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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.
Nothing really wrong with this if you like Neil Young, but I couldn't really get into it. Songs all sound basically the same and are way too long. Some cool moments make me think I would like this more on repeated listens, but on the first listen it just felt average
This is my third Neil Young album, and I don't remember disliking his voice so much on the previous albums. Maybe it is just that he is older, or maybe this album is just more country inspired. He just really seems to be struggling to hold a note which I didn't notice on previous albums. This album also has country/folk inspired group vocals that I am not a fan of. The writing on this album also seems weaker. The songs aren't bad, they just don't feel as biting or necessary. The production is good though, I like the guitar tones and the feedback some songs end with. Something about Love to Burn reminds me of the Simpsons' joke were Milhouse's dad gets divorced and writes a song called Spare me a Feeling or something like that. I have no idea why I made this connection. Farmer John is a terrible song... I could excuse it if it was 1:30-2:00 but 4:14 is really pushing what feels like a joke song. This list probably would have been fine without this one, there are plenty of other Neil Young albums on this list (too many IMO) that make up for this forgettable one. I like the album cover. It is very punk/DIY. This album is more boring/bland, than it is bad. Low 3 (very close to a 2).
Garage Rock sounding like a few old guys trying to "jam like the old days in the basement with a beer.”
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.
This is listenable, but I still struggle with his whiney voice... Somewhat anthem-like, 3 stars out of respect
This is a good album if you like Neil Young, but nothing wild if you have no opinion on him.
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
184/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
There's this guy on Spotify that sings poop songs with your name in it. Like he does a song about poop for every name under the sun. There's several of my name, Jared Poops. Sometimes Neil Young sounds like the Poop guy. I thought this record was decent.
I think this is the album that'll finally get me to dive deeper into Neil Young's work.
Decent NY album
What I imagine I sound like when I'm 3 beers over my limit. Overly emotional and sad about regular shit. The skill is clearly there (even if I don't love his voice), but the vibe is just dramatic with nothing to back it up.
Classic young, jamming as if it’s was recorded in a oner prefer other young albums though
Not a Neil Young fan but I think this has definitely been my favorite so far. Rating: 4.1
Solid album. I enjoyed hearing Neil Young going more rock that some of his older stuff and each song was enjoyable. My two biggest gripes would be the length and most of the songs were similar. The album kind of melded together in the middle.
Hard to go wrong with Neil Young! I had never listened to much of his post-70's stuff, but this was a pleasant surprise. Some of the songs were a bit long but they didn't get boring at all.
It was better than the previous Neil Young albums, but loooooong.
Why do I keep fucking up?
Still not a Neil Young fan. This didn't do anything to change my mind.
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-
More ragged than glorious, this is barely above average straightforward rock, though certainly it has its heart in the right (though also predictable) places (see "Love and Only Love," "Mother Earth"). The band is a bit dumb and dull; though editors are too harsh in calling them "ham-fisted" and "numbskull," their claim that Crazy Horse is "best and worst band" seems about right. Certainly they bring out NY's better instincts and this did seem like a way out of the wilderness in which he'd been flailing for quite some time. A truly unique artist with some major blind spots (which are here manifested as questionable Boomer nostalgia [see "Days That Used to Be"]), NY has produced a good bit of dreck amidst the many gems. This fits neither of those categories, but nor is it a must-hear, falling miles short of the record to which it's most fancifully compared (Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere). And its timely relationship to grunge seemed coincidental at the time (one doubts it influenced anyone); today, this and Nirvana et al seem eras – even epochs – apart from just 30 years out.
This might be my highest rated Neil Young. It was totally listenable.
I keep trying with Neil young. No e of these songs stood out for me.
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.
sounded like a parody album
This clearly isn’t his best. 10 min songs? Come on, Neil.
Ragged Glory by Neil Young is a raw and powerful return to his electric roots, capturing the energy and spirit of his earlier work with Crazy Horse. The album's unpolished sound is intentional, with gritty guitar riffs and extended jams that embody the essence of garage rock. Tracks like F*!#in' Up and Over and Over are standouts, filled with relentless energy and a sense of reckless abandon. Young’s vocals are as passionate as ever, delivering lyrics that resonate with a mix of defiance and nostalgia. The album's rough edges and live-in-the-studio feel give it an authenticity that is both refreshing and timeless. Ragged Glory is a celebration of rock's raw power, with Young and Crazy Horse at their loudest and most unapologetic. While it may lack the polish of some of his other albums, its spirit and intensity make it a standout in his extensive catalogue. It's a testament to Neil Young's enduring ability to channel pure rock and roll energy. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 7 STAND OUT TRACK - Over and Over
decent album, couple of really catchy songs and nothing bad
I listened to the first few songs and dont want to listen to it later, Im just not a fan of this soft rock stuff, I know Neil Young is incredibly talented yeah yeah whatever like can we move on please thank you
Kinda mid 5.5/10
I've never been disappointed by anything Neil Young has done.
