On The Beach

I was initially going to give this album a lower rating, but I felt like that wasn’t fair, considering I primarily listened to the music rather than the lyrics on my playthrough. That’s how I listen to music — first to the music itself, and then to the lyrics. Don’t get me wrong, the music is top-notch, filled with a variety of instruments and interesting chord progressions. But with an artist like Neil Young, you have to give the lyricism the same weight as the composition. So I took it upon myself to look up some of the lyrics, and damn, do some of them hit hard. In “See the Sky About to Rain,” Young sings “Some are bound for happiness, some are bound to glory / Some are bound to live with less, who can tell your story?” That stanza really stood out to me. Young’s strength lies in his words, and the man can certainly tell a story. Musically though, the album is pretty strong as well. “Walk On” utilizes the slide guitar well, while “For the Turnstiles” features a banjo. The second half of the album is noticeably more mellow in sound, even dark at times, and the final track, “Ambulance Blues,” is nothing more than Young with his guitar for a good chunk (there ARE some wonderful strings as well). The Wikipedia article for this album credits a cannabis concoction known as “honey slides” for this change of tone, and considering I live in a legal state, Mr. Young may have inspired an ill-advised cooking experiment…

Glad this exists because it probably influenced some of the wonderful modern music; see Kurt Vile, Wilco, Father John Misty.

This is a surprisingly catchy album. Is it the best I've ever heard? no, but it was still a delight. On The Beach reminds me of a slightly worse version of Solid Air, which was one of my favorite albums of this whole project. Best Songs: Walk On, On the Beach, Ambulance Blues Worst Songs: For the Turnstiles

SHUT UP it's Neil Young

Great album! Neil being super introspective about his own "fame" and trying to escape it. Not outright sad or depressing, but certainly not upbeat either. Tunes are mostly slow, and lyrics are very emotionally powerful. Might not be my favorite album or era of his, but WELL worth keeping in rotation.

Vampire Blues está buenísima

A classic album - 4.5/5

This album doesn’t make me feel like I’m on the beach, it feels more like a prairie, that being said, it’s still really good.

A very enjoyable and solid country rock album. This was my first time listening, and I have to say, while a few tracks could be stronger, the majority of the album is great.

4.5 stars. Mellow folk rock that incorporates some banjo and harmonica well. Well written melodies. Lyrics go through various moods throughout (angry "Revolution Blues"). Standouts are leadoff "Walk On" and "For The Turnstiles".

Muy bueno. En su mejor momento

i vibed with this

This album is a laid-back blend of folk, rock, country, and blues, with only a couple of tracks breaking the mellow vibe to pick up the tempo. What really stood out to me was the lo-fi production. It has a raw, unpolished feel that gives the album an intimate and personal touch. It’s like you’re sitting in a cozy bar, soaking in the live music as it plays in the background. The raw edges and stripped down sound create a vibe that feels grounded and authentic, making this one of those albums where the atmosphere is just as important as the music itself.

83% Best: Walk On; Revolution Blues; On the Beach Must-Hear? Sure

I don't know if Neil young is growing on me or we're just getting his better albums later in this list. This was pretty decent too! I'm starting to really like his voice, you don't get many people who can't really sing like this in his era, much more common these days. Makes it more interesting. I'm not sure I'm a nailed on fan yet but it was good.

Some songs are weaker than others, but Neil Young (as always) nails the granola life, and, as a fan of slower music, I really found this album to be quite moving and pleasant to listen to. FAVORITE SONG: See the Sky About to Rain

This album is very good and solid. I like Neil's writing style of blues and folk rock. Revolution Blues rocks, though I think I like Ambulance Blues the most here. I don't know why it evokes so much nostalgia for a song I've never heard, but I really enjoy the long journey this song takes me on.

Pretty solid album. Lots of different feelings throughout it.

I'm not a huge Neil Young fan by any stretch, but this album is fantastic. Good low-key, sinister sounding tracks along with some rootsier songs that don't have as much of a focus on his vocals. Maybe it's the Rusty Kershaw involvement, but I like this way more than I expected to.

Neil Young's "On The Beach," released in 1974, stands out as arguably his most optimistic work, radiating a sense of warmth and reflection amidst the uncertainties of life. The album features a blend of poignant lyrics and soothing melodies that convey a search for solace and understanding. Tracks like "Walk On" and "See the Sky About to Rain" reveal a deeper, almost hopeful perspective, suggesting that despite the chaos, there is beauty to be found in the journey. This shift in tone marks a contrast to his previous darker and more introspective albums, hinting at a celebration of resilience and the human spirit. However, as the album progresses, it becomes apparent that this positivity may ultimately lead to a sense of aimlessness. While the hopeful messages resonate, listeners may find themselves pondering what direction this optimism is meant to guide them toward. The closing tracks, despite their beauty, leave an impression of wandering rather than arriving, embodying a feeling of restlessness. Thus, while "On The Beach" indeed shines with a more uplifting atmosphere, it paradoxically feels like a serene journey that doesn’t quite culminate in a definitive destination.

Lovely album. It has a sort of bittersweet nostalgia to it. Favorites: See the Sky About to Rain, Ambulance Blues

- 4/8 songs added to main playlist - Favorite song: Motion Pictures (For Carrie)

Perfect other-people's-vibe music for wrapping presents to. Melancholy but free

Probably the best Neil album I’ve heard on here? Which isn’t saying much. It still has all the same problems, this one just manages to finally have some bops

Nice

I still find Young's whiny vocals irritating at times. Occasionally lyrically obvious. Better than "After the Gold Rush?" 4/5

not neils best but some good songs

Another familiar singer.

Neil Young is always one of my favorate songwriters. His lyrics are poetic, and his music makes me feel, how to say...calm? A sense of serenity. It's not complicated or rushed, has no intention to arouse your excitement, he just paces steadily, and that brings some kind of integrity. On The Beach is not my favorite album, but it's still an easy 4/5. See The Sky About To Rain is one of the best.

