vision and uncompromising dedication to his craft. With its electrifying performances, poetic lyricism, and unapologetically raw production, the album remains a high-water mark in Young's illustrious career and a touchstone for generations of rock musicians to come. Despite its occasional flaws, "Ragged Glory" is a testament to the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and speak to the human experience in all its complexity.

You either love or hate his voice. I am in the love category, but I can understand how he is not for everyone. The album is solid, but far from great.

9/10

I got to ruminate over this one a bit longer than usual and can say I do like the guitar focus on this one. Looks like there's another 2 albums on my to-do list but this one is up there with my faves from Mr Young. Fave tracks: Fucking Up and Love to Burn

Neil Young gets grungy - you gotta give him props for getting this out before Nevermind! It's not my favorite Neil Young, but it's still decent - I'll take it. Fave tracks - "Fuckin' Up" is great. "Mansion on the Hill" was fun, and I liked both of the 10 min jams with "Love" in the title...

Neil Young and Crazy Horse's "Ragged Glory" is a raw, unbridled masterpiece that captures the essence of Neil Young's musical genius. Released in 1990, the album is a powerful blend of gritty guitar riffs, haunting vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics. From the opening track, "Country Home," to the epic "Love to Burn" and the poignant "Mother Earth (Natural Anthem)," "Ragged Glory" showcases the band's signature sound and Neil Young's unmistakable guitar work. The album's loose, jam-like feel gives it a sense of spontaneity and energy, making it a thrilling listening experience from start to finish. While "Ragged Glory" may not be as commercially successful as some of Neil Young's other albums, it is undoubtedly one of his most powerful and enduring works. It's a testament to the enduring power of rock music and a must-listen for any fan of Neil Young or classic rock.

what does that have to do with jesus, man?

Not his best offering but still pretty good. Get back on Spotify, please.

Huge Neil fan, never listened to this studio album, though I'm very familiar with the material having both seen it live several times and having all the Neil live albums on heavy rotation. I don't think this is the strongest batch of tunes on a Neil record, but it's good compared to most of the dreck the music industry turns out.

I think this was fine. Didn’t really pay much attention to this playing but in a good way 7/10 capa#8

I liked the country influence. This one stood out from all the other rock albums. Weird that it’s not on Spotify. 7.5/10

Thought I'd dislike it, but I didn't. Hope it gets added back to spotify soon so I can listen some more. 7.5/10

Always good to listen to some Neil Young!!

Love It!

I thought I would love this album. I found it the actual sounds very repetitive. That doesn't make it bad, just I don't remember anything distinctive about any song. Still great music, just not as memorable as I'd hope.

I've heard a lot about Neil Young and Crazy Horse, especially with the drama about Trump using their stuff without permission. Good blusey rock with a bit of country/folk twang.

pretty cool; i listened to the whole thing in one video on youtube because no neil young spotify :( this is my first full album of his, so again maybe not the best entry point, but i actually really like what they did with the loud reverb vibe. 7/10 fav tracks: mansion on the hill, mother earth

Shows off Neil's guitar style with some rocking tracks

In which our hero sets out to make a more laid-back Jayhawks album (or maybe they were making more uptight Neil Young records?). Seriously, this just gets down in the groove and rocks in a subdued electrified country-rock vein. He’s not trying to make a grand statement here, and he doesn’t have to. A very satisfying listen.

Some good songs

I enjoyed this album. Really heavy with electric guitar. His jams are pretty long too. For 1990 he’s starting his own unique musical path. This album came out the same time as all the grunge stuff I recall.

Kind of liked it.

I liked this album. My favorite being “Mother Earth.”

It’s decent music, but honestly kinda forgettable. Neil Young’s earlier stuff was better.

This album is the bridge from 70s to 90s rock

f*!#in' Up Love to Burn

Raw and rocking Canadian content.

Nice.

I domt care much for Young's voice. I wss sure id end up hating this album. I was determined to not like it. First track met my low expectations. Then white line played and i was blown away by how much i enjoyed it. Then fuckin up played and i enjoyed it more. I was confused and amazed. Not every track resounded with me eventually, but im shocked i found a lot of good stuff in here. Still dont care much for Young's voice but thats ok. Solid album.

Neil Young is a man of many moods and elements; when he finds a particular element worth his fancy, he'll dig and dig until most or all of the gold has been discovered. Such is the case with Ragged Glory. Maintaining the crested wave that was created by the previous Freedom, Neil and his band Crazy Horse do what they do best and that is to crank it up and let it rip whilst crafting great songs in the process, which is often lost when such expressions in musical thought happen. Whether they were at the starting line in the race that was the grunge movement or just marching to the beat of their own drum as per usual, without a thought for anything regarding the trends, this is a hidden gem for those seeking to be sought for those wading through the catalog. Favorites: Country Home, Fuckin' Up, Over and Over, Love to Burn, Father John, Love and Only Love.

Half country half rock

Haven't listened to it before. Have only really listed to "Rust Never Sleeps" before and I have that album. I know his famous songs, however. I like the harder music on this album. I like Neil's voice however on his softer songs. I will give this one a few more spins.

