Rust Never Sleeps

I think I reviewed a Neil Young album previously and was not at all impressed. I wasn't expecting much from this but I have had enough surprises during the first ~100 albums to go in with an open mind. I'm glad I did, this album was immeasurably better than the previous experience. Maybe it was the added 'rock' impact from Crazy Horse (the other album was a lot more acoustic). The only downside for me is his singing voice, but it's not out of tune or anything awful like that, it just jars a bit with me.

The birth of Grunge music...great album. Not all the tracks are killers, but the one's that are hit!

70s Neil Young is so great. Some of his lyrics are incredibly silly, but I love the simplicity of his music. It's cool how this live set transitions pretty smoothly from solo acoustic into full band. I don't know, man, don't expect me to give less than a 4 on any Neil Young from this era. I'm a sucker.

This sounds like Neil Young. If you like Neil Young you'll love it. If you don't like Neil Young you'll hate it. As for me...eh haha

Can’t believe I never listened to Neil Young before. Going to have to listen to his other albums now. A Canadian folk rock hero along with Joni Mitchelll

Good! One star off for swears.

Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young is a masterclass in the evolution of sound, seamlessly transitioning from transcendent acoustic melodies to heavy electric riffs as the album unfolds. Each track reflects on the occupation of rock & roll, capturing the essence of burning out while delving into themes of contemporary and historical American violence. Young's raw and honest lyrics resonate deeply, echoing the desire or need to escape the harsh realities of life at times. From the haunting beauty of acoustic ballads to the explosive energy of electrifying anthems, the album's sonic journey mirrors the complexities of the human experience. It's a testament to Young's artistic prowess and his ability to captivate listeners with his emotive storytelling. Rust Never Sleeps remains a timeless classic, offering a poignant exploration of life, love, and the relentless pursuit of freedom amidst the chaos of the world. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 6 STAND OUT TRACK - Trasher

Listen to half of it and i didn't really get going enough to finish it :/ DM me if i made a mistake and I need to revisit

One of my favourite Neil Young albums with great opener and closer and of course great trucks like "Pocahontas". It has the right energy that combines the softer and the harder sounds.

A great acoustic album. Welfare mothers is dirtier than I expected (sound-wise), for an otherwise light/acoustic album.

"Hey Hey My My" is one of my fave Neil Young songs. The rest of the album was good but nothing in particular stood out to me. I would def listen again, though.

💖 sedan delivery 🗣️ 8️⃣

Not a huge Neil Young fan, but this was a good reacquaintance. 3/4 of the album is fantastic going from classic folk to rock. While I'd prefer the folk stuff more, I appreciate it all. Last two tracks are grungy and just don't work as well as the rest of the album. While the last is a reprise of the first song, I like the acoustic version better.

I don't think I get Neil Young. I appreciate that he's an important figure in American music, and that the reputation is well earned, but so much of his most lauded music just hits me as "meh" or "huh?" Rust Never Sleeps is no different. "Thrasher" is a pretty song with a wistful, melancholy vibe. "Powderfinger" is pretty cool; an interesting narrative over an extended electric slow burn. Otherwise, I find this album dull and forgettable.

I fully expected to hate this, given that I gave Ragged Glory one star. This was...okay. To be fair, I was kind of distracted with the godawful taste of my new greens powder, but this album wasn't adding to my sensory discomfort in the way Elvis Costello was while I was choking down the same greens drink the other day.

Not interested in this one. I see the value and can heard influences of more modern music, I just can't get past his voice.

Generally not really impressed by Neil Young and I’m not sure why. Maybe because I never listened to him while I was young? Whiny voice? Lack of connection to music and lyrics? Possibly his super whiny voice? This is probably a good album but it didn’t do anything for me. Two and a half stars.

Just okay. At no point in the album did I think, "Hey he is doing something interesting here". Im also not sure if his high voice works for me or not. Sometimes I think its good and other times it doesnt work. Listening to this made me want to listen to James Taylor, who's music is far superior.

Intimate and lonesome for a live show. Simple but effective melodies throughout and nice jangly guitars. Classic Neil Young.

the first and the last track are the best

This was a really nice record. Shame I can't listen on Spotify though, as he's apparently got beef with them. Favourite tracks: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), Ride My Llama, Pocahontas, Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)

Not quite my taste.

Oke genoeg van neil young nu

Whining vocals, mediocre melodies

great album. His voice as always is not great, but the poetry, musicality, and emotion are amazing. Bookended by the brilliant hey hey my my's.

Great album. Especially enjoyed first half.

I liked this but the llama song is just plain weird

Some people can cook asparagus incredibly well but I still don't want to eat it. This album is undeniably an artistic masterpiece, but I wanted to take off my headphones basically the whole time I was listening. Favorite song: Thrasher

Great artist, and band. Not their best album. But, still good. Can never go wrong with Neil Young. Classic rock artist. Still putting out good music, today.

I wish I liked listening to Neil young more. I like his songwriting.

Теперь мне ясно кем вдохновлялись Arctic Monkeys.