Pretty interesting start for a challenge. Immediate impression is that the album is quite well-named, even if it might be for the title track. Its vibe, despite it being rather downer and melancholic for most of the runtime, is quite beachy, and I think the dissonance works really well. The album cover illustrates this dissonance pretty well, depicting the weather on the beach Neil is standing on as rather gray and overcast. The instrumentation is masterfully crafted, and speaks a lot of the talent and coordination of all the musicians involved. The lyricism, however, is something rather jarring to me as someone who's not very familiar with this era of music. It's simplistic but a bit opaque at times, and it takes some extra commitment to understand the meaning of some of the short passages that permeate through the album. I typically think of great lyrics as something with many layers that has a lot to digest, but manages accessibility without compromising the core, so this rather sparse writing caught me by surprise. When I heard that Young is an acclaimed lyricist, I did not expect to hear the songs I could easily summarize with a single sentence. Not to say that I hate it, though. The lack of understanding of certain moments that got me to google more it's kind of a "me" problem, as events he touches on, such as Watergate and the presence of Charles Manson in popular culture, are not something that's ever been contemporary to me. Moreover, when I accepted the songs for what they are, their intricacies did show up on me, especially on the more emotionally charged moments like Walk On, where he brazenly states that he cannot appease the shit talkers, and the final three-track song run, where Neil laments on his self-perception of waning relevancy and the world being in such a continuous movement it feels like it is leaving him behind. What prevails in the lyricism isn't so much the substance itself as it is the tone it's delivered in. The emotion leaves a more lasting experience than the lyrics themselves. I had a great time with this album overall, and it did raise my appetite both for the folk and country music, as well as other albums in Neil Young's discography. Actual rating for me is 9/10, or 4.5/5.

Just a great sad little album. It's a bit all over the place in terms of genre and instrumentation, but the storytelling and lyrics pull it all together. On The Beach is his coolest track for me.

Neil is solid, always seems to deliver.

Tolle meal prep Hintergrund Musik

"This website is sponsored by the Neil Young fanclub" Spässli, bin eigentlich absolut zfriede mit sinere musig, mit dem Album no biz meh wie s letzte. Chli country'g, recht groovy, nicy Gitarre-riffs, geils Cover, gueti Stimm. Give it to me Neil! *entering Neil Young fanclub*

Very pleasant album - great musician

A really well rounded album. Sad, yet hopeful. Peak country/folk rock.

The older I get the more I like Neil Young,

8/10 - so underrated. combines beatlesy stuff with what i already knew i loved abt neil young. love

Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Getting Neil back into my rotation for the year. Easy listening, slow.

This was definitely not what I expected. I personally enjoyed the album and the string instrumentals. I think given its decade, it's an overall great album.

I quite liked this album. I had never even heard of this one and was quite surprised how much I enjoyed it. I have meant to listen to more Neil Young outside of his first few albums so this is the start of that journey for me.

Very good, so smooth, and calm like most Neil Young. Beautiful

Neil really is the main man. Long after his 'Decade' golden era, he was/is still regularly churning out work of incredible quality. I feel like this album was quite overlooked at the time, though in retrospect it's a cracker.

Siis see the sky about to rain… oon kuullu tän biisin jossain ja ettiny sitä tosi pitkään ja ku tää alko soimaan olin vaa vitun flabbergasted. Pelkästään sen ansiosta antaisin 4 tähtee, mut muutenki nautin tosi paljon. Sanoitukset ja tunnelma paikoillaan. Ja täs käytettii huuliharppua just kuten rakastan et sitä käytetään, toisin ku aiempi Bob dylan joka tunki sitä jotenki paljon ärsyttävämmin joka nurkkaan lol. All in all nautin tästä tosi paljon!

Never listened to a Neil Young album before but this is really good.

Not much to say, great album. The title track is astounding. 8/10 Fav tracks - All-1 Least Fav - See the Sky about rain

Like Neil Youngs stuff, gives me hill billy lite vibes. Got some banjo's and shit but he doesn't sound hick i guess, its nice. Ironically On the beach which is definitely more rock than anything was my favourite. Overall, like Neil Young, sings a good tale on most of his songs, including most of this ablum.

Gonna keep this one short. My first proper introduction to Neil Young. The southern man may not need him around but I certainly do. Highlights were Revolution Blues, On The Beach, Walk On

I hadn't ever listened to this album in spite of listening to a fair bit of Neil Young, but I definitely plan to again. I love how raw and dark it is. You can feel the anger not only in his voice, but the way he plays the guitar. The cover is really striking too.

Relaxing, vacation feeling

A nice selection of cozy sounding songs. Standout tracks: Walk On, See The Sky About To Rain

Had a good time listening to the album. It felt inviting. Mix of rock, country, and blues. I had heard two of the songs before. The music has an air of nostalgia around it, not for me personally, but it sounds like it. A time capsule. Standouts: Walk On, See The Sky About To Rain, On The Beach, and Motion Pictures (For Carrie).

I’m always surprised when I listen to an Al um by an artist whose oeuvre I think I know top to bottom, only to realize that I really just know their big songs and an album or two that I’ve put the time into. Not surprisingly, I felt that with “On the Beach”. “For the Turnstiles” and “Walk On” are great songs all day, every day, but I was pleased to ‘discover’ “See the Sky About to Rain”, which is been completely without prior. Aside - did anyone else notice that Wikipedia lists Neil as a “Canadian-American” musician. You know you’ve made it to the top when America lies to call you their own! I’d say 3.5, but gave 4 so Neil remembers where he’s from…

I love Neil Young. Period. But listening to this album reminded me that my exposure.to and experience with him comes largely from selected playlists and greatest hits collections, which ignore.a lot.of the experiences that this album exposed me to.... And it made me think that art and music are processes, feeling around in the dark for sounds and visions to express and materialize ideas....and so much of that, even if recorded, mastered, and released, is just a record of process, of that hunt. Not for all artists, of course....but I get that feeling with this album. It's a record of creative process, a sense of exploration and attempt. And it's not all good or memorable...but it is worthwhile.

Because it was out of print at a time when I was discovering music and getting into Neil young, this album was always mythical to me. I had heard the couple of tracks on decade but nothing else. When it was finally released I didn’t give it the time it deserved. Listening now, I realize how beautiful it is and found myself returning to it yesterday. The back half is hazy and reeks of honey slides. What a line up on revolution blues! Definitely will be in regular rotation from now on

I've really gotten to like Neil Young over the last few years. I've always liked his voice but never gave him too much of a chance outside a few songs. I'm not sure why. I guess maybe because I hate the sort of Crosby Stills and Nash kind of genre and he's certainly done a lot of that. I really liked this album though. It's super chill, the instrumentation is fantastic, vocals are great (if you like Neil Young's voice anyway...), and it's great lyrically. Absolutely stupid and contrived cover. Maybe more than any of his other records this is one that I would throw on, make a cocktail, and just kind of hang out with it. Overall, I'd rate this one at about 3.75/5 maybe approaching 4. Nothing really stood out but it's all solid.

I really liked Walk on and Vampire Blues. The album as a whole has a great vibe and I understand why NY is so loved

7/10

Bem legal, um clássico a cara de Neil Young

Great album from start to finish.