I can honestly say I was initially apprehensive to listen to a Neil Young album from the early 1990's classified on Wikipedia as a "grunge" album. Especially as someone who has never been the biggest fan of the bands sound or Neil Young's balladry. I was however, instantly drawn into the albums first song "Country Home" and subsequently hooked each minute after. While there are classic crazy horse jam bits and the classic gruff rumblings that one has been accustomed to listening to earlier Neil Young - Songs like "Farmers daughter" provide an interesting sonic challenge that sounds like something from the mind of les Claypool, wrapped in the flannel and blue collar workwear of a Neil young fan. The album is a exciting listen that keeps you on your toes and shines a new light on what Calgary's #1 Musical enemy is capable of. Ragged Glory shows a surprising musical growth for an album so late in the catalogue of a iconic Band. Garage rock on the frontier. 4.25/5

very solid album but the distortion gets a little drown out on every song.

quite rough and quite wonderful

•Not Owned: Streaming •Solid garage album. Has a live feel to the whole album that culminates in a lovely (actually) live anthem about Mother Earth—perfect for the preceding looking-back lyrics that string album together. Really appreciate the dedication to sound: each piece is a jam, solos are load bearing walls. •4/5

What a nice warm and relaxed atmosphere.

Such an amazing dirty tone on the guitars and even though some of the songs are long and repetitive I didn't ever feel bored while listening.

Goes kinda hard, didn't think there were any extreme bangers but solid all the way through.

Over and Over is good. Farmer John is pretty awful. But overall I liked this, despite it ticking several boxes that would normally predispose me not to. The guitar sound was really nice. Just edges into a four for me.

That's a great rock album

Sometimes the music meets the mood perfectly. It is really beautiful outside, isn’t it?

Broadly, I like Neil's work with Crazy Horse better than his solo stuff, though I am not enchanted with the toanl qualities of his music, so its hard to appreciate his mastery of songwriting. I think I am at piece with accepting his influence in artists that I like and not being totally into his work. I suppose of all the albums of his that I have heard so far, I like this one the best.

I have all the time in the world for Neil’s sinewy, soul-searching guitar solos.

Rokkenroll

Finally listened and this was excellent.

good

Things I enjoyed in this album: Crazy Horse + Songs Things I disliked: Neil Young's voice Too bad they couldn't get a different singer.

Neil Young rocking out. On the face of it, it's typically a bit self indulgent, featuring several jams and two 10 minute+ long tracks. The album was recorded as live in 1990 which makes it imperfect but also helps it retain the raw power and energy of the performance. It's sufficiently captivating that it flies by, despite the length, and you actually wish there was more. Rating: 4.5/5 Playlist track: Country Home Date listened: 14/08/23

Weird that this is the first Neil Young album I get on here. I love NY, but there better be a bunch of others on the list because this seems like it would be barely top 10… but let me give it a solid listen. White Line has a catchy lead tone and nice group vocals. Good jam. Overall I’m going to give it a 3.5. Hoping it grows on me more.

Cool Neil rocking. Always an underrated rock musician and guitarist.

Unusually heavy by Neil, runs on a bit and lacks anz real standout songs but still overall a very high class and enjoyable Album

I’m a big Young fan, but also a big Crazy Horse fan. And nothing else sounds like the racket that the combination of the 2 provides. This isn’t their best work, but it’s still pretty good. The songs are so listenable, even when they remind you of songs he’s recorded before this. A lot of credit must go to producer David Briggs, one of the few who Young would ever allow to wield the whip. (Two years later he produced Nick Cave’s Henry’s Dream, although the relationship was acrimonious & Cave re-mixed the album. Three years later, Briggs died of lung cancer at only 51). I’d never heard Farmer John performed at this tempo before. I certainly didn’t know it was written by R&B duo, Don & Dewey. I knew it from The Searchers debut album, & their version was much quicker. Days That Used To Be is a total steal ( in both content & melody)from Dylan’s classic My Back Pages. And the melody of Mother Earth (Natural Anthem) is totally lifted from the traditional folk-song, The Water Is Wide. But they both work for me, as indeed does the rest of the album, which may be the last really good album Young did with the band. I finally got to see him with the Horse in 2003 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, when he was touring the Greendale album (ho-hum!). The first half was Greendale - Young & a large combo that only included Ralph Molina from Crazy Horse. After a ten- minute break, he came back out with Crazy Horse & they played for a bit over an hour & only played 6 or 7 songs. After all those years they still loved a jam. And, largely, that’s what this album sounds like.

Unable to listen to the album on Spotify as it's only available with a premium subscription, but I assume it's up to Neil Young's usual high standards.

I had no idea Neil Young was still producing music worth listening to into the 90s. Like I know he never stopped, but I'm surprised to see a cut from this time period on the list. For what it is, this is a fine album. Nice and crusty, and honestly more enjoyable than a lot of earlier Young that I've been exposed to. Love and Only Love is a late album standout that features some great instrumental jamming. I could definitely see myself coming back to this record. Solid 4 / 5.

Good but not great.

Classic Neil Young infused with some electrifying rock and roll.

Enjoyable but a couple guitar jam sessions to long

After his decent comeback with Freedom, Neil teamed up with Crazy Horse again and made everything louder. It's such an energetic performance that it doesn't really matter if there aren't real classic tracks on this thing. It rocks and Neil just does these endless solos and it's awesome.

This is not even in my top 10 Neil Young's albums, but damn... I had so much fun listening to this. I was singing and playing air guitar all along the ride. Neil Young is a true master of his art.

