Reviews (page 4 of 13)
This is the ticket.
The 'ditch' trilogy often gets a bit oversold as a dramatic departure from the material produced for Harvest. It certainly is a shift in tone and works in a looser and louder fashion than much of that material, but it feels more like a record that places more emphasis on the more negative sounds of Harvest and less of the uplifting material, a shift in emphasis more than anything else. It works for me. The last couple of songs were my favorite moments and I enjoy some of the more scorching songs such as "Revolution Blues" and "Vampire Blues". I'll probably revisit this.
Folk rock may be one of the most timeless genres
Pretty good. I'd listen again.
A HIGH 4 - simply because I don’t see myself registering to Neil Young as much as maybe I should. However, this was fantastic and gripped me so much more than I thought it would. My favourite of his so far.
Perfect for wine night.
After a strong opener in "Walk On," the remaining first half of the album is very middling in my opinion. Fortunately, the album really redeems itself with "On the Beach,", "Motion Pictures," and "Ambulance Blues" which are absolute perfection, the final being one of my all-time favorite folk songs.
听的好舒服 芜湖！
er orðinn Neil Young fan
Han är värd att nämnas bland de stora - Dylan, Cohen, Reed ... Hans veka, trasiga röst fångar stämningar och känslor. Låtarna är ärliga och suggestiva. Men detta är långt ifrån hans bästa skiva. En fyra
pauline at the beach
Solid Neil Young album. I like “Revolution Blues” and “On the Beach” a lot. Not a great voice but works well with the music. “Ambulance Blues” is long, but somehow I don’t mind that.
Side two is maybe my favourite side of an album and certainly from Neil. On some level, the older I get, the less endearing I find his plight on Motion Pictures, but the music itself still props that up. Side one...is fine. That’s kinda Neil though, especially earlier in his solo career and I imagine he would’ve benefitted from a counterpart or songwriting partner instead of bringing song ideas to a band, be it CH, later Pearl Jam, or the makeshift crew he has here.
There are way too many Neil Young albums on this list. Including his various collaboration albums. Despite myself, I enjoyed this, though.
A really solid album and one that I had not actually listened to before. I will revisit this again.
Generally enjoyed this! Enjoyed the bluesy aspects but it could get a little meander-y at times. "Walk On" "See The Sky About To Rain" "For The Turnstiles" and "Ambulance Blues" were standouts for me
Well, I'm not going to lie when this came up as day two as something I hadn't heard much about and saw the genres, I was not excited, but, as I'm writing this part three tracks in, I'm actually quite intrigued. The production is really nice and it sounds great, and the songwriting is really fun and cool. It's not something I thought I'd ever rush to listen to, but honestly I really might have to check out more of his albums. That's the point of this challenge I guess, so I'm already glad I impulsively started it, even if the app seems to be glitching around a bit. The vocals are really nice, some of the harmonies on songs like For The Turnstiles are great, being an element that I didn't think I'd be as interested in as I was. The solos are all really nice too, and they feel well placed within the somewhat repetitive but atmospheric song structures that don't overstay their welcome. It does feel a little bit weird to say all this when the Led Zeppelin album yesterday felt similar in context of how I feel about that kind of music in general, and it could've been listening condition bias, but honestly this just hit way better than yesterday.
Ik kende dit album niet. Wel “Harvest” en “After the Goldrush”. Maar wel een fijne plaat om naar te luisteren. Moet hem eigenlijk nog een paar keer luisteren om er wat vertrouwd mee te worden. Wat een prachtige albumhoes trouwens ook. Gek dat hij mij nooit opgevallen is.
Ik vind het leuk dat Neil Young hier een andere kant van hemzelf laat zien. Het is minder folk en qua thema’s gooit hij het ook over een andere boeg. Aan het begin wel een beetje wennen, maar wel van genoten. Hij laat met deze plaat ook wel zien dat hij veelzijdiger is dan alleen een folkzanger.
Het lijkt haast een verplichting binnen de Buurseboys groep om alles wat met Neil Young het minimaal 4 sterren. Maar het moet gezegd worden dat de beste man gewoon hele mooie muziek maakt, je kunt er eigenlijk niet omheen. Ik weet dat ik veel commentaar heb gehad en kritiek over de mondharmonica, Neil Young laat zien dat wanneer je het smaakvol toepast het eigenlijk ook een prachtig instrument kan zijn. Ik heb vooral genoten van het laatste nummer ambulance blues, Vampire blues vond ik niet zo leuk. Het is een album wat ik inmiddels 3x heb geluisterd ook omdat ik weet dat de dingen wat meer op zn plek gaan vallen bij dit soort albums.
Maybe this just hit me in the right mood, but I really enjoyed this. It just sank into me. 4/5
I'll begin by remarking how this website has opted to include 4+ albums from multiple artists (Elvis Costello, Bowie, The Stones, etc.) and I've had decidedly mixed feelings about that. There are so many deserving artists/albums who should appear on this list... do we REALLY need a FOURTH, or FIFTH Elvis Costello album?? That said -- for me personally, Neil Young is the exception, and this album encapsulates that feeling. I'm just over 600 albums deep at this point, and didn't really know or care for his music prior to starting this project. Safe to say I have grown a deep sense of respect and appreciation for his musical style, because none of it *should* work... the songwriting choices are nothing revolutionary, and his almost whiny voice can be polarizing (to put it mildly). But his lyrics are so utterly poignant, and for me (and many others) the whole package just... works. Hard to put that feeling into words, really. Early Neil really was a force to be reckoned with, and his music from this period really stands the test of time.