The first Neil Young album I got I said I wasn’t a Neil Young guy but liked it, last album I got I said I was becoming a bigger fan, and after this one I guess I am a Neil Young guy now (3.5/5)
That’s me over halfway for Mr Young’s albums on this list.
Very strong album for Neil.
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.
All the bar band noise in the comfort of my own home. Nah thanks. Jaysus this was a tough out.
3.5. Bottom of Neil Youngs top tier by my ears. Some good, great, and a lil monotonous at times.
I'm always praying that I've listened to my last Neil Young album on this list, and am always disappointed. Another basic-ass boomer rock album. 2.5/5 -> 3/5
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.
I like Neil's early stuff but this sounds like a sad tired rehash. It's 1990 and his time is gone. Has he anything further to say......? For me the answer is no. I've given Harvest and After the Gold Rush a 5* but htis is a 1*
3.7
Good music
BEST SONGS: -F*!#in' Up -Mother Earth
就那样
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.
I don't know but this album is too old sounding for me. I wish I had a country house. Over and Over Young sounds like he's struggling from the end of singing. I'm not the biggest Neil Young fan to be sure and he has some great songs but this one is just a lot of electric guitar noodling over not very interesting song lyrics.
I like these songs, but I don't like his voice.
Neil young
3/5
I don’t like country.
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.
Never heard this album before. It's a good album, and the band sounds great. But the songs don't seem to resonate with me like the best Neil Young songs do. "It's only someone else's potatoes if you're pickin' someone else's patch"
Not one of my favorite Neil Young albums. Kind of an interesting choice to include in the list.
Ok album spoiled by overly long songs
Last few songs were good, others were a bit forgetful. 3/5
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!
A lot more rock, and a lot less folky than the other albums I've heard from him. I am liking it, but nothing has stood out to me so far. It was fine.
I find this deeply generic, Neil can and.has done better
love ya neil but no thanks…
Sigh. At least it's back on Spotify for ease. An hour of straight ahead country tinged rock. "Ragged Glory was voted the 36th best grunge album of all time by Rolling Stone in 2019" What a claim! How many genuinely good grunge albums are there? I don't think there's 35. And I liked grunge. Things I like about it: The first couple of tracks. The backing vocals. The laying down of a groove and going places with it. The solos are good. Some of them. Yeah I guess it kind of IS a grunge album! The first 3 or so minutes of Love and Only Love. Things I don't like: The grooves/songs themselves aren't very interesting. The last 7 minutes of Love and Only Love. I know Farmer John from that garage cover by The Premiers. Thats a banger. This version, is not, and really brings home the desire for a concise kicking tune. I don't think I noticed how bad the drummer was until this album. By Love to Burn things are really starting to sound the same over and over.
Kinda bounced off me
Stoked to check this album out. Only listened to some of his tunes. not all. Pretty blues-rockin. A little too mellow for me. I respect it. Don't know much off this record so far. Pretty good
Not sure it's grunge, but it is glorious.
5. Neil Young album!! og vi har ikke engang fået de berømte endnu!!! pls stop :( Jeg var faktisk overraskende positiv overfor den her, hvis den ikke havde været så lang havde den måske sneget sig op på en 3'er
Jeg plejer at være meget positivt stemt overfor Neil Young og jeg synes guitarlyden er lækker på den her plade, men sangene er altså virkelig ikke noget særligt. Lille 2er
Den her plade var nok det værste "grunge" jeg nogensinde har hørt.. hans stemme virkede ekstra træls på den her plade
STANDOUTS: n/a and DNF OVERALL: 2/5; I wonder if I'm allergic to male vocalists.
Bigger fan of the instrumentals than the singing.
Lots of jangly guitar, not his best songwriting
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.
Never been a big fan of Neil Young… Still not…
So I’m a big fan of Neil & Crazy Horse – and “Live Rust” was one of my early go-to live albums… That said, this was just middle of the road for me, and well below Neil’s top-shelf efforts… I heard that they wanted to capture more of a “grungy” feel, so they played all of the songs live in the studio over and over – for several weeks, and then took what they thought was the best take for each song to the album – which I kinda like actually… Neil saying this approach “Allowed the Horse to not think" – which Is pretty cool… The downside of the approach I guess, is that it does sort of explain the “notch below top-shelf” audio quality of the album, as I’m sure that style has some recording tradeoffs that you need to be willing to make… Anyways, “Fuckin’ Up”, “Mansion On The Hill” , & “Love & Only Love” were the best tracks IMO, but everything else was just there for me… “Love To Burn” starts out almost exactly like “Love & Only Love” – but just doesn’t pop in quite the same way… Not a bad album, it’s just that I expect a lot from Neil & Crazy Horse, and this fell a bit short for sure – but a solid album…
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?
