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Really into the first half. Never knew the first song was the original I always loved the chromatics version lol
Another boomer trip down memory lane. It is good though, I like the grungy guitar in the second half. 9/10 I've always had a soft spot for Neil Young's songwriting
Kinda a bland album but had a couple good ones near the end.
Solid 4/5 based solely on the songwriting.
This is the second Neil Young album on my journey, following Harvest. Plus I’ve already heard acoustic opener “My, My, Hey, Hey” before. Rust Never Sleeps is Neil’s second album with the band Crazy Horse, with half of the songs left over from writing sessions for their first collab album Zuma. The vibe I got from listening to this album was that it was meant to be a more experimental affair for Neil, particularly in how varied the lyricism can get. Some songs are statements Neil made in relation to his career and the lasting legacy of rock and roll music, like with the bookending songs “My, My, Hey, Hey” and “Hey, Hey, My, My” as well as “Thrasher”. Other songs paint well-written stories of tragedy like “Pochahontas” and “Powderfinger”. Then there’s “Ride the Llama” which is about travelling in space and rocking out with aliens. Needless to say, this album gets wild in places. Add to all that, Rust Never Sleeps is split between acoustic pieces on side A, and the fuzzy guitar-driven rockers on side B. Side B in particular has been cited as influential to the grunge movement of the early 90s. For as much as I appreciate the variation in songwriting and volume, I don’t think this album is as strong as Harvest. Not every experiment is a success if songs like “Ride the Llama” and “Sedan Delivery” are to go by. Also not helping matters is the inconsistent production quality given that some songs were recorded live and others were overdubbed. It is rather noticeable on the ears. Still for what’s it worth, I had a fun time with Rust Never Sleeps as this album gets a solid recommendation.
A nice and relaxing album, I liked My My Hey Hey, Ride My Llama and Sail Away the best.
Wow, this was way better then I expected! I now have an appreciation for Neil young, who I had always avoided in the past!
Excellent Neil Young
Primer acercamiento a Neil Young. "My My, Hey Hey / Rock & Roll is here to stay" son las primeras palabras que menciona el cantautor en este trabajo y más razón no podía tener. Desde su concepto, la expresión "Rust never sleeps" nos da a entender que este LP no se seguirá por las mismas reglas de de sus compañeros de género, lo cual termina reflejándose en un sonido que tiende, a medida que avanza el LP, a abandonar lo acústico e indagar en el futuro. Este trabajo engloba lo mejor que puede ofrecer el género del folk, y lo mezcla con un sonido tan progresivo como electrizante en la ejecución de sus puntos más altos. Si no pude disfrutar más del LP es principalmente porque no se trata de uno de mis géneros favoritos. Gran LP de Young y compañía, el cual considero destaca bien en todos los aspectos posibles. Definitivamente un álbum que debe ser escuchado. FAVTRAXS: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) / Powderfinger / Welfare Mothers / Sedan Delivery / Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) LEASTFAV: Sail Away
I have avoided Neil Young for many years because…reasons. Coming new to this album, it’s wistful, angry , bitchy and emotionally real.
What a cracking album, styles so varied. Well put together
The consensus is correct. Great first half. Meh second.
Love the mix of live and recorded work on one album. It gives the listening experience varied texture and emphasizes certain points within the music. Especially the juxtaposition between Out of the Blue and Into the Black
Чёткий альбом, всё ровно, но не скучно, и драйв есть и меланхолия под долгую поездку.
An old favourite of mine, I think this is one of many I had a cassette copy from a neighbours LP or CD. I must have heard this during the grunge era and despite being from the 70s it fits in, cleary a natural predecessor. It's nearly a 5 too. Some very classic tracks on here 'Pocahontas', 'Powderfinger' with all the proverbial ragged glory you could ever want, chrunchy riffs, simple scorching solos, and thoughtful more downbeat semi acoustic tracks. It goes downhill with 'Welfare Mothers' and 'Sedan Delivery' before the "Better to burn out than to fade away" coup de grace of 'Hey hey, My my'. A real classic live album that's also an album album.
Nice
Very solid
Really enjoyed the softer tone of this album it feels like it fits the vocals well. My favorites were “My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)” and “Powderfinger”
One of my favourite Neil Young albums!