This is another one that I'd never heard before and it's a right beauty. Most of the songs are longer than whatever am/fm radio would regularly play (that's a good thing!) so maybe that's why I didn't recognize any of them. Regardless, some guy on the Mendicino coast running a pirate radio station out of his garage just nods in I-told-you-so assent to this album's inclusion on the list.

Rock de Neil Young. Un 4.

ever wanted to know what it would be like to hear neil young fronting a grunge band? well, look no further. i will be the first to admit that neil young’s voice is an acquired taste (in fact, i’m pretty sure I stated this on my review for CSNY. having said that, i really enjoy his unique voice. there is a tortured soul element that can only come from experience. this album is pretty good, and now that collaboration with pearl jam in the 90s makes a lot more sense to me. although, a couple of songs are a bit long for my taste. highlights: “white line”, “fuckin’ up”, “mansion on the hill”.

Proto garage rock, if Japandroids were fronted by an old pained Canadian woman. Classic.

Good stuff.

Very good!

I was surprised how melodic and almost folk-pop this album was. He had good harmonies on a lot of the tracks and even his 10 minute epics of Love to Burna nd Love and Only Love were enoyable. Really liked White Line and Mansion on the Hill.

After an experimental 80s period, Neil Young decided to change his musical direction yet again. This time, with something more familiar. Young heads back to his roots with a sound reminiscent of just 1969 album with Crazy Horse. This record features raw “live in studio” production, which I think adds to the grungy sound. Lots of extended guitar jams on here, really highlighting Young’s guitar playing. Does it belong on the 1001 albums to hear before you die list, probably not. Still a very enjoyable listen.

Thought it was pretty pretty good. Thought I'd maybe be sick of hearing Neil twice in a week; but surprise surprise, I liked it. Spot-on garage guitar met with sound vocal harmonies make me feel happy. Probably not Young's lyrical genius that give me chills on other records (in fact Father John is maybe a skip), but still a damn good listen. I reckon they had more fun recording this one than they did Tonight's The Night, and that brought a smile to my face. I did want to move out to the country a little bit after listening to this. Would be real nice to have a ranch that your friends would come and visit. Maybe you'd play some songs together in the barn. Will be keeping my eye out for this one in the record stores. Fave song was White Line.

I was born into a house with Neil Young records in, played often. But as a teenager, it took time for me to connect the guy on “Mr Soul”, “Helpless”, & “Cinnamon Girl” was the same rowdy, defiant, & funny guy in “This Note’s For You”, “Rockin’ In The Free World”, “Fuckin’ Up”. He was probably the only 60s icon who was still relevant deep into the 90s, save for David Bowie. Flea once wrote that his test for career decisions was to ask himself “Would Neil Young do it?” & if the answer was “Fuck no!” The we should run the other way. Joe Rogan would do well to consider that test… This album is not my favorite NY album, or even top 5 Young records, but when NY & Crazy Horse get going, you realize they have to compete with his nearly 6 decades of music back to his first band with —Rick James, bitch! It’s still great! This is NY & CH in all their ragged glory.

Unable to listen - not available on Spotify - rated on expectation only

Typical "grungy" Neil Young...fun listening

Never been much of a Neil Young fan, but this one was a bit of a surprise. It's still Neil Young, but less folk-sy and more adventurous

Hard to dislike Neil. Great for live album too. Last track hits harder now than when this was recorded.

Neil youngs voice is unmistakable. Album starts well but tails off a bit

Dank Neil Old & Crazy Horse. Ty Neil for pulling it off Spotify due to concerns about misinformation. I was able to listen on YouTube, a platform known for its high-quality and factual content, instead!

Ashamed to say I haven't listened to this since it came out. Nice grungy R&R a la Neil Young

Much prefer Neil when he's rocking like this. Great stuff!

Niet op spotify

Rock

Tend to like Neil’s folkier stuff best but this was great.

No one like Neil Young. "After the Gold Rush," "Rust Never Sleeps" and some many other exceptional songs and albums. Great voice; original guitarist; decent lyricist. But jesus: Ralph Molina's drumming just continues to bore the hell outta me. Hence: 4.5/5

Neil Young had zin om te rocken, en wie ben ik om hem tegen te houden. De man heeft hoorbaar plezier om lekker op de gitaar te klooien en wat onzintekstjes te verzinnen ('Farmer John, I love your daughter'). Vermakelijk, iets wat het denk ik op de lange autorit wel goed doet.

Je kan natuurlijk niet om Neil heen. Toch wist ik niet gelijk hoeveel sterren het nu verdiende. Eerst hoor je een 5 sterren powernummer als F****ng Up. En dan is het volgende nummer gewoon vals. Worden het er nu drie of 4. Gewoon nog maar eens luisteren dan. Maar ik blijf er tussenin hangen. Tot ik Love and Only Love nog eens hoor. De doorslaggevende factor van dit album is Neil helemaal niet. Die Maffe Viervoeters maken het echte verschil. Vier sterren dus.

Heerlijke rockplaat voor de vrijdag waarbij 70s songs in een vers (al dan niet versleten) 90s jasje worden gestoken. Opgenomen in een soort oude garage klinkt het, maar daardoor lijkt het ook alsof je er live bij staat. Past lekker bij de garage rock dat het album is, compromisloos, beetje vuig. 3 akkoorden en meebleren met "why do I keep fucking up", als een tweede "keep on rockin in the free world" (niet gek uit dezelfde periode).