Das Album beginnt als Arbeit, mit Young dünner Stimme, so hingedudelten Songs die klingen wie mit einem Take aufgenommen und nie wieder angehört. Aber Revolutions Blues, und dann die zweite Hälfte... das ist schon ziemlich gut. Also wirklich gut. Und wenn das dann noch jemand anders singen würde...
Ich gehe ja selten auf Songtitel ein, aber gerade hier schein Young keinen Zweifel aufkommen lassen zu wollen dass es Blues(!!!) ist. Der Ambulance Blues ist dabei als finisher der m.E. stärkste Track. Muss mir das Album nochmal schnappen wenn man im Sommer mit dem Auto am Meer langfährt.
I liked it a lot, did not expect.
Excellent album!
As a newcomer and as we had Neil headline Glasto I did a deep dive and started with this as heard it was one of his better. I wasn’t disappointed, really enjoyed this if a little more softer/grown up than expected from the godfather of grunge. 4.2/5.
I can't explain why I mostly liked it. I thought the vocals might be annoying but they weren't and it had it a bit of a blues rock tone that I liked.
this one almost killed me
I can’t say that this is objectively a 4/5, but I was vibing with it.
Ended up listening to this a couple of times. I think there's something about Neil Young's songwriting and performance style that I find really connects with me. It's not exactly stripped back, but it isn't super showy either.
Starts out jammy and upbeat. Then the country comes in. Really good, really solid folksy country album with some upbeat twist moments. Classic Neil Young. Very listenable, would re-listen. Touching at times, really speaks to your heart sometimes.
Very relaxing
Very melancholic and toned down. Will have to relisten to catch the lyrics but I enjoyed it a bunch more than I did a few years ago.
A very pleasant surprise. On The Beach is a great blues track and the rest, yes I can see why people say the guy can't sing, are pretty solid too.
Closing out the ditch trilogy in style. One of Neil's best records. Favorite track: Walk On
Enjoyed this fine, Vampire Blues is pretty good. Didn't mind it at all.
Great example of Neil Young blending different genres of music on one album
I really enjoyed this album on first listen and favorited the final 3 songs. It was a good day with time to listen multiple times. Enjoyment turned to love. Just a good vibe and style. Great stuff. 4/5
Чудовий альбом. На деяких піснях дуже розслаблений настрій, особливо на однойменній пісні, яка тут мабуть і є найкращою серед усіх. Ось такого б трохи побільше і я б може й 5 поставив. Хороший блюз/фолк. Дуже теплий звук, яскраво відчуваються гітари. Послухав два рази поспіль, що не часто буваю з цим списком.
Мабуть мій улюблений альбом Ніла Янга, якщо тільки не брати саундтрек до "мерця" Джармуша. Прекрасний набір блюзових пісень, не затягнуто, атмосферно, справді розслаблено - саме так щоб слухати ввечері на пляжі.
Gostei muito dessa vibe meio folk/blues rock. Ouvi poucas vezes Neil Young e sinceramente não me lembrava muito do que tinha escutado, e ouvir esse álbum deu uma boa motivada a ouvir o resto da discografia dele. Ótimo.
so insanely chill
One of my favourite Neil Young albums, and generally underrated. Out of print for a good few years for some reason. Maybe the time wasn’t right. 4
A Neil Young classic but it’s not my favourite of his albums.
OMG, another one? I got crosby-stills-nash yesterday. Crazy. OK This album usually is rated among the best Neil Young album, and I agree. It's a great record that contains some of Neil's best work, but in my opinion it's not as consistent as It could be. Some songs, like, 1 6 7 8 especially are so Great , other kind of pale to. All here are good, don't get me wrong, but not as the ones I mentioned. It always left me with a great desire to go back to them and not to the album as a whole Still, I enjoy it all the way and had a great time with it today. It's a solid, very solid 4.
Another great Neil Young album. I didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous album I listened to which I have a 5. The vibes were great, great guitars and Neil’s singing is lovely. Revolution Blues was my favourite here
schönes Album
Gutes Album, mit einigen schönen Liedern.
Like vanilla ice cream on the beach on a hot summer's day. Nothing particularly spectacular, but always good. A bit front loaded too, if you ask me. Faves: Walk On, See the Sky About to Rain, Revolution Blues, Vampire Blues
I've listened to 953 albums so far and this is the 7th by Neil Young, so I really, really, didn't want to like it. Joke's on me as this is a rainy day, light the fire, grab a book and a blanket, and enjoy the ambience listen.
I’m on board with Neil Young now anyway, so I like this. To start with, it feels a bit poppier and lest heart rendering than some of the stuff I like. But there are a couple of beautiful songs. If I keep listening to this album it will grow on me.
Goddamn is this a great album. Never heard it or anything off it before, but it's damn near flawless. Especially the songs Revolution Blues and On the Beach. But one of the annoying things I've noticed about this project is that, unless I have a history with an album, once you get onto like the 3rd or 4th album from the same artist, it starts getting really difficult to say anything new. It's Neil Young. One of the greatest to ever do it. What more is there to say?
I liked this one as much, or maybe more, as the first N Young I listened to. Don't love his voice but like the songs quite a bit.
Amazing blues to be enjoyed in serenity
3.5 - Good
Great album!!
Was not especially moved by this. Classic Neil. I should give it a few more spins and maybe it will catch on.
I went for a bike at 10 AM. I hit about 6 km but I want to give to Album a four out of five. I haven’t saved any songs yet, but I will go through them again cause I was riding a bike and it was a little bit difficult but this album is what I think living in 90s USA and being a teenager or a kid feels like. It was magical in so many ways. I truly enjoyed this album would definitely listen again.