Delightfully autumnal

This is a cool album. Very atmospheric for Neil Young. It's not one of his biggest albums, and doesn't have any of his best songs, but it is a very good album nonetheless.

Favs: Revolution Blues, Vampire Blues, On the Beach, Ambulance Blues Least fav: For the Turnstiles

Профессор Скай считает этот альбом компаньоном к любимому AFUT. Не уверен, что я это слышу, но альбом все равно отличный. Лучшая песня - Ambulance Blues.

Brilliant album.

Good album but there’s better Neil Young out there so I don’t get why this makes the list

8.5/10

Like Joni Mitchell, Neil Young is one of those OG critically acclaimed singer-songwriter folk artists that I just hadn't gotten around to checking out until this list. The best thing by far about this album is how uniquely bleak it is. Even the album cover here, depicts a beach, something you typically associate with joy, in the most empty and void way. Obviously, this parallels the title track in meaning more than anything, a song about Neil's sense of isolation alongside his fame (something he may consider typically joyful as it ties to his art I assume?). Musically though, a song like 'See the Sky About to Rain' sounds like a happy day on the beach - but this day is mildly gloomy and tinted with uncertainty and sadness. Three songs here reference "blues" which sorta adds to the lethargic and apathetic feel to everything here. The songs are slow and sort of trudge on. The 8-minute closer 'Ambulance Blues' perfectly captures this. This song slowly marches on, with this melancholic harmonica interluding the various opaque verses. While on the surface level, it may seem like there's nothing unique about this folk record, experiencing it as a whole I came to find that Neil Young was capable of drawing out a very strong emotion from me through both his writing and through the simplistically dim sonic direction this album goes in.

Why did I think I didn't like Neil Young?! Really good album.

Was really good, I like the use of harmonica in some songs

Neil Young being Neil Young.

I quite dig some introspective, moodier, sparse country rock Neil Young. Quite the good album

Neil Young always has done whatever he wants, and he is a bit of a complainer, isn't he? His complaining is usually relatable and soulful, right-minded, pointed. Here he acquires a bitterness and edge that follows him for the rest of his days. Neil's a sensitive dude. He does the Dylan thing on "Revolution Blues," still doing the Neil Young thing, with the David Crosby guitar thing. Brilliant song. This is kind of a masterpiece, now I'm listening to it again. All the "... Blues" are phenomenal, the country instrumentation is spot on, the metaphors are sharpened like vampire teeth ( 😘 ), and Neil's unmistakable voice is still youthful and pointed. On the whole, it's just... so... ornery? Jaded? I strongly recommend going for a nice walk on a late summer afternoon while listening to this and getting caught in a massive downpour as the album build to its crescendo with "Ambulance Blues." Just walk on home, try to get through it, maybe. "Though my problems are meaningless, that doesn't make them go away." It's 'cause you have the curse of genius, Neil. Thanks for sharing.

Fringe Top 5 young album for me. That’s still elite for most other artists.

definitely worthy of how much people talk about him, my first Neil Young album/listen ever

fav tracks: Walk On, See the Sky About to Rain, Revolution Blues, On the Beach, Motion Pictures Thoughts: Very Nice Album! My favorite track on this album would have to be "On the Beach", although I very much enjoy the other tracks listed above. The tone of this album overall is dark and bluesy, with hints of psych-y mikey on more mellow tracks like "See the Sky About to Rain", which is driven by a wobbly bobbly guitar melody. This album is great, and I'm looking forward to eventually listening to the rest of Neil Young's discography.

Liked it, didnt grab me as much as Harvest by him

Short and hella better than expected. Nothing ground breaking, but that might be because I am listening to it 50 years after it was released.

I think that the best thing about this project is that I’ve really become a fan of Neil Young in the process. Enjoyed this album a lot.

Rusty Kershaw and honeyslides ftw.

4/5

💖 vampire blues 🗣️ 8️⃣

pretty dang good but not my fav neil highlights: walk on, revolution blues, vampire blues (may 5 2024)

Normally I can only handle 3 Neil Young songs in a row, lets see how this goes. Pretty decent album, managed to last the whole way through without skipping anything. The title track is amazing. Does get a little same-ey towards the end.

Have this on Vinyl. Need to listen again as it sounded pretty good this time streaming

A refreshing walk on the beach is not what I would expect from Neil Young at this point. What a surprise!

listened to this twice - first with headphones and second driving the li expressway. glad i did. giving this a hearty 4 stars - it's a great listen and definitely one to add to my personal library. jammy, sad, angry, vaguely hopeful. nice going neil

Got a 👍 track from this album so giving it a 4. I think the energy level from Neil was much more enjoyable than Crazy Horse.

Solid Young, which is saying a lot after Tonight’s the Night. Good blues riffs.

Rock melódico de Neil Young. Un 4.

Favourite tracks: walk on; for the turnstiles; on the beach; motion pictures

Chilled, uncomplicated.

This album was a nice surprise. I had not heard of this Neil Young album preciously and, it is very good! It is Neil at his most melancholy, but at the same time, you feel like he is just getting something off his mind and things will be OK. Songs of note include \"Revolution Blues\", \"Vampire Blues\", \"On The Beach\" and \"Motion Pictures\". As an aside, there is some good guitar work on this album and guest players include Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Steven Stills and David Crosby.

Even though I am a Neil Young fan, I didn't know this album. I enjoyed it! Not quite like Harvest or After The Gold Rush but the songs are very good, just maybe a bit less "wow", but great all the same.

Listened while two NYC teens talked shit about Lily the baby from Modern Family, who’s apparently in their grade, just as Neil Young intended

4/5

Good stuff. Another hole in my musical education. Another one I expected to like – and did, in fact, like.

Great album.

Not top tier Neil Young but still an enjoyable listen

++: For the Turnstiles, Vampire Blues, Ambulance Blues +: Walk On, Revolution Blues, On the Beach, Motion Pictures, +-: See the Sky About to Rain 8,8/10

Not a huge fan, but this was an enjoyable listen.

As much as I dont really love neil or indie, I have to say objectivly this album is near perfect and will be added to my rotation. Maybe not as an album single songs may not work the same but this album is a masterpiece much better than harvest. Nice mix of 7 songs balanced perfectly between rock, indie, country and blues.

