Rust Never Sleeps

😩😩😩 I just love neil young so much he’s my goat.

Not perfect but pretty darn close. Thrasher all the way.

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My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) 4 Thrasher 3.8 Ride My Llama 3.4 Pocahontas 3.5 Sail Away 3.6 Powderfinger 4 Welfare Mothers 3.8 Sedan Delivery 4 Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) 4.2 Score: 3.811111111

Grew on me as it went through the album, might listen again

The album is kinda all over the map. Solid listen--like that it opens with the smooth acoustic My My, Hey Hey and ends with the gritty electric Hey Hey, My My. Clear there's a lot going on in the album, but even when not listening intently to the lyrics, I still enjoyed listening to it.

Thanks to Nick Offerman suggesting this album in one of his books, I found this album just five or six years ago. As a beginner woodworker, I was inspired to listen to this in the shop (as Offerman says he did) while I wasted wood and didn't make much more than sawdust and smaller pieces of wood. Thanks to Nick, I love this album and have marginally increased my woodworking abilities. Anyway, I know Neil Young is an acquired taste and not for everyone. I was a hater for a long time, so I get it. For me, ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

I enjoyed hearing what was a more raw Neil Young.

I have always disliked Neil Young, and have already had 2 of his albums pop up here. Those were rated with 1’s and 2’s. I loved this album, the opener will definitely be revisited

This is very good fun indeed!

classic rock, a leyend

So good.

This is one of Young’s defining albums. I like the structure and I don’t think it’s been over done. I would have time for more albums featuring an acoustic and electric side.

Good stuff

This record was incredible! Another Neil Young album I love! It’s acoustic quality, along with its hard rockers at some points, make it a very good mix of a record. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Top-shelf writing and musicianship

Hey hey my my and my my hey hey are certified bangers. Rest of the album was aight. But 4 stars for the bangers alone.

Another excellent album from our boy Neil Young. No idea who Crazy Horse is, I guess that’s his band doing all the instruments and stuff but Neil cooked with the folk per usual. My My, Hey Hey > Hey Hey, My My

**** Don‘t like all of them, but most

This has some of my favorite Neil Young songs, but isn’t my favorite Neil album.

Some solid Neil

WHERE THE EAGLE GLIDES DESCENDING!!! THERE'S AN ANCIENT RIVER BENDING!!! Fav song: Thrasher

Great album

This is my second Neil Young album in 3 days. The first song on "Rust Never Sleeps" is his best. I prefer the first half of this album. The second part should have been more like the first. Wouldn't it be funny if I got another Neil Young album? 4 stars for "Rust Never Sleeps".

Favorites: hey hey my my, my my hey hey other picks: thrasher, sail away

Great lyrics and distinctive tone/mood to his voice, but many songs have same sound.

Good, I prefer Weld but solid

Little slow, but the end picks up and is very very good. Very good

adri: 8, un tio muy majo, musica muy maja. Música de viaje cruzando Estados Unidos. mar: 7, bonita harmonica.

A really quality album - one his beat

Sehr cool

its better to burn out than fade away rieeeese line. aha ich kenn sie vom kurt cobain sim abschiedsbrief. wow. findi super de song. hui mit dead weight uf thrasher meinter glaub crosby stills und nash. huere nasty. ride my llama au huere verzelli time. er singt huuere guet uf dem. uuuuh cooli chords. und bass zum erste mol halloo. mit gfallts gad mega so früe am morge zum ufwache sind super schöni warmi songs mega simpel instrumentiert. und er verzellt mega de text isch voll im vordergrund. mer ghört fast nöd dases live isch. isch alles live? nöd ganz hä. sail away isch etz chli s glich wie vorher die andere aber immerno hübsch. s chömed langsam meh instrument dezue. oke zweiti siite. ha etz überall glese dass die sochli geburtsdtund vo grunge seg. finds etz huuere soft de erst song. oke verzerrti gitarre aber tönt jetz nöd würkli andersch als andere stuff vo ihm us de 70er. welfare mothers isch etz chli hässiger scho seeehr verzerrte stuff. sedan delivery no meh. schnelle best und denn halftime mit jangly verzerrte gitarre jetz gsehni de grunge. meeega grunge huere cool wie hend sie erfunt. reprise vo hey hey hey huuuere heavy verzerrt. funktioniert au mega als hard rock song. geils solo hoi. sie singed afoch über de johnny rotten. ich find s konzept vo rust never sleeps als analogie vo mer mues sich kreativ bewege zum nöd stagniere huere geil und isch au mit en grund wiso de neil young so lang relevant gsi isch de siech het afoch witergmacht und immer sache usprobiert. finds etz nöd es rieeese meisterwerk aber gseh wie das album wegwiisend gsi isch. vieri.

hahaha freumi dank dere liste die ganz diskographie vom neil young durrezlose rust never sleeps isch echt en geilee titel my my hey hey isch halt schono schön ich han mega lang eifach s cover vom axel rudi pell kennt😭 drum tönts so akustisch fast scho komisch bis jz ischs sochli wie alles vom neil young wo ich bis jz ghört han, voll easy und iwie no herzig aber nöd meh... ich freu mich aber sehr uf de proto-grunge de neil young würkt idene zitat na wie en coole und intelligente siech? hmm also powderfinger isch sicher erfrischend gsi aber s jsch doch chli ah mier verbii? welfare mothers kenni hani s gfühl! also powderfinger isch echt cool, s solo ide mitti und v.a. au de hindergrundgsang findi super! na speziell wow sedan delivery mit ihrne tempowechsel findi recht cool damn hey hey my my het megaa verzerrti gitarre hahaha find denn de gegesatz zu sinere nasale ener höche stimm seehr cool DAS SOLOOO jap das isch sehr geil gsi han echt s gfühl, das isch sochli es speziellers album gsi? RESPEKTIV halt nur die 2. hälfti. die erst han ich nöd unglaublich spannend oder kreativ gfunde (au wenn det d lyrics sehr guet seget?) aber ja es git trotzdem es 4i, au weg de kulturelle wichtigkeit

Wonderful record

Good

Rust Never Sleeps is a great album and I thoroughly recommend giving it a listen.

One of the great songwriters, in peak form.

Love the acoustic sounds and pure guitar with a focus on the persecution of natives and longing for nature in the lyrics. His voice is a bit odd, but doesn’t take much away from the experience

I was not expecting to become a Neil Young fan after starting this project, yet here I am. Is this better than On The Beach? No. Is this still a really good album? Yes. Plenty of good substance here to uncover. The guitar work really does stand out in this record I think, mores than most of Neil Young's music - where his voice tends to take centre stage. This record feels way more rock oriented than Neil Young's more folky tunes he's known for. I didn't hate that! Anyways, not a whole heap to write about this one. It was a lovely listen, I won't be rushing back though - there's definitely better Neil Young records I'd go to first. Favourite song has gotta be Powderfinger though, banger.

I prefer his full band rock material to the more folky, acoustic output so things picked up in the second half for me.

had some really good songs on it and i liked the live sound

Awesome good voice great lyrics. Definitely prefer the acoustic side strong 4*

Très très cool, ambiance US, petit porche autour de la maison, rocking chair et soirée d'été

Good laid back album with Hey, Hey, My My

I would give this an album a 3.5/5 if this site let me. Very solid. Electric set goes crazy.

4/5 Classic.

I like it because the lyrics , I recommended because is pretty good you can feel the lyrics.