I haven’t listened to much of his stuff but I liked this album. It sounds good, kind of laid back, kind of sad.
I am glad that I read wiki article first as I could understand the feel of the album. I liked it.
Me gustó,suave.
A low 4, but still a vast improvement from the last Neil Young album i listened to. I think my fav track is “On the beach”
8.5 / 10
Incredible voice but this is super beachy chill
Prog folk? Sad storytelling, introspective. Can see myself returning to this one.
A more low key putting from Neil, and while I enjoy it enough it isn't my favorite work of his. That said, I find myself enjoying Revolution Blues and Ambulance Blues most off this album.
Old pop, very roadtrip vibes
Much better than I remember!
That was a sick album! Haven't ever listened to a full Young album and love it! Bluey and folky with a rock riff every now again. Enjoyed the guitar playing throughout and the slide and banjo rocked
Actually, pretty good! Enjoyed this a lot more than the previous Neil i’ve had. A lot more going on in this one and it sounded nice and went by quickly!
who, and I cannot stress this enough, is neil young what a sound track to pack up my entire college life to though
Is he a great singer? No. Is the music complicated and clean? No. But this is just great mad old man music (even when he was young), and it has grown on me. 3.6
W Neil je me suis régalé. Après c'est peut-être le fait d'être passer après le C (Costello pas Cancer même si c'est proche) qui l'a carry
Ett mycket stabilare album än dem jag lyssnat på innan dem låtar som sticker ut mest är, walk on, see the sky about to rain, on the beach och motion pictures
Neil does what wants. Most Musicians, actors, politicians, YouTubers, tiktokers, serial killers will desperately hold on to fame for as long as possible. They’ll do anything to keep it. They’ll sell their souls. People like Neil Young don’t give a shit about that. That’s when you get great art.
good listen
Better than I thought it was going to be, considering it’s Neil Young. Chill and laid back. Would listen again Rating: 7/10 Favorite Song: Revolution Blues
Good album
good album i’ve nothing to say about it i think it’s great but not excellent
Álbum sensacional! Young em grande momento. Melodias fortes e bonitas. Discaço! Roseselsa Quietsea II.
20/1001 On the Beach - Neil Young (1974) Having listened to my first Neil Young album, 'After the Gold Rush', only a few weeks ago - I was not expecting this to be as cynical and dark as it was in some places despite what its hazy instrumentals would have you believe. The opening two tracks are terrific, but wow 'Revolution Blues' is such a powerful song and immediately made realise I was listening to a very different album than previous. The album feels somewhat slow and lo-fi, like every vocal run and strum of a guitar was a force of nature that took so much effort to get through. I still really cannot quite put my finger on Neil Young, and his seemingly endless expansive range. I don't know what it would take to be able to fully look past how almost... screechy Neil's vocals are, but there is something very entrancing about them, and the combo of simple but complex writing always means the words coming out of his mouth are impressive regardless of how they sound. Another album I cannot quite explain why I feel so positively about, but Neil Young just seems to have that effect. The B side is a masterpiece in slow and intimate slow jams with such a raw, close, heavy feeling. Who knew an album called 'On the Beach' could be so cold? ★★★★½
Very nice, Neil Young has a great voice and i loved the harmonies. Other than one song i didnt care for it was very good. I do wish it leaned more into the beach concept though
Great album. Doesn’t have any of the tracks that I know Neil Young for, and was therefore completely off my radar, but I really liked it.
A segunda metade do álbum salvou, gostei da vibe mais chill
Whole lotta blues for being on the beach. Again, another Neil Young album I really enjoyed. Very pleasant and slow. Favorite Track: On the Beach
Just what I needed today, straight to my soul
Some unbelievable lyrics and perfect production and instrumentation. I was not familiar with this album and I think this is now easily my favorite Neil Young record. Will be looking for this one on vinyl.
Really enjoyed it, especially Walk on, Vampire Blues, On the Beach, Motion Pictures and Ambulance Blues. On The Beach resonated with me: I need a crowd of people but I can't face them everyday. I know it's about fame, but it's how I feel just interacting with colleagues, students, even friends.
chill vibes that feels slightly underrated. I'd give it a 3.5 but I have to round it off. however i'm not sure how memorable this will be and im sure ill just forget the album
What an album cover, end not matching the standards of the beginning
This instrumentation on the album is outstanding, especially the rhythm section and guitar. Music like this is why Young’s work was influential to so many musicians, stretched across a wide breadth of genres, who would follow. Just about every song on the record is fantastic and reflects the breadth of Young’s music. We see his embrace of sparseness and space in tunes like Motion Pictures, his ability to rock in tunes like Revolution Blues and his ability to make the acoustic guitar truly captivating in the final opus Ambulance Blues. I’m pretty sure that I have not listened to this album in its entirety before and I’m damn glad I did. I think it is now among my favorites of his discography. I have not listened to Young for too long, in part because of his decision to not support Spotify, but now that I’ve switched to Tidal, because fuck Spotify, this barrier no longer exists. I really enjoyed this one.
Love me some Neil Young. Great vibe and very relistenable, but no true standouts.
I loved how chilled and calming this was :)
Didn't think I liked this one so much, but I really do.
Mw pareció divertido
A reminder that harmonica = good.
Decent 7 to strong 7
Neil Young is one of the artists this generator has made me realize I seriously underappreciated. This one isn't as strong as After the Gold Rush for me, but it's still a really solid album. It has that worn down, hazy feel to it that makes everything sound a little more raw and human. Neil just has a way of making these songs sound effortless without them feeling lazy. Favorite song: See The Sky About The Rain
calm vibe, i felt relaxed in a way, great for studying (for me)
For the turnstiles itself already makes so fun to hear. The 3 song combo For the turnstiles, Vampire blues and On the bech, make it great. 4/5, Neil is Neil.