Wanted to give 3.5, rounded upwards

A notable album and series of recordings. While I don’t find the majority of this record to be Neil’s writing at its absolute best, there is tasteful material spanning from gentle, including a southern duet, to practically the sludgiest riff in rock up to this point. The bookends of this album alone show, with clarity, a successful blend in Neil’s writing as well a boldness to not be tied to one or two sounds. Sonically, the closing track makes a clear path for bands of the next 5 to 15 years (Melvins, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, Pavement…) to find their footing. Along with the album’s first and last cuts, Powderfinger is a highlight and Thrasher offers a beautiful balance of acoustic guitars as well some of my favorite Neil lyrics on this record or any other. Welfare Mothers, while not being my favorite of Neil’s more rock mode tracks, is an interesting track that seems like an attempt to write his own Tie Your Mother Down, or at least something in the realm of Queen’s stadium sound by way of the Crazy Horse garage charm.

Good, grunge??

Never listened to this album and was unfamiliar with the backstory—glad to know it now. Thanks.

I don’t like his voice and I don’t like the harmonica and I’m not crazy about the writing, so at least the album was only 40 minutes. All the things that feel attributable to Crazy Horse were fine, loved the non harmonica playing, but then it’s topped off at every turn by some Neil Young to drive me away.

There are a couple really great songs here, including the first one ("My My Hey Hey"). However, much of the album feels rather forgettable to me - not unpleasant, just doesn't feel there is a lot to hold onto. I had to read about the impact of the album to really understand what it did for rock and grunge music, especially. That being said, that impact is so large, and while I may give this album 3 stars, I do feel that 4 stars is deserved based on the impact at the time to so many other bands I appreciate to this day.

Not my style but not boring.

'My My, Hey Hey' is a great song, but the rest didn't really do anything for me at all, surprisingly. Neil Young must be one of the most respectable in his genre, but I've come to the conclusion that he has a few songs that are very good, then the rest is actually below average. At least this is what I've found after hearing some of his albums through this list. Quite disappointing album for me, I'll give it a weak 3 just because I feel it's a bit of a "me problem".

Very good album.

Neil has such a unique voice that I think is an acquired taste that I've only partially acquired. I think I've heard more of his stuff with CSNY or CNY (specifically Heart of Gold) but there's a simple, pure quality to his songs that feels optimistic and light. It's not my favorite by any means but I respect the longevity of his career.

The first half of the album is a stripped down, folky guitar music. It’s ok if you can stand Neil Young’s whiny voice. The last third of the album brings in the electric guitar and it really makes the album come alive! “Powderfinger” was a real highlight.

The A and B side complement each other perfectly. The opening song and the closing song are the perfect bookends to the album. It's got the "typical" Neil Young folk rock sound and the harder rock sound in the second half. This is something I'm going to look for in the record stores.

Excellent album

Would like it more if he wasn't a cuck.

Fuck Neil Young 0⭐

Bit as good as Live Rust...

Tough to pick my favorite Neil Young album but this is an easy contender. Pocahontas is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life.

Not working for me

Pretty mediocre live album

I found a treasure here Heart of Gold. First time I hear it. Loved it!

Dude always sound like he's whining. I live with a 6 year old. I'm good.

Love Neil Young. Love this album. Easy 5 stars.

I enjoyed it, but I probably need more time with it to hear what is special about it.

The type of stuff our Dad listened to.

I could not finish. Every song sounded the same.

Weak. It all sounds the same. Maybe better under the influence of mind-altering substances

Not really my thing but a fun one time listen

Hey hey, My my, This album can never die.

My, my, hey, hey, that's pretty good!

I can't tell how much I love this one. This is where folk exquisite songs meet proto-grunge guitars. The lyrics, the tones, the back vocals, the delivery, the feeling... Everything is on point.

Favorites: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), Thrasher, Ride My Llama. Neil Young, great story teller.

Great album. Like it all a lot. Some favorites on this one.

Went in expecting something closer to John Denver, ended up pleasantly surprised with the style of the music. Not entirely my cup of tea, but I would be open to listening to another Neil Young album.

Problematic lyrics and most songs sound similar

This album was not on spotify, after reading into why, I understand and respect Neil Young for his choice. Luckily I was able to listen to this on Youtube Music, and I have to say, it's not a bad album. All the songs have the same soppy tone, that sounds like a country singer turned emo. I didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I did, not an incredible 5 star masterpiece, but definitely better than many other albums.

So, does this count as my second Neil Young album or my first Neil Young and Crazy Horse album? I've been keeping track of which artists have given me multiple albums so far, and I need to know if Neil Young is now part of that list or not. It won't matter eventually, but I still want to know. Either way, this album is really good. I still think Neil Young is a pretty decent singer. The instrumentation is also quite good. Something interesting about this album is that it's split into clearly defined acoustic and electric sections for each half of the album. Surprisingly, this doesn't result in any weird pacing issues. The electric nature of the second half gets eased into despite there only being four songs on that part of the album. Another interesting thing is that this is sort of a hybrid between a studio album and a live album. It definitely feels more like than the former than the latter, but there is just a slight hint of what makes live albums different from studio albums. The writing is pretty good at times. There's a reason why the lyric "it's better to burn out than to fade away" is as iconic as it is, even if some of that fame is attributed to something very very sad. Overall, this is a great album that deserves to be on the list. Still, it's not quite my favorite album to contain the word "rust" in the title. I'll review that one eventually since it's also on this list. This one is a pretty close second place though. High 4/5.