Musical Brilliance. Love the grungy guitars this album. love and only love. Brilliant! 👍👍👍 Best track ... Love to Burn 😎 Just a great album. Raw and rockin' and brilliant
Grandpa Neil !!!!! Really good record, has some long jams and memorable guitar lines.
I rip on Neil Young all the time because the previous couple albums I’ve heard from him were just slow and whiny, so I was impressed to hear him sound more rock like and strong voiced. It was a nice album however a little too long for me and I also didn’t click with it much. There’s nothing blatantly horrible or even bad about it I think I just found it boring.
Funny how polarizing Neil is - ppl that don't like him REALLY don't like him. I cut down the middle - he's fine, some of his songs are absolutely all-time epic - but his rock stuff is often just unremarkable to me. I don't dislike any of it here, but in the end it sometimes feels like just a barn full of I-IV-V-vi type progressions with some nice harmonies. Harmless and nice. Also Neil might be the most annoying guitar player of alltime jfc. OK - it's easy to knock things if you want to but there are a lot of positives here too: it's a good sounding record, very garage-band with good production. And my initial thought about the simplistic progressions ...while sort of true, it's the subtleties in this music that puts it a bit past something mundane. e.g. the harmonies aren't Simon & Garfunkel but they're very distinct and absolutely add to what could otherwise potentially be plodding songs - e.g. "Mansion on the Hill" I think it's utterly impossible at times (always?) to separate the art from the artist in terms of historical impact - like, that's an obvious statement but I have thought a number of times on this exercise - if this particular/exact album was recorded by Gordon Jump and the Turkey Drop would it still be considered classic? 6/10 3 stars.
Musically it's ok, but I Neil just isn't a good vocalist
Did you know they still made late 70s albums in the early 90s?
It’s ok
Very mid
Run of the mill Neil Young album. Decent
Lots of neil young on here
Music was good but they overstay their welcome with how long some of them are
Great album.
It was good, but not quite my thing
3.5
Remember the dance sequence in the sunny high school reunion episode where Fat Mac just rips and tears shirtless? Pretty much what this album sounds like.
Neil is on my rock and roll Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Neil is the best Neil.
Neil Young still rocks in 1990.
Isn't my favorite Neil Young, and I won't likely gravitate towards it when I'm feeling like a Neil fix.
Didn’t spend much time on this one because a knew going in I wouldn’t like it, and it was confirmed within a few songs. I had made an active choice not to listen to this album back in the day. NY has his moments but this isn’t one of them.
Over and Over is my sleeper pick for favorite Neil Young song.
meh. vocals sein iwie arsch
6/10. Somewhat underwhelming, and not as interesting as I thought that it would be. I prefer "Harvest". :)
It's disappointing how average it sounds. Even the Crazy Horse who I liked the last time sounds like one more faceless boomer rock band here
every song sounds the same and every song sucked balls except for Farmer John, which was funny
А ниче, молодой нил и бешеная лошадь играют такой кантри-рок приятный, особняк на холме дом у дороги
Not a bad album to listen to.
Just another easy 5. I love Neil plus Crazy Horse. I listened to this after finishing Everyone Knows This is Nowhere and loved it from the start. It's not the 'best' of the records from Young I've heard, but it is the one I throw on the most. It sounds so alive. Farmer John, Love to Burn, Days that Used to Be and Fuckin Up are my favorites.
3.5
en olisi yllättynyt, jos yung neilillä olisi tämän tekemisen aikana jonkinlainen aivo vamma, aivo sairaus tai vastaavankaltainen aivo onnettomuus.. nimittäin niin peruspöhnöä rokkia koko albumi PYSÄHDY PYSÄYTÄ MUSIIKKI- and the song name here yeah *railakas musiikki jatkuu*. siis mitä helvettiä, ei mitään syytä miksi tätä albumia tarvitsisi kuunnella. onneksi kitaralle annetaan paljon painoarvoa, koska se nimittäin kuulostaa tooodella hyvältä tässä, ja pelastaa koko homman flopilta. biisit ovat kaikki samankaltaisia joka on huono asia kun kaltainen on tylsä, autotallien pikkubändien tylsää jammailua. eikä tarvi 45 vuotiaana enää laulaa kenenkään tyttäristä neil F*!#in' up
Highlights: Fuckin’ Up, Over and Over, Love to Burn
i love a good long song. when I listened to "everybody knows this is nowhere," i immediately took to 'cowgirl in the sand.' this is an album where every song is 'cowgirl in the sand' so why wouldn't i like it?