I'm not a big fan of Neil Young and it took me a while to understand it but tbh this was a great listen
really good acoustic and folk rock. i enjoy the lush guitar on side a as well as neil’s vocals. based on the lyrics though, this is a pretty melancholic album. coupled with the pretty uptone instruments, it makes it feel bittersweet. side b sounds more like hard rock. the switch up from side a to b caught me a little offguard. not all of side b hit as hard as side a initially did. welfare mothers went on a little too long for my liking; same for sedan delivery. overall, i enjoyed the listen, and i can see myself revisiting this album. 4 personal favs: my my hey hey, thrasher, powderfinger
4/5
This is my second album of Neil Young with Crazy Horse to review, and my sixth solo Neil Young album overall. I’ve been a tad lukewarm on everything of Neil’s that I’ve reviewed; I don’t mind listening to him, but a lot of his albums are things that I wouldn’t really actively listen to again, but that I could have on while I do other things. I’m not sure where this album will land with me, but I’m looking forward to getting into it. I was pleasantly surprised by this, and along with After the Gold Rush, I think it’s one of the best albums in Neil Young’s solo catalog. As usual with Neil Young, the lyrics are absolutely fantastic, and cover a wide swath of topics, from the experience of Native Americans, the consequences of changes in the agriculture industry, criticisms of the free love movement, and even a song about French and English settlers in Canada, which I found to be particularly interesting. Musically, I wasn’t incredibly into the first side of the album. Neil Young is a fine guitar player and writes some good melodies, but there wasn’t really anything particularly interesting about any of those songs musically. They were pleasant, but that’s about it. I really enjoyed the second side of the album though, as the tempo increased, and the music grew more complex. “Sedan Delivery” was probably my favorite song on the album musically, and I loved the ebb and flow of the lead guitar parts. I could have done without “Hey Hey, My My” as the closing track though. The grungy sound was cool, but I didn’t think this album really needed a reprisal of the opening track. After typing that sentence though, I guess I can appreciate it thematically. I guess I’ll have to let that thought marinate a bit. Either way though, I liked this album, especially the lyrics and songwriting. I can’t believe I only have one more Neil Young solo album to go.
More of a 3.5. Great lyrics, social commentary and pre-grunge guitar. Gets better with relistening. Biggest drawback is the sound and production. Sounds like a bunch of guys getting together to do demos before laying down tracks. Its part of the aesthetic of certain Neil Young albums but....
I like Neil Young, but I don't like like Neil Young
Prvi album, smireni gitara klasika, jako emotivno
Really quite liked this 7/10
Decent Listen. Was not a big Neil Young fan before but he has a few bangers
8.5/10
Good album from start to finish. The songs stay fresh throughout.
Not really listened in depth to any Neil Young before. It was quite folky at points, which is ok, but could hear rock and some punk sounds coming through as well. Happy to have this introduction.
Et to-delt album. A siden er akustisk, B sidens distortede lyd har været med til at skabe The Seattle Sound. Jeg nåede 3 gennemlytninger. Alt i alt et virkelig godt album. Men jeg oplevede hver gang at begynde at kede mig under Sail Away. Jeg var klar til side B og noget spade. My My, Hey Hey og Hey Hey, My My står selvfølgelig ud. Det er en verdensklasse sang. Både akustisk og med fuld smæk på distortionen. Andre favoritter var: Scratchers, Ride My Llama og Sedan Delivery
Ok! That’s an album with a crescendo. The first few songs- all acoustic, very sparse and folksy- brought Dylan to mind. But also Daniel Johnson, who has a similar vocal quality. I liked it fine but perked up when Emmylou chimed in with harmonies. It started cooking from there. Sedan Delivery had an Iggy Pop feel in parts. And the final song, a reprise of the opening with loads of distortion on guitars and bass, reframed the lyrics, “there’s more to the picture than meets the eye.” Good job, guys. 3.9
The album is fantastic. I like the range from acoustic to electric, though the starting set is a bit more consistent. The background chorus on welfare mothers is an automatic "no" for me, so i struggle through that one, otherwise the album is hits the neil young folkiness, and then turns on the angst/energy by the time we get to sedan delivery and the closing Hey Hey My My.
Really enjoyable
This album opens on an absolute all-time great song, so +100 points right off the bat. It's a really good album if you like Neil Young, but I'm sure listening to him sing the same notes for 40 minutes might not be for everyone
big Neil Young fan. some classics on this album
This was v good
Loved the guitar and real was of the album
I've always appreciated Neil Young rather than actively loving his music, but I really enjoyed this album. Favourite track: Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)
This was another Neil Young album that I really found myself enjoying! I just know a portion of that enjoyment had to do with the pre-grunge sounds that this album is absolutely dripping with; Young and Crazy Horse were clearly inspired by the “messy” guitar punk sounds of the time and utilized that here, but of course they found ways to make it their own and in so doing alluded to a genre that was still about 10 years away still. The album feels balanced in terms of keeping a theme while also allowing some eclecticism to shine through. And having the album capped at both ends with “My My, Hey Hey” and “Hey Hey, My My” just further cements it.