Lyrics are a bit over the top Good guitar and harmonica

Pretty cool. Like it. Iz good

Neil Young always a classic

Not available on Spotify

can't listen :(

I can see why he's a legend

I like the spread of acoustic and rock, an album I keep returning to. Best track My, My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) one of my favourites of his.

genius raw rock

Awesome!

Guitars, harmonica and Neil's vocals, one of the best albums by Neil Young & Crazy Horses.

sqee

Could've just put Hey Hey My My nine times and called it an album.

My favorite Neil Young record

Dynamite

Best Songs: My My, Hey Hey Listen Again: Probably

Have had this LP (vinyl) since it came out. LOVE this album and anything Neil Young!

This is an artist I’d heard more of than actually listened to, and this album made me listen to other albums and learn more of Neil’s backstory. Mad props to this dude. I even like some of his songs. I personally just don’t like listening to his voice. Might appreciate a Neil Young cover more than the original.

I like how the album to most soft acoustic to most hardest electric in the span of 35 minutes.

My My, Hey Hey is a great song, and a really good opener, and Thrasher is a really good continuation. After that everything is just ok not too much stands out to me, besides Welfare Mothers which is really bad. Low 3.

Side A is classic Neil Young folk rock, great acoustic strumming and lyrics. Side B is more alive-sounding, with full band backing and distorted guitars. A fun listen front to back.

I love Neil Young

4.7 great album. Finally a great album.

4.1

okayy, liked it! neke stvari manje, neke vise, al overall mi se svidja, samo nez jel 4 il 5 da dam :/ jer kao nije *lose* al then again sta ako bude nesto sto mi se puno vise svidja idk. 5 it is me thinks

Can't find on Spotify unfortunately so will never hear again probably. Nice rock album but somehow much of this genre sound very much alike and can't be distinguished from another.

I love this. I’ve always been a fan of Neil. My favorite album of his is Stars & Bars. I could listen to him all day.

- kinda not my vibe - kinda sus they're not native and just sing from that perspective :/

An artist I've always liked when I listen to him/them but never gave them the full attention they deserve. Really love the opening song, 'My My Hey Hey,' sets a great tone for the rest of the album, but there are a lot of very slow moments where the album drags for me a bit. Other notable songs: Powderfinger, Welfare Mothers, Sedan Delivery. I love the return to Hey Hey My My at the end, really ties the album together. Interesting how the second half of this album is much more energetic than the first half. Still not the best I've heard from this generation/genre. 3/5

Not on Spotify

The soundtrack to my freshman year in HS. The light/dark acoustic/electric split of the album is such a brilliant concept. "Powderfinger" remains my favorite song of his.

Use to like it. Fine but too nostalgic for me now

So pretty

4.1 - Really great live/studio album. I think there are a few filler songs but Hey hey, my my is my favourite.

I've always liked Neil, but he has such a big catalogue I've never dived deep into it. For many years I thought that Crazy Horse was a Native American chief who was also a virtuoso musician and had decided to accompany Neil barnstorming across the US. Not necessarily the most interesting NY album to me, but its still pretty tasty. Fave Tracks: Welfare Mothers, Sedan Delivery 3.6/5

Stone cold, stoned, cold, classic.

No music here - just noise

First album of the series, listened mainly at work, probably need to focus more on listening for the rest of the albums. Live album, seems like Neil young was pretty existential when this was written. First track was good/most popular. Cool circular nature (out of blue into black). Also Ride my llama sounds like Loney is the night.

Very easy listening and pretty upbeat for the most part. The rhythm is extremely consistent through each track giving the album a repetitive feeling of driving forward and giving some of the tracks a feeling of going on and on. I liked that a lot of the lyrics were about traveling and nature, but thought they tended to scrape the surface without too much depth.

5/10 The guitars on the first and last tracks nearly saved it, but the singing is just so bad. Highlights: Hey Hey, My My My My, Hey Hey

I seem to be a fan of Neil Young sans Crazy Horse, but with the group I find often that his music goes from personal, introspective tunes with a soft guitar accompanying it, to brash, boring, and even dull rock tunes with very little to care about. However, this album seems to reach that solid balance point of being something for everyone, similar to Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited. The contrast between the A side and B side give me a larger appreciation for the range of the Young, and while not every song hits here, unlike his solo works often seems to, it still is a far more enjoyable collection of songs than other albums between the pair. I also feel that this album has more grunge, especially in that last track, than Ragged Glory would ever hope to, and that certainly also helps.

Not for me. Too redundant, no variation in his voice. Just blah.

Great album. Know this one quite well.

Crispy, celery? Influenced a lot of bands later on, I guess thats why i've felt i heard it already. lyrically most of it is sounds like mumbo jumbo but the good high type that makes you think, some of it hits hard. Guitars sound huge on the b side, and to think they got this sound while recording it mostly live?!, thats kinda crazy. I like the contrast between the electric and acoustic half. Some of the songs are a bit too dull for me, then again the opening track is amazing, so as a full album (and considering its influences on grunge etc) its good (　ﾟ_ゝﾟ)ﾉ

It’s ok, has some soul, I’d call this album high misic.

A really good folk rock with some electric rock album that holds up well.

I’m on my hands and knees begging for a modern album.

Well, I hope I'm more into any of the other six Neil Young albums that're on this list.

For my first Neil Young album, it certainly is Something.

