Rust Never Sleeps

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.

that’s quite enough of neil young for me

ok thanks

Eka kappale heti tuttu, tosin toisen versioimana. En tiedä mikä on orkkis. Tai sit se on tää?? Livelevy ehkä? Kuullostaa vähän siltä, mutta yleisö mykistetty. Perus hyvää kantria, muutama vähän rokimpi veto. Parhaat: My My Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue), Thrasher, Sail Away

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

Ever wondered what grizzled old hippy Neil Young was getting up to at the height of punk in 1978? Turns out he was recording this mostly live album with a mix of acoustic and electric tracks, reuniting with Crazy Horse for a series of gigs. Musically it’s pretty much by the numbers folk-rock with no real surprises. However, the lyrics read like something that someone who’d taken bad acid in 1970 might write. He starts by name checking Johnny Rotten, then on the next track he asks what happened to his old friends (presumably referring to Crosby, Stills and Nash) then remembers that he got bored of them and abandoned them because they were just dead weight to him. Ouch. There are then couple of tracks that give the impression that he got stoned and fell asleep watching westerns on TV and somehow started dreaming about a man from Mars too. Very weird. Cowboy-tastic!

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.

Wasn’t bad but didn’t grab me

Loved it. Huge emotional range. So impressed with how Neil can slip seamlessly between emotional soft rock and crunchy garage punk. Truly great rock n roll.

Loved this as soon as it came out. Neil referencing Johnny Rotten told me he was one of the good ones. The live album (Weld?) is also amazing, as is the film.

good listen

Always liked this album, even as some songs dragged.

It's Neil Young. It's good. Great production. Perfect for listening anywhere

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.

Fantastic! Perfect sound. Perfect order. Great songs. If you like Neil Young, you can't really ask for much more.

A solid rock album! I prefer Neil Young’s solo work or Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young but I still had a great time with this listen!

12/1001 Second Neil Young album in my first 12 (CSN&Y -Deja Vu). It’s not bad, actually better than most Neil in my opinion, but just not my vibe. Not huge fan of his voice, it’s too whiny to me. But I can see how this could someone’s favorite album. The music is strong and Neil is a pretty good lyricist.

It was okay. Kind of all sounded the same

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

Much more acoustic than I remember. A masterpiece in so many ways

His voice is just not for me

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.

it's Neil Young..hard to say anything bad about him. This is a great album simply bc he made it but not my fave or a run back for a second listen - if it's playing, great !! but I agree w TightnShiny : ) Rust Live on repeat any day

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.

Neil Young isn't my scene, but "My, My. Hey, Hey" pulled me in. He's got a soulful way about him. I don't know much about him, but I can tell he's experienced a thing or two in life.

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.

Great record when it came out, still great today. Dirty guitar to the fore !

I'm not getting baited into listening to another Neil Young album. Please note that I gave this a 1 without listening to it, but I'm probably also right about it.

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

Surprisingly good

nao curti + ao vivo

O lado acustico não me prendeu totalmente, mas o lado eletrico me pegou forte. fortissimo. da pra perceber a influencia que esse album teve em varias bandas dos anos 90. foda demais ! 3.5/5

This was a fun listen. It's not as hard of a rock album as I was expecting it to be and had a lot of good bits. Nothing groundbreaking for me personally though. 3.5/5

I believe that this is my fifth Neil Young album so far? I still think he's pretty good, and I still don't think his vocals are that bad. The first half of this album is a slower, more acoustic half. The songs do slightly bleed together into one I have to say. All very nice and very lovely inoffensive stuff, but nothing that I would actively choose to pick out necessarily. The second half is where the grungey hard rock comes in, and I like it a hell of a lot more than the first half. Young is a great guitar player. The solo on 'Powderfinger' is great and the fast rocking riff on 'Sedan Delivery' is a proper foot tapper. There's not much more I can say that would add anything extra to my previous four reviews of Neil Young albums. I would have given this a three, but I did say I was going to be harsher in my ratings. First half would be a 1.5, second half a 3. Overall I'm rounding down to a two.

I liked this better than the other suggested Neil Young album I've gotten (After the Gold Rush). I found his voice less grating- maybe the music suited it better. I also enjoyed the music style more, which maintained some of the folksiness but also had more rock to it. I'd guess it's the addition of Crazy Horse instead of solo NY that made the difference for me. That said, beating the first one was a low bar to cross. I'd consider this album fine to good, with the last few songs being the best part. Overall: 2.75/5

listened.