I really enjoyed this and could listen to it "over and over again, my love." My only only real gripe is the feud between Neil Young and Spotify so that I can't add any of these songs to my normal playlists, but even that I get.

I remember when Mirror Ball came out a few years later (1995) and Pearl Jam and everyone else was drooling over Neil Young and his virtuosity. I never listened to that album but I loved the big single Downtown. Still, I didn't get all the hype about Neil Young being this grunge godfather - he was just an all time rock great who continued to make some relevant music. I was not aware at all about the album Ragged Glory, though I would've had to be under a rock not to know the one year earlier (1989) classic Rockin in the Free World. I don't think I realized how long Neil had been in the game and how irrelevant he could've been at this stage in his career. But he really still lit it up in the 90's, maybe better than most modern bands (I mean, Harvest Moon was 1992). This is a really good album. I still wouldn't call it grunge, although the track F'n Up comes close (great tune). But it's solid rock with some great electric guitar work. At times it sounds a bit too much like his other work (pieces of Love to Burn and F'n Up during the verses sound like Rockin in the Free World). And a lot of the songs go on a lot longer than they have to (album is an hour long for 10 songs - I really like Over and Over but it didn't need to be 8 minutes). So not perfect but still solid.

Love Neil Young. Fun album - harder to find than most.

This was fun.. interesting to hear that early 90's influence since I'm only familiar with NY's earlier stuff. There are some really good songs, but I think also a few forgettable ones after my initial listen. Listened to this on an Apple music trial, but may buy it on vinyl or otherwise to go back to it later.

Awesome, awesome album. The more this list goes on, the more I am in love with Neil Young

Damn good album.

Shame it's not on Spotify anymore, but luckily I've listened previously and enjoyed it!

Fun album, quite enjoyed this. Essential listening for an angsty midlife crisis.

Wasn't bothered to download this album onto Spotify so I listened to Harvest Moon instead. Harvest Moon is great very good, Neil's voice is great. 8/10 for Harvest Moon

HL: “Country Home”, “Over and Over”, “Mansion on the Hill”, “Mother Earth” —Now that I’m back on Apple Music, time to give this a proper listen. —I’ve noticed that for quite a few albums I’m biased towards the opener & closer- as is the case for Ragged Glory. —As much as I could criticize it for its long-windedness, something about its simplicity was satisfying; like a tool that does one thing really well. January 24, 2023

Du gros rock avec des gros solos, bien joué Neil, tu m'as eu. 4.25 / 5

The songs skewed a little long but wow, was this good.

This is the second album of Neil Young's that I've reviewed on this album generator. This one, from his time recording with the band Crazy Horse. This, unlike his solo stuff, is more rockin' than folky. It is fantastic!! I really enjoyed the harmonies reached by Crazy Horse and Neil Young. Every song on this album was awesome. Even the couple of 10 minute epics. The only song I didn't care for was Farmer John. It felt rushed and unfinished. Overall, thoroughly enjoyed this album. Will definately listen again! Favourite songs: F!#*in Up, Country Home, Over and Over, Mansion on the Hill, Love to Burn, Days that Used to Be Least favourite song: Farmer John 4/5

Noice

Not one single song i recognized. All were awesome. Very miserable doing the driveway from the first snowfall of 2022, but tone and fuzz were on point. This one is getting multiple listens.

All around good album. I've always liked Neil Young and his elegant stripped down style. Crazy Horse makes a great backing band for him, so this whole record is just fun straight-forward rock and roll.

Damn, really? Neil Young’s renaissance period surely offered some hits, and this is full of good stuff, but is it really essential? It is a good time, though. B

Neil Young proving he can still keep up with the youth

Not my favorite Neil Young album - as he got older, his songs became more and more didactic, and the overall feeling is one of being lectured. That said, I love love love the crunchy country guitar and I have a major soft spot for his voice. A good album, if not the greatest. 3.5/5 rounding up to 4 because Neil Young.

I swear I've heard this whole album before at some point. I like it, I think Country Home is my favourite track. Maybe some of the instrumental mess-arounds should be shorter, if you ask me. Solid overall, I continue to enjoy listening to Neil Young.

I'm really digging the tone of this one.

As with all Neil Young; songs are awesome, vocals are bad.

queria ouvir, mas o spotify tirou do ar

8/10 I liked it, it was nice but Neil Young’s got way better stuff imo

should be 0 star neil, why aren't you on spotify

Country Home: dig the vibe so far White Line: ah man that lead tone is just killer ... Love to Burn: I'm a sucker for love and burn songs, and the tone just slays, great moody solos

A glorious romp from Neil Young and his solid cohorts, Crazy Horse.

Love to burn, white line, fuckin line, over & over , love and only love !

Interesante viaje por un folk moderno y pesado

So this gets categorised as garage or grunge. But it has more than a twang of country in it with those lazy riffs. Then we hit Days That Used To Be and Love And Only Love. Both of those songs could have been released on Everybody...in 1969. Whatever you classify it as it's a whole lot of fun. Special shout out to the feedback finishes which just add the cherry to the top of this delicious confection. I love the fact that a renegade like Young has remained relevant, popular, and cranky for nearly 60 years. Meanwhile the band are obviously having so much fun. All this from an album I knew nothing about.