Powderfinger is as good as it gets. Don’t get many songs with stories that good. Rest of the album is definitely a good listen but towards the end loses a little steam

I think Neil Young gives Bob Dylan real run for his money for best American musician/poet. His lyrics are less creative, but I think are truer to the American experience (especially since they are dumbed down) and he's definitely a more talented musician. damn

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Toimii!

Ya, good rock.

Neil Young is an acquired taste. At least that's the true for me. Sure he had some songs that instantly struck me, like Rockin in the Free World. But his voice, however distinctive, wasn't really something I sought out. I've never listened to a single one of his albums straight through, so I wasn’t sure how I’d view this. It helped that this album started with My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), an instantly recongnizable song and a classic. Thrasher is an interesting song, love the theme of it, but it just kind of sits there and then fades out. Other than the lyrics, it didn't really move me. Similar reaction to Ride My Llama, though I liked the music more and the lyrics less. Pocohontas is just a weird song - singing about the plight of the indians and then end up singing about the Astrodome and Marlon Brando? Just really strange lyrics. Sail Away I liked a lot better. I could see some people not liking this, but I thought it was just a more well constructed song than the previous few. All in all, though, an uneven first half. It's interesting how this album shifts from solo acoustic to electric with Crazy Horse for the second half. Unique and I liked the construct. Powderfinger is a cool tune, loved the lead guitar work on this. I was less a fan of Welfare Mothers, it's fine but it felt pretty basic to me. Sedan Delivery picks back up, a straight rocker with an interesting viewpoint. The highlight of this album is the dichotomy in styles from the first half to the second, underscored by the different versions of My My, Hey Hey. It's hard to say whether the Blue or Black version is really better (the distortion in the guitars at the beginning of the electric version is very cool), both are great, despite the repetition. To be honest, just focusing on the songs, I'd probably be at a 3 for this. However, given how this album has two distinct halves and the fact that he could take the same song in My My, Hey Hey and make it sound considerably different depending upon whether he goes acoustic or electric? This combines to elevate it for me, making it deserving of a 4. It's far from a perfect album though.

Only one listen through so far. But I like Neil as chill out music.

All done!

Neil Young doing Neil Young, what he wants to, 4 Star

Solid Neil Young album. My 2nd in about a week and a half, and it was another enjoyable listen. I still don't think Neil Young will enter my listening rotation when the challenge is over, but I'm glad I'm checking out some of his stuff. 3.5 / 5

I am always a fan when artists do different stuff for different sides/halves of the album. Such as Low (by David Bowie) where the first half is these repetitive rock/pop songs and the second half is ambient, anyways enough David Bowie. Pretty cool how Neil Young does solo acoustic for the first half and then Electric with a backing band in the second half. This is my first impression of Neil Young (apart from listening to Heart of Gold) and I would say it was a good impression.

Side A (the acoustic side) approaches five-star quality, peaking with the stunning Thrasher. Those five songs are the best of Young's career. Maybe the contrast is an integral part of what makes the record great, but I can't help but find the B-side to be a let-down, as virtuosic and forward-looking as the proto-grunge work on it is. But man, does some of this stuff rip, right before hitting you upside the head. "I just turned 22/I was wondering what to do/And the closer they got, the more those feelings grew." This is one of those albums where I'm shocked by the negative reception it has on this site. To me, this is an obvious 4+ star lock, one of a few dozen key records in the rock canon. Never would have guessed it at 3.52 on here. An aside: this made me wonder whether Neil Young was the first to do the acoustic/electric dichotomy thing with a centrepiece song on an album, as he does with Out of the Blue/Into the Black. Yo La Tengo's Big Day Coming jumps out. Mistress by Red House Painters. Rust Never Sleeps > Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere > On the Beach > After the Gold Rush > Harvest

Great album. The second side was a bit of a shock after the gentle acoustic side 1! Loved the guitar work on Powderfinger.

Blir bättre med mer lyssning. Bra intro till Neil Young.

It was really good. I liked how Neil Young could convey what is like to be a musician with some of his songs. Then, sing about how Welfare mothers make better lovers. I listen to a lot of the albums in this project on the way to work. This is an album that I have to sit down in a quiet room in order to fully appreciate.

A great live Neil Young record.

Instrumental Hip-Hop Liked "Midnight in a perfect world"

Four stars. some of his earlier albums were way better... 'nuff said... next...

Excellent Neil Young album. Another great mix of heartbreaking folk and hard-rocking guitar. The opening track is the highlight, but there are strong tracks throughout. Apparently some of the album was recorded live in concert and finished in studio — that’s cool! It definitely has a live and unpolished feel in the best way. I don’t think I’ve ever heard the reprise of “My My, Hey Hey” that closes the album. It’s really heavy! The feedback and grit is really rough. Great stuff.

"My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)" is probably Neil Young's 4th or 5th best song, and it's amazing. It's beautiful and sad, and the guitar part is so melancholic that it fits the lyrics about as well as an instrument can fit a voice. I personally admire this quality in his songwriting as I know it's hard to do- and he accomplishes this so masterfully you would think the guitar is another limb on his body. I always found the quote "it's better to burn out than to fade away" to be so sad and profound for people who have that pessimistic kind of world view. Of course this was the infamous quote in Kurt Cobain's suicide note. But this album is a lot more than that song. The rest is full of great folky rock and heavy rock tracks that go through a slew of emotions and tempos. Neil Young to me has always been about being a master of restraint; he always holds on to tensions really well, and experiments with amazing sounding fuzzes on guitars without ever once overdoing it. This album is a low-to-mid 4 for me, I think a 4.3/5. The reprise at the end is so heavy, and sick. I love it.

There was an era where I listened to this album every day. I don’t remember much about that time in my life. Other than Hey, Hey and Powderfinger, I also didn’t remember much about the songs on this album!

Classic album that got a lot of play when I was in colllege.

The 16 year old me ordered this LP from Columbia House specifically for the bookend tracks, and at that time the middle was not a play through for me. Forty years later, I appreciate the full work much more. The standouts for me are still the bookends plus “Welfare Mothers” and “Sedan Delivery”.

I think this album makes it 6+ appearances in this exercise for Neil either as a soloist or as part of CSNY. That’s just silly and way overrated. Ironically it’s this album which does deserve to be here and definitely outshines some earlier efforts. One would think that the half acoustic/half electric model would be imbalanced, but the production and song choice really make it a well balanced listen. I really dug this. And it’s easy to see why bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam have cited this record as a major influence.

Really liked this, loved the chill vibes and love tracks.

Another day, another Neil Young album. I did enjoy this one... love the riff on Hey Hey, My My. Good little variety here and an interesting approach with mostly live recordings with overdubs. Rounding up. 3.5/5

love the mix of classic almost 80s’ rock and some country stuff. not really my thing, yet i enjoyed it. 7/10 for me

I liked it. It wasn't a love i don't think. With neil young ive always struggled but this was nice :)

I actually ended up listening to this before bed… I really enjoyed it! I like Neil Young and I love the electric sound that Crazy Horse brings. I enjoyed the lyrics to the songs too. Very good

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I thoroughly enjoyed this one, but I am a longtime Neil Young fan. That said I understand his vocals and even his musical style may not be for everyone.

Kende alleen "Hey Hey, My My". De rest van de plaat ook zeer degelijk.

I thought this was solid throughout. Good background music. Best track = Hey Hey,My My (Into The Black)

Hey Hey + My My. Acoustic and electric. The acoustic side carries you along by the strength of its lyrics and imagery. Really well done. The electric side...well, it electrifies the way Neil Young and Crazy Horse tend to do. Great stuff but hampered by "Welfare Mothers," which may be ironic but I'm not in on the joke yet. As much as I expected the opposite, I'd say the acoustic side may actually be stronger, but you really don't have to decide. Just listen all the way through, enjoy, and then listen again to try to make sense of it all.