J'aime ça NY.

great Neil young album, amazing title track

Solid collection of songs

Great beach vibes!

lite sömnigt album men väldigt fint också

Gostei bastante. Álbum excelente.

favorite NY album so far. 3.5

Ete disco no es el On the beach de Chris Rea, ni su portada ni su contenido tienen nada que ver. Aquí bien parece que Neil Young se ha ido a la playa a meterse en el agua y no salir, o al menos plantearselo... Comienza con brío Walk on, la canción más conocida del disco. Como ese Cadillac sumergido en la arena y ese portada de periódico sobre Nixon... "tarde o temprano llega la realidad". Se acabó la fiesta hippy y los felices 60´s. Baja revoluciones con See the sky about to rain, un toque country melancólico acompaña la dulce voz de Neil que continua con For The Turnstiles’, coutnry-folk con tan solo banjo, dobro y voces. Revolution blues regresa a parámetros clásicos del Neil Young eléctrico. Es una delicia. La letra es impactante... Vampire blues es eso, un buen blues eléctrico marca de la casa. La cara B contiene solo 3 temas, el primero de ellos es magistral: On the beach. 7 minutos del mejor Neil Young acompañado, entre otros por Graham Nash. Motion Pictures, dedicada a su novia, es una desnuda balada que entra perfectamente en medio de la cara B. Ambulance Blues es otra larga canción de las que nos tiene acostumbrados, con menos guitarra y más armónica y violín pero igualmente buena. Se disfruta a fuego lento, como todo el disco. Un disco compuesto en un momento difícil para Neil Young, que supone un bofetón a la decadente Costa Oeste y que continuará con el aclamado Tonight’s The Night en el 75 (entre ellos, el no publicado hasta el año 2020, Homegrown) para pasar página con Zuma, otro de sus clásicos. No le tuvo gran estima a este On the beach, probablemente por las circunstancias personales, pero hubo gran movimiento de fans e incluso una página web para lograr su reedición en CD ya que estuvo descatalagado mucho tiempo. Otros grandes discos de 1974 fueron (atención a la variada paleta sonora) los de Stevie Wonder, Gram Parsons, Kraftwerk, Gene Clark, Supertramp, Genesis, Bob Marley, Big Star, Neil Young, Tangerine Dream o los imprescindibes directos de Van Morrison y Bob Dylan. También los de New York Dolls, Tom Waits, Mike Oldfield, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steely Dan, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Minnie Riperton, Brian Eno, Roxy Music, ELO y King Crimson.

probably my favorite neil young album. whenever i hear this album it makes me wanna check out other stuff from him then im disappointed it doesnt sound more like this. strong 8/10

i was vibing

Not bad.

Not for me, but great for others.

Well-titled, relaxing album, not super catchy but well put together. 3.6

Great stuff. Reads as 60s Dylanesque in some places, but I'm not complaining. The harmonica-acoustic guitar-lamenting husky vocal combo can do wonders sometimes. Plus, tracks like On The Beach and See The Sky About To Rain absolutely nail the singer-songwriter blues ideal, and it's a joy to hear. Like other Neil Young albums, I was initially a little peeved by his quavery voice. But after a certain point, you can learn to ignore it. For some tracks here, it actually worked to his advantage, such as the mournful-sounding Motion Pictures (where it, correctly, sounded like Young was on the verge of tears). My complaint here is that the genre and combination of instruments are very much playing a safe card. Apart from many of the tracks (particularly on side 2) sounding very similar, the musical upheaval of the late 60s and early 70s had already happened by this point, and artists like Neil Young are still releasing unexperimental, (arguably) overdone genres by the mid-70s? Live life on the edge a little, Youngster! 4/5 Key tracks: Walk On, See The Sky About To Rain, Vampire Blues, On The Beach

I don’t have a lot to say about this album. It was fine, but not my fave. It’s interesting in the context of this being a response to his mainstream success.

I appreciate it even if I didn't strictly enjoy it. I can tell he influenced a lot of my faves though!

Neil Young is someone I never found a path to, and this album made me want to correct that. I especially liked the last three songs which were so laid back and unhurried. I thought I would hate his voice but I loved it.

It’s not the best Neil Young album, but it does have highlights. Ambulance Blues is amazing!

Pretty good.. After a few listens I realized how melancholy this album is.

Didn't know this album. It's good. "Walk On" is a strong opener, the rest is kinda slow & introspective, save for "Revolution Blues" which gives us a flash of the angry Young. Glad I came around.

Fine. Now I’m a Neil Young fan. YOU’RE WELCOME.

What an amazing album! This album is one of the best Neil young albums I have ever heard. It was almost a 5 but I know that there has to be at least one or two more Neil albums that top it. Great album and glad it made the list.

Chill vibe and a good folk music.

Neil Young is the singer of one of my favorite songs, but I had never listened to anything else from his. That's why this album was a good surprise: something to listen to relax and unwind.

Another excellent Neil Young album! Not a bad track on this one, and I never even heard of the album! Really enjoyed this one!

A melancholy and stripped down performance that resonates today with the juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness of Americana.

Neil Young at the height of his pomp and majesty. Though, strange enough, the first two tracks didn't grab me, and I'm an avowed fan. The good news is that everything else did. 'Revolution Blues', 'For the Turnstiles' and 'Vampire Blues' is an incredible trifecta, bang bang bang, one after another. Nobody could pull off this kind of ragged, bleary-eyed folk rock like Young. Plenty have since tried, and perhaps gotten close; but when the big dog's in town there are no true competitors.

The vibe feels like someone on the beach playing some songs. I liked it! Not my favorite Young record but a strong one. 4/5

Very chill album.

Underrated Neil hits the sweet spot every time. Drenched in weedy good times. Love it.

I loved it great album

Nokkuð einföld lög, röddin í raun ekkert spes og bandið þétt en án allra flugelda. Og samt virkar þetta svona rosalega vel. Það er eitthvað verulegt Je ne sais quo þarna.

Langsam aber sicher werde ich zum Neil Young Fan. Abwechslungsreiche Musik mit viel Gitarre, Mundharmonika und Harmonie. "See the Sky about to rain" ist mein Lieblingslied.

A good solid Neil Young album! Thoroughly enjoyable. Very pleasing. Quintessential

Very pleasant listen, with nice guitars sprinkled in. I could tell some of my favorite albums were inspired by this. 4/5

good

I’d never heard a Neil Young album before. I’ve always known who he is and that he’s significant. But I’d never listened to a full album. This was great. Definitely warrants another listen to focus more on the lyrics. But right after a Dylan album, I can see how this would scratch the same itch. I loved the vibe throughout. Some songs hit better than others (did not get “Vampire Blues,” though I assume it’s a metaphor for something…oil?), but overall I liked most of what I heard. Good job, Neil. 4 stars. Standout tracks: Walk On, See the Sky About to Rain, Revolution Blues, For the Turnstiles, On the Beach, Ambulance Blues

Interesting music

Glad he came back to spotify so I could listen to this

Sadly does not feature a lyric that says “like Mario and Princess Beach”

This was a surprise in that I'm surprised I liked it so much. I figured I'd already heard all the good Neil Young songs, though I now realize that no, I've heard the best Neil Young songs... I felt it was blessed with a hint of Bob Dylan in places...