If I could rate each part of this album, I think I’d give the front half a strong 3/5 (for my sensibilities) and the back half a 4/5, almost solely on production that feels at least 7 years ahead of its time. Obviously, that balances out to 3.5, but as an entire album, I don’t think I’d feel right rounding that up to 4 – that would put it at the same level as the Yes album, the Springsteen album, and the Funkadelic album, and I just don’t think I enjoyed this as much as those. I think it’s about even with Parklife for me. Definitely better than Run-D.M.C. though.

Good album, lots more f good old songs

Rock clásico buen disco y la sensación ovhentera del sonido inigualable

Will this be the only one of the 1001 albums not on spotify? Iconic voice I don't zone in to the singer/songwriters enough, they can hit but take focus out of the blue and into the black Slow; nice occasionally, would be tough for modern audience

Ok, bit forgettable

got a bit better as it went on i think

cowboy music

Has not aged well

thought-provoking. wonderfully written. downright... relaxing. damn, half the songs featured here i listened to with my eyes closed, just trying to set a scene with each track. imagining myself sitting in a rusty carriage with neil at the other side, playing his guitar and i'm genuinely just holding my heart and nodding along. i can't say anything else, other than i feel... i feel like this album is so pretty it'll make you tear up. i didn't tear up but i almost wanted to.

Very song writer driven. More hippie than I was anticipating.

great album

Already familiar with this one

Ok. Jep.

Mostly boring, however there were a few decent tunes. Thrasher, Sail Away, Powderfinger and the closer, I wouldn’t skip.

I’ve never been a huge Neil Young fan and listening to this album doesn’t ,make me a bigger fan. It is rock…it’s message rock that is appropriate for the time but It’s not great. I can see why people like it…guitar is awesome in it. Just wouldn’t put this album in my rotation.

Boring. Nothing too great about the album. Fine if they come on but don't feel like songs to sing along to.

It's OK. I like some of this other stuff better.

Gotta be honest, hate that this isn’t on Spotify. Made it difficult to listen to straight through/get a feel for the album as a whole. While I already knew I found Neil Young’s voice annoying, I really like quite of few of his songs. I was surprised at how much his voice stuck out to me here and how much it diminished my enjoyment of this album. My My, Hey Hey and vice versa are good but the rest was a slog.

nicht bei Spotify anhörbar - Gott sei Dank!

Great folk, Americana rock record. Harmonica and acoustic guitars are tight. Songwriting touches in the pools of the surreal and psychedelia, history and personal anecdotes. Side B gets a little more jammy, rock, distorted, grungy. I'm listening on a chilly, cloudy winter day, and it's really hitting the spot.

Well since Neil Young refuses to be on Spotify I refuse to look it up on you tube. lol Plus I don't think I even like his stuff very much.

Great album. No doubt about this. But I like LIVE RUST more.

Super live Aufnahme Coole Gitarre Etwas zu "country like" für mich.

Gitarrenspiel sehr getragen, ich finde es teilweise langweilig. Die Texte sind recht merkwürdig, verstehe den Sinn in großen Teilen nicht.Gerade so 3 Sterne.

Cant listen to

Standard fare from Neil. 3.5/5

Neil Young is always surprisingly listenable to me - it’s maybe the 100,000th album of his on this list (and thankfully he’s now back on Spotify - even though I agreed with his stance) This album is a strange one but it’s highly quotable - with ‘better to burn out than to fade away’ and the oft repeated ‘rock and roll is/is not dead’. Good record - not great though.

And now I know why I am not a big fan of Neil Young.

There must be a cultural significance behind the album that I am missing, (and am not going to look into). This is by no means a bad album. Fans of Young will enjoy the record. For me, objectively listening to this record for the first time without any background knowledge or adolescent nostalgia it was just a couple more Neil Young songs. ⭐️⭐️

My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue) Powderfinger

I need to learn the harmonica

I’m so sick of reviews on here that go “I hate this music because someone I hate liked it.” It’s such a charmless way to be.

This is Neil Young’s last album of the 1970’s, a remarkable decade that saw him release 9 studio albums, 2 live albums, a soundtrack album, and a 3-disc compilation. Oh yeah, and CSNY (1 live album, 1 studio album and 1 hits album)…. And an collaboration album with Stills. Frightfully prolific, and at much of it is essential. Including Rust Never Sleeps. This is a fascinating album, mostly recorded live, but all new songs, and presented without crowd noise. Somewhat similar to Jackson Browne’s “Running on Empty”…. Side 1 (of the original vinyl) is essentially acoustic, more introspective. Side 2 brings our Crazy Horse to rock out. Somewhat similar to Still’s prior Alive album. It all works, well, though the song “Welfare Mothers” is a little trite, and maybe a touch offensive… I own 6 of NY’s studio albums from the 70’s, purchased in the 70’s on the original vinyl. (And a couple others from the 70’s purchased later…. And sone pre and post 70’s stuff, of course). This is probably #5 in my rank of the 70’s Neil Young output, probably #6 if you include CSNY.. I actually hadn’t played it in a while before this, and it was like revisiting an old friend, very enjoyable. But I prefer side 1 by a lot, and “Hey Hey My My” is the only iconic song here. I really want to go 5 here, but just can’t quite convince myself. After struggling, I’ll round 4.5 down to 4.

I just don't care for his voice. Good lyrics are only as good as they are comprehensible.