This album is great in that it covers such a wide range of Neil Young's iterations. You have the solo acoustic Neil, the electric Neil, the earthy Neil and the cosmic Neil all in one gutsy performance. I still like his studio albums better, but it is a great view of the artist in action.

I forget how much I enjoy his voice. The music is there and very American-y. He sings to you like a friend who cares.

I didn't really like folk rock until I heard this album. Easy to listen to, meaningful lyrics, and great storytelling. Not perfect, but close.

So good. Only complaint is that I associate this with Cobains death.

Enjoyed this one a lot.

A bit light for a long listen, but still a lot of talent going on.

Listens: 3-4 Standout tracks: Hey Hey, My My and My My Hey Hey Added to Library: TRUE The premise of "rust never sleeps" is an insightful one; something we should all keep in mind. You gotta keep moving lest we become complacent in the things we do.

Very good one, but I prefer studio recordings. Great songs, great harmonies, great songwriting. Fav Track: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)

I’ve listened to this a few times through now. The imagery and storytelling is so evocative. Interesting structure with one half acoustic and one half electric, bookended by the same song in different forms. Powderfinger is the standout for me - I’m biased because it’s my husband’s favourite Neil Young song and Hayden covers it live sometimes.

When I was 18 I actually spent a lot of time hunting down this record. I had discovered Neil Young through the radio. I bought harvest and loved it. I really wanted to find the album that had Hey Hey My My on it. Unfortunately, the cd was out of print at the time (or that's what google said). This was before spotify... so I remember going to like 15 different cd stores looking for it... and nothing. Eventually I bought a copy online... handed my parents credit card info over to some sketchy site... and boom I finally had a copy. Luckily, it lived up to the hype. I would listen to this album constantly while driving around the country in my green jeep grand cherokee. It was a 5 out of 5 for me then for sure. Recently, I actually revisited it on a whim... not as part of this challenge. And it holds up pretty damn well. I love the transition from acoustic to electric over the course of the album. I love how its bookended with 2 versions of the same classic song. The electric version of hey hey my my just hits so fucking hard. The distortion is like a sledgehammer. Thrasher is one of my all-time favourite Neil Young songs... an amazing folk song about quitting society and walking into the woods and the passage of time (or something like that). "It was then that I knew I'd had enough, Burned my credit card for fuel, Headed out to where the pavement turns to sand." Incredible lyrics. Powderfinger does such a great job of transitioning from the folk side to the electric side. On Welfare Mothers and Sedan Delivery, you can feel the influence of punk on Young which is just cool. Sail away and Pocahontas are just pretty (sad) folk songs. There's no real bad song on this album for me... sure some of the lyrics are a bit wonky (may don't age well). It's probably a 4 for me now? And that almost feels harsh. Perhaps it just couldn't live up to the memory of discovering to the album 15 years ago

Pretty solid album I expected something really light from this album, but I got hit by some hard rockin tunes. "Rock never dies" for real. But it ain't my favorite album. I just don't vibe with it as much.

Started good then kinda fell off. Really enjoyed the first two tracks. 4 stars.

One of Neil's best. Many will hold the electric part up as pre-cursor to grunge, and while true, they're off by a decade: Neil was using double drop D tuning and fuzzy guitars with a simply heavy riff back in the '60s! See "Cinnamon Girl". Proto-grunge from 1969. And a lot of the entire album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. But this is great. The two sides of Neil. Both sides are very enjoyable. Very few artists can pull this off... while also creating early grunge to top it off :)

Loved the album back in HS - my first Neil Young album #albumsky #musicsky 4/5

The thing about Neil Young is that he bounces so easily from friggin' awesome to cringe inducing so easily and often. We're all prisoners of history, I guess, but even 19 year old me knew there was something wrong about Pocahontas. But then there's Powderfinger. Nothing is all one thing. Good to remember that, in these days when we all hate each other.

You know an album is good when it makes working a little better when its on. I had already heard some Neil Young before and his stuff is nice but not always my thing (its a good brand of folk rock still) Here though the closer it gets to pure rock its actually fantastic in his own way The way some of these songs and their tones are just click in a way that songs from the 90s who are very obviously inspired by this (Pearl Jam) makes it a great time I guess I prefer the last few songs to the first few, especially the reprise of hey hey my my at the end with that NASTY guitar tone (noise rockers don't make tones that hard). It's a great album like what else do you want from me?

There were a few stand out tracks but I prefer Neil Young in a playlist than a whole album

The depth and breadth of Neil Young's work is encapsulated here. The acoustic side is pure beauty, philosophical and edgy. The playing is so smooth, really sincere, it's amazing to me how perfect yet heartfelt. The electric side turns the tables without being any less beautiful and soulful. Spontaneous, deep, it's great. Not disturbing or upsetting, just more pure awesomeness!

Good live album!

Great folk/country vibe on some drugs. Love the first two tracks my my hey hey and thrasher. Then we get into some weird fun stuff about riding llamas and marlon brando. Enjoyed all of it. I really love Thrasher and my, my, hey, hey

Complete

I was a little surprised this album started out so mellow. The stuff I've heard before with Crazy Horse has been far more rocking. Great album, though. Just a bit thrown 'cause it's not what I expected. Favorites: "Hey Hey My My", "My My Hey Hey", "Welfare Mothers"

Another good Neil Young album. Not sure if i had a favorite track, but I was pleasantly surprised by Sedan Delivery

Not bad

Really enjoyed this live record, lots of energy and creativity.

C'était ... vraiment bon bordel.

Interesting mix of live/studio, folk/rock, impressionism/story-telling. Apparently a big influence on Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Emotional, raw voice.

My my hey hey and variation are both great songs in Neil's catalog.

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Classic Neil Young about what I expected

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Country isn't really my thing usually, but this more rock-n-roll type works well for me. I really appreciate the distortion on the closer in contrast to the opener.

ok wait i liked this a lot actually. my relationship with neil young is so complex even i can’t keep up with it… things i learned from this album: 1. kurt cobain was actually quoting a neil young song in his suicide note. 2. neil young appears to have been misinformed of johnny rotten’s death. 3. neil young wanted to have a threesome with marlon brando and pocahontas. stephen king quoted the first track in the epigraph of the clown novel so that is admittedly very darksided but i liked it anyway. “pocahontas” is also kinda wack conceptually. is neil young openly fantasizing about sleeping with pocahontas in one of his songs the predecessor to jeff mangum writing a whole album about saving anne frank from the holocaust? let’s get into it.

More great Neil Young. Powderfinger is my favorite here. Great stuff, nice mix of folk and rock and roll. 4 easy stars.

I don't remember how and when, but at some point in time I heard Hey, Hey, My, My (or the other one) and started to be obsessed with it. This is basically what made me discover Young. So I have a special love for this record. Apart from that, it's actually pretty standard Young: the folk songs are a bit too low-key and I generally fail to keep interested in this part... and then there are the electric ones, that are really good. As far as I'm concern, we could chop off 50% of Young production and it would be near perfect. But well, life is like a Young album: you have to swallow some shit at some point, everything is not unicorns & rainbows.

A live album without background noise and an incredible sound.

I think Neil Youngs voice works with this heavier rock sound than it did on the previous album of his that I rated (Harvest Moon -- a classic, I know). I also love the expression of Native American themes here.