Really good listen, a lot livelier and upbeat up to other NY releases I’ve listened to previously

It seems as though about once a decade, Neil Young brings Crazy Horse back around to do some excellent full-band stuff. Well, the year is 1990 and the boys haven't done anything since Re·ac·tor in 1981, so let's get the band back together! Young and the Horse make deceptively simple hard rock here. They're all playing together in the studio, tight as can be, jamming away. They would practice and record their sets, go through the playback and choose the best take for each song to go on the album. It's the perfect "dudes rock" album, in that it rocks and doesn't do more than it needs to. Although I preferred the live energy and pacing of Rust Never Sleeps, this album, I feel, is on par in terms of sonic quality. Neil Young can really rock with the rest of them.

Ragged Glory is a great title for this album. I love the story behind how it was recorded - it sounds a bit like a live record, like it has that energy. There are a couple of stand out songs here, like Fuckin' Up, Over and Over, and Mansion on the Hill. But I can get behind pretty much all of this. Still, when it falters, it falls all the way into the background. But I think I'll put this one on again, so I'll give it the big four.

OMG The Godfather of grunge!! I still don’t really get that title. I know the man has recorded 237 albums, but I’ve listened to a lot of them and… never once did I find myself going, “Oh yeah, Alice In Chains.” Nope. Sorry, 1990s media. And thank goodness, because Mr. Young is so much more than that. There aren’t a ton of musicians who would make me pause if I had to pick between one of their acoustic or one of their electric albums, but Neil’s on that list. Goddamn those guitar tones. At times it just sounds like a pretty good bar band, but then they hit you with some of those fuzzed out leads where they just hold a single note or two and it makes me want to buy a new guitar. And then sometimes they do the opposite with an acoustic and it *still* makes me want to buy a guitar. So this album. It’s a weird one. I thought for sure “Rocking in the Free World” was on here, but instead we get a bunch of songs that are kind of in that ballpark but not quite. I liked a lot of them (“Fuckin’ Up”, “Love and Only Love”) and didn’t quite care for others (“Farmer John”). I’d say most of the songs here could be shorter, but doing so would mean losing some of those guitar moments I love. One of the best guitar bits is in the very last tune, which sounds like some sort of beautifully distorted take on “Amazing Grace.” But then the band starts singing those awfully-on-the-nose lyrics about mama earth and I kinda cringe. Still, even in the seas of cheese, I never once don’t believe Young and co. aren’t being earnest. He always is! Every single song. I don’t know how he hasn’t got tired of his own shit after all these years, but god bless him.

This is a live album without all the obnoxious fan noise and the need to play the radio hits. It is distortion in its natural form, enjoying the moment. You don't have to say "I wish I had been there" because you are there if you turn it up and give in to the buzzing in your ear.

A strong Neil Young album. I especially dig some of the longer feedback-heavy jams. I enjoy Neil Young in country-folk mode but I like him even more in hard rock mode. His voice can be pretty but he doesn’t have a conventionally good singing voice. That unconventional voice works well though with the loose and unpolished guitar work on these songs. Crazy Horse is a great backing band and they sound awesome here. Highlights: “Country Home,” “F*!#in’ Up,” “Over and Over,” “Love and Only Love”

One of Neil's loudest , and one of his best

Frábært albúm, gott bílskúrsrokk.

Very, very good, a clear influence on loads of bands I love. Full of energy and attitude, and fills the gap between garage rock and grunge perfectly. Some songs are a little bit "older gent trying to sound like his younger self", but that's no bad thing. Not on Spotify, but that meant I saw the videos for the songs that have them. Joe Rogan still sucks!!

Musically, this is really well done, just about as good as anything Neil Young and Crazy Horse ever did together. It has a fun, rough edged, garage-y vibe and Young's guitar is blistering as ever. As good as it sounds, the lyrics are fairly toothless and mostly forgettable. I know I'm officially turning into your most annoying teacher when I say this, but I know Neil Young can write better songs than this. I guess he has other albums for that. Fave Songs: White Line, Love and Only Love, Country Home, Love to Burn, Over and Over This album was not available on Spotify, but can be found in full on YouTube. 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 5 3

This is a pretty great album.

Well, Neil Young's got guts for sticking it to Joe Rogan with the Spotify debacle. Especially because it mainly hurts him a lot more than it will upset streaming on Spotify. And I appreciate that all it took to find this album was a quick Google search and a full YouTube playlist is available. It's a great album, too; as you'd expect from a Neil Young album the vocals are strong but the real star is the searing melody lines and the FANTASTIC guitar on every song. This isn't quite at the level of "Rust Never Sleeps" for me but it's still quite good. Absolutely worth a listen and worthy of being on this list. One of my favorite discoveries from these albums. Fave track: "F***in up"

A fine, fine album. Go in the garage with your band mates, record some tracks, pick the best take, make a record. Can there be anything finer? Did the neighbours bang on the walls and complain? I doubt it, when the tracks are so compelling and absorbing.

I have a lot of time for Neil Young, and it's always nice to hear someone put out music this good a couple of decades into their career. Damn good album.

Excellent album, up there with Everybody Knows This is Nowhere. A lot of the fuzz grunge and a bit of the guitar odyssey.

This was some great classic rock which is saying a lot for it being 1990. Songs were a little long but couple the music with the album cover and this felt like a huge long jam sesh between Diamond and Crazy Horse. And I'm down for that.