I really loved On the Beach. It was an album that I figured would be hard to top. It was so cozy and simple, and lulled me into a calm sense of security. When I saw the grunge tag for this, I assumed there was no way. But I think it’s important to re-adjust the way you look at grunge music before you listen to this. The progression of this is what makes the album so interesting. The first five tracks on the A-side consist of just solely Neil singing and playing the guitar. I found it funny there were other instruments on the cover, considering it was very much the opposite. And I also found it funny this was called grunge, until the last 4 songs, where Powderfinger completely breaks up the soft sound of the beginning, and then it just gets progressively heavier and heavier. The closing track is a reprise of the opener, but if Neil wasn’t singing, you wouldn’t even be able to tell it’s the same artist. It’s as if the album is actually rusting as it goes along. An album that is really good is one where while each song plays, it becomes my favorite, until eventually by the end I can’t pick a favorite. There isn’t really one bad song. I can see why this is considered Neil’s best, because it is everything that makes his music so good. Rating: 9/10

This is a great album! Perfect blend of rock, folk, and punk. “Hey hey my my, rock and roll will never die” may be one of the coolest lyrics in rock music and one of the few times I’ve gotten chills down my spine when I heard it live (and that was a cover not even the original!)

glad this one got suggested. never listened to it before and was pleasantly surprised

A great little rock record! Surprisingly heavier than I thought, and I can definitively see the parallells to grunge. The guitar sound on «My My, Hey Hey» is absolutely gorgeous.

As frustrating as this 1001 albums journey can be sometimes I'm very happy it's made me dive into Neil Young. Another great album, he just does it for me. The incredible first half of this album was definitely let down by the second half, where it began to lose a bit of focus. Fav Track: Thrasher

First couple of songs are flat out gorgeous. The most Neil Young has resonated with me. Achingly beautiful, and so immersive. But slowly, the album dropped into that jangly unfocussed rock n roll that I know really appeals to some but tends to frustrate me. This one not as much as that garage album by any means, but still. Rating high because those openers and real stunners. Three and a half. Fave track: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)

I don't think many songs trigger quite an intense emotional response in me as much as this performance of 'Thrasher'. I remember looking up one time looking up once on one of those websites that tells you your top played songs on Spotify (I guess when his music was still on it), and that song was either number 2 or 3 of my all time listens. The rest of this album is solid - skilled and empassioned guitar playing, some classic sounds from Crazy Horse, and lyrics that leave you sad and weird. Four and a half. Fave track goes without saying: Thrasher

Neil Young has a prolific career and i know a lot, but previosuly not this album. Love this.

Wasn't available for me to listen to fully but enjoyed what I could

2,5

its good, some songs I didn't like, but I should listen to more Neil Young in general. Will I listen to again: 30%

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Neil young, so very similar music, but easy listening

Not my thing. 2.7.

Interesting that I had to listen to this one on YouTube (Neil Young was protesting against Spotify for some reason). Some say that Neil doesn't have the best voice, and I think I agree with that. But the songs are good enough that it makes up for it. I'd want to hear it some more.

Figured since I was almost done playing catch up with the rest of my group, I'd go ahead and go back and do this album, which I'd missed because it previously wasn't on Spotify. Solid Neil Young album. I fall into the group that likes his voice, and think he's a solid, in uneven, artist. This album is exactly that.

Neil Young was supposedly 34 when this album was recorded but I'd bet two nickels he was actually 85. I can't otherwise understand how he somehow sounds like an old man shaking his fist at clouds in the sky. Seriously - picture Ab Simpson when you listen to his whiney, shakey voice with no range at all. Maybe Neil Young was the voice actor for that character all along.

It’s pretty chill, the lyrics make me laugh. It’s not necessarily my thing. 3.5/5

Gewoon echt goed! Niet altijd een fan van de zang, maar wel een hoop lekkere nummers.

Right off the bat, sounds like I'm in for another sadboi album. I do love the general vibe on track one though, the main guitar riff sounds pretty iconic, and I love the harmonica.

I didn’t listen to this album because it’s not available on Spotify. But I love this album, so I’m going to read it anyway. Next!

I usually object to live albums on this list. This is because, if you attend a random artist’s concert, you’ll get a run down of all their best hits most likely from a number of albums already released, unless it’s their debut tour. So it doesn’t feel like a real album to me. This album is an exception, reading about how it came about - a tour in which he played a lot of new material, none of the tracks were previously released on a studio album (from what I can tell from the Wikipedia page). It’s not a collection of his greatest hits, just played live, but an actual album in its own right. That point being addressed, nothing bugs me more than having to admit to being wrong. A lifetime of mocking Neil Young just to annoy my father (who’s a huge fan), only to find that I do, in fact, enjoy his music. This album was a great listen. “My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)” and “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)” were just incredible to listen to. The weak points of the album for me were probably “Pocahontas” (maybe a bit heavy-handed in its message) and “Welfare Mothers” (just a bit of an odd lyric) but I still thought they were solid tracks. Annoying that this is not on Spotify so I can’t add it to my regular rotation. Is it a 4 is it a 5….. I think it’s a 5 though I reserve the right to change my mind later.

Songs pure as gold. Thrasher is a great hit speaking to his days with Crosby Stills and Nash (and Young). Combo of acoustic on the first half and electric guitars on the second half shows both styles of Neil Youngs relentless pursuit. Rust speaks to the allure of you stop and you rust. Never stop.