Really enjoyable listen. Surprisingly jaunty and poppy. Very much enjoying "walk on".
very enjoyable to listen too, some nicer more moody/darker parts as well as some more upbeat folk-ish bits, very good album overall and something I will defo come back to Neil young coated best song - motion picture(for carrie)/ walk on
Super enjoyable. But excuse me while I go throw myself off a bridge.
Great kitchen music. And for driving late at night on country roads with the windows down. Was really surprised by this one.
We had a lovely morning listening to this album. Despite Mommy knowing a lot of Neil Young, she hadn't heard any of these songs before! A great collection!! Really hit the vibe of the hot spring morning! We listened to this while you did some tummy time and chilled on your playmat. I think you enjoyed! But probably 3.5 from you. A 4 from mom.
4.5
Really ahead of its time. Catchy songs
Nice songs. Not my faves but not terrible ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Ambulance Blues is a highlight
I liked the vibe! Added Walk On and See the Sky About to Rain
Blues del que te hace más tranquilo el día.
Gorgeous, causally intimate, instant classic from the first note to the last harmonica blow. Favorite Track: Motion Pictures
NY didn't realise a bad album in the 70s. This is another classic
I’ve never listened to this before and I enjoyed it a lot
Really enjoyed this
Un álbum muy tranquilo, muy relax. Lo use para trabajar
Una obra introspectiva que destaca por su profunda influencia del blues. La instrumentación es orgánica y minimalista, apoyándose en progresiones clásicas y una cadencia melancólica que resulta muy disfrutable.
I've always been turned off by the imagery of the album cover so I never gave it a listen. Shame on me, the album is great.
There’s something classic and wholesome about this album. But after thinking it over, if it weren’t for “On the Beach,” I would have given it a 3. 7/10
Expected a 3, got a 4 album, can't complain there. Probably secretly what Death Stranding 2 is all about
Less familiar Neil Young songs, with a minimum of his most irritating habits. Quite good.
I think depending on my mood I could either rate this a 3 or a 4. Album was solid and I enjoyed the folk rockiness of it, so feeling a 4 today.
Really cool actually, takes a while to get used to there being no pitch correction at all though.
A real Young.
This isn’t my favorite Neil Young album but it’s still very good.
Ambulance blues might be my favorite neil young song I’d never heard. This album sounds like 2026
Some really great songs on this album and I love Neil Young so no complaints here.
A fine laid back album. On the Beach and Vampire Blues were the songs that hit the best for me.
His voice is so much brighter than it is on later albums. A sense of melancholy and being lost. The simple guitar and voice returns, with the songs having a strong blues influence. Not my favourite Young album, but it isn't bad.
Probably 4 stars. Not a huge Neil Young guy myself. I think if I listened to this album enough, I'd enjoy it enough to purchase though.
9/10
Very enjoyable. What’s everyone’s favourite planet?
Is it fair to criticize any Neil Young record for being boring? The through-line from him to alt-country, alt-rock and anything folk-related is impossible to ignore. The only complaint is the one-note sound of this album never feels like something to listen to on its own. I'd give this 4 1/2 stars if I could. 5 seems too generous, 4 seems too light. I wish I could be moved by Joni Mitchell the way this record moves me.
Honestly really glad I didn't snub this one, such a sweet record.
It is very nice at the beginning, very beach, but then it got really sad such a bummer. Crazy how we got this album during our beach trip
Yay! Fitting for beach
can’t believe i’m saying this but as a not big fan of Neil Young this album was dope! gosh, on the beach, what a tune!!
album solido y entretenido: 4/5 cancion fav: Perfect Day
Somewhere between 3 and 4 on this. Can’t name a standout track but the album has a good feel to it.
Not Neil's best, but certainly enjoyable. He's not the best revolutionary writer, but Revolution Blues is strong. Unfortunately Ambulance Blues is fairly tame and too long. But the dark undertones of this album contrasted with the beach scene on the album artwork is fantastic, so I usually enjoy my listening experience for this album
Först var jag lite tveksam men det blev bättre. Mycket känslor!
As a pretty big Neil Young fan it’s a bit embarrassing that this album completely passed me by. Some great tracks with Youngs usual guitar led style. Very enjoyable just not QUITE as good as some of his more famous/ popular albums.
Still not too fond of Young's voice but found it worked in most songs here. Ended up quite liking this. Walk On was my fav song and first listen of the album with Motion Pictures (For Carrie) and Ambulance Blues being my other highlights
Take me to the beach now!
Solid Neil
Good
On the Beach doesn’t announce itself with obvious hits, but it’s one of those records that reveals its strength the longer you sit with it. Rather than relying on a few standout singles, the album works as a cohesive whole, building a reflective and slightly hazy atmosphere that carries from the opening track to the closing moments. Neil Young leans into a more introspective mood here, and the arrangements follow suit. The playing is loose but purposeful, with understated guitar work, subtle rhythm section interplay, and occasional flashes of pedal steel and piano that deepen the album’s texture. Nothing feels rushed or overly polished, which gives the record a natural, almost conversational feel. Songs like “On the Beach” and the closing “Ambulance Blues” showcase Young’s ability to blend personal reflection with broader observations about fame, culture, and the times he was living through. Even without massive radio staples, the songwriting remains strong and memorable throughout. What stands out most is the consistency. The album maintains its tone and focus across the entire runtime, creating a listening experience that feels immersive rather than episodic. It may not have the blockbuster moments of some of Young’s better-known albums, but taken from start to finish, On the Beach is a quietly powerful record and one that rewards repeat listens.