Better than I thought.

Big Neil Young fan, bought this when it came out. The songs are decent but the that garage crunchy sound is great on it. Coming out in the end of the 80s is what I think makes it unique at the time.

Love the guitar tone. Which is fortunate since It's there for the entire hour. :) Favorite tracks: Love to Burn, Country Home, Mansion on the Hill

Not that familiar with Neil Young (Crazy Horse or not) but I've always enjoyed him. This sounds exactly like I'd imagine without many surprises.

Годно.

Les plus courtes sont les meilleures, littérallement. Prefs: Country Home, Fuckin' Up, Farmer John, Mansion on the Hill, Love and Only Love, Mother Earth (Natural Anthem) Moins pref: Over and Over

Not a big fan of his voice, but the music is good.

Crazy Horse is never a bad thing

Yes! I know Neil Young can be polarizing, but I'm firmly in the camp that he's a musical pioneer and crazy genius. He's one of the few rockers left who always did and still continues to sing about something. The music with a message can be preachy, but not Young. He's brilliant at being inspired and translating that inspiration to us in a song. This record has a much lighter, sweeter, comfortable vibe than some of Young's other work, especially that with CSN, but I loved it.

This was pretty cool - I can’t believe it’s from 1990! Worth another listen

The second album of Neil Young's "comeback" period is a garage rock classic, how could it not be when he's playing with Crazy Horse? I hadn't listened to this in a few years and my takeaway this time is that it's fun!

I feel like Neil Young's voice should annoy me, but it's oddly endearing. He's whiny and a little off-key, but somehow that makes the songs better. There's a real folksy, subway-busker kinda vibe that I appreciate. I also liked how the album built. The first few songs feature an acoustic guitar with real "treble-y" effects, then in the middle there were songs with nice, clean acoustic songs. Towards the end, he moved to a clean electric and then a dirty, punk-like electric on Sedan Delivery and the reprise of Hey Hey, My My. I'm not sure if this was on purpose or not, but I dug it.

I rather like Neil Young and I quite like some of his hits. But this album is really just exactly what you'd expect if you imagine Neil Young's filler material recorded garage rock style. No more, no less. There's nothing bad on here and it's better background music than a large part of the albums on this list, but not worth re-listening to either. And there's definitely no gold such as After The Gold Rush or Heart Of Gold on this one.

well-calibrated rock. not too gritty, full of passion

About what you'd expect from ol Neil

Done.

Driven more by electric guitar than the admittedly little Neil Young I have listened to. I really enjoyed most of the songs.

Not my favorite Neil Young album (my favorite is After The Gold Rush) but this is still pretty solid and worth a listen.

pretty standard good songs

Worse 4, the songs later in the album seemed to me a bit on the same note. Anyway, good rock album from late "80s".

Well there’s no doubt this band knows how to jam. Crazy Horse is a band that’s just not made for the studio so they somehow figured out how to make a studio album with a sound that is very raw and sounds live. This includes many songs ending with guitar feedback. No gentle fade outs here. There’s not a lot of variety in the songs although I guess if you want some ballads, Neil has many other LPs that will scratch this itch.

Fucking smacks like the hits are super toit and did you know that this album actually invented grunge

Rock de Neil Young.

This is my favorite Neil album so far. Inventing garage rock? Neat.

I liked old Neil Young, but this in particular feels so unique! Love the garage-rock passion and vibe. Doesn't quite hit a 5, but a strong 4.5 in my eyes.

thoroughly enjoyed

Wow! Amazing!

Music was catchy, but that voice got old

A bit too straightforward and stereotypical, but still pretty good.

This is pretty good, better than other Neil Young I've heard. Just good country rock. I think I gotta give it a 4 hey. I'll listen to this again for sure.

I usually like Neil Young a lot but this one almost feels like he's sounding like REM at times. Not my favourite and could've been cut from the list.

Neil Young is great, and has many albums on this list. This one is unnecessary.

I always wish I like Neil young more than I do but find his albums a bit of a chore

I don't think I am ever going to love Neil Young, but this album was pretty good. A heavier sound than other Neil Young on this list, some head-nodding, foot-tapping rock and roll, although all the songs are basically the same. I absolutely couldn't tell which track was which if I had a sample of each.

I struggle with Neil Young. I definitely prefer rocking out Neil Young to singer-songwriter Neil Young, but his weedy vocals don't do justice to the music.

lange Jams, verzerrte Gitarren, viel Raum, wenig Überraschung. Genau darin liegt aber auch das Problem – es ist solide, aber unspektakulär, fast schon stoisch im eigenen Groove. Ein ehrliches, raues Album ohne besondere Höhepunkte.

Hmm, so long. Not bad but nothing grabs you, until over and over. Not getting the grunge label either. Just lacks something, oddly maybe if his voice a bit more polished. 3 Heard before? No Owned: No, 88/337 (26%) Will I get: No

90s rock.

The last song is great…

I really like this until he starts singing 🙁

Best Song: Mansion on the hill I woke up this morning thinking, "you know what Canadian rocker I haven't listened to in awhile, mostly because his voice drives me crazy and his music are very milquetoast, that's right Neil Young." This is another Neil Young album. It's nothing special, nothing great, and does very little for me. I will never listen to it again. But, it's fine. I mean, it's pretty standard rock that has no place on this list as it does NOTHING special for music. In my opinion, like Elvis Costello, this is an example of the author losing their objectivity and putting in artists they enjoy over artists that made relevant contributions to music. Add into that not one, but two ten+ minute long songs - bleh. 3/5 for being someone's thing (the author for one) but not mine.