Interesting album, includes "Hey hey my my", a classic song I already knew. I was not aware of the electric version of it, and was surprised of the powerful fuzz riff. I liked "Powderfinger" and was surprised by the punky feel of "Sedan Delivery" The rest of songs were pleasant to listen to. Anyway, the album might have a lot of impact on its day, for me seems a bit undefined on and some songs are just fine

Great songs, but is it a great album?

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.

Good listen. "Welfare Mothers" and "Sedan Delivery" are my favorite tunes from the album.

6/10…Folk Rock / Singer Songwriter

I actually had the first song already in my liked songs… otherwise this shit’s weird his voice progressively got worse and the names kept getting weirder I might like welfare mothers??? Specifically when he sings DIVORCEE - it kinda was giving?????? I don’t hate it? But it did give me a headache sooooo

1st and last songs are good rest I don’t like

yeah kinda bad ngl. Draining to listen to. 2 out of the 9 tracks didn’t bother me. Fav tracks (actually only tolerable ones): My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) Thrasher Wtf: Ride My Llama?????????

Not his best.

3.5

8.88 ★★★★

Prefer the acoustic side, but both are excellent. "Thrasher" is immense. 5 stars

This might be my favorite Neil Young album. I really love the contrast between his pretty acoustic numbers and abrasive fuzzed out tunes. "Thrasher" might do the best job of explaining this album. Neil's old friends in Crosby, Stills, and Nash went as far as they could with their sound, but Neil was just getting warmed up. Highlights for me are "Hey Hey, My My", "Powderfinger", and the aforementioned "Thrasher". 5 stars.

3.5

Rust never sleeps but I was a bit sleepy during this and I would have completely dozed off if this was longer than 38 minutes. When I saw the cover pop up I thought I was due for an extra special 2 hour Neil Young snore-athon live concert and I’m actually pretty grateful that wasn’t the case. First song rings a bell because it features Kurt Cobain’s suicide note but the songs in the first half really aren’t that remarkable. There’s something gently quaking and epic in Neil Young but also really tedious, dragging and dull. Few interesting melodies going on and he always has to sing in that silly squeaky voice of his. Album does build more in magnitude in the second half. Powderfinger is a strong highlight even though at times it sounds like a rubbishier Sound Of Silence. Overall, probably one of the better Neil Young releases.

No se me hizo un mal álbum pero tampoco veo mucho que destacarle, algunas canciones me gustaron, otras las podría escuchar nada más de fondo. He escuchado mejores canciones de folk rock pero creo que fue un buen exponente del género.

I honestly like most of Young albums but this is just annoying high pitch singing without much appeal for me

Highlights: Thrasher, Hey Hey My My. In a nutshell: "rock and roll will never die" I always resented that this was marketed as a live album. Any live recordings with dominant overdubs should be marketed as a “live studio album”. That aside, this album is good. Not quite a concept album yet it follows a loose storyline. The closer is *chef’s kiss* Overall: 6/10

Interesting concept with a (relatively) mellow acoustic and a noisy electric side with songs recorded live. Highlights: "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)" and "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)" (memorable riff), "Thrasher" (much mellower than you'd expect a song called "Thrasher" to sound like...nice acoustic guitar work), "Pocahontas", "Powderfinger" (rocking story song)

Such a great opening track. I grew up hearing this album at home but never properly listened through it as an adult until now. Solid.

I’ve actually never listened to this one before but I definitely liked it. Will look to pick up a copy.

++: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), Ride My Llama, Pocahontas, Welfare Mothers, Sedan Delivery, Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) +: Sail Away, Powderfinger +-: Thrasher 7,7/10

Not my cuppa tea... Ride my llama var ret fed til gengæld

Great folk-rock, but not so much to my taste

Perfect!

Not a huge Neil Young fan but this album was pretty alright.

There is an argument that this is the only album by Neil Young anyone needs. He basically has 2 songs - acoustic and grunge. Half this record is acoustic and the other half great examples of huis grunge. And it doesn't outstay its welcome.