Great classic Neil Young. Really enjoyed the vibe and Young’s vocals are always something that I like, even if they’re not for everyone.

The somewhat muted follow up to Harvest. Really quite atmospheric though in an understated kind of way. A consistent one. Won't set your hair on fire though. Solid, haunted and melancholy.

Got Rust Never Sleeps early on in this project and was surprised by how little I enjoyed it seeing as how I basically like Neil Young. This felt much more like what I was expecting. Side two is perfect "let's get some work done" music and See the Sky About to Rain is going in the permanent rotation.

Personally, Neil's voice and songs (at least on this album) are not one of those that leave you jaw-dropped and make you exclaim "WOW!", at least for me, but that doesn't mean it's not enjoyable. The truth is, I liked it a lot in general, it was not tedious to listen to it, I saved one or another in my likes. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, it's good but not a big deal, and that's enough.

This was great. Definitely need to listen to the entire trilogy.

Neil Young nailede virkelig en singer-songwriter stil som jeg virkelig godt kan lide tilbage i 70erne, jeg er personligt vild med hvor mange af de her plader vi har på listen

pretty good

Gostosinho e calmo, mas sem peças individuais muito memoráveis

Great album

Mooi geheel, wel een beetje te rustig.

I really enjoy this albun

superbly soothing and dreamy - I dont think anyone makes country this soft + lyrical - sounds almost hallucinogenic/dreamlike.

This was another album released while I was at Uni in Newcastle and rushed back to Sydney on the Flyer every Friday. Often I’d hit a record shop in the city if I wanted something urgently & this was one of those. I still have my American pressing & it still jumps half-way through Ambulance Blues, one of my favourites, with its refrain of “You’re all just pissing in the wind”. When I got back to Newcastle & put it on, I was hearing all those trax for the first time. I was probably hoping for Harvest Part2 but this wasn’t that. It was a gradual love affair, but Neil had me before long. The big news story around it, of course, was the fact that Revolution Blues had been inspired by Charles Manson, who Young met through Dennis Wilson, about 6 months before the Tate-La Bianca murders. Great work on this by The Band’s rhythm section. See The Sky About To Rain sounds like it should have been on Harvest but missed the cut. I love Young’s banjo on For The Turnstiles & I love Ben Keith’s slide guitar throughout. Of course we didn’t know at the time that he had already recorded the Tonight’s The Night album, with most of Crazy Horse, but put it on hold (released in 1975). The 2 albums are so different but both so good.

Bastante bueno! Muy relajante.

This definitely features Neil's voice more prominently. It's a nice album overall.

Folksy raw and enjoyable

Very good and surprisingly not typically what Neil Young people recommend.

I thought it was pretty good, laid back in a sort melanchonic way. Sounds like the hippie movement dying. His voice is a bit annoying though.

My first Neil young project! I'm sure there is plenty of growing room for this album with me, but for now, I'm just happy I got to experience this lovely bluesy day on the beach.

Well done album despite it not necessarily being my kind of music. The B-side tracks are all pretty good and I particularly liked Ambulance Blues’s lyrics. 3.5

I really liked "See the Sky About to Rain", reminds me of watching the fields at my grandma's house at 6pm. Some other songs I liked, some I didn't.

Great album. I feel like this is really where Neil found his own style. Just wish there were a few more upbeat songs.

Solid album with some great musicianship. Neil's got a weird voice, no?

Excellent album.

good stuff

Solidly enjoyable.

Leppoisaa country ja bluesia. Kivan akustista myös. Parhaat: On The Beach, Ambulance Blues,b

Neil Young is king of the emotive single note. Although his lyrics sometimes need more work, they are solidly built overall and the combination of the music and his singing usually hit the spot for resonating with the listener as they are often very story based rather than abstract or obscure. It is always interesting to me how he bridges a kind of Folk/Americana bringing in banjo, violin, harmonica, and often a strong blues influence, all surrounding an awesome sounding guitar that can really rock when he wants it to.

This rules. For The Turnstiles is a great track. Really awesome downbeat folk stylings out of Neil on this one.

#150. I don't knowall of Neil's work, but he always remained an eclectic songwriter . This was new to my ears - and glad to hear it. Wonderful lyric and acoustic guitars. "Ambulance Blues" poignant song. It may be fn bias but give it a 4

chill on the beach seit ewigkeiten auf meiner einen überhörten playlist

Great pop/rock album.

01) Walk On - 8,5 02) See the Sky About to Rain - 8,0 03) Revolution Blues - 8,0 04) For the Turnstiles - 8,5 05) Vampire Blues - 8,0 06) On the Beach - 9,0 07) Motion Pictures - 8,0 08) Ambulance Blues - 8,0 TOTAL: 8,25 (83/100) I never actually listened to Neil Young, so I'm looking forward to this one. Love the album cover. The guitars on "On The Beach" are great, I think that's my favorite song on the album.

All I had to do was complain, and Mr Young came back to spotify. Thank goodness!

Simplicity at its best.

(5,6/6)

Need to add this one to the rotation

ohhh neil...

I didn’t care for him talking about Vampires that just seemed weird but other than that it flowed well lyrically and stylistically

I liked. Nice guitar, I know some peeps don’t love his voice, I didn’t have a problem with it. Yes the lyrics are a little weird in spots and I didn’t understand what he was getting at but he sounded nice and it was kinda relaxing to listen too. Again, I do wish there weren’t three songs that were around 7 minutes, that’s just not necessary.

3.5 per track.

4.1 - Sometimes artists enjoy such a prolific period, writing enough songs to span multiple releases. One recent example that comes to mind is Radiohead -- they followed "Kid A" with the release of "Amnesiac" just seven months later, as a sort of compendium album of remnants from the original recording sessions. I'm sure Neil Young had plenty of songs that didn't make "Harvest" that he could've strung together into a similar sounding record. Instead, he chose to theme his follow-up around the emptiness of fame. Songs like "On The Beach", for example, tell of the isolation he felt after finally achieving his breakthrough moment. Of his records I've listened to, this one may be the slowest burn -- and given the subtlety in his songcraft, that's saying a lot. It took me almost a dozen listens to truly appreciate the quiet and sad beauty in these songs, but it was worth it. Other standouts: "See the Sky About to Rain", "For the Turnstiles", "Motion Pictures", "Ambulance Blues."