Mid-career greatest hits live. Solid acoustic set with the ones he didn't release on his albums. The lost Americana nostalgic lump in your throat stuff. Electric set has the bangers. Songs that rocked hard without the weird messaging that came later.

Felt the need to Ride My Llama listening to this.

ההתחלה של האלבום הייתה קצת משעממת אבל באמצע השיר השישי פתאום הוא נהיה ממש מעניין... מסתבר שהאלבום הזה היה אחד האלבומים שהולידו בסופו של דבר את הגראנג' ולא ציפיתי שאלבום כזה יגיע דווקא מניל יאנג

Bailed out by you tube again. Fuck you Neil Young.....9/10

interesting voice, good song writing, nice melodies, but I can already tell this is not gonna be an interesting album for me, the songs sound like they go nowhere

El mejor álbum de Neil Young junto a Crazy Horse. Su concepto que mezcla lo acústico con lo eléctrico, y el "live" con el estudio, fue pionera en la expresión dura del rock, adelantando el grunge con la canción "Hey Hey My My (Into The Black)" y creando un verdadero himno con "Powderfinger". Un indispensable de la música contemporánea.

His guitar playing is incredible. I really have no idea how guitarists can play a melody line and chords at the same time. The lyrics of his music are thought provoking and just generally interesting. I love the sounds. The anti-war music of the 60s and 70s is low-key some of my favorite music, and this feels like an evolution in that style, even if it doesn't have the same message.

Enjoyed. Best Neil Young Live I’ve heard

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I am intimately familiar with this album. It spent many days spinning in the CD player of my car over the years. Good to hear it again. I really love Neil Young. This is one of the really good albums. Pocahontas, Welfare Mothers, Powderfinger, Sedan Delivery. Hey Hey, My My. The whole album kinda slaps. You can hear how the grunge bands of the early 90's found influence in this. That crunchy guitar. So good.

Some ok songs on here but this Neil doesn’t do it for me.

My My, Hey Hey // Ride My Llama //

I liked it more than i thought it would given that i don't like live albums and not a huge NY fan.

Don’t love Neil’s voice. Pretty standard sounding.

Neil Young zo legendarisch ❤️

erg goed, kende er een paar erg goed. Rest was ook allemaal beetje die classic rock. Ga er erg goed op

Rating: 6/10 Decent album, slightly enjoyed it overall. The acoustic side (Side A) was pleasant to listen to, got a little boring and repetitive though. The electric side (Side B) starts off great and then each other song has parts I like and dislike on it, mixed bag on Side B. Favorite song: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), Powderfinger. Worst song: Ride My Llama.

Don’t love it. Cool sound, good campfire vibes. Wouldn’t buy the album

Eh

Seems like an album where I'm at a disadvantage if I don't pay attention to lyrics (which I don't). The acoustic guitar and harmonica is really nice, but the simplistic melodies tend to blur together. I also can't decide whether I like his voice or not. The turn to electric on side B was unexpected and adds some much-needed variety. Highlights: Ride My Llama, Welfare Mothers

I used to sing like him.....then after i had enough fruit and vegetables i stopped

WHAT I ENJOYED: There are some classics on here, probably. I didn't grow up with parents who were into Neil Young so this was my first time (outside of like, dive bars, probably) hearing some of them. I think it's cool that this album sounds like the beginning of a bridge between 70's soft rock and 80's grunge/lo-fi indie. GRIPES: I can see how the vocals are not for everyone.But at the same time, I feel like they're not SO bad...imo they add charm to melodies that would probably sound too precious and yacht-rock-y without imperfections and texture. Then again, it seems like a lot of the lyrics were just an afterthought. I have no idea what most of the songs are about. RECCOMMENDED IF YOU LIKE: Other Neil Young stuff, the Pixies, Elliott Smith #347 revealed / #494 rated

4.7/5 Neil = bae Best track: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)

Neil Young is insanely good Even if I preferred his album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, it's just too good

Always forget how good Neil Young is.

Great album, more rock than I expected. I'd say 4 stars.

I liked Side 1, and the closer Hey, Hey, My, My.

Solid but not up there with Harvest.

I really loved this album. Each now song added a bit more complexity, culminating in an alternate version of its intro. It really showcases Young’s songwriting versatility and capability. The entire album started so clean and ultimately felt as though it had rusted into something recognizable but changed.

nice

When you put your best song first on the album because you’re worried it will get buried in the rest of your average songs.

it was ok

Classic rock. Not quite my thing but not bad at all

Really good

Classic album with the unique sounds of Neil Young. Albums a bit of a hit and miss for me, but I enjoy plenty of Neil Young songs

Great album!

Already one of my favorite Neil Young albums. I like how half is acoustic and half is electric. My only complaint is I wish his music was on spotify.

Des bons classiques avec Hey hey, my my entre autres.

This was not my taste did not care for it sounded like a struggling garage band .25/5

Can't listen to this due it not being available on Spotify and YouTube's ad blocker blocking still blocks my browser when I disable my ad blocker.