Album #40, Neil Young, On the Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m a huge Neil Young fan and always have been. I love his story, his style, the music he’s made, his lyrics, his singing, and his songwriting. I love all of it. This is the first Neil Young album to come up on the list, and it’s one of my favourites of his, maybe even my favourite. It actually got me thinking about his albums before this one even came up. While I definitely think On the Beach is an album you need to hear before you die, does Neil Young actually have a five star album? Does he have something like Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band or Blonde on Blonde? I’m not sure he does. He has so much music and such a deep, colourful discography, but none of his albums feel completely flawless or perfect. At the same time, nearly all of them are worth listening to at least once. So I’m even a bit surprised at myself for not giving On the Beach five stars, because it’s probably the closest he gets. Maybe that will change if more of his albums show up later. It’s a great album. It might even be his lyrical peak. Some of the lyrics here, especially on the title track, are incredible. Lines like “the world is turning, I hope it don’t turn away / I need a crowd of people, but I can’t face them day to day” are so affecting. If you don’t relate to that at some point in your life, you’re made of stone. He’s a genius lyricist. There’s some really transcendent music on this album. On the Beach, Ambulance Blues, and Revolution Blues are highlights. Revolution Blues in particular is one of the hardest hitting songs of the 70s. It’s just a bad motherfucker of a tune. And he’s got Levon Helm and Rick Danko playing on it, absolutely battering away. It’s a really unique sounding folk rock song. There are a couple of slightly weaker moments. See the Sky About to Rain is beautiful, but it doesn’t quite fit the album for me. It’s a lovely song, but it doesn’t hit as hard as some of the others. Vampire Blues is a great standard blues track too. Lyrically everything fits together and ties the album up nicely, but musically a couple of songs feel slightly less essential. Like the rest of what people call the Ditch Trilogy, the mix is rough and choppy, the performances are rough, and everything feels a bit ragged. But that’s exactly what makes it perfect in its own way. You never want Neil Young to sound slick or overproduced, and he almost never does. Slick just isn’t a word that belongs anywhere near his music. It’s ragged glory or nothing with Neil Young. One of my favourites of his, but it does make me curious what other people think. I’m a massive Neil Young fan, but does he actually have a five star album? What’s the real magnum opus? After the Gold Rush? Rust Never Sleeps? I’m genuinely interested.
Enjoyed it. I kinda like Neil young, he's a clear influence to a lot of music I love.
I'm starting to think the generator heard me say I like Neil Young because this is the 4th one I've gotten... And I do still like it but please, like 1 month no Neil Young just for varieties sake please
Для вечера в августе
Beautiful. Unsure how to rate this. Need a few months with it at least.
Platonic ideal of Neil Young
I love this era of music. Very chill and vibey. I was unfamiliar with the songs on this album, but I really enjoyed it. I knew Neil young from “old man”, but this is a different side of him that makes me like his work even more.
I'm surprised how much I liked this album. Very cool arrangements and Neil's voice aint half bad either! Was impressed - wish he would have named his tracks better. Everything ain't the blues. Highlights: For The Turnstiles, See The Sky About To Rain
"On the Beach" is a laidback, bleak, folk blues album. Young explores themes of anger and alienation through a rough, stripped away production and mellow arrangements. He further captures this in introspective guitar playing and melodic lines, as well as a notably impressive album cover that perfectly captures the melancholic theme.
8/10 Sólido, pero lejos de ser lo mejor de Neil Young. Canción destacada: Revolution blues
Gostei desse mais que o álbum anterior do Neil Young.
I've went back and forth on this one. Is it a perfect one? No, it's not. But Neil's message is loud and clear. I think what makes this a 4 for me and not a 5 is the inconsistent end.
Nice and chill, enjoyed it!
Jamais écouté avant. C'est beau, Neil Young, quand il est triste ! Top : Revolution Blues Flop : For the Turnstiles
The title track is lovely. I’ve warmed up to Neil Young’s voice over the years. This album is a beautiful spotlight on his talent.
Side Two is amazing. Unfortunately, Side One can't keep up. That's why it isn't a 5/5.
8
Me gustó, muy bueno, escuché más de Neil young y me gustó. No soy tan fan de la música de esa época 70s y menos el estilo, pero esto me gustó. Es muy para un sábado a la mañana 9/10
Some songs have a little too much country for my taste, but this is another very strong album by Young. 4/5
Probably the most "upbeat" album by him
Great album Standout songs: Revolution Blues On the Beach Ambulance Blues
vibey convinced myself this was the beach boys for some reason but it felt not like them and i was confused for half the album favorite song: vampire blues
It was nice, short, and easy on the ears
On the Beach might not be on the same level as Harvest but there's some good stuff on here. It's classic 1970's Neil Young singer-songwriter material; guitar-dominant songs (some acoustic and some electric) with simpler arrangements and lots of harmonica mixed in. It's one of those albums you can largely put on and drift away to. I also think Neil is an underrated guitarist in the sense that he doesn't get the same level of recognition as the greats. You don't really hear it on this album too much because of it's not the vibe, but he can sure make that guitar weep when he wants. For example, his guitar work on Walk On is pretty sick if you listen closely. Top tracks: Walk On, Revolution Blues, For the Turnstiles, On the Beach
Neil Young usually works for me.
Excellent album & artist.
Love Neil
This is really good. Never listened to this Neil Young album, but I'm a fan of this era of his music. May be a 5 with more listens.
Hit and miss as are most NY LPs. This one os more hit than miss.