Favorite was "On The Beach"

Very contemplative listening experience. Perhaps the most engaging album lyrically so far for me. Favourite song on the album on initial listen is Motion Pictures (For Carrie) and it immediately went into my Liked Songs playlist as I was so taken with it. Disliked no songs on the album. I feel I'm only going to appreciate this more and more over time. Not necessarily so instantly catchy but may become more memorable after more listens.

i liked the vibes!! I think Walk On and Motion Pictures (For Carrie) were my faves also everytime For The Turnstiles played it caught my attention

Great album to just feel relaxed at work

Niceee

This was a hard one to listen to. I mean physically. It wasn't available on Spotify, I had to use Amazon music which kept stopping midway. Really annoying. First world problems... This was really good. My main exposure to Neil Young is the double CD Decade compilation. It was great just hearing a single album of an era. I enjoyed every track. 5 stars, not quite. I'm rounding down to 4, but it's close.

Hidden gem unknown to me. Favorite songs; On the Beach & ambulance blues.

“Though your confidence may be shattered, it doesn’t matter.” Musta been a rough patch for him. This is true NY pluckin’ (and crooning) from the down in the dumps (soul?) Kinda bummed by the end of the experience, but The Man can connect and tell a tale, sad as it may be. I really don’t want to like this album (too melancholy) but damn it’s good. Please bring a smile to my eyes… Walk On (3.9*s)

Sing it Neil!

7 of 8 songs on this album are absolute winners. "Vampire Blues"...... well....it sucks. It sucks. It's everything that kept me from liking Neil Young in the past. Other than that, this is a fantastic, wistful album. "Sky About to Rain" has some gorgeous slide guitar work and the opener has some equally gorgeous harmonies. "Revolution Blues" is another great political chaos song. This seems to be a specialty of his with hard marching drum beats and stream of consciousness lyrics that feel like the narrator is half concussed. Young had a keen understanding of how country and roots music sunk up nicely with Laurel Canyon singer/songwriter culture. This feels like a story of a country boy stranded in California and burning out.

Kannte ich noch nicht. Schöner Blues. Gut durchzuhören.

Great album! Too bad he took all his music from Spotify. But I love his sound. If I can find it I will try and listen more to his music. Favourite song: -Ambulance blues

good

I'm not sure if Neil Young is a fan of the author Nevil Shute, but this album suggests much the same as the great novel 'On The Beach.'

I like Neil Young, halfway through the album and I feel like the songs aren't really resonating with me. But the 2nd half seemed to have a better flow and I started to dig it. I loved Ambulance Blues. I'll add the album in Tidal to give it another listen sometime.

how have I not listened to Neil Young sooner??

Seagull line hit for me

It's Neil Young. Who doesn't like Neil Young?

much better than the advert song with the fat kid

This is terrific

I wasn’t familiar with any of these songs. Really enjoyed this. May have to do a deep dive into more of his music.

See, that’s what I’m talking about. I like Neil Young but I don’t really know much beyond the radio and soundtrack hits. I didn’t know any of these songs going in but I soon found myself singing along with the choruses. I’ll definitely keep my eyes peeled for this one is goodwill stores and yard sales. Songs added to Spotify: 0 (Neil don’t play that way)

Finding a way to listen to a full Neil Young album online is like some sort of quest now but it's so worth it. This album is marked with all his signature melancholy and withdrawn vibes of post-Harvest, it's a hidden gem for sure. See the Sky About to Rain is incredible, many good ones on here. I loved this whole album and I miss hearing him come up on a Spotify playlist.

Favorite tracks: Motion Picture and Ambulance Blues

Mellow, yet purposeful songwriting

I really liked this album.

Ik kon hier wel lekker op viben.

Definitely seemed like I didn't 'get' Neil Young the first half, but the title track and a number of others made me remember the first time I heard 'Cinnamon Girl.' Looking forward to more.

Beautiful Young album! Need to get this one. Not my favorite, but still very good.

I really love Neil Young and have seen him in concert a couple times, used to own quite a few of his albums, etc., but I'm pretty sure I missed this one in all that. It's quite good. Melancholic and brooding, but not in a bad way.

Nice songwriting. Big dad music vibes.

There has been a fair bit of Neil Young on this generator. There have been some albums I really enjoyed, and some that didn’t really do anything for me. He is clearly very loved within the music industry, so it will always be interesting to hear more of his music. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: See The Sky About To Rain, On The Beach This was really quite pleasant. I listened to this during a study session, and appreciated how chilled out and easy to listen to it was. It definitely has country elements, which very often is a big turn off for me, but it was much nicer here. I was a little deflated once it got to the end, as I was hoping for more. That definitely says a lot about a country album! Would recommend, give it a listen.

Not in spotify my guy, but great album

super chill, nice discovery! wouldn't have thought to listen to Neil Young

One of the best, certainly of Neil’s best . Walk on rules

I really enjoyed the instrumentation used on this record its very mellow and minimalistic but works well with the whole tracklist to make a cohesive project. The mellotron style instrument on "See the Sky About to Rain" is really nice. The guitar tones are gorgeous I really enjoy a good jangly rhythm guitar riff like on "Revolution Blues". On the Beach is absolutely beautiful the vocals and chords are Marvin Gaye-esque and it works so well with his rough voice. Its a highlight on a brilliant album. That chord change to a 7th (i think) - I'm obsessed with it, the lyrics are melancholy and also sparsely strewn out to let the song breathe. Motion Picture is nice and then Ambulance Blues is nicer (vocab needs work) but again the instrumentation is brilliant the tone of everything is perfect especially the bass and guitar. So overall its a 9/10 for me.

LOVING the song on the beach so far the harmonica in ambulance blues is a little jarring tbh Nice easy listening, could see myself adding a few songs to the rotation

Laid back and reflective. Although I don't normally like Neil Young. After reading the notes about this album, the mood certainly fit the description - hiding from alienation after the success of Harvest.

One of my favourite things that can happen with albums, is when the last song is a good bit longer than all the rest, and it's also the best song on there. This happens here, probably my favourite Neil Young album of the ones i've heard.

Love it.

The crown jewel of the Ditch Trilogy. Essential NY that shows Neil's darker and more disturbed side. Maybe one too many slow ramblers one after another to make it 5 stars.