Always liked this album, even as some songs dragged.

The contrast between the sparkly 12 string and harmonica of side A and the fuzzy electric guitar on side B lends to a dynamic journey though the eyes of someone who saw the evolution of rock and roll.

Without “My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue),” this would be a very average album. That opener really sets a tone the rest of the record can’t quite live up to. That said, it’s still an enjoyable listen. The raw style and shifting energy keep it interesting. Just not one I’ll likely be listening to the whole album ever again. 3.5 stars

More enjoyable than I was anticipating..obvious and interesting influence on Grunge in some songs, despite that not happening much later, plus some other things like Flaming Lips. Still somewhat on the fence re 3 or 4 stars but the incredible retrofuturist ont for "Neil Young and Crazy Horse" on the cover pushed me over the edge for the latter...

I was uninspired when I saw that I needed to listen to yet more 70s white man guitar music. This list is far too heavy with it. That said, I have to be honest, this album deserved its place on the list. Why? The bookending is amazing. The juxtapositioning of the musical styles, the forewarnings of an ageing star being replaced and of the ephemeral nature of rock n roll stardom lift the album to “must hear” status. I can understand where the referenced grunge influences emanate from, especially on the paired back Pocahontas and the more screechy guitar tracks of Sedan delivery and Hey Hey, my my. Significantly better and more interesting than expected.

Neil Young is an acquired taste. He’s one of my absolute favorite artists. This album is very good, but not his best. Not particularly fond of thrasher or ride my llama. Still, if you like his music, then this is a worthy listen. Live Rust is a superior live recording.

This marks the end of Neils classic period. He would wander in the desert - doing whatever he wanted - for the next 10 years before returning with a total barn burner. I prefer Live Rust perhaps out of familiarity. That album has everything you could want from Neil Young. This one has a lot...

Honestly, finally a Neil Young Album from this site I can get behind. Something about the songwriting and combination live/studio recording tricks just hits the sweet spot of the best aspects of his songwriting.

Very good album overall, love the second half of it,

Surprisingly good

listened.

The only thing better than Neil Young playing rock is Neil Young playing folk

Really enjoyed its good to vibe out a bit. Liked the first song the most. Surprisingly great album that I didn’t think I would enjoy. My first Neil Young listen.

3.5

8.88 ★★★★

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'Rust Never Sleeps' is een vreemde eend in de bijt als je z'n discografie van de 60s en 70s bekijkt. Deels natuurlijk omdat het een semi-live, semi-studio album is, maar ook zeker als je de muzikale inslag hoort. De folk rock - tot dusver de focal point in Neil's carrière - wordt naarmate het album vordert steeds vuiger, en de tweede helft van de plaat wordt niet voor niets vaak gezien als de bakermat van de grunge, dat een jaar of 10 later pas echt een naam kreeg. De kracht van het album zit hem in deze transitie, die een ingezoomde versie van zijn loopbaan lijkt. De folk-opener en misschien wel meest iconische Crazy Horse compositie 'My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)' wordt door de mangel gehaald, en nadat het album steeds ruiger en progressiever wordt is afsluiter 'Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)' de uiteindelijke belichaming van de transitie van Neil Young als artiest. Toch wel een fenomenale manier van narratieve albumproductie, en een voorbeeld van waarom de volgorde van songs wel degelijk een verschil maakt voor de luisterervaring. Los van dat sterke 'full-circle moment' is het ook gewoon een plaat waar puike - meer typische - Neil Young songs opstaan. De storytelling is weer on point. Vooral 'Thrasher' is echt prachtig en één van m'n favorieten. Bijzonder album die zich toch onderscheid op meerdere vlakken. 8/10 Highlights: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) Thrasher Powderfinger Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)

Enjoyable folk/rock album. “Hey Hey, My My” clear stand out

"Rust Never Sleeps" is eclectic, featuring a live recording enhanced with studio overdubs. The album begins with an acoustic set, before transitioning to electric. Notably, the (almost) same song serves as both the opening and closing track, effectively highlighting the contrast between the acoustic and electric elements. Thematically, the album explores the inevitability of decline and the struggle to overcome it. At times it is quiet and sparse, yet it also filled with bursts of raw energy and loud reverbing guitars, "Rust Never Sleeps" effectively showcases everything Neil Young is as an artist - both sonically and lyrically.

they call him the “godfather of grunge” for a reason. i am convinced that the grunge movement wouldn’t have existed if it weren’t for the seeds that neil young planted with his work with crazy horse.

Solid Neil Young album

The acoustic side of this album is great. The electric side is too noisy. But anyone who knows me could have predicted that I'd say that.

Decent vibe, and engaging lyrics. Like, "Pocahontas" is just great imagery, you know?

I was just listening to this album a week ago. I really love that this is a mixed bag of live and studio performances, some songs tracked live then overdubbed in the studio. The guitars sound incredible through out the whole album. Not much I can add to the praise Neil Young gets, but I do think he deserves it. There’s elements to this album that feel like a direct influence to my favorite Dinosaur Jr album “Farm.” If you like Neil Young but are looking for newer artists, you should check out Tyler Ramsey, Israel Nash and Kurt Vile all are extremely talented and worth your time. 4.5

Powderfinger alone carries this to a 4 for me, but I'm a big Neil Young fan and this is another goodie. I always love his soft acoustic set against the heavy toned electric sets.

Great transition from acoustic on the first side to Crazy Horse joining in on the second. I had heard My My, Hey Hey previously, and that's probably still my favorite track, but solid album overall.

love this one a lot, favs are thrasher and powderfinger. Welfare Mothers and Sedan Delivery are the weaker point of the album for me but still rock.

Wow! I really like this one! Neil Young, only know him from the popular songs. Yeah, this is nice. Will be added to my album list :)

Neil Young never sounds like what I expect him to sound like. I don’t know what I mean by this but I really do mean it

This one started out a little slow for me but gradually grew on me.

I like this album I’d really give it a 3 1/2 but it bumped it up to a four. his catalogue is huge, butI will take Harvest, Rust never sleeps and Harvest moon for my Neil collection.

Amazing opening & close. The others were ok to good, although I could do without Sedan Delivery.

I’m so over Neil Young on this thing but this is one of the better ones.

Hey hey, my my, Rock 'n' Roll can never die!