Good album all around, probably will like it even more if I pay attention to what I'm listening to hahahaha. Well gotta multitask

Gear: Meze 109 PRO Mix (2016 Remaster): fantastische Live-Aufnahme(n) Musik: nice. Wertung: 🎒🎒🎒/5

Fine. I watched the concert movie for this about 20 years ago. I remember enjoying that movie more than listening to this album now. The closing Hey Hey My My is my favorite track on this album.

Ooh another favorite! Love how Neil can do stripped down frail acoustic numbers and some of the loudest heaviest songs on the same album. Love Pocahontas, Powderfinger and both versions of My My Hey Hey.

I love me some Neil Young. This is sooo good.

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Beautiful record. Flows well from emotion to emotion and from tone to tone. Each tune is a story that quickly gets you invested. There are two tracks near the end (Welfare Mothers and Sedan Delivery) that sound like George Lucas enlisted Carmine Coppolla to write a punk song for the sequel sequel “Even More American Graffiti”: they’re done “correctly” but with some kind of realism missing. Neil Young’s pretentiousness almost comes through on these tracks and they’re distracting enough to mention. But when the first power chords of “Hey Hey My My” kicks in, all is well and good again. 4.2/5

I've heard a lot of criticism of this album throughout the years, especially the crowd noise. The crowd noise, however, is an integral part of what makes this a great album. You can hear the energy that the crowd infuses in Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Most live albums are just concert versions of Greatest Hits albums. Not this one. Instead, many of the songs on this album were new and recorded live. Others are clearly studio recordings. Mixed together, it works wonderfully. Half the album is acoustic and the other half heavy and electric. This is the only album that truly presents all sides of Neil Young - the heavy rocker and the folkie troubadour. Finally, many of the songs are positively iconic, especially My My Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) and its harder edged flipside Hey Hey My My (Into the Black). While some songs have not aged well (especially the tongue-in-cheek but now cringey Welfare Mothers), it's hard not to love Powerfinger, Thrasher, and Sail Away.

Hey hey rest ok

Some good some really bad songs

One of my absolute favourites. I get goosebumps on the opening notes of 'My My, Hey Hey'.... and they're still there on the first bars of the last track 'Hey Hey, My My'. Neil Young is an incredible artist. Absolutely unique from soft acoustic country to hard grungy rock. A legend

ihan ok ralli mut ihaku ois repeatil kuunnellu samaa biisii lmao

Wow. No words.

rockin in the free world benger

First Neil Young album. I liked it, but am facing that 3/4 stars dilemma again - going with 3 because I don’t see myself going out of my way to listen to the whole album again. Highlights: - My, My, Hey Hey/Hey, Hey, My, My (both versions) - Thrasher - Ride My Llama

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Pleasant to listen.

please stop

Starts out pretty chill, maybe folky, but it certainly ends with a much more crunchy, punk feel to it. Niel Young always has a lot to say.

It starts out a little folky, but wraps up with much more crunch. Almost had a punk feel towards the end. Like always though, Niel Young always has a lot to say.

I like an occasional Neil Young song. This was a lot of it

Amazing to hear this again after all the years. I sang pretty much the whole of this on my way to school walking down Worple Road.

Decent live album. Never been a huge fan of Neil Young, but decent album.

Great countryish folk-rock.

Bruh this one made me sleep. Didn't afe like fine wine ig 1/5

Had more as background noise. Worked okay as just that 2.5

First real exposure to Neil Young and I loved all the songs on this album. The acoustic side was beautiful, and the electric side was very grungy, not what I expected to hear in the 70s. Not for nothing was he called the godfather of grunge

I'd give it six stars, if possible. Such incredible music and such evocative but weird lyrics. The band has the perfect mix of practiced precision and sloppy rock vibes.

Unmistakable Neil Young vocals and acoustic sound, but for me album does not come to life until the second half, when the lead guitar kicks in.

Don’t like Neil Young

It was okay, I liked it enough but nothing really stood out. Reviews say it’s like proto-punk and proto-grunge but I only really hear it on a few songs

Like hearing foxes scream in the street.

I have a nostalgic appreciation for Neil Young, and he's a fantastic songwriter. But his voice just aint it for me personally. Sail Away and Powderfinger are amazing though.

Unfamiliar with the album, but always nice to listen to Neil Young. Relaxing songs transitioning into louder rock after Powderfinger

Started a little boring. Last songs are more raw and more enjoyable. Not a big fan of Neil Young's voice and from a technical perspective not really outstanding.

Very very enjoyable

Neil Young albums are always great background music. Never outstanding but always sets a good mood.

An enjoyable album although didn't stand out for me

meh

It’s live Neil, baby! Dudes rockin, and the jams ain’t stoppin. Great sounds and great songs.

Got better as I listened

That's a pity this isn't on spotify. It was a good listen, must explore more about Neil Young. Thrashers best track IMO

Guapo, pero nada que me entusiasme especialmente. Pero podría ser el momento de escucha. 2.5/5 Destaca Hey Hey My My (into the black)

- I like the guitar on the last song hey hey, my my - rest of it not really my thing again - I did enjoy the sound overall more than the last album (dire straits?)

Hey, hey, hey remains a stand-out banger, otherwise other songs are forgettable with some exceptions

Meh

Really varied sounds across the album. Goes from folk singer-songwriter (what I maybe think of when I think of a Neil young) and then goes to rock band with distorted guitar and pushing forward drums and tempo. 4. Both are executed extremely well and are really nice to listen to. Feels like an album you could sink your teeth into for a while. The differences in sound all make sense too, and progress as you listen. Recommend first and last songs as good examples of how you boiled the frog over the course of the album. Neil Youngs voice is kinda annoying, a little whiney for me.