The godfather of grunge.
okay this is an album that has to grow on you. for the first couple songs i wasn't very impressed. then, sail away came on and i fully understood why this album is on here. this is an amazing rock album. the tempo changes in sedan delivery shook me immensley, it was so gorgous. this is for sure one of my favourite songs in the whole world now. overall, such a good album especially near the end, you just need to give it a chance.
Great album. While Neil young voice is particular after a while, the rest of the band and the different textures of this album makes it an easy listen. 4 stars
I feel like this one just missed the 5 rating. I love Neil and this one had some great tracks including esrablishing himself as the godfather of grunge on the 2nd half. But it was missing something for me.
amazing, Neil never disappoints and this is definitely some upper induced Neil Young
Harmonica! Solid rock album with a cohesive sound. Easy to listen to.
Not really a Neil young guy but is good album
Great album. Neil Young southern rock sound. Not every song comes out perfect, but the message is easy to hear and delivered well.
I like this rock-n-roll Neil way more than country/roots-rock (CSNY) Neil.
Oh, how do I love that Neil Young acoustic guitar with harmonica shit on the A-side! "My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)" is an anthem. And how do I love the energy of that grungy B-side! 🤘🎸 By the way - "It´s better to burn out than to fade away..."😉 Beyond that the recording-quality of this album is outstanding. I only rate it down one star because I question any kind of live-recordings on this list.
# Playlist Track - My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue) # Notes - Great folk music! I really enjoyed the two "versions" of the same-ish song opening and closing the album. - Somewhat ironically, dude states that "it's better to burn out than fade away" but he's now 80 years old and still rocking (as of writing this)
didn't like it as much as the other neil young album, but still had some bangers
Thunder. The darkness comes in waves of distortion through a reed-thin voice. It doesn’t get much more immediate than this. And one of all-time opener/closer combos, with the immortal “It’s better to burn out, than to fade away” ringing on and on.
More good Neil on the list. Halfway through the album I was getting a little tired of it all being acoustic, then Neil went electric just when we needed it.
4.4 I cant believe I didnt give this 5 stars. Every song is great. It just seems like the production is missing something. Like its not polished enough to be a studio album and I didnt think it captures the greatness of Young and crazyhorse when they are live
Neil Young decidió en 1979 editar un disco, "Rust Never Sleep", divido en dos partes: una acústica y otra eléctrica. Algunos temas fueron grabados durante la gira de Young en 1978 y el resultado es una audaz e imaginativa colección de canciones. El tema principal "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)" (incluyendo al final del disco su contraparte eléctrica, "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)", que es una de las canciones que más me gustan) describe con sarcasmo, no exento de tristeza, el mundo de la música y la industria del entretenimiento en general. En general todo el disco reflexiona sobre el paso del tiempo, lo inevitable del deterioro que esto lleva asociado y el reto de superarse en ese camino. Otras canciones a destacar en mi opinión son "Trasher" y la maravillosa "Powerfinger".
i never listened to this record before even though i am a huge Neil Young fan. This is pretty good. especially love the my my hey hey and hey hey my my bookends. It reminds me of the wilco songs outta sight outta mind and outta mind outta sight from being there. The other track that really stands out is powderfinger. such great writing. I really felt like i was on the dock for that one.
Was lucky enough to listen to this late at night driving through mostly empty Chicago streets. Hadn't listened to this in a long time. Not my favorite from Neil, but absolutely epic. Powderfinger is the favorite track here.
one of those records I feel like if I was a lyrics person I would get more out of, second half cool though
Liked this one! I think it’s just a bit closer to acoustic, singer/songwriter Neil which I know and love than his Godfather of Grunge stage which is more unfamiliar to me but some of that is here too which is cool. Maybe this is a more accessible “gateway album” for his later stuff?
Such a classically divisive artist but I’m on the positive side and I love the structure of this album. Not greatest but up there.
3.88 per track. Not the best for Neil Young but it's Neil Young so it's great.