Neil Young's *Rust Never Sleeps*, released in 1979, is a landmark album that showcases his duality as both an acoustic troubadour and an electric rock innovator. The record is notable for its blending of live and studio recordings, its thematic depth, and its influence on future genres like grunge. Below is an in-depth review focusing on the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with a balanced evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses. ## **Lyrics** The lyrics on *Rust Never Sleeps* are among Neil Young's most introspective and evocative. The album opens with "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)" and closes with its electric counterpart, "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)." These tracks explore themes of artistic integrity and the transient nature of fame. The line "It's better to burn out than to fade away" has become iconic, symbolizing Young's commitment to creative vitality over complacency. "Thrasher," a dense acoustic track, offers a poetic critique of conformity and nostalgia, possibly aimed at his former bandmates in Crosby, Stills & Nash. Its imagery-rich narrative reflects Young's desire to forge ahead artistically. "Pocahontas," another acoustic gem, juxtaposes historical violence against Native Americans with surreal modern references, creating a haunting commentary on American history. On the electric side, "Powderfinger" stands out as a tragic folk-rock narrative about a young man facing inevitable death. Its ambiguous storytelling invites multiple interpretations, adding to its emotional weight. Tracks like "Sedan Delivery" and "Welfare Mothers" deliver biting social commentary with humor and grit. ## **Music** The album is divided into two distinct halves: acoustic (side one) and electric (side two). This structure highlights Young's versatility as a songwriter and performer. - **Acoustic Side**: The first half features stripped-down arrangements that emphasize melody and lyrical depth. Songs like "Thrasher" and "Ride My Llama" showcase Young's folk sensibilities, while "Sail Away," featuring Nicolette Larson's harmonies, adds a touch of country warmth. - **Electric Side**: The second half unleashes the raw power of Crazy Horse. Tracks like "Powderfinger" and "Sedan Delivery" feature heavy distortion and unpolished energy that anticipate the grunge movement. The electric version of "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)" is particularly powerful, blending punk-inspired aggression with rock grandeur. ## **Production** *Rust Never Sleeps* is unique in its production approach. Most tracks were recorded live during Young's 1978 tour but were overdubbed in the studio to create a polished yet authentic sound. The decision to remove most audience noise gives the album an intimate feel while retaining the energy of live performance. The production strikes a balance between clarity and rawness. On the acoustic side, the recordings are clean and intimate, allowing Young's voice and guitar to shine. On the electric side, Crazy Horse's distorted guitars create a wall of sound that complements Young's gritty vocals. ## **Themes** The album explores several recurring themes: - **Artistic Integrity**: The title *Rust Never Sleeps* serves as a metaphor for avoiding creative stagnation. This theme is reinforced in tracks like "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)" and "Thrasher." - **Mortality**: Songs like "Powderfinger" and "Pocahontas" deal with death and loss, often framed within broader historical or personal contexts. - **Social Commentary**: Tracks such as "Welfare Mothers" critique societal norms with humor and irony. - **Escape and Alienation**: Whether it's the extraterrestrial musings of "Ride My Llama" or the yearning for freedom in "Sail Away," many songs reflect a desire to transcend limitations. ## **Influence** *Rust Never Sleeps* has had a profound impact on rock music. Its fusion of folk storytelling with raw electric energy influenced the grunge movement of the 1990s. Artists like Nirvana and Pearl Jam have cited Young as an inspiration, particularly for his distorted guitar work on this album. The record also bridged generational gaps in rock music by incorporating punk's rebellious spirit into its sound. At a time when rock was becoming increasingly polished, *Rust Never Sleeps* reminded listeners of its raw roots. ## **Pros** 1. **Lyrical Depth**: The album features some of Young's most thought-provoking lyrics. 2. **Musical Range**: The contrast between acoustic and electric tracks highlights Young's versatility. 3. **Raw Energy**: The live recording approach captures an unfiltered intensity. 4. **Cohesive Themes**: Despite its stylistic diversity, the album maintains thematic consistency. 5. **Influence on Grunge**: Its abrasive guitar work paved the way for future rock subgenres. ## **Cons** 1. **Inconsistent Melodies**: Some critics feel that certain tracks lack memorable melodies compared to Young's earlier work. 2. **Rawness Over Polish**: While intentional, the rough production may not appeal to all listeners. 3. **Pacing Issues**: The stark division between acoustic and electric sides can feel jarring. 4. **Obscure Lyrics**: Tracks like "Powderfinger" are open to interpretation but may confuse some listeners. 5. **Limited Accessibility**: The album’s experimental nature might alienate those expecting more conventional rock or folk. ## Conclusion *Rust Never Sleeps* is a bold artistic statement that captures Neil Young at his most innovative. Its blend of acoustic introspection and electric ferocity makes it one of his most compelling works. While not without flaws—such as occasional melodic inconsistency—the album’s thematic depth, raw energy, and influence on future generations cement its status as a classic. For fans of Neil Young or anyone interested in the evolution of rock music, *Rust Never Sleeps* remains essential listening—a testament to the enduring power of creativity over complacency.

These songs were so nice, I really enjoyed the album! It's a shame that Neil's voice isn't great. These songs could have been even better 4 ⭐️

Tender and heartbreaking is acoustic side, and suggest what NY might have been. Radically sincere and vulnerable, achingly so, these are songs adjacent to meditation. Raw, pure emotion packaged in song as an offer of connectivity. On the electric side, "Powderfinger" is minor epic, and quite literary. The hook on "Hey Hey" is nearly as infectious as "You Really Got Me" but in the service of a much deeper vibe ane effect.

An incredibly versatile record. From the beautiful acoustic cuts My My, Hey Hey, to the rock n roll tracks like Powderfinger and Sedan Delivery, this record is where Neil Young reigns in his influences, and in turn drops a memorable album. I would even argue that the final track Hey Hey, My My is like a preview for the prevailing grunge scene that would arrive in about a decade post this release. A veteran of the scene at this point, I can see how all of his experience, be it with Buffalo Springfield or CSNY, have truly coalesced on this record. Even in the what I think the records low moments are, they are still done with a level of thoughtfulness that I can't deny. Favorite Track: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) Least Fav: Welfare Mother's 8/10

I enjoyed that this album picked up significantly in its second half. Hey Hey My My is the standout track. I like and truly respect Neil but don’t love him.

It’s hard to listen to Neil Young for an entire album, but this is a really good live album

He always gets it done. Great live recordings and song writing 4.4

While this isn't what I usually listen to on my days off from 1001 albums, I can appreciate that Neil is a hell of a song writer. 3.5/5.

Didn’t really think of myself as a Neil Young fan before, but this is a great record. Powder finger and Thrasher are both great, and the bookending My My songs are really haunting

Neil Young seems like a real douchebag. Nice album tho.

Impeccable recording and mixing for a live album. Banger too.

My My, Hey Hey and Hey Hey, My My are two of my favorites. I love how some of the songs jam and meander before coming back to the main song bits. Neil's songs alwasy grip me. The lyrics, the raw instrumentals, the whole vibe is great.

I LOVE IT HERE

Neil Young changing with the times! There's the hallmark folksy stuff here, but there's also a lot of distorted guitars. Really interesting to hear this side of his music. Fav tracks: My My Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), Thrasher, Powderfinger, Sedan Delivery, Hey Hey My My (Into the Black)

Ugh I love you Neil young

gritty banger from the rock Icon

Loved it!

I found this a little more exciting than some of his stuff, the album even gets a punk rock feel toward the end (e.g. Sedan Delivery). Would listen again. 3.6/5

I loved this. I listened multiple times. I particularly liked his view on rust. If you stay still creatively, you will rust. He continually pressed forward. It wasn't always amazing, but he was always moving. Really respect that.

Some great songs on here and the fact that it was recorded live is incredible! Not my favorite Neil Young’s album though, and I really dislike Welfare Mothers. A veeeery light 4

Typ country/rock/folk, nånstans mellan tolererbart och bra, sparat en låt

One of his best - but loses a star for the chug-chug-chugs on the heavy version of Hey Hey my my.

Americana när den är som bäst. Det finns en känsla av oändliga vidder, örnar som flyger över en prärie. Thrasher: En av Neil Young's bästa låtar!!

Enjoyed it. Calming vibes

Explosive and enjoyable. No stand out tracks but flows very well together and sounds great live. Some songs are a bit meandering in a way I don't love but I overall liked this a lot. 4

This was a really solid album. Great vibe and it sounded great as well. I quite enjoyed thrasher, I love a good harmonica!