I was kinda sleepy when I put this record on, and I guess I’m a little surprised that it kept me feeling that way given the band’s name is Crazy Horse. I like Neil Young, but after all the soft folk stuff I’ve been really itching to hear his wilder side. I don’t think this one had it for me. I would disagree this is an essential listen at this time. Call me back when I’ve heard 10 more of these albums.

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Surprisingly enjoyable.

Not crazy about Neil Young's voice, honestly. Solid album though.

Neil and all the others, just upload your work in spotify

Classic

One of the best live albums ever made. Fav: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) // Powderfinger

Probably the weakest Neil Young album I have heard. first and last tracks which are 2 different versions of the same song are good but the rest was quite dull.

Neat

Album did not feel like a cohesive peace period but the songs were pretty good.

Southern rock

Rust Never Sleep is Young’s admit to push rock and roll music forward and yet it opens with one of, if not his most classic acoustic riffs/melodies. It’s quintessential Neil Young. Trasher continues this, an amazing acoustic story about pushing forward. The 2nd side is completely electric and where Young really moves forward. Powderfinger is a master class in song writing. But the punkish songs miss the mark. Hey, Hey, My My bookend is another masterpiece. 6 of the 9 songs are fantastic or better. This is very close to being an absolute masterpiece. The albums theme is iconic, Roll n’ Roll can never die. 8.5/10

"Rust Never Sleeps" by Neil Young & Crazy Horse is a live album that captures the raw energy of Young's performances during his 1978 tour. The album is divided into an acoustic set and an electric set, showcasing Young's versatility and stage presence. The acoustic portion features tracks like "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)" and "Pocahontas," which highlight Young's introspective songwriting and folk-rock sensibilities. The electric set, on the other hand, includes classics like "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)," characterized by distorted guitars and a heavier sound. While the album captures the essence of a Neil Young concert, it might not be the best entry point for newcomers to his music. The live recordings can sometimes lack the studio polish of his studio albums. Additionally, while some fans appreciate the live atmosphere, others may prefer the original studio versions of these songs. In summary, "Rust Never Sleeps" is a solid live album that captures Neil Young's prowess as a performer, but its appeal may be more limited to fans who enjoy the live experience. It deserves a respectable 3/5 rating.

I love Neil young, and this list loves Neil Young. This album didn’t quite do it for me, but still really solid.

lesser young, but it’s still neil young.

Folk-rock My my, hey hey Trasher

I don't love Neil's nasal voice, and the mix of the rest of the band is kind of thin and mid-heavy.

Great album—on of my all time favorite live albums.

Not on Spotify anymore.

Decent live album

Really enjoyed some of the song compositions, but I could not stop hating Neil Young's voice.

My favorite songs were My My, Hey Hey (Int the black)" and Thrasher and Sail Away (has a bluegrass feel), Powderfinger. I like how the intro song was redone as the last song on the album, but with distortion. I find the album a little repetitive, the guitar riffs almost always have a chord, walkdown, chord, chord formulation. And the chord progression in the verse and chorus match often, which feels flat. Neil's voice isn't very strong so I think it brings the quality down a bit, but I know he wrote the songs so I'm all for him singing them.

Progresses from slower folk to more rock at then end. I liked Sail Away and Powderfinger which are in the middle-end of the album.

Bit all over the place and don’t get half being live but great album init

It's better to make bangers like this than to fade away

I just don't like Neil Young.

I'm in the minority, but I can't stand this. It's boring folk with Neil Young's whiny voice. A close friend & I talk about this because she loves Neil Young, but I've yet to find the majority of his work redeeming. Honestly, this whole genre can take a hike.

A Canadian icon. I've listened to this album many times. It was nice to revisit it.

Very good. A couple of fillers but the opening track is one of my faves

Liked it a lot, probably more so than other Neil Young music I’m already familiar with. Starting and ending with two versions of the same song is also pretty cool especially on a first listen. If both versions can count for one then favourite song My My Hey Hey.

Fuck yes... This is I think my favourite Neil Young & Crazy Horse album. Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) is an awesome song. So is My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue). I liked his stint with Crazy Horse. Some awesome music came out of those years. I forgot how beautiful of a song Thrasher is. Welfare Mothers is a straight up rocker. Super heavy and probably some of the funniest lyrics Neil ever sang: "Welfare Mothers make better lovers". This album is just hit after hit. 5 stars easy. Favourite songs: "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)", "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)", Thrasher, Welfare Mothers, Powderfinger, Sail Away, Sedan Delivery, Pocahontas Least favourite song: if forced to pick, Ride My Llama 5/5

Annissa-first song is very sad. Mark likes the harmonica

Has some classics, but nothing I would listen to regularly.

3.6/5

Folk-rock. 5/10

Didn’t listen as not on Spotify

generally an average acoustic album, but partly arduous, especially in the beginning

Just perfection from start to finish, way ahead of its time and also has one of my all time favourite Neil Young songs on it (Powderfinger) as a bonus. The fuzzed up electric guitar on side 2 is something to behold.

It was alright

Solid imo, though certainly Neil has better. This has some classics and bangers though.