Solid Neil album. 4 stars
Come pretty cool story telling in his songs. The guitar always sounds good with Neil Young but it gets really repetitive. Really started shredding starting with Powderfinger and kept going after that. I like how there were 2 versions of Hey Hey My My. Cool album but this is a low 4
Congrats to all your spotify users that you can now listen to this! My My Hey Hey is a great song. But holy hell that Into The Black version at the end is duuuurty af. Love it. Had the rest on in the background but found myself nodding along and tapping my feet for almost all of it. Never was the biggest Neil Young fan but this has kinda changed me tune on that.
Vraiment bon, j'aime bien le côté country et folk
A good all rounder.
TIL at det her kinda er et live album men også kinda er en studie album. Den er pisse god, noget af Neils bedste materiale.
Fin plade, lidt sjovt med live/studio konceptet. Jeg kunne godt lide det!
I enjoyed it! It was chill, acoustic.
A great classic of folk/rock music
As high a 4 stars as 4 stars can be. My only real “issue” with this album is that I think it slightly pales in comparison to Live Rust, which is probably my favorite Neil release of all-time and includes the ultimate versions of “Powderfinger” and “Sedan Delivery”, among others. But otherwise, it’s hard to complain about most anything here. Neil is at the top of his game compositionally. I probably rank 6-7 Neil studio albums before this one, but that’s just a testament to the strength of his best output. Albums like this more than make up for shit like This Note’s for You. 4/5
The contrast between the crisp opener if My My, Hey Hey and the sludgy closer Hey Hey, My My is pretty rad. Pocahontas is a beautiful yet mournful song, I never fully understood the Marlon Brando reference so I checked it out. He refused to take the stage to accept his Oscar award for the Godfather, in protest of Hollywood’s racist portrayal of Natives in film. Powderfinger not only includes the best guitar riff on the album but is another excellent example of Neil’s vivid storytelling, this track is so good. Only song that falls flat for me is Welfare Mothers, I don’t think I got what it’s about and I found the looping beat a bit bland. Aside from that, solid album. 4 stars
Hermosos temas de Neil y caballo loco. Siempre un placer escuchar al Joven.
In a very unlikely turn of events, neil young was back on spotify 2 days after I got this
Ekkk going to see them in July. This is good prep.
some really cool songs on this thing 3.5
Good guitar stuff
Great album. Very easy to listen to for me.
Pretty good
Album 341 of 1001 Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps Rating : 4 / 5 Was ready to rate this a point lower, but I really enjoy this album. Extra point for really entertaining me. It has been a bit since I listened to Neil and was happy to see this pop up for the album of the day.
Nice record. Super annoying to be able to listen to it. Thank you Joe Rogan, you did not live up to your promise to have more voices on your podcast to counter the Covid conspiracy stuff. Got stick listening to this on YouTube, lame.
Highly enjoyed a few songs
Good listen, great songwriting
I feel like I was actively trying not to like this too much b/c I can't bother listening to music off of spotify. fav: sedan delivery
Starts with folky vibe and then last three songs, starting with Welfare Mothers, rock out! (I did some research, turns it vinyl was acoustic on one side, electric on the other). Sail Away and Thrasher, on the acoustic side are the highlight songs for me. Greatly exceeded my expectations based on what i knew from the radio. Honestly I’m not usually a fan and expected to suffer for an hour but was pleasantly surprised.
The birth of Grunge music...great album. Not all the tracks are killers, but the one's that are hit!
"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
Great album. Especially enjoyed first half.
I liked this but the llama song is just plain weird
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??
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.
Very good album.
Excellent album
I found a treasure here Heart of Gold. First time I hear it. Loved it!
My, my, hey, hey, that's pretty good!
Great album. Like it all a lot. Some favorites on this one.
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.
Pretty cool. Like it. Iz good
Could've just put Hey Hey My My nine times and called it an album.
My favorite Neil Young record
I like how the album to most soft acoustic to most hardest electric in the span of 35 minutes.
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
4.1
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Very song writer driven. More hippie than I was anticipating.
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.
Great album. No doubt about this. But I like LIVE RUST more.
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.
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.
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
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Neil young, so very similar music, but easy listening
Gewoon echt goed! Niet altijd een fan van de zang, maar wel een hoop lekkere nummers.
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
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.
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.
Neil Young zo legendarisch ❤️
Neil Young is insanely good Even if I preferred his album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, it's just too good
Great album, more rock than I expected. I'd say 4 stars.
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.
Really good
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.