+ Thrasher, Powderfinger, Welfare Mothers, Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)

For the most part, I really liked this album a lot…I realize that Neil Young has an odd, whiny voice and that he may be a bit of an acquired taste, but I thought this one was quite good. I have listened to a couple of his other albums over the years, but I thought this one was superior, even though I was only familiar with the first song. I will definitely be saving this one, and will listen to it again in the future. And if I stumble across a reasonably priced vinyl version, I’ll pick it up. Four stars.

Мне нравится Нил Янг. Лучшая песня - My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue).

such a lovely album, the first couple of songs were grand and then it fell off a bit for me, but then halfway through it got great again. but i need to do a little research about stuff cause his singing voice reminds me so much of Daniel Johnston, so now i wanna know who came first and inspiration and influence and all that jazz. it could have been a 5 if it wasn’t for 1/2 songs that jarred me.

Some great tracks some duller ones - all and all still classic.

I didn't have much to say with this one because I'm pretty busy with work but I really enjoy Neil Young and I love live albums so this one definitely works for me.

Another friend of the list, though I don't mind when Neil comes up as much as Tom Waits. This started like a Neil Young solo album and got progressively rockier, much preferred the latter half. A lot of the same sensibilities as we've had on the other albums from this list, his singing style is quite endearing if objectively bad. Think he needs to switch it up a bit more if I'm going to be a proper fan but still generally liked it. 3.5.

Another that the list loves... Again, I agree. The more I hear Neil Young, the more I like him. His voice and writing style is so captivating. The opening couple of tracks were the best. 4.5

Not a huge Neil Young fan, but I do generally enjoy his songs when I hear them. I found this album surprisingly enjoyable. "Powderfinger" was a stand out for me--couldn't help but bop to it. The lyrics got to be a little much at times. A little too "clever." Is that Neil Young's thing? "Sedan Delivery..." s it meant to be sort of psychedelic?

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this one kinda neat. sedan delivery slaps

There’s more to the picture than meets the eye. Neil spins some real ballads on Rust Never Sleeps, the best of ‘em being Powderfinger. Uncle Danny had this on vinyl when first came out and it got plenty of play through the 80s. Very familiar with the album and always liked it. L = (2.75*s) brought down by Sedan Delivery J = (4.3*s)

This album isn't Neil's best but it's an interesting compilation of two very different A and B sides, acoustic v. more electric, solo then with Crazy Horse, sandwiched between two versions of the same melody. Divided by "Powderfinger," a near perfect narration ballad, this song sets the transition between the halves with Young's typical folk story laid over more rebellious rock 'n roll. I think Rust Never Sleeps is a solid concept album and is actually quite good for a live recording. It's multifaceted and the opener/closer parallel is just incredible. The more I listen to it the more I find things to like. Can't deny it's goodness so 3.55 and "my face splashed in the sky."

Great album. definitely a four-star for me, brought me back to high school summer trips with friends.

Fantastic

C’était tu un album live, ou ça faisait semblant d’en être un? Anyway, c’était du rock folk de qualification supérieure, rien à redire

Another great album from NY! Not my favorite; his electric guitar work is pretty simplistic. But no denying the spirit and energy of the work. A must have for his fans. Go 4.5 here.

I liked it, even if it sound very country sometimes... Good energy, distorted and rocker. The last one sounds modern and rude.

Good not bad

I like Neil Young, and this album is no exception. Harvest always gets the love, but this one is pretty good too.

Neil Young had arguably the greatest decade run in the 70s of any artist, in any decade. Consider: After the Gold Rush, Harvest, On The Beach, Tonight’s The Night, Zuma, Comes A Time. That run is capped by the excellent Rust Never Sleeps. “Pocahontas” is probably my stand out track. The Brando verse gets me every time.

i won't call it grunge cause it's not, but there's a certain emotional sincerity to Rust Never Sleeps that one could easily mistake it for being "proto-grunge". maybe it's contained in the acoustic A-side, with frequently bitter and sobering tunes about burning out and leaving behind people who were weighing you down. maybe on the B-side, you can find a bit of comfort in loud, raucous tunes like "Sedan Delivery" or in watching some hapless civilian get vaporized by a gun boat like a rat meeting an exposed electrical wire on "Powderfinger". or maybe it's just the raspy distortion of "Hey Hey, My My"'s reprise, acting like a reminder that you haven't changed from your depression or your anger -- it's all the same person. i can be cruel to myself, filled with sorrow and regret. i can be angry at the world too, lashing out at whatever hand feeds me or tries to pry the trap from my leg. Rust Never Sleeps feels like the perfect depiction of this dichotomy, shifting back and forth as one being. one day i'll change, but in this moment i am tossed between hands, like a ragdoll sailing through the air.

Folksy rock. Pretty good, some songs had good lyrics and emotional vocals.

Nice smooth rock country album

Oh yeah man. Love Neil Young and his whiny little voice. Atm this is on par with After the Golf Rush for me, the rockier stuff goes hard and the ballads are as sweet as ever. A few new favourites from this already. Best Track: Powderfinger Worst Track: Welfare Mothers

I was very close to giving this 5 stars.

First Album! I'm excited to try this out. This is a banger for sure, one of Young's best. I'm pretty sure this was my 3rd time listening to it. "My My, Hey Hey" is a fantastic intro. This is like the ideal Neil Young song. "Thrasher" is a nice acoustic song with some beautiful lyrics. "Powderfinger" kicks ass, definitely one of Young's best rock songs. An overall epic album. its soft and warm at times but packs a punch when it needs too. Also kinda grungey at times? Amazing album to kick off this challenge. Favorite track: My My, Hey Hey

Probably my favorite Neil Young album, and the best fusion I’ve heard between his acoustic side and electric side (though there still is some tension there). A great set of songs delivered with his distinctively emotive weariness. Best song: Powderfinger

I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected! I had Harvest a couple of months ago and was a little lukewarm but I found this a lot more dynamic and fun to listen to. It has an interesting sound due to the mix of live and overdubbed parts.

I really thought I wouldn't like this because (surprisingly) after the gold rush didn't hit for me. This actually turned out to be really great.

Enjoyed this a lot actually, when I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this genre! especially My My Hey Hey

First half was brilliant, the second contained some questionable quality rock and vocals

3.5★. Sad boy winter.

enjoyed this would recommend a listen but would probably not listen too it again anytime soon. 7/10.

Great album

4 out if 5. Nostalgic Kitsch and fun and silly at times - plenty of irony and playful lyrics. Trippy. but the voice and timbre can only be handled for about 5 songs. Individual sings are a 5.

A little more raw and rsutic than the non-Crazy Horse stuff. Still very solid and easy to listen to but without some of the nostalgia for me.

I’ve never really understood why they put live recordings in a book about “albums”. But the live recordings I’ve encountered in this project are very fitting, so it does make sense. This is an amazing live album - I love Neil Youngs music, and to get to listen to how he and his bands sounds live, is great. I love how it starts out acoustically and then Crazy Horse steps in around halfway through

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Almost there

Makes me nostalgic for a time I never experienced

This is classic Neil Young. You either like his nasally voice or you don't. Some of these are great.

Great album but I don't think it reaches the same heights as those early records. Prefer Young to have a little more country folk and a little less roots rock. Speaks to Young as an artist though how well received he would continue to be

Still relevant

I actually loved this album from Kermit. This is his best work.

Very excellent… that voice working its magic, and just stellar and exciting songwriting all around… excited to listen to this a bunch more times!!