Very disappointing, particularly coming a few weeks after getting Heart of Gold and absolutely loving it. It reminded me of Be Here Now, a rambling mess with what should be 4-minute songs lasting 10 minutes. Arguably one of the better songs, fuckin up, inexplicably decides to end on 1 whole minute of amp feedback. Why? There's a reason every song doesn't end on a minute of feedback. Because it's a shite idea. Not even once. Neil's voice sounds particularly strained and aged here, and suits rock n roll a lot less than it suited the country/folk of Heart of Gold. Didn't even save down a track from this one.
Pretty much straight cookie-cutter classic rock with a little haze and grunge tossed in there. Not really anything I need again though. 4/10
I was excited to see his name and to listen but I just didn’t do it for me
Not bad, not great. Distinct impression they were steaming drunk while recording Farmer John. Too much guitar for me. What's with the last note of every track being 30 seconds long?
His voice isn't pleasant in this album. Crazy Horse did a good job though.
Solid 4
Zug schlaf 6:30 …. Myy wife…i like heeeer…and her haaairr…she’s niiiice…
Gitarrenlastiger Folk Rock, nach seinen Erfolgen mit Crosby, Stills und Nash auf Solopfaden und mit Crazy Horse auf der Bühne. Durchschnittliches Album seiner unzähligen Werke.
What’s there not to love in all their grungy glory.
I really enjoyed this
45 year old Neil Young put out one of the best grunge records of the 90s. Its spot on dirty garage rock, with highlights being White Line, Love and Only Love, F&%in Up, Love to Burn, Mansion on a Hill....some of Crazy Horse's best stuff since the mid-70s. I guess this was heavily influential on Eddie Vedder and Kurt Cobain, right before their big breaks. I'm obviously a Neil Young & CH fan, but I didn't fully appreciate this album until just 3 weeks ago, when I saw the band live -for the first time - down in Huntsville, and they played three tracks from this one. They still rock hard and put on a helluva show, it was incredibly special.
Perfect. 5
pas mal. surtout les albums que yt met après en fait
It's nothing if not consistent, but it's pretty tedious: over 60 minutes of trying to tap back into the energy of "Rockin' in the Free World."
This wasn't as terrible as I was expecting.
Not bad
Wasn’t sure what to expect, I knew the name Neil Young but was not too familiar with his music. I can now say that I am not impressed.. can’t decide if this album sounded more like an amateur busker or drunken karaoke. Very few redeeming moments sparsely scattered throughout. 1.5/5
this album might have the purest “drinking a beer during a dusky summer evening” vibe I’ve ever heard. There’s nothing groundbreaking going on, but with the strength of the guitar performance there doesn’t really need to be. The guitar shines on every track but rarely references the exact same timbre or style from another track. Vocals were flawed but still work and song subject matter had more depth than I expected. Listened to: walking through prospect park. Favorite tracks: White Line, Days That Used to Be, Mother Earth (Natural Anthem)
Compare to other Neil Young albums, there's something lacking here. Part of it is that the tracks are definitely too long for a non-live album. I felt like, with the longer track lengths (over 6 minutes on average per song), the "good stuff" was diluted and hidden underneath a thick layer of relatively empty jamming on lead guitar. The vocals, while fine, are not up to Young standard. And the strongest track (narrowly), F*!#in' Up, is solid, but barely more memorable than the other songs in the setlist. That being said, the atmosphere is pretty badass, and I assume the lyrics were strong too (I wasn't paying much attention to them). Even for some of his worst material, you can't go (too) wrong with ol' Neil. 3/5 Key tracks: Country Home, F*!#in' Up, Love to Burn, Mansion on the Hill
Disco electrico de Neil Ypung después de su época dorada de los 70. Tiene fuerza pero es monótono.
"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.
It was ok
Loin d'être un mauvais album, mais clairement il y a trop d'albums de Neil Young ici. C'est un excellent artiste, mais à un certain point, on a fait le tour de son style, même dans le cadre d'un album plus garage comme celui-ci. 6/10
Really uninteresting It sounds really half assed by someone who has no soul. I can't stand it. His voice fucking sucks.
Ragged Glory indeed. Just what I needed this morning.
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.
Neil Young’s voice is grating.
I like Young's folk stuff more
It’s okay… perfectly fine country/rock/grunge. Without anything to standout.