Good album all around, probably will like it even more if I pay attention to what I'm listening to hahahaha. Well gotta multitask
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
rockin in the free world benger
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Great countryish folk-rock.
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
Unfamiliar with the album, but always nice to listen to Neil Young. Relaxing songs transitioning into louder rock after Powderfinger
Very very enjoyable
Neil Young albums are always great background music. Never outstanding but always sets a good mood.
It’s live Neil, baby! Dudes rockin, and the jams ain’t stoppin. Great sounds and great songs.
That's a pity this isn't on spotify. It was a good listen, must explore more about Neil Young. Thrashers best track IMO
- 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?)
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.
Neat
Album did not feel like a cohesive peace period but the songs were pretty good.
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
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.
Great album—on of my all time favorite live albums.
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
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.
Has some classics, but nothing I would listen to regularly.
Solid imo, though certainly Neil has better. This has some classics and bangers though.
Makes simple folk sound so good.
One of the best Neil Young albums I've ever heard, I love his early electric stuff.
muito bom
The harmonica is an instrument?! Jokes aside, this is a really creative album and sounds very 1970's. The Out of the Blue intro and the Into the Black outro are really good, and the solo (harmonica and distorted guitar) sound amazing.
Had not heard this before. Really enjoyed it. Simple sounds, simple times. Great harmonies. Started very folky, but by last track it was a little punk rock with a hint of Pink Floyd.
The end of his great '70s rock/folk/country era, some lovely tunes on this, both acoustic and rockers, and a few silly ones too (Pocahontas, wtf). On Amazon Music if you're looking for it
Real good! Hard to say if I like this one better than Ragged Glory or not, but it was solid from start to finish.
Really liked this one. I liked the back half more (the not live songs), but the whole thing is good. Standouts: Pocahontas Powderfinger Sedan Delivery Ride My Llama Hey Hey My My 3.85/5
Neil Young has a very particular voice that doesn’t always work for me, but I liked these songs a lot and would absolutely listen again!
Yes, yes, yes. My Young knowledge was a little lacking to be honest, outside of Harvest and After the Goldrush. This was brilliant from start to finish, and on my list to buy on record. The first big hit of The Project.
Classic album from Neil Young, love Neil Young
"My My, Hey Hey" is the only song I had heard from this album before, but I enjoyed the rest. Gotta love Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
pretty good
Wish Niel Young still had his stuff on Spotify
Great songs, unfortunately difficult to listen to as he isn’t on Spotify
I know bits of Neil Young but not the whole potato. Partly because he's always made it a tricky exercise to listen via a streaming service. This is lyrically strong, "it's better to burn out than to fade away" is one of the iconic lyrics in rock music, and musically this is a good set of songs. There's something about Neil Young I think I would have got really into if I'd discovered him when young.
Some annoying folksy colonialism stuff. My my Hey Hey is a cracking song though
We've had a few from Neil Young now, and this one might be my favorite yet. The opener is such an amazing song, I can't quite tell if I've heard it before but I was absolutely floored and glued. I love that it's redone in the psych-y electrified version at the end too, though this opening rendition is the crown jewel. Some other great songs throughout. "Pocahontas" was funny, especially talking about sitting with her and Marlon Brando at a fire. I'm aware of Brando's advocacy but it's just a really funny image, I'm picturing him in Godfather mode. Neil Young really rocks, this album confirms it for me. Favorite tracks: My My Hey Hey, Thrasher, Sail Away, Hey Hey My My. Album art: Not great if we're being honest, it's a pretty lame band photo. My least favorite option that so many bands choose. 4/5
Liked it
Typically with albums that aren't on Spotify, I give them tougher reviews because it's a pain in the ass to listen on Youtube and is rarely ever worth it (ads on top of john zorn was just cruel). Unfortunately, this album was actually really good and had some songs, mainly powderfinger, that I wish I could add to my spotify playlist. So good job neil, you and Joni really showed joe rogan who's boss by making your good music less accessible.
The songs get more and more electric until the last track which has been said to be the godfather of grunge. That said I only enjoyed the first and last tracks of the album.
2nd Neil Young - Mostly a live recording, great lyrically, and an enjoyable change of pace in the second half. Favorites were Out of the Blue and Into the Black.