221/1001 Neil Young - On the Beach Heard before? ❎ Revisit? ✅ This is great stuff. There's both a lightness and darkness to the music that takes you on a journey. Having only listened to a couple of Young albums before, this is one I'll add to the list.
De die
Nice classic rock album
Sometimes truly great, sometimes a little on the boring/repetitive side, overall it feels vulnerable and glides through
After my last Neil Young experience I was fully expecting to appreciate this effort, and the effort did not disappoint. It's a short and intimate listen, it feels like snippets of deep conversation with the artist turned into subtle arrangements that capture fleeting moments and difficult times in a very beautiful way. I'm happy I know this album now, for when the melancholia only merits reflection. Memorable project, couple of flat out amazing songs all on their own. 4.3/5
Goes pretty hard!
Introspective and a bit mellow, even for Neil. I really enjoyed the album and the title track is one of my favorites. The album finishes strong, but overall falls just a bit short of being great for me.
I normally am not a big fan of music like this but I really thought this had some pretty good tracks.
Government issue Neil Young. Interesting it has zero big name hits. It’s endearingly straightforward
You sorta know what you’re in for with Neil Young, but it doesn’t take away from the sound. What he does really well is convey the emotion of each song to the listener, harder than it seems.
At first, the album didn’t really click with me, but from “Vampire Blues” onward I was completely drawn in. There’s an effortless, stripped-back blues feel that sounds raw and real, and it reminded me of Jack White. It’s not just the guitar, but also Neil Young’s high-pitched, slightly unfocused way of singing. He doesn’t sound powerful or refined in a conventional sense, but that fragile, almost careless tone feels honest.
neil young must've been on the oregon coast because this album perfectly represents it. the sudden shift in mood from "walk on" to "see the sky about to rain" was so amazing favorites: walk on; see the sky about to rain; on the beach
Already know and love this album. A tough listen in places as part if the misery trilogy. Walk on one of my favourite album openers ever.
I used to think this was my favorite Neil album and on some days it still is. For the Turnstiles, and Revolution Blues are up there with my all time favorite Neil songs. And while Ai think most Neil fans agree this album is a banger it’s still without any major hits so dare I say this album is underrated. This album is perfect for this list because everyone should listen to this before they die.
love neil young, loved this
I wanna listen to this when I’m on the porch of a secluded cabin in the woods
You never know what you're walking into with a Neil Young album, and this one does not disappoint. Sounds great, themes are engaging, and the style is pure Neil.
Pretty chill and slow, but in all the right ways. Highly enjoyed it. First song, "Walk On" might've been my fave.
viiibes mou arese full
never listened extremely closely but it was pleasant for multiple rotations in the background! thank you NY
I listened to this while working remotely today after being stuck inside for 3 days due to the weather. The vibe of the album is a little too real.
I’ve been lazy so far this week because of the snow days. Brain gets hazy. Good album. I like Neil Young here. Wish we’d kept a cleaner separation so I didn’t sour to him with CSN&Y.
This was a major vibe while clearing 100 lbs of ice off of my car. Hit equally as well on a quiet winter wasteland walk.
This was my first time hearing this one, and while it isn’t my favorite Neil album, it’s still a wonderful listen. “For the Turnstiles” was a standout track. Four stars for the unexpected nature of this album. Pretty incredible how much influence MJ Lenderman took from this album specifically. Turning it over to my dad, a Neil Young aficionado, who needed something to do and decided to listen to the album while snowed in: On The Beach by Neil Young is a bit of a jumble of an album with sketchy production (especially on Walk On a song I like very much), but for the most part it holds up. Neil is such a great story teller, and stayed current to the times (Vampire Blues references the oil tycoons in Texas). I've always loved For the Turnstiles with just Neil on banjo and Ben Keith on dobro. One song I wish he had added to the album was Winterlong, but he did add it to the Decade triple LP set. I did enjoy listening to On the Beach (twice) for the first time in many years, and look forward to hearing it again
Chill. Not annoying 70s
You can’t go wrong with Neil.
He can’t keep getting away with this
Persoonlijk vind ik dit een heerlijk album. Zeker de nummers waar de blues vibe omhoog komt is genieten. Gwn een man met zn gitaar en prachtige stem. Kantekening is wel dat het veel van hetzelfde is. Voor mij niet erg, ik houd exact van deze stijl. Maar; ik kan mij voorstellen dat men dit ook een minder album kan vinden. Voor mij is dit echter dik een 4.
Beautiful album! Some songs through these album got me thinking: this is a clear 5 stars! some brought me down a bit. 4 stars is a good compromise
its pretty good, not special enough to be a 5 though
I like Neil Young
Started out feeling pretty fatigued with Neil Young albums, but liked this one by the end of it
Es un duro este tipo. El Deja Vu de CYSN ya está siendo mi disco favorito de los que llevo escuchados en esta movida de momento, y me dio ganas de escucharme cositas de Neil Young en solitario, así que me entró super guay este disco. Walk On es mi nuevo anthem. Más rockero de lo que me pensaba pero hay temas muy buenos y me ha gustado mucho.
Shakey being peaceful - nice!
This is the Bob Dylan album I never knew I needed.
Bit slow
Severely written off Young album
Nice stuff. Never heard any of the songs on the album though.
Good this, of course, coming as it does in the truly majestic phase of Young's solo albums. It's not up there with Harvest or Goldrush, to be honest, it just doesn't quite have the standout tracks. What it does have is a really lovely overall vibe to it, helped by some of the most mellow guitar work and very smooth vocals.