It sat unrated for a while as I wanted to revisit.

It was pretty soothing

took me back to my wild days

4/5

An interesting, complex and somewhat downbeat album. Was enough to get me to subscribe to the Neil Young Archives site though - massive fan 😊

Both halves of On the Beach have their own vibe. First half is more upbeat and folksy. The second half is more calm and meditative. Would like to continue to revisit Neil Young's discography in the future. *Heard before.

Yesterday’s album was LA Woman so it’s been great fun hearing just how differently you can interpret a basic blues structure! Definitely needs a second listen. Sure, all albums get better after multiple listens but particularly with albums like this where the songs don’t massively distance themselves from each other in style, theme and energy, it’s never more needed. Listen 1 was a nice gentle folky mush. Listen 2 was more refined and more moving. I’ll find time for Listen 3. Looking forward to it! For the turnstiles sounds like an Elliott Smith song!

It was ok. It gave me some summer vibes but it was mid

In 3 words: Intimate, Melancholic, Raw. It sounds like life, with all the emotions you can feel in it.

Somehow I've never listenes to a full Neil Young album. Everything on here is really good. It's full of that wholesome rough around the edges vibe he often gives me.

Haven't taken the time to listen to a full Neil Young album and this album made me realize I am missing out big time. Perfect energy for a car drive or long work day.

1. dette var lystig til Neil å være 2. Jeg liker dette veldig godt Han har noget banale tekster her. Kanskje særlig på For the Turnstiles. Men dog liker jeg det enkle blues soundet. Ambulance blues <3

Never been a big Neil Young fan but would give this another listen.

Good job Neil

Quite nice. The middle songs fell off a bit but beginning and ending tracks were good. Stand-out: See the Sky About to Rain

I really liked it! Should make an effort to listen to again.

Favorite Songs: Walk On Revolution Blues For the Turnstiles

Good blues album

best track: on the beach the last 3 tracks! 😍 I want to give this a 5 star rating, but can you already dish out a 5 for the 2nd album you listen to?

I had a moment with this. I put on that first song, and within the first few seconds, I knew that I was in love. And if I liked the way Neil sang, that would seal the deal. And I do. I think he has a wonderful voice. And so I’m in love. This simply gives me the warmest and most fuzzy feeling ever. Why are all of the best albums not on streaming? I had many moments with this album actually. For example, on See the Sky About to Rain the moment where Neil starts humming over the keyboard and steel guitar at about 3 and a half minutes in, I literally melted into my chair on the school bus. The two longest songs are the title track and Ambulance Blues, and they both give such a grey melancholic feeling. I could feel myself getting emotional listening to that last song. The album cover looks so solemn and lonely, but also peaceful, and this whole albums’ mood matches those descriptions perfectly. Rating: 8/10

This is a really lovely record. Favourite tracks: Walk On, Revolution Blues, Motion Pictures, Ambulance Blues.

Best album by Neil Young so far. Melancholic, but very simple and easy to digest. Great melodies, beautiful solos and amazing voice. Just a really solid album, which makes my opinion of Neil much more positive.

I really liked this

This album is bleak and damn good. Even the nearly-nine-minute closing track flew by.

Never mad about listening to Neil Young. For the Turnstiles is a favorite of mine.

I don’t think there’s a Neil young album out there worse than a 4 Top Tracks: 1) On The Beach 2) See The Sky About To Rain 3) Vampire Blues 4) Motion Pictures 5) Ambulance Blues

Love Neil Young. This is the best Americana by a former Canadian ever.

Great album, Neil Young is a talented but somewhat underrated songwriter

Some get strong, some get strange. Not a fan of Neil's voice, but the album as a whole was a pleasant experience.

Blind album, know the artist. Very prolific. I surprisingly enjoyed this album more than I thought and I don't know why... it's was just all around great. Soothing and well rounded. Simple songs that show a lot of emotion and feeling.

One thing I’ve found out through this stupid game is I quite like Neil Young, let’s call it a 4.

Great vibes

4/5. There isn't necessarily a bad song on this album but not sure how I feel about it. There is definitely an undertone of anger and resentment about life and America. It also has a bleak and sad air about the songs that provide the listener with a sense that this album is talking about a time long gone and a place lost to ruin. It's beautiful and sad at the same time. It's not perfect but it truly is otherworldly and a pleasure to listen to, despite the ambience.

On The Beach by Neil Young is a pretty good album, alright. It's only 8 songs, but none of them are particularly bad. Neil's a pretty decent singer. The whole album has this really well done feel where it's fairly melancholic, but not too depressing. The subject matter fits that as well, with some varied topics ranging from Neil's feelings on his career to Charles Manson. Apparently, this album is connected to some of Neil's other albums, so I may want to listen to those later. Luckily, or unluckily depending on who you ask, Neil Young has more albums on here than most other artists, so I'll eventually get to experience more of his long career. In conclusion, this album is just a solid folk rock album. I think I'll give it a strong 4/5.

Pleasant enough. Appears to be the music of a man uncertain of his place in the changing world of the 70s. The flower power petered out.

Jeetje Neilerd, moet ik nou helemaal naar de YoeToep om je muziek te luisteren? Dan kan het maar beter heel goed zijn chef! Het is muzikaal vrij minimalistisch met vaak 1 instrument zoals de gitaar of banjo. Dat gezegd hebbende, wat ongelooflijk fijn om een banjo te horen. Top instrument is het ook eigenlijk! Vind On the Beach echt een heel mooi nummer, weer heel minimalistisch en een beetje duister ook? Past gewoon ook heel goed bij de cover. Het begint zo stil, maar dan opeens toch de krachtige stem die er door komt. Fuck man, ik heb nog nooit naar Neil Young geluisterd maar dit vind ik echt top eigenlijk. Denk dat On The Beach voor mij dit hele album naar 4 sterren trekt. Wat een prachtig nummer, Neilerd, volgende keer wel gewoon op Spotify aub FAVO: Revolution Blues, For the turnstiles, On the beach

The first few songs are fine, but it takes Revolution Blues to turn the corner for me. It is still the Neil Young slow-tempo folks-rock-blues, but it is entirely earnest and melancholy that does a good job of engaging the listener. Enjoyed.

I just really like Neil Young. My mom would always put him on when I was young and I would like what I heard, but for whatever reason I haven't put in the time to really explore his discography. 4/5

Some great, easy but not friendly blues

A pleasant listen. No songs stood out as certified bangers but I thought the music was pretty good. Listening to Neil Young makes me feel like I am appreciating true folk music, I don't know if that's warranted or not but it makes me feel slightly more cultured and I think that's interesting. Why do I feel that way? Something to reflect on.