My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)- 3.4/5 Thrasher- 3.9/5 Ride My Llama- 4.3/5 Pocahontas- 4.7/5 Sail Away- 3.8/5 Powderfinger- 3.9/5 Welfare Mothers- 4.1/5 Sedan Delivery- 4.5/5 Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)- 3.9/5 Total- 4.1/5
Let's just pretend I wasn't enthusiastically dancing to "welfare mothers make better lovers" with my son. That aside, this was a good listen! Albie seal of approval
Some folky, some more distorted, classic rock
That was a lot better than I thought it was going to be.,
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My My, Hey Hey is such a banger. Some of the heavier rock songs do not go as well with Young's voice in my opinion.
Leyenda
I've always liked Neil Young's acoustic songs, but the ones where he shreds are my favorites. I love that you get both on this album. I've had a few Clapton albums come up on my list recently, and I've always thought he plays so perfectly it's boring. When Neil Young plays guitar, it may be slightly sloppier, but it's so much more powerful IMO. I love the fuzzy sludge of his guitar tones in the second half of the album. I listened to this album twice today I liked it so much.
This was a nice find. Now i know where Powderfinger got their name. Quite a mix of stuff that sounds more early 70s than 1979.
très bien !
- Heard some of the songs from this but hadn't listened to it in full before - It's Neil Young so obviously very good but there are definitely some songs I prefer to others - Powderfinger is one of my favourite songs of his - Fav songs: Powderfinger, Thrasher, Pocahontas
I like Neil Young's work, but this wasn't my favorite of his albums
A good album that I don't really want to listen to again
4.25
Rock de Neil Young. Un 4.
Powderfinger on suuria lemppareita ja muutenkin loistolätty. Vaikka jääkin Youngin top3:sta.
Tällä levyllä livehommat toimii! Taattua laatua, 4/5.
Class stuff? I dunno Last track is decent Hey Hey, My My
I'm not a huge fan of Neil Young's voice but I like this era and genre, and I love Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young. Once track gave me major Pixies/Violent Femmes vibes which is really cool. Neat to know that the informal raw rock feel with slightly atonal vocals and garage sound came partially out of the 70s (which was otherwise so full of polished prog rock).
High highs and pretty forgettable lows. As a whole enjoyed Side 1 which is more downtempo and acoustic, while the more raucous Side 2 has moments but doesn't quite meet the same level. Fun listen though. 3.5/5
oh gun me deze op spotify!
Nouu das wel lekker iemand bel spotify
Unable to listen - not available on Spotify - rated on expectation only.
Did not expect that.
Rust Never Sleeps, nor does it ever seem to accumulate on Neil Young’s discography.
Really enjoyed this thanks Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Neil Young's synonymous with sonic decay, and on Rust Never Sleeps he appropriately captures the process on wax. Mega-hits can't but help the listening experience, but they're well-worn mile markers and don't outshine their companions.
A really good way to start the week. I was expecting a hands down, no shit 5. But this isn’t the album I remembered. It is carried by My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue) and Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black). They are phenomenal. One of things I really admire about Neil Young’s guitar style is the way he intertwines lead and rhythm parts together as one part. It almost sounds like two guitarists instead of one. It’s really fun to play his stuff. Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black) is a great, crunchy reprise of the opening track. Powderfinger and and Sedan Delivery are noteworthy too. The rest of the tracks were a bit blasé. I remembered there being less filler. However, there is still enough here to listen again and again.
Not at awful as I expected
Shame Neil pulled everything from spotify since it makes having everything in a single place impossible. Also Side B is completely wild and was nothing something I ever would have expected from Neil Young. Maybe if he put his music back on spotify I'd have known about it... I read it was an influence on grunge and that makes sense. For that I really liked the side 4.5/5
Dads was the biggest fan of this album.
Good but not for me.
A force of nature.
I liked this. I definitely preferred the acoustic songs to the more rock-oriented ones. 4/5 would definitely listen to more.
Un disco que tiene lo suyo, un camino, una historia, un recorrido curioso. Es espectacular como se hace la transicion de un folk a un rock, dejando en claro un poco las bases del moviemiento y los cambios de época. Terminar con esta especie de reprise y clásico cierran mucho más la idea y hacen que el golpe contextual y lpirico sea sublime. 8,50/10
What a gorgeous masterpiece- I really enjoyed especially the mellower first half of this.
Rust Never Sleeps is among the best Neil Young stuff we've had; really good songwriting, lovely sounds, evocative themes, and his voice even works well here. 4.
I like how it starts calmly and finishes a lot harder :D
So good… the opening track is legendary.