Really didn't like this one. Something about his voice just irks, like how everything is over pronounced. The music itself sounds very average, run of the mill kinda rock.
At a few points I thought it was OK
Country Rock
Shocker of an album. Sounds like they were jamming in a shed. No effort to sing properly and solos don’t sound fluent. Ps I like Neil Young
Kind of what I expected. Good album
This is the 5th Neil Young album I've gotten and really this wasn't needed. Did I really need to listen to 2 10 minute long jams from a 90s Neil Young? No. No I didn't.
Neil’s voice sounds horrible, the songs aren’t interesting, and the album is too long. Contrasted against how good Neil can be, this album feels even worse. Compare this to “Harvest” for example (good vocals, interesting songs, 38 minutes), there’s not a lot to like.
Not his best album. Sounded like a lot of Neil.
9/10
I did not love this
1.6
First impulse: this music is okay After 2 songs hearing Neil Young singing: nope! Not for me.
Great grunge psych Neil with long rambles at the farm.
Ik werd geforceerd om dit album te luisteren omdat ik vastzat in de file. Denk dat de woordkeuze al een klein beetje laat raden hoe blij ik daarmee was... Vond On the beach echt top, maar dit is veel meer de rock kant op, en daar kan ik niet zo veel mee. Ben wel echt een veel grotere fan van On The Beach en de meer folky Neil Young dan deze die meer de country/rock hoek in zit. Vond OVer and Over wel een lekker nummer, maar het overgrote deel vond ik maar meh, dus dan is het cijfer daar dan ook naar. Zo ben ik dan wel weer he. FAVO: Over and Over
A few good songs but far from essential Neil Young
Rocking
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.
There is a lot of Neil young on this list. I've started to warm to his acoustic stuff but this was the first with crazy horse. I'm still a bit meh about him to be honest. This was still full of the Americana songwriting chops you'd expect, but his voice is still thin and the band are fine.
what does that have to do with jesus, man?
Every song sounds the same.
Garage rock at its finest.
The music is not terrible but the voice sinks it hard
him pulling his music from Spotify wasn't a loss and his return unnecessary. also the instrumental has potential, if it would lean into a more raunchy or grungy sound, but like this you have a horrible vocalist and a boring guitar lulling you into sleep.
Am I hearing things or is Neil having FUN on this album? Some of these tunes sound like pop songs. Maybe there's a little bit of Matthew Sweet grunge-power-pop going on?
Listened to most of this but there wasn't much differentiation between songs, so I feel like I got the message.
His reputation precedes him but I was a bit underwhelmed at times.
Not his best offering but still pretty good. Get back on Spotify, please.
Not as original as his other albums
Like it, although the songs get too long towards the end 3/5
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.
That's not for me. An hour of bar rock. It's so mild it almost disgusts me. I don't know how this particular album happened to be on this list. Wasted time... 1.5/5.
Not my flavour
Pretty much the same in every song, nothing really special about this, but it has a bit of potential, just a bit.
I think that the overwhelming view of Neil Young as an artist is that of a songwriter, rather than than that of a musician. He’s a great lyricist, he’s able to compose great Folk-Country songs like those found on his best-selling album, Harvest. And as accurate as the assessment of him as a great librettist and composer is, it forgets an equally important part of Neil Young’s legacy. That part is that, as a lead guitarist, he fucking rips. Ragged Glory is ultimately a Jam record, an album that works best when considering that it was made by a group of experienced musicians who are simpatico with each each other. And as such, I think it works much better than other albums by similar groups of jamming musicians, firstly because it’s an album where a group of tight musicians allow themselves the opportunity to jam for the first time in forever, and secondly because they have the grounding of Neil Young’s songs, a luxury that a lot of Jam bands could try harder to achieve. Seriously, the only reason Jam bands are a thing is because they can’t write decent songs. Most of all, there’s a sense of fun that Young hadn’t had for a while, a sense of just making music for the fun of it, rather than trying to experiment for the sake of it. And it’s pretty infectious, this is just a fun album to listen to. And for that, it’s one of my favourites
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Moderately fun dad garage rock. Absolutely on board with the insanely long guitar drone at the end of F*!#in' Up though. Favourite tracks: White Line, F*!#in' Up, Love to Burn.
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I just can't get past his voice. No bueno.
Wow this was bad.
I thought the album was okay but I idk if it was just my computer or something but that last song was god awful - 5/10
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
3/10 - There was one or two ok songs, but most of them were too long and Farmer John and Mansion on the Hill were just bad. love and only love was not bad but it did not need to be 10 minutes.
Liked like one song but I could see how people would love this 6.5/10
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!!