Good songwriting, vocals better suited to electric/full band

The acoustic/ electric spilt works out well I feel. One of two songs are a bit wordy but if are someone who appreciates Neil Young's singular singing style this is a decent album by any means 4*

First listen: three pretty good songs and that’s it. Fourth listen: three amazing songs and the rest is pretty good as well. Almost on par with Harvest. Best lyrics of all the Young-albums I’ve got so far. Like a dumb-downed Dylan. The three great tracks? “My my, hey hey (out of the blue)”, “Thrasher” and “Powderfinger”.

This album was a chill but varied listen. It had good variety of styles will still staying true to the same “feel” of the album, with some songs feeling more rocky, folky, etc. Solid four.

Out of the Blue and Thrashers are superb songs. Pocahontas is haunting, Sail Away is poignantly beautiful

Really liked this album. Just a great vibe and good musicianship. Neil Young is cool - I didn’t know that before

Great album, iconic voice, killed the harmonica. Great guitar and lyrics.

Liked this a lot more than I thought I would from what I already knew by NY. I think much of that stemmed from the unique aspects of the live recordings and the half-half acoustic/electric split bookended by parallel songs. A neat experience.

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“rock and roll will never die”… kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy here. This album rocks and rolls.

We enjoyed it. Very Neil Young (except in a good way).

Folk lyrics, slow burn rock and Neil's Crazy ride towards his apex.

Great groundbreaking singer-songwriter with a very grungy B-side

I should really listen to more Neil Young. Every time I listen to him I really like it. This isn't his best album ever but I do love his general sound.

This is a strange album. It's live but not all the time, and seems to be overdubbed with studio recording. The live element adds essentially nothing. There are occasionally faint crowd noises that can be heard, such as when he sings "Rock and Roll will never die", but that's about it. I'm spoiled with some of the other outstanding live albums we've heard. The music itself is pretty good. I'm so-so on Neil Young. I don't love his voice, but I like the music and the lyrics a lot. "My My, Hey Hey" is a famous song. I like it! "It's better to burn out than fade away" is a very famous line, which I'd heard before in media about Kurt Cobain's suicide. It's odd to hear the crowd reacting to that section , but then never really hear them again. "Welfare Mothers" is the first song that got me going. The electric section of the album is pretty tight, the acoustic opening section is a little sleepy for me. "Sedan Delivery" is also a jam. 7/10

Really solid folk album with lots of great songs and clear emotions. Although I would love to have a word with who decided on the genres for this one. In what world is this psychedelic rock, but not folk? Utterly insane.

Bob Dylan with a distorted guitar. Pretty intense songs sometimes

My My, Hey Hey, (Out of the Blue) Pocahontas Powderfinger Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)

Given NY's body of work I had not expected to see this album here. But it is a very solid NY album with songs mainly around 4* with a clear exception of the last two songs Sedan Delivery and Hey Hey in the rock version, which are truly great.

Solid work, a nice combination of quiet tunes in the first half and steady rockers in the second.

Sit down and listen a spell

Alright

Going to listen a few times throughout the day, but after first listen some of the lyrics are a little goofy. I like how it gets heavier as you go.

There is something about Neil Young's singing voice that leaves me a little unenthused, but if I set that prejudice aside, I think this is a hell of a good album. The lyrics, especially on Thrashers, intrigued me sufficiently to do some online research to understand what they represent, and I enjoyed all the tracks enough to give the album a second play, just to make sure I actually did like it. It might not make it into my Tidal collection, so I will rate it a four star album, but I certainly wouldn't mind listening to it again sometime.

Not my favorite Neil Young album so far but it still had its moments, kinda cool.

This album was definitely before my time and not my usual musical taste. That being said I did enjoy the album. It took me back to a time when the world seemed so big and full of possibilities. I imagined sitting in a remote cabin drinking coffee and enjoying a sunrise or drinking wine and starring at the stars. The political messages made me realize there was a time young political activists felt like they could truly change the world for the better. The next time I go camping I might listen to this.

Buen disco de Neil pero no el mejor de los 70.

Solid Neil Young. More rock heavy than some other albums of his, which is great. Awesome guitar.

Solid rock album

Very crunchy granola using go camping for weeks tripping on ayahuasca. I love it. Very interlude music in a move like villains the wildest shit happens then they play this.

I've always been aware of Neil Young as a staple of the 70s, but never listened to any of it. I love the half acoustic / half electric album style. I'm also aware that he appears on the list nine times, only matched by Bowie, Lennon and McCartney. I'm intrigued...

never listen intensively to neil young, but this was nice

The acoustic side shows NY at his best – vulnerable, sensitive and evocative, both lyrically and vocally. "Thrasher" and "Pocahontas: are terrific. The electric side is not quite as compelling, though "Powderfinger" and "Hey Hey" are quite strong. Indeed, "Hey Hey" works equally well in both contexts, which is surely down to the quality of the of the unforgettable hook.

I really like the way this is put together. It captures the energy of the performances.

On a base level, I was born to love Neil Young. Even though I had somehow basically avoided all but maybe two of his songs until this generator (a fact made weirder when I recall that my college roommate was a guy born in northern New Hampshire and is therefore a massive Neil Young fan by birthright), I have yet to hear a Neil Young album that I’ve hated. Mind you, Rust Never Sleeps is only my third album in this discography-dive-in-disguise, and I refuse to listen deeper until the Generator Gods are finished showing me what they have to show me, but so far, I can confidently say that I think he’s one of the greatest songwriters of all time, bar none. Is his voice not great? Sure. Is he a very idiosyncratic guitar player? Duh. Are his solos a very specific taste? Definitely. Do I fucking care? Not in the slightest. Based on everything I’ve heard, read, and gleamed from this list, I can confidently anticipate that I will at least love every album he put out between 1969 and 1979, and maybe even more after that! Now, all this said, Rust Never Sleeps is not my favorite album so far. While very tonally different from each other, I think I was spoiled by getting both After the Gold Rush and Everyone Knows This Is Nowhere, which, for very different reasons, are powerhouse examples of a no-skips album for me. Rust Never Sleeps, on the other hand, does not fit this bill for me, and I could almost tell it wouldn’t based on its structure alone. I’m not typically someone who loves the Side A/Side B tonal shift, especially when it’s acoustic v. electric, because I know before even pressing play that there’s a 99.999% chance I will much prefer the electric half to the acoustic half. And that’s especially true on Rust Never Sleeps. I do think there’s some strong material on Side A, though. Obviously, “My, My, Hey, Hey” is an excellent song, but – not to spoil the fun – its power is significantly stifled by the redux closer. Meanwhile, “Thrasher” really overstays its welcome, and “Ride My Llama” is too lyrically surrealist yet too musically bare for me to really have anything to latch onto. Side A does get stronger with “Pocahontas,” and while I don’t think “Sail Away” is the best Young song I’ve ever heard, it’s one of the better songs here. In general, though, Side A feels too bare, and the ~live~ shtick seems to work against the vision – Young’s shaky voice and strange visions feel lacking without some power behind them, and the stadium reverb plus the constant fade outs undermine almost every cut here. It’s still very good, sometimes even great, but it’s not my favorite. Of course, then there’s Side B. All my critiques of Side A are almost nonexistent here, because now there’s some real guts behind the songs, and as a result, they all feel fully fleshed out. “Powderfinger” is enhanced by its runtime because there’s now a real jam quality, and its loose narrative adds musical meat to its bones. Then, sillier/stupider/chaotic songs like “Welfare Mothers” and “Sedan Delivery” are easy to enjoy because, with Crazy Horse behind him, these cuts become goddamn barn burners. Young’s vocals are also enhanced because there’s clear interplay with the band going on, and his unique playing style is strengthened by Crazy Horse’s futuristic, gritty tone. Plus, when he has a band behind him, his songwriting talents become clearer, like the chorus on “Sedan Delivery,” which I don’t think would hit the same without a full band. I do think there’s less punch without Whitten, but Crazy Horse are still a ferocious unit without him. And then there’s “Hey, Hey, My, My.” Tonally, lyrically, structurally, from a guitar-nerd perspective, from a pure vibes perspective – this might be one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. Everything that made “My, My, Hey, Hey” great is still preserved here, but the value-add of Crazy Horse and literal amplification cannot be unstated. It has been stuck in my head for days, and really made me question where I stood on the album overall. If everything is very good, but there’s a couple perfect songs, can an album be mid? Especially if I’m predisposed to be biased to the artist, and I’m just thinking the “okay” material is merely “okay” for Young, but excellent for others? It reminds me a lot of how I feel about a mid-tier Joni album; if it were any other artist, it would be perfection. And given the obvious lore around Rust Never Sleeps, it’s certainly meant to be included in the book. It’s just a lot spottier than other albums I’ve heard from him. That’s totally fine, though, because a mixed Neil Young record is still a great record. It’s just not a no-skip. But damn, when it hits, it fucking hits.