Continuo sem ouvir uma má música do Neil Young. Mais uma lenda da música, muita música e muita música boa. Nao é o melhor álbum dele, para mim, mas é bom. See the Sky About to Rain e On the Beach foram as minhas favoritas, mas nao há uma má musica neste álbum.
lindo
Really enjoyed this, chilled and country vibes
4/5 - Great album. Can't quite give it 5/5.
Kojima probably listened to this before making death stranding 2
We've had quite a few Neil Young albums and none of them really did it for me but this one was excellent. Favorite Songs: On the Beach, Revolution Blues
Liking folk songs like these sometimes makes me feel shallow. But I'm definitely not the only one liking them.
I hadn't realized that Neil Young's ban of Spotify had ended, but there is the link to On The Beach. Anyhow, Walk On has a nice feeling to it, great open to the album. I like Vampire Blues and Ambulance Blues a lot as well. Introspective lyrics all through it. It feels like you're taking a road trip through some moody vistas to nowhere in particular, but that these landscapes are also Young's varied emotional landscape. This is one of those albums that grows on you the more you listen to it, having a hard time deciding if this is a 3 or 4 star so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and go with 4.
Dope
Favorite songs: Walk On, Revolution Blues, On the Beach, Motion Pictures
7 What I would not give to be on the beach with my friend Neil young. I call him my friend because he is so good to me, just like a friend is.
Very lovely even though I’m not personally on the beach
I really don't like Neil Young's voice, but somehow he makes it work. The music and songwriting are great, and I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.
damn there really is a lot of neil young on this list. my second one in three days
Classic rock album. Nice listen.
Solid
Much preferred this to harvest. Started really strong with walk on and fizzled somewhat but enjoyable throughout
Have discovered I kind of love Neil Young, what a great artist.
Always dig me a Neil album. Dictionary has a picture of Neil for the definition of prolific. A distinct singular voice that rarely disappoints. This album soars with most of his efforts.
Peak Neil.
I'm always down for Neil
some gems here..
First time listen, will return for more
What in the Dylan?? This was excellent!!
Neil Pining
favs- See the Sky about To Rain, Walk On least fav- Vampire Blues, Motion Pictures (For Carrie) HM- On the Beach
Classic Neil with one of my favorite Neil album covers. While it wasn't wholeheartedly accepted at the time, this one has aged well and still sounds great! Here's to Neil and the beach!
I am a huge Neil Young fan, though I don't know this record very well. Excellent as expected, and one that I feel needs multiple listens to grasp.
Neil Young... ik kan er niet objectief over oordelen.. ik heb praktisch al zijn platen... deze is een minder bekende dacht ik, maar ik kende toch de meeste nummers... heel wat breekbare songs, ik kan verstaan dat mensen hem een oude zaag vinden die geen gitaar kan spelen... maar ik heb een andere mening
Æ huske omtrent ingenting av det her, sjøl om æ vet æ hørte på det, men det hørtes ganske Neil Youngsk ut?
Pleasant
Classic Neil. Simpsons: Yes
On the beach is my favourite Neil Young song I think, I might listen to this again today but if not it's still going to be a 4
I don’t think he can do any wrong. That last song got a little iffy but this is a really solid album of songs that I have never heard before and will likely listen to all of them again. Great album.
Neil Goat
A bit hit and miss but overall very good and it’s Neil Young so always something there worth listening to. Title track and Revolution Blues were standouts for me.
While the tracklist itself doesn't contain really any of his greatest hits (barring maybe See the Sky About To Rain), this comes higher for me in his discography than something like Harvest, which has several of his most loved songs, but with a frankly awful orchestration. On The Beach sounds like what Neil Young should sound like to me — simple, straightforward music from a man with a guitar. There are no extraneous backing instruments getting in the way of the actual songs and songwriting.
I’ll never like Neil’s vibrato, but this is a gooder overall.
Godfather of grunge indeed. I have a soft spot for NY
You did it again Neil
I liked the album, quite low and chilled songs and lyrically great, and relatable.
Good album by Neil
A fair Neil Young album. Folksy, short, some blues too.
i liked the background music and singing
I was familiar with many songs on this one and still enjoyed them! A relief after the police album. Great cover too! Listen to this while playing GW2 so good vibes all around.
I really liked this album! I actually like this better than Harvest Moon, but I am pretty amenable to Neil Young. This one is folksy and bluesy with some fun musical variation. It's a time and place for sure, but I enjoyed listening to it. I love the cover, it's well composed and very satisfying, it's a 5/5.
Classic Neil Young, great mixing on this studio album.
Some slappers on there
I can confirm that this is a Neil Young album. I kind of like Neil Young and really like some singles. This is a great album but from my objective perspective not quite a 5 but truly a glorious album. I've added it to one of my playlists
Classic Neil young sound. On the beach was a masterpiece. Good album.
I enjoyed this album. It's not my favourite Neil Young album, but on repeated listening, it does drag you in.
the best era of Neil Young
I found myself wanting more of the sound created in Walk On, but that is because I am not a huge fan of slower tunes. The mixing on this album was great; it had a crisp sound to it.