(Leider) sehr idyllisch und atmosphärisch
Another solid Young album. A dash of weird, a dash of droning repetition, my kind of jam
Magnificent NT album that live/studio and acoustic/full band. Bookebded by Hey,Hey,My, My. In-between classics Powderfinger, Pocahontas Welfare Mothers. Brilliant stuff
Enjoyed
Love the harmonica, it makes me feel like I'm sat on the porch in the American south. Cool album!
I love the vibe of this album. Great for a road-trip in the barren landscape of the American Southwest. I would shuffle this album with some Eagles, Santana and Fleetwood Mac. Neil Young does not have the best voice and if his singing was water in a bucket there would be quite a bit of spillage., but he is pleasant to listen to nonetheless.
I waver on my feelings about Neil Young. Sometimes I think he's a bit self-important, but mostly I admire how he's remained fiercely artistic into his later years. He's one of the few music artists who doesn't seem to have become complacent as he's gotten older, and that's something to be lauded. This is an excellent set of songs, I liked the acoustic-to-electric transition (not coincidence that we recently listened to Dylan's Live 1966, I'd say). Young, like many great songwriters, has an ability to write what seem like simple songs, but in reality, they bear the stamp of creativity that — I don't want to use the word genius as that gets thrown around too much — speaks to a sophistication and understanding of the craft that is on a level up from most of his peers. One star off for not always loving his singing voice. But I do appreciate the "if it's perfect it ain't art" approach that is part of Young's music.
Solid outing for Neil Young (and Co.). My My, Hey Hey and Hey Hey, My My are by far the best tracks - both are great, but the acoustic version is more poignant. Neil's singing on this album is solid (for him), a nice improvement from Tonight's the Night. Except for MMHH/HHMM, the lyrics are meh. No clue what's happening with the lyrics for Welfare Mothers ("Welfare mothers make better lovers"??). Sedan Delivery is a cool song and the electric tracks in general are a good reminder of why Neil Young is called the godfather of grunge. Also liked Thrasher and Powderfinger. Overall I enjoyed the album - can't call it a 5, but I'd definitely listen again.
I can see why Neil Young's decision to take his entire discography off Spotify stirred such a commotion, because I'm really upset I can't add "My My, Hey Hey" to my playlists. I always knew YouTube Premium was the way to go. But my guy Neil is so right, it's better to burn out than fade away, and he certainly embodied that. I liked this a lot more than anticipated; there's always that one part of the chorus in every song that scratches an itch just right. He's a great songwriter and the acoustics are fantastic, I'm looking forward to more Neil Young (and maybe some Joni Mitchell too? Both Sides Now? What the heck?)
I’ve been saying Hey hey, my my all day. This was a nice switch up (meaning music I can stand to listen to). I was gonna give this a three until I looked back and realized I have 8/9 songs liked so a sneaky 4 for this one
HL: “Sail Away”, “Powderfinger”, “Into the Black” January 25 2023
previously listened to: no rating: 7.6/10 favorite song: thrasher least favorite song: sedan delivery pros: i really enjoy this style of punk-americana, it provides an unique listening experience. i love songs/albums that are able to provide such a vivid picture. the songwriting is next level on this album. cons: i fucking hate harmonicas please stop. the vocals are alright. would i listen again: maybe, probably not though.
A couple of tracks didn't really do anything for me (see: Welfare Mothers & Sedan Delivery), but I largely enjoyed this. The acoustic sound is just super lovely to me, but I like Neil Young's vocals and storytelling in general, so this was a good one.
Lol @ Jared so THATS where my copy of this album went!! absolutely love this album. First was introduced to this set in my “anthropology of rock n roll” class 13 years ago and has been in my rotation since.
I didn’t listen to this album today, but had this on CD in my car and listened to it dozens of times. Love the acoustic side of the album and 50/50 on the electric half. Sedan delivery def grew on me over the years
Pretty stunning
A fantastic live record that really highlights the impact that Neil will have on the upcoming “grunge” genre.
Highlights: Hey Hey, my my (into the black) Welfare mothers
Highlights: Powderfinger, Hey, Hey, My My (Into the Black)
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I mean ... come on. Great album and fucking incredible bookend songs.
I like the vast majority of their songs on this album, but I'm not much of a fan of their sound. And often I find the lyrics sophomoric. I feel like these are songs that are much better as acoustic. But, that's his signature sound and that's what inspired a whole new genera, so it's hard to fault him based on my personal preference.
Yeah! So vibrant!
Like both his quiet albums like Harvest and his guitar battles with Crazy Horse. And nice tribute to Sid Vicious.