Good rainy day album

Really liked it, never heard of the songs before. Liked Motion Pictures (for Carrie), Ambulance Blues.

How can you not like a Neil Young album? And the kind that’s only 40 minutes long. I love short albums, it makes each song feel that much more special.

I've always been put off by Neil Young's whiny voice, but maybe I'm starting to come round, because I quite enjoyed this. Revolution Blues is pretty great, but Vampire Blues is a bit of a plodder.

I’ll have to give the album another listen. I’m too used to high energy songs like EDM and Pop that have cut down on my listening attention span. I especially enjoyed “See the Sky about to Rain”. Probably my favorite song on the album. There was also a nice guitar solo I liked. I enjoyed Motion Pictures too.

Decent album the title Track had decent guitar But country isnt really my thing

Pretty good, I still like Harvest best

7.5, WAY better than the last Neill Young I got. Grabbed the lyrics on the side, his voice didn't annoy me this time. Some of the guitar plings don't agree with my ears but they add to the melancholy feeling of days past. Nice one Neill, I feel sad now about a time I'm still experiencing as a young adult.

Liked this album a lot.

I've got to say, since embarking on the 1001 albums project, I have developed something of a partiality to Neil Young. I enjoyed this, it's up there with Harvest in my opinion

You can hear the origins of grunge lurking just below the surface

A beautiful sounding album will go back and listen again and amybe learn some of the songs.

Definitely the best Yungian recording we've gotten our canals around so far. Real well constructed songs, some beautiful, surreal storytelling, it even gets pretty catchy at points. Big winner. Fave track: See the Sky About to Rain

Another Neil Young album with great atmosphere! That’s the thing which makes for his best albums, I find.

De va nice!

This further adds to my appreciation for Neil Young. Great Lyrics.

great album! Neil Young is at some of his bets when it's just him and a guitar. This was my first listen ftb.

Probably a 3.7 but I will round up.

This such a dark thematically consistent album: slow and brooding, desperate and disillusioned, Neil Young is the friend telling hippies they're pissing in the wind at the end of an era. The upbeat opener 'Walk On' is a nostalgic good-time song about yesterdays, but things get real real quick. The wavering tremelo organ on 'See the Sky About to Rain' is the ominous sound of heavy clouds and the lapsteel is the wind of a dew-point drop; they serves the song perfectly. The chaotic bass and angry guitars on 'Revolution Blues' channel the dark vibes from the up Canyon. Vampire Blues slow mesmerizing groove disolves into a deconstructed guitar solo, scratching and scribbling on the stings as the song fades out. Contrast that with the peircing clean tone through the slow reverby minor-key 'On the Beach' - where the guitar perfectly extends NY's voice - thin, faltering, fragile and introspective, but deeply expressive. 'Motion Pictures' & 'Ambulance Blues' close the album with sparse acoustic songs - the violin and harmonica interplay on AB give it an almost raga-drone feel, while the detuned guitar parts on MP make it feel like watching melting film. Favorites: Revolution Blues, See the Sky About to Rain, On the Beach

This may be my favorite Neil Young album I've listened to. I really enjoyed this. I wish it was streaming on Spotify, though.

A groovy, chill release by Young. If you're not already a fan, this might not impress you much unless you're in that specific mood. If you are a fan, this is actually want you want: more Neil Young songs of doing what he does best. Doesn't try to be flashy or loud Continues his rock blend of country, folk, and blues, but has a greater emphasis on jammy instruments, especially in tracks like "Revolution Blues" and "On the Beach." The only two hard songs are "Walk On" and "Revolution Blues" which are placed near the beginning. No bad tracks, and includes some of his best songs.

Sounds like these songs should be on the soundtrack of No Country For Old Men or Better Call Saul they just have that vibe to them.

If there’s one thing this list has done, it’s made me a bigger fan of Neil (3.5/5)

I'm a big fan of NY but had really forgotten about this one. Its top tier.

I liked! Neil Young has a pleasant voice

Revolution Blues holds up, crazy that he actually met Charles Manson? Awesome to recognize Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Graham Nash, and David Crosby's names in the liner notes. Vampire Blues is also great.

Really liked this. Chill but heartfelt and an excellent album cover. High 4 right now but could get to a 5. A shame he isn’t on Spotify.

Thundercat is an exceptional musician but not an exceptional songwriter. Some of the tracks did start to sound repetitive and could have been cut in my opinion, but it was an overall enjoyable listen. The guest selection was a lot of fun and the groove in “Them Changes” still slaps.

Heard before: some Ironically, I listened to this record on the beach this afternoon, and I immediately restarted in when it was done. When I had heard these songs in the past, they seemed overly simplistic, not much there. But I never spent time with the collection, and once I did, the whole project became much richer and more contemplative. The variety is track by track - details in the 12-bar blues, subtle instrumentation shifts, pointed angry narratives, and wild aimless stories. The trick is that each song gives you time to soak in what it brings, so somehow it feels both expansive and concise, a personal statement by someone who doesn't quite know what he wants but it isn't what he has. An excellent bummer record, perfect for sitting and staring at the ocean. Top tracks: Ambulance Blues, For The Turnstiles, Revolution Blues

This was a tough album to review for me because it means I have to restrain a heavy pro Neil Young bias. If this were Harvest I could easily give it a 5 and walk away, a 4-5 for that is indisputable. I really love the tonal shift of the album. From bright, folksy Blues to more stripped down songs that really emphasizes the blue in Blues. That being said, not all of the latter 2/3s of the album hit well for me. I appreciated the super lo fi; For the Turnstiles, but couldn’t really get into it. Really the titular track and Ambulance Blues from this portion of the album. Overall I’m gonna say; bias aside (hopefully), this is a great album. Not Neil’s most accessible but definitely does what it sets out to do very well.

Another banger from Neil. Some of the longer tracks dragged a bit, but overall I thought it was a great album. Love the pedal steel, JJ Cale vibes, cool banjo lo fi stuff. What can I say, Neil rules.

This was a very nice listen, certainly not my favorite Neil album but it’s one I haven’t heard before and quite a few songs really stuck with me on the first listen. Doing some reading this is a record that came from a pretty lonely and difficult place for him as he struggled with the onset of superstardom after his prior record, but it’s a feel that doesn’t resonate with me the same as some of his other work. Overall still a great record and enjoyable listen.

Este fue una grata sorpresa. See the Sky about to Rain es una maravilla y Motion Picture también

I like most of Neil Young’s work. This was an interesting album.