This rocks pretty hard, but I'm not sure how much I would revisit this album. The beats and chord progressions are pretty simple. Maybe a 3.5

ебаная американщина с ебаными американскими гитарами с ебаными американскими фермерами и их дочерьми (вероятно тоже америкосы)

Unspectacular.

Can see the merits - the Godfather of Grunge releasing a Grunge-y album in '90 - but I don't think this is as strong as his 70s stuff.

I mean, it’s not bad as albums go, but it’s absolutely not stand out in anyway. I cannot work out why it deserves a place on this list as it brings nothing fresh or new to the table that the other 57 Neil Young inclusions to this list have brought.

Neil's fine, but some of the tracks are waaaaay too long.

Decent album, nothing special but nothing bad either. A couple of the songs are quite long though.

Typical

Good proto-grunge from the father of the genre. Just way too long. A few really good tracks do not make it earn its length

Jakiś gniewny ten Neil Young na tej płycie. Nie umiałam się zupełnie w nią wczuć. Zaskakująco słaba melodycznie. 5.5/10

Vanilla American rock and roll that just doesn't really move me. perfectly palatable but not at all moving.

This didn’t do much for me. But as with the other Neil Young albums we’ve had so far on this list, I feel that it would be unjust to overly criticise the songwriting, instrumentation, performances, or the lyrics. All of these aspects of the music were admittedly solid. Where Neil’s work really loses me is his vocals. I just find his delivery so tedious to listen to and I still stand by my previous statement of him having an objectively bad voice.

Folk Rock, 1990 -> 3

It was average

I love Neil Young's voice and style of singing - a natural bias toward a higher score from that expectation. I did enjoy this album but it felt disorganized and less interesting in spots. Perhaps on further lessons I would give it a higher score but on 1.5 listens through I'm concluding it's pretty middle of the road. 3/5

Temp

It's okay, but I can't help but feel it lacks a distinct identity. Feels like a band trying to adapt to the evolving music forecast, but instead of innovating they just emulate what was popular at the time.

I like the grungy sound on this. Real solid Neil Young in the best way the whole album long with none to stand out. 3,5

Some decent rock in here

This has songs

I don’t like no Young and I wasn’t going to listen to this album. It was much better than I expected, but I would call it grunge.

This album grows on you. “Days That Used to Be” is one of his greatest songs.

It’s passable but I don’t get why this is on a list of 1001 albums one must hear. There are at least 11 other Neil Young albums that wildly outshine this.

They'd be a great R.E.M cover band.

Can be a bit meandering at times. I love Neil, prefer the acoustic stuff though. Don’t think the songs are his strongest, but the guitar work is good. 3/5.

I enjoyed it. I thought "Mother Earth" was quite nice to listen to.

Decent record with a lot of Young's grungier stuff. I'm really fond of a few songs - but other are forgettable or slightly tired. Worth the listen either way.

Good stuff here on an album that is overall longer than it needs to be. Mother Earth is amazing, though.

Rocks!

oscillates between a kind of gleaming, alchemical highway of hillbilly krautrock and total boring twaddle - not from song to song, but more based on whatever's in the air for me. there are individual moments that work wonderfully but this bores more than it inspires me unforch :((

Not a bad Southern Rock album. Neil works with the band instead of standing out. Each song could be made shorter if they just cut off the tape instead of letting the final chord fade out for A MINUTE while the crowd screams and cheers for the song. Not that this is a live album, but that's what you'd do if you were actually performing. Which works for a concert, but not a studio album. My Rating: 3/5

This would be a great album to experience live and in the moment. On an album though, the songs feel too long. Moments are very very good and it would be a great driving album, played loud. But to sit and listen, most songs feel a bit tedious by the end.

don’t mind Neil but this was too long

Fun times, scorching guitar solos, good songs and great chemistry, but an echo of an echo in terms of significance or impact.

I know there's a lot of Neil on the list, and this is the first album I get from him about 90 albums in to this project. And honestly, this isn't one of the best ones from him and Crazy Horse. Not to say this is bad at all. It's an enjoyable album of Neil style garage rock that's very fitting for the upcoming decade of the 90s. I own this album, myself. But of all seven Neil albums that are on the list, this is in 7th place. But it's still good. 3.2/5.

It's okay is about as complimentary as I can be

Definitely not as good as Neil Young in the 70s. But I still can't help but kinda like it. Also his voice is great, you all suck.

Yeah quite good Probably a bit too long but I like some of the jammy elements. Its good. But thats a lot of NY at this point. Couple of really good songs High 3?

A legendary duo but no memorable songs on this.

Holy shit, ANOTHER Neil Young album. There's gotta be a staffer who helped make this list that just added Neil Young's entire discography as a bit. I can't stand Neil's voice plain and simple. He's a hell of a guitar player and writes great tunes, but all of his albums need instrumental versions because that voice is horrid. This album is fine, it's a decent sloppy, messy, garage rock "fuck it" album that was made in Neil's mid-life crisis years. I saw that review about the dude saying "It's best enjoyed in a convertible on a sunny day". Yeah, I bet it is gramps. I have no complaints about the instrumental pieces of this album, in fact if it was just that or if Neil stepped away from the mic and let someone else sing this would be a significantly better album. As it is with Neil whining into the mic, it's a 5/10. I'd bump it up to at least a 7/10 if someone else sang.