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Was there anyone as excited by the 90s grunge boom as a middle-aged Neil Young? Long the flannel-clad, scraggly-haired, in-your-face rock drifter, the elder Young was readymade for this moment in rock finding new inspiration and peers in the likes of Pearl Jam, and J Mascis much as he had in the late-70s with the Sex Pistols and Devo (hear “Sedan Delivery”). Released one year before Pearl Jam’s debut, “Ragged Glory” actually finds Neil Young at the forefront of this rock moment; rejecting the stale precision of late 1980s rock albums in favor of an off-the-cuff, garage rock sound fueled by passion and spontaneity, and littered with extended, freeform jams. The whole rock world seemingly heard this, and listened. Some thirty years later I would see Neil play a headlining festival set where crowdmembers were begging for the septuagenarian to play beloved classics like “Old Man.” Instead, Neil played just three songs: it was one raucous, extended guitar jam after the next. The man barely even sang. It was pure, loud, and wild. An “atavistic garage stomp" that made “good on…eternal renewal and the guitar as shibboleth." That’s the Neil I know and love. That’s the Neil I hear most clearly on “Ragged Glory.” https://youtu.be/fwuhk5W3_q0?si=SgRImgcKe5BVqPvW
It’s good! I like Grunge Neil Young. There were no standouts, it’s just a fun record to listen to, clearly just a good time to make, low effort but that’s his vibe, and I’m at the point where I’ll probably get a kick out of anything he does. 3/5
Love It!
Tylsin Neil Young tähän asti, biisit ovat liian samasta muotista, Youngille tuttu saman aineksen monimuotoisuus tuntuu puuttuvan. Ehkä tää kaipaisi syventymistä sanoituksiin? Jos ne ovat vain näennäisen yksinkertaiset? Musiikki tosin kannustaa aika suoraan, kirjaimelliseen tulkintaan, koska sekään ei sisällä kommervenkkejä. On siis miellyttävää kuultavaa, vaikka Neilin äänen naukuvuus vähän korostuu. Tekis mieli kuulla tästä live-versio, josko energiaa ois lisää.
Neil vähät välittää: ääni väreilee persoonallisesta ihan vain pahan kuuloiseen, ja biisit venyvät horisonttiin saakka. Ainoa ilmiselvä koukku on F*!#in' Up:issa, mikä ei riitä silloin, kun kuulija tuntee houkutusta skipata puolet raidoista niiden puolivälistä lähtien. Tiedän, että artistin kitara kuulostaa upealta, ja että materiaali ei ole mitenkään paskaa. 2,5
I have a ton of respect for Neil Young as a songwriter and acoustic guitar player. I don’t care to listen to him play electric guitar.
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.
Diminishing returns from the sound he honed on Rust Never Sleeps.
I've reviewed Harvest and Tonight's the Night, and I've listened to Psychedelic Pill on my own, but this is my first time listening to this album. Neil Young is pretty hit or miss with me, so my expectations for this album were pretty middle of the road. I wasn't wowed by Harvest or Tonight's the Night, but I do love Freedom (I'm so pissed it's not on the list), and I thought Psychedelic Pill was pretty good. Overall, I thought this album was fine. I know Neil Young's voice isn't a lot of people's favorite, but I like his voice, and there were some nice backing harmonies on this album too, which is something I love about CSNY. I liked the garage rock sound of the album, although it did feel like there wasn't a lot of variation in sound from song to song. Granted, most of the songs were fine, so it wasn't a huge detractor. "Country Home" and "Over and Over" were my favorite songs on the album, and they had some of my favorite guitar playing on the album as well. That's three Neil Young albums down, so I think I only have 15 or so of his albums left.
45-year old man's midlife crisis album. About as shit as it gets, and of course it had to be over an hour long.
It was....fine, I guess. Not sure that I am a Neil Young fan.
Surprisingly good. Is this country?
I’ve never listened to Neil Young before. This album told me that there’s probably an album of his out there that I would love. Just not this one.
You know, it was a pretty good listen.
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
Vintage NY, good listen. Enjoyed the long jams. Farmer John and Mother Earth should have gotten lost in the woods (and left off the album - both are just artsy filler for the panel.) Album would have been even better if it was 9 minutes shorter. (2.9*s)
If my eardrums are ever subjected to the sound of Neil Young I assure you I will have been restrained in some manner beyond my ability to escape. I will never, EVER, willing listen to the annoying, grating voice of this douche nozzle. Fuck Neil Young now; Fuck Neil Young tomorrow; Fuck Neil Young Forever!
I like this version of Neil. Not exceptional, but good stuff.