You're All Just Pissing In The Wind 1001 Albums Generator 162 (11/14/2025) On The Beach is Neil Young's sad boy album. I am not super familiar with Neil Young outside of his work in CSN&Y, but I loved this. The first side has a bit more high tempo, whereas the second side is more slow and features long tracks. I loved the country and almost Fleetwood Mac-esque vibe of Walk On and the Bob Dylan sound on Revolution Blues. See The Sky About To Rain is led by a cool organ, while For The Turnstiles is very minimal and features a banjo very prominently. After a kind of boring blues rock jam, the second side opens with the title track, which is quite heart wreching. Young talks of his complicated feelings of isolation through his fame. "Though my problems are meaningless, that don't make them go away". Damn. I would also be remiss not to mention the impact that this song in particular had on the slowcore movement that started over a decade later. Overall, I really enjoyed my time with On The Beach, but I did find it dragging a little bit at the end; even though the closing track is really good, 9 minutes was a bit tough. Great album though, and the first half is especially eclectic and interesting. 4/5. Favs: Walk On Revolution Blues On The Beach Least Fav: Vampire Blues
I've always been a Neil Young agnostic - I like the odd song, but never really felt the need to delve into his back catalogue - but I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I'm intrigued now for his other albums that must be coming my way.
Solid, reliable album!
4.5/5
On the Beach captures Neil Young at his most raw and introspective. It’s folk rock stripped to its bones: weary, poetic, and unguarded. Young’s songwriting here feels less like performance and more like confession, steeped in the disillusionment of the era yet timeless in its emotional weight. It’s hard to critique someone so deeply woven into the fabric of rock history, and this album simply reinforces why Neil Young remains one of the great storytellers in music.
Was good! Light heartened and fun. Feel like I knew some of the songs
Title track hits home, this whole album feels like Neil gave us a key to his inner thoughts and let. us walk around his head.
the idea of going from the center of the road, into the ditch, and how the ride is bumpier there but more worthwhile really resonates with me. I love that about neil, he did what he wanted to and thats it. its a beautiful record and one ill surely buy. Not all the tunes are sticking to my ribs yet, but they will in due time.
I like
NY is great. Reminded me so much of Kurt Vile, easy to see how much he was influenced by Young
I don't think I've ever heard this album, and now I have and that's great
Enjoyed this thoroughly!
Classic Neil
That was beautiful! I enjoyed it.
Not my usual thing, but there were some nice moments on this record.
This album starts with Walk On, which is confirmation of why I never listened to Young growing up. Man can't sing--not in any normal sense of it at least--and his guitar playing is meh. But as you go deeper, Wow. If ever there is proof that songwriting, and that the ability to imbue a song and its performance with feeling--with soul--is more important than chops, this is it. Even just 3 tracks in, Revolution Blues is got a classic laid back drivin' Young vibe. The next few tracks until On the Beach I can live without. But my god, absolutely floored by On the Beach: what a glorious bluesy lamentation. I could listen to this on repeat for days and it'd do my sould good. Rest of the album seems solid, but didn't get more than a first listen on this first pass.
I’ve always really enjoyed On The Beach by Neil Young. Aside from Harvest, it’s my favourite of his albums — an easy listen with some truly great songs, the perfect recipe for a timeless record. I was pleased to give it another spin today. On The Beach feels musically laid-back yet carries an undercurrent of anger and frustration in the lyrics, balanced by a faint sense of optimism for the future. It’s a beautifully crafted album, both mellow and meaningful. Favourite track: Walk On and On The Beach Least favourite track: Every song earns its place here. Album artwork: A lovely, evocative cover that perfectly matches the album’s mood.
Huh, I've never heard of this one before. For an album "On the Beach" there sure are a lot of blues... Opener Walk On is a surprisingly loose and bright sound from Young as despite his melancholy lyrics. He spends the song reminiscing over the good times when the "money wasn't so good" and contrasts that with his current position where people he doesn't know talk about him but never have anything good to say. Ultimately his suggestion is to walk on and ignore it. See the Sky About to Rain finds Young dropping his guitar in favor of a warm electric piano and country twang of a ballad -- fine song. Actually a really big fan of For the Turnstiles. Outside of the subject matter that is evermore valid today in the world of Ticketmaster, the stripped down composition is just lovely -- love me a little stereo banjo / dobro. Vampire Blues is probably my favorite track on here. Speaking to themes of oil addiction and the predatory nature of the industry along a catchy blues progression. On the Beach is a patient trudging song on which Young laments the fact that he's made it to the beach, but still isn't able to break through with a single. All in all, I found this to be an enjoyable listen that grew on me under repeated play. Soft 4.
Not surprising that Neil Young is on this list this many times, but I have been surprised with how much he has grown on me. Just a smooth album.
Hadn't heard a single Neil Young song off this before and I enjoyed it. Not his best work but damn solid still. Really enjoyed See the Sky About to Rain.
Solid 4
On the Beach is a haunting, beautifully weary reflection on disillusionment and solitude. The album drifts between ragged, loose jams and quietly devastating confessionals, carried by Young’s cracked voice and stark honesty. Its hazy production and melancholic tone create a mood that feels both intimate and desolate. Though it’s not immediate or polished, On the Beach rewards patience with emotional depth and understated brilliance.
As with every classic era neil young album i have listened to, the songwriting is amazing. I am personally a big fan of his voice. It's still not as good as tonight's the night though.
Had a little cry on the bus along to this… good stuff
Love Neil, this one is a hidden gem in his discography.
Neil Young in my mind is always mediocre stuff, but when I put it on it’s actually quite incredible! Very balanced songs, pleasant to listen to actively or as background music and decent production
Love the trilogy. This was an amazing, reflecting and easy going album.
Didn’t know Neil had the slow blues in him. Like the raspy voice and slower tempo to the songs.
Wholesome, hearty, worthy. Also rather good.
Need to listen to more Neil Young, this is good stuff
I've listened to a bunch of Neil Young and never heard this album. Kinda surprised this one's in here rather than Harvest or one of his all-timers. But then again, at least it got me to check it out, because it's real solid. Not his best, and there's no real classic track on here, but it's a solid all-the-way-through album, which I like. Vampire Blues was kinda lousy though.
Nice