Another one I thoroughly enjoyed. The fact that these are all spot on live performances is impressive. It really shows off the raw talent of Niel Young. No complaints, though Niel young in general is one I need to be in the mood for. Bravo!
Niet op Spotify of You Tube?
Sleep never rusts.
pretty good. I didn't know Neil Young did hard rock!
Good stuff once again from Neil Young, there’s consistently one or two songs on his albums that I really enjoy.
Not a big Neil Young fan, but it's impossible not to like this album. Great!
Solid work of music, show much of Young's talents.
had to listen on youtube but i'm glad i did. i wish i knew what the songs were called. i had fun and really zoned out in caffetto listening to this. pretty goated
Folk, Rock, Loud, Anthemic, Grand, Passionate, Emotional
músicas preferidas: sedan delivery, my my hey hey e thrasher
Solid.
This is the most I've enjoyed an album in quite a few days now, so im very happy! I just wish this were on Spotify :( (very high 4)
Classic Neil Young. Strong music for that genre.
Shame Neil young’s not on Spotify anymore great boomer album
a vibe
Rock classico, da manuale. Come piace a me.
Con Neil Young si va quasi sempre sul sicuro. Un grande album certamente, anche se non tutti i pezzi mi hanno convinto a pieno.
Add Crazy Horse makes everything better - love these tracks on Arc Weld - love them here
Classic voice, great storytelling, great playing
Neil Young is great!
Out of the Neil Young albums I've listened to from this list so far this one is the best. It really started warming up to me on the second listen. I like the story telling of the early songs and I like the crazyness of Welfare Mothers and Sedan Delivery. The closing track is unhinged and a great way to finish.
Not a Neil Young album I'm familiar with, but it hits all the right notes! I liked the solo -> full band transition. Fave track - "Sedan Delivery" is surprisingly rocking! I like the juxtaposition of the first and last tracks, too...
One of the best and most atmospheric starts to an album
I like it, shame it ain't on spotify. Will check out somewhen. 4/5
-intro is a nice interest catcher for the rest of the album -Good chill vibes all throughout -smokin sum weed out of a truly can while listening to powder finger 🫠
Really enjoyable. Love Neil Young and I never sleep either.
One of Neil's best. 4 stars.
Great album really enjoyed this, and the concept of it being recorded live.
I definitely enjoyed this one a lot more than the previous Neil Young albums I’ve heard (the one where he’s against the tree and the beach one) First side was like perfect; reminded me of John denver at times for some reason
Pushing at an open door here being a huge Neil Young fan. This though is actually a decent intro for anyone interested in dipping a toe into his 70s output. Well worth a listen. 8/10.
I enjoyed how it was recorded live and dubbed over in the studio, it gives the album a very unique feel.
I liked this, cool to hear a love album from the 70s that has a rough-cut feel to it
I liked this album a lot! Love the harmonica in “Thrasher,” and the guitar in “Welfare Mothers.” I found the melodies overall to be really enjoyable. I thought the juxtaposition between “My My, Hey Hey” and “Hey Hey, My My” was an interesting reflection of the album as a whole - going from melodic, acoustic-style music in the beginning to more aggressive rock sounds at the end. It was a good journey.
I like this album. Neil’s lyrics are simple but still colorful and thoughtful. Production feels really tight but also has a live atmosphere, love the progression of distortion as the album progresses ending with the massive blown out crescendo. Would be an awesome one to have on vinyl for me and will definitely revisit. Thrasher is a hit but some of the tracks don’t land like welfare mothers and sedan delivery, so prob a 4/5.
Lyrically this is pretty brilliant if depressing, musically it's pretty repetitive. I think my rating would depend pretty strongly on my mood at the time. This time I enjoyed it but I can imagine turning it off pretty quick if I was in the wrong frame of mind. 3.75 stars.
This was real nice, very enjoyable.
I genuinely enjoy this album for Neil Young’s unique voice and some really really pretty acoustic guitar playing.
Começa bem acústico e vai evoluindo para rock n roll full power, mostra o alcance do Neil. Pena não se ouvir mais o público. Engraçado começar e acabar com a mesma música, primeiro mais slow e no fim pesadão.
Towards the end gets almost more punk rock than expected. Can't get away from Neil's songs sounding very similar to each other. Great sound and musician but at times lacks variance for me.
First half or so = pure folksy greatness. Last few more rock driven, but still good.
Good ol' Neil