Nr. 142/1001 Country Home 3/5 White Line 4/5 Fuckin Up 4/5 Over and Over 3/5 Love to Burn 3/5 Farmer John 2/5 Mansion On The Hill 3/5 Days That Used To Be 3/5 Love And Only Love 3/5 Mother Earth 2/5 Average: 3/5 Liked most of the instrumentals. The vocals not so much.
Not on Spotify
Couldn’t listen to it
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
Not a huge fan of Neil Young so not a huge fan of this.
Not available on Spotify.
It's decent dad rock but wasn't worth skipping YouTube ads every 5 minutes for
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.
Fine. Songs were too long
Enjoyable, although a little "preachy"/didactic for me ("Mother Earth"??). But Neil Young knows how to sequence power chords.
Kind of liked it.
This may be getting a little higher rating because of the dislike of recent album selections but I enjoyed hearing a little rock.
Hate his voice
Some sort of mashup of country, rock, and grunge but unfortunately took the worst elements of each genre. Overly distorted guitars, off pitch vocals, and ridiculously long outros.
Not on spotify
5.5/10 There's way too much Neil Young on this list. At least the singing here isn't as bad as some of the others. Highlights: Love to Burn
petit rock / blues. rien de méchant. les chansons se ressemblaient pas mal par exemple sonnait très traverne style 6.5/10
Found on YouTube. Unbelievable music.
didn't appreciate...
I liked this album. My favorite being “Mother Earth.”
He sounds like he’s in pain and honestly I’m in pain too
Rolled my eyes when yet another Neil Young album came up, but put it on anyway and was surprised to find myself enjoying it, briefly, before i realised that once again it is shit
Just a bit boring
Neil at his electric best. 4 guys in a room - guitars, bass, drums, turn it up to 10 and play.
Vet inte vilket album i ordningen jag fått med Neil Young. Så jävla bra är han ju inte.
Love Neil Young and love that fuzzy electric guitar sound. Such a great album.
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
No lo encontré en Spotify. Así que lo escuche un poco de fondo. Me pareció una mezcla entre Lynyrd Skynyrd y los Rolling Stones y me gustó.
f*!#in' Up Love to Burn
Next time it’s sunny and warm outside on a Saturday or Sunday, this is what you need to do: -Get in your car -Get on the highway or an open back road with nowhere to go -Roll down the windows -Put on Ragged Glory -Turn it the fuck up If you’re not convinced this is a 5 star record after that, well…there’s no hope for ya. This is the sound of freedom.
I really like the instrumentals and solos, I’m not sure I dig his singing delivery.
Might be the worst Neil Young album I have listened to. Can definitely see how influential he was on the grunge movement, but this just wasn't all that great. 2/5
Pretty generic mid period Neil, not bad but not great
Ziemlich Country. Ein paar Klassiker. Ok.
Decent
Raw and rocking Canadian content.
Pretty solid moody country rock. About what I expected from what I’d heard of Neil Young before. I can see why Pearl Jam liked it so much.
loved the instrumental, but the singing started to feel painful to listen to. :-/
Nice.
I bought this album around the time it came out and I enjoyed it very much at the time, but never went back to it over the last thirty years or so. It was a rare treat to revisit today and I actually enjoyed it even more than I did. I love Neil Young's voice, the garage-rock sound he goes back to here, the (slightly nonsensical) lyrics, there's nothing to fault. Easy 5 stars.
I dont care much for Young's voice. I was sure id end up hating this album. 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.
I love Neil Young, but not some of his later stuff. This one had escaped my attention and it’s fantastic. The band is clearly rejuvenated and trying to rock just as hard as their younger peers.
Half country half rock
It was OK. I like Neil Young but didn't really care for the songs.
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’ve had a few Neil Young albums on here and some have been really good and in comparison this one is just incredibly mid.
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
I liked this album quite a bit despite its muffled, unpolished, gritty sound. The guitar really shines here and there's something about the whole thing thats very carefree. Maybe they didn't give a fuck how it sounded and that's what's good about it. The fact that it came out before "grunge" and "garage rock" were even a thing is pretty monumental. It feels dirty and natural, like you're there just hanging at a jam session with friends. There's no golds on here but it's full of truth and passion. Worth a listen.
90s Neil Young makes the list? Nothing jumps out on this album. Again with the too long songs.
Other than Fuckin' Up everything else was pretty middle of the pack. A couple decent jams I guess. Regardless Neil Young is always great. I'm a little surprised this is what is considered one of his bigger albums as I didn't find anything special in it. His discography is expansive so maybe his hits are just spread through 25+ albums and Ragged Glory is considered a cohesive and impactful project. It's worth a listen but I'll be moving on from this one pretty quickly. 2.20 stars.