Neil Young can pack more emotion and feeling into a 3 minute song than some artists life's work. This album is no different. From deep soulful songs, to up beat (almost punk) rock songs. The album doesn't overstay its welcome but says a lot in that time.

I’m generally not a fan of live albums, but this was well done. I have always enjoyed Neil Young’s storytelling, and the album sews together folky, bluesy, and rock riffs into a cohesive piece of work. “All Neil Young songs sound the same” is either a feature or a bug, depending on your perspective. I like the song and composition style, so it’s a feature for me.

Not my favorite Young album as far as casual listening goes, but even then it’s hard not to be enamored with his expression through music.

Quite nice

I have tried and failed to dislike Neil Young.

I liked this more than I expected to. Sedan Delivery was a nice surprise.

Pretty standard neil. Very good Pocahontas, hey hey my my All good Standard 4

My first time listening to a Neil Young album! I liked it!!

loved it!

4 out of 5. This was a good album and the first Neil Young album I listened to in its entirety, Powderfinger being my favorite overall.

Relaxing sound

Good ol fashioned country rock, didn’t think I’d like it, actually thought I’d hate that shit but it bangs.

Darn good set

Surprisingly great! 3.8 stars

The best one so far

I love this album but would almost never recommend it to someone interested in learning more about Neil. While it has a coupl of his very best tunes (Powderfinger is a personal favorite and I cannot play this record with out listening to that tune at least twice), it also has some very odd and not great tunes as well that are mainly of interest only to academics (did I tell you that I chair the Neil Young Studies program at UC Santa Cruz?). If this list is supposed to be about unusually interesting records, then it's a great add, but I would not consider this in Neil's top 5 or possibly even 10 records so I probably wouldn't be adding it to a list of top 1001 records. My understanding is that this album was a reflection of how seriously and challenging Neil took the punk rock movement. Hey Hey My My observes a changing of the guard, with Elvis dying and Johnny Rotten rising. I love both versions of that tune but even more interesting to me are the lyrics to the overlooked (understandably, the music is not very good) Thrasher, where I feel like he is making fun of his musically stagnating hippie friends like Crosby, Stills and Nash ("they were lost in rock formations"). Overall, I think punk woke him up in a way and sent him on a strange path of making some pretty weird records for the next 10 years. RUST NEVER SLEEPS!

A good Neil Young album, one that properly showcases his creativity and energetic guitar playing

Young and his band continue to show how powerful his writing can be when put to a good accompaniment! Lots of fun folk-driven tunes on this one.

love it

not bad. more of a bob dylan guy but this was great

Good album. Neil Young has a disadvantage in this 1001 Album Project because I think his songs take a while to fully digest. Some of the songs struck me immediately, but overall I'm giving this album the benefit of the doubt to increase in value over more listens.

Good album. And live as well which was a different twist.

rock & roll will never die

Really great sound, Out of the Blue & Into the Black area both iconic. I enjoy both the acoustic & electric halves. Good shit

Well crafted album. Love how side a is neil accoustic then it gets heavy with crazy hourse on side b starteted watchin the concert movie of the same name and it was decent as well.

Solid

Second Neil Young album and as with Harvest, I enjoyed it at first but wasn't blown away. There's something intoxicating though and rating it higher because I expect it will continue to grow on me.

4/5

We hadden al eerder een album van Neil op zijn maffe viervoeter. Toen maakte voor mij niet de zang van Neil het verschil, maar het totaalplaatje cq. de uitvoering van de muziek. Kant A geeft mij een vergelijkbaar gevoel, al is het wat minder interessant door wat suffigheid als Sail away. Na de korte autorit was kant A klaar en stond de sterrenteller op een duidelijke 3. Thuis kant B aangezet. Dat bleek verrassend. Er komt ineens een bak vol gitaar op mij af, die 20 jaar later ook in de hitparades zou passen. Neil is natuurlijk een goede zanger, maar liet ons zonder zijn viervoeter ook al eens horen dat hij ook een irritant of vals stemgeluid kan gebruiken in zijn muziek. Dat doet hij nu in vooral Sedan Delivery weer. Het is niet te vaak, dus ik kom er wel overheen. Maar als hij dat nou eens niet deed... Aan het eind van de rit (te paard) is het een album, dat ik zomaar nog eens zou kunnen aanzetten. Er zijn wellicht nog sterkere albums in zijn soort, maar Neil was er (heel) vroeg bij.

I like this album a lot, ut I think they should have included Live Rust rather than this one. Close but not quite a 5.

This falls short of a 5 for me. It’s a good showcase of Neil Young’s abilities as a songwriter and musician (especially w the first and last track repeats in different styles). I think he has better acoustic and electric albums though.

yeah pretty good honestly not as good as a lot of his other stuff though

I love Neil Young, his style just works. The combination of light acoustic, melancholy falsetto, strong backing vocals and thumping hard-rock is just a winner, and it has worked for him and for several other artists. This isn't my favorite NY CD, but it rocks. The standout here is probably supposed to be the two-part intro and reprise. They mirror the composition of the CD overall, with a more acoustic A-side and hard-rock B-side. On each half, I like some other songs better, particularly "Pocahontas" on A and "Welfare Mothers" on B. I don't love the production. Stripped down and raw is almost certainly what Mr. Young was going for, but I prefer polished till it gleams.

Listening to this shortly after Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere is an interesting contrast. Young has clearly tried very hard to reinvent his sound, 10 years after that epic opus. The acoustic first half sounds minimalist, with Young’s knack for turning simple progressions into something beautiful on clear display. The second half is filled with distortion heavy burners, like the fantastic Powderfinger and the crunchy Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black). Maybe not as “classic” as some of his other albums on this list, but still excellent.

beautiful

I have it #5 on my all time Neil Albums - very solid

7/10 Neil! Hey hey my my is one of my favorite songs and then Neil does Neil stuff for the rest of the album. Great stuff (into the black) 7-19-2024

This album contains a bunch of cool rock n roll music. I enjoyed the whole album.

My preferred version of Neil Young. Crazy Horse just rocks a lot harder than any of his other backing bands or solo work. Still, he's got that voice that reminds me of Herbert, the old man pedo from "Family Guy." Three and one-half stars, losing a half-star for Young's overly-simplistic rhyme schemes that stick out like sore powderthumb.

Really into the first half. Never knew the first song was the original I always loved the chromatics version lol