I liked the extended jam sessions. There’s a brooding attitude underneath the country rock sound. Young wrote some good songs.

Probably the worst Neil album on here, and yet it is still a magnificient showing that sounds much less produced than his other work. 8/10 [DROP]

It was OK but not something I want to listen to again. And I actually like classic Neil Young. I added “Mansion on the Hill” to my Generator playlist.

Another one of those artist who I seem to not get and seems to be highly rated by others. The music hear is listenable enough but just a bit too mainstream for my tastes. Probably overrated

Solid overall

I honestly fell asleep about halfway through, but I get the point. This album has a pretty bad rambling problem, there’s no need for any song on this album to be longer than like 6 minutes. That being said I do like stuff on here, I just think he dragged it out a little. Favorites: Over and Over, Love to Burn, Love and Only Love

A 3. I don't know why he gets so many entries on this list. 3/5

Love Neil Young. Didn't absolutely love this

lo escuche muy por arriba pero nice

2.5. I'm ok with the music, but man, if you're waiting to listening to something else, this feels like it goes on forever.

Gamli kallinn Neil Young er ekki eins skemmtilegur og ungi kallinn, en hér eru ágætir bútar inn á milli þótt lögin kannski full löng.

I once dated a guy who was REALLY into Neil Young. I knew the standard "Heart of Gold" and such, but this is the first time I've listened to one of his albums. It was fine but didn't wow me.

A lot of Neil young on this list..

𝘙𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 18𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘣𝘶𝘮 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 / 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳-𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘭 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨... and the 864th included on this challenge.

I REALLY don’t think 90’s Neil needs to be here. This album feels phoned in for his standards. This hits nothing like his 60’s and 70’s works. This feels like a group of friends got together drunk in a garage and made an album. The guitars are grimy and dope as fuck at times, but to me there’s just no substance beyond that. I go to Neil young for the lyrics, and I didn’t find much here that scratches that itch. Favs: Mansion on the hill, love and only Love, fuckin up

Americana this really does feel like more contemporary Bruce Springsteen. The guitars sound kinda samey at some point but I can sit through this and enjoy it and I now know who Neil young is. Fuckin up is my favorite by a mile it goes so hard

Découverte. Album tranquille de folk par Neil Young, s'écoute bien, sans plus. Top: Farmer John

I'd have paid good money to hear this live, what a jam

Kinda wild to hear an album about the climate crisis made from before I was born. Really sad.

I don't mind it. He has better.

It was good

This is not the Neil Young I expected. I like the songs he wrote but this album is meh.

Distortion

I think this is far from Neil's heyday, but there is something charming about the rawness of this album. I definitely like the fuzzed out guitars.

Een typische 3 sterren weer. Gewoon een decent album

70s folky Neil Young is iets meer m'n ding, maar dit is helemaal prima garage rock. Wel -1 voor Farmer John en de laatste track, wat een zeiknummers.

Not a NY classic. Relatively listenable I suppose but little distinctiveness. Won’t bother replaying.

This might be one of the first Neil Young albums from this list that isn’t a 4-5 for me. It definitely wasn’t bad but nothing grabbed me like the others.

A good album, I liked Mansion On The Hill the most.

Every song sounded amazing until the discordant nasal whines of Dinosaur Snr kick in. If this had any other singer it could be a 5

Another Neil Young album... this time a late work from 1990. Seriously: what I feared in my last Neil Young review has now come to pass – “Ragged Glory” doesn't measure up to his older albums, but sounds like a parody of itself. Of course, the sound is better and more powerful than on his recordings from the 70s, but hearing that his bendings and string changes are still just as sloppy as they were 15 years ago is more annoying than stylish. In addition, the extremely simple songwriting and the country-heavy sound make everything sound a bit like a children's song. I'm sorry, but I had just started to think Neil Young was cool, and then the generator brings up something like this? “Ragged Glory” is clearly the album of an artist who had already passed his prime. It's by no means bad, and you can still listen to it, but it certainly doesn't belong on any list of the best albums, no matter how many there are.

no es mi onda, no lo disfruto tanto, pero lo respeto un montón a Neil

Solid stuff

There's only one Neil Young - his voice is unmistakeable. One or two sounded out of his range, to the extent they sounded like awful karaoke.

Franchement ça va mais c'est un poil trop générique, puis tout les sons se ressemblent j'ai trouvé

Normalement j'aime pas sa voix là c'était vraiment ok. Par contre toutes les musiques ressemblent aux hits de Neil Young c'est une folie

Pretty good. Probably sounds amazing played loud on big speakers. Higher percentage of country vibes than I was expecting. Almost a four star but not quite. For Neil I have high expectations for strong melodies and that felt a little lacking here.

It’s fine. I don’t get why it’s on this list. I can name 5 or 6 Neil Young albums that deserve to be on this list over this one, and that’s already too many

Good, mature songwriting, even if this style of music isn't necessarily my favourite. (Side note: I feel like a fake Canadian for not being that familiar with Neil Young's wider discography haha)