Fantastic album.
very solid album but the distortion gets a little drown out on every song.
Not a fan of Neil Young, avoid his music at all cost. I listened to this against my will but I did like two of the songs, Love to Burn and Over and Over. I have concluded that if anyone else sang his songs, I’d probably be a fan, just can’t get over his voice.
That feeling you get when the album generator spits out ANOTHER Neil Young album. Ugh. I just don't get it. I really don't see the genius in this warble and noise. In a lot of the songs, like Over And Over and Farmer John, even the band sounds bored with the music, phoning it in at best.
quite rough and quite wonderful
TOOOOO Monotonous! Stupid lyric's! Suitable for addicts!
Definitely Neil Young. Definitely the same slow beat in every single song. Does not stand out. I can hear better dropping by any club with a live, local band. This sounds like a garage band that has to pay a club to get a gig. It's awful.
I'm a Neil Young fan and wouldn't have previously considered this one of his best albums, but listening again with a critical ear, I loved it. Hearing him rock out with Crazy Horse is a blast and although some tracks are a little long, I don't get bored. Also the final track Mother Earth is an interesting preview of a priority we see more in his later songwriting.
I'm going to try again with this. But my first thought was that this era of bluesy rock only sounds good at the back of the Roadhouse, with Laura Palmer dancing. I can imagine sitting at a show with a tall beer and getting an incredibly warm feeling from the atmosphere and music. But this alone was not enough to get me there.
a long album and Neil young’s voice is somewhat hard to hear in certain songs but decent Top tracks: Mansion On The Hill
•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.
3.
It's fine, though this is not the Neil Young I think of when I want to listen to Neil Young.
Did not like this album at all. I like some Neil Young, but not this. The rhymey-rhyming was really, really, really bothering me. His voice felt off, just such a bummer of an album.
all of the rough edges of a live performance with none of the energy, but mostly fun to listen to
It was fine, but a lot of the same thing over and over. I got bored and was ready for it to end. It wasn’t bad music though!
I keep trying to like Neil Young but never pull it off
Gear: Focal Clear Mix: "Ragged Glory" ist zumindest ein passender Titel - bewunderswert als Proto-Grunge Musik: mehr "Horror" als Thriller - Young's Stimme und Background Vocals, die stellenweise Pop-Country-Belanglosigkeit von Instrumentierung und Lyrics sind wirklich zum Weglaufen. Manchmal (aber nur manchmal), aber auch überraschend rotziger Rock dabei (insb. "F*!#in' Up") Wertung: 🐸(🐸)/5
Garagerock, niet slecht, niet bijzonder.
Bland-ass classic rock rips off REM to stay relevant
I like Neil Young but never heard this one before. Guitars sound great as they always do but not his strongest songs
Album was okay. Can see how this album influenced later grunge themes, but didn’t enjoy the album itself really
Si par un quelconque hasard vous deviez un jour trouver en urgence une personne insensible à la musique de Neil Young, je vous invite à me contacter.
Les chevaux fous de Neil Young viennent une fois de plus gâcher la fête, mettant du foin absolument partout dans le studio, et se permettant quelques ruées des plus dangereuses.
This album was not on Spotify but I really like what I hear of Neil Young.
Some great songs on this that I hadn’t heard
This album sounds like an old man with no voice trying to stay relevant and failing miserably. Seriously, why is this on this list?
I enjoyed this but not quite a 4 for me.
Maybe there was a good album here with a different singer, but I cannot stand Neil's voice. It is terrible, especially with this fake-grunge sound that he was going for. I almost turned it off. The music was uninspired and not noteworthy. 1/5.
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.
This is a chore to listen to, with its extremely boring musicality, Neil's less than enjoyable singing, and just the utter "whatever"-ness of it all. I was coasting through most of this album thinking it could scrape by with a two star, but the second (!) ten minute song on the album really broke me, with just a complete lack of joy coming from within. This is music made to appeal to the most trivial of stereotypes from the era, and the fact that this has been lumped in with grunge for years now is a sin. This is dad rock, through and through, and while I absolutely love Young's On the Beach, this is nothing similar to that at all, and is much worse off for it. Maybe its Crazy Horse's fault? I'll have to keep that in mind when listening to his other albums.
Goes kinda hard, didn't think there were any extreme bangers but solid all the way through.
Not as good as his other stuff, but still good.
I tried, but I couldn't take more of it after three songs
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.
I love Neil, and this is a good album, but it's a bit too country/twangy for my taste. I prefer it when Neil is giving us the business by ROCKING. Tonally and lyrically there wasn't much that moved me on this one, I guess I just generally prefer his 70's sound over this. Love the album name and cover art though.