Kuuntelen Neil Youngia, minun täytyy säätää ääntä Joku huutaa aina "Poista se" Tuntuu kuin ajaudun, ajaudun kohtauksesta toiseen Ihmettelen mitä helvettiä se kaikki voisi tarkoittaa.. sitä ois voinu parempaa kuvaa ottaa tapahtumasta.. vähän häröä näin vähän voitu kuvaajalle maksaa jotain pari latia varmaan sieltä naamavärkkiäkin näkyisinkin. toki uskomattoman ruma mies tuo neil young niin ehkä ei haluttua, tosiaan varmaan tutkitusti myy paremmin jos lemuava takatukka on kameraan päin kuitenkin kun mutruinen kammonaama, villinaama, hooponaama... minun minun hei hei, sinisest

3- Stars (7/15)

Pretty good imo. Like his voice, a bit slow sometimes

I never really understood what made Neil Young popular or lauded. This recording sounds like it was taken from the next room over, the music (aside from sedan delivery) isn't wildly innovative for the time, and lyrically it feels only fine. Maybe it isn't for me?

3.5

It was Neil young, it's a good album

Did I dislike it? No. Did I like it? Not especially. It was OK but pretty much unremarkable and not deserving of a spot on this list. Would I want to listen to it again? Not really. 2.5/5

Weird to have this after Ryan Adams, since they're...kind of similar? Crazy how I think Adams is probably technically better in just about every way, but I prefer this - just goes to show it's not all about technical acumen. Anyway, I'm somehow less angry about the 70s guitar here on the back half than I normally would be elsewhere. Maybe Crazy Horse is ok! Pretty cool how it does the front half-back half shape, especially for a live album, plus some absolute bangers. Can't believe this is a live album. This is the first album on this list I went back to and listened again before I hit the review button. Pretty big stuff!

'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)

Weet je nog dat we My My Hey Hey een 10 gaven bij de Rrright2000? Daardoor staat die track ergens in de bovenste regionen van onze lijst der lijsten. En ik moet zeggen; ook nu raakt dat nummer me weer. Het is prachtig. De rest van de plaat heeft een vreemd concept. Deels live opgenomen en daarna in de studio gefinetuned. Er staan prachtige typische Neil Young nummers op maar ook in ieder geval 1 gedrocht: Welfare Mothers. Wtf is dat. In z'n geheel geen plaat voor de geschiedenisboeken. 7/10 Highlights My My Hey Hey

Second half starts to sound a little like rock and roll—but first half is just the same, whiney cords and pretty much the same, whiney lyrics from the same, whiney voice.

Very good!

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.

This is perhaps the most listenable Neil Young we've had so far, but the bar is set pretty low. I never thought that 1001 albums would fuel a dislike of Neil Young, an artist I always had sorta liked, but here we are. The back half of this still dragged, but overall, a 3.

it's inexplicable for us to still be coming across more neil young albums in this exercise, and this is so aggressively mediocre even within what we've gotten so far that i thought i was going to turn to dust like an avenger in end game

I guess I liked this better than most of the other Neil Young. Have I gotten them all yet? Please? There have been at least five before this one

I did not hate this. Why the odd start to my review? Because I don't really much like Neil Young's singing voice. However, it was often fitting here and only sometimes did it bug me. It is not like ANY musician who's voice I struggle with NEVER has a good song to me. It just needs to fit with the style. In this album I feel he was more ... accurate? to his vocal style. I know that I will never "love" his voice. And that is OK. I think the key here is to acknowledge that for some it is the voice of a god. I won't disagree with any of those people that some of the songs here are amazing. I will take a pass at "every" song being such. But such is taste and such is life.

Side A is Young mourning everything - the death of Elvis, his separation from CSN, his feeling that punk rock was overtaking rock n roll - and it's all set to that familiar acoustic and harmonica set. For Side B, he invites Crazy Horse to join him, and it's almost as if he's trying to burn away the rust. There's a symmetry to this thing, almost a chiastic structure. The first and last tracks are the most obvious pieces of evidence for this, but there are other parallels (Pocahontas and Welfare Mothers, for example). The tight structure and evocative imagery is impressive enough, but hey, it also sounds great. What an album.

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.

Squeaky voice, can’t stand it.

The opening/closing tracks are really iconic. The middle parts don't connect with me as much though. I probably need to do a more critical listening while not at work.

Solid Neil Young album

Sounds like every other Neil Young work I've heard. Interesting, but not that engaging. He sounds quite morose. Lots of guitars, some of them pleasant enough, but not enough variation in mood or tempo, for me.

Something of a disappointment. Neil Young is at his best when he's not making a bloody racket. He's making a bloody racket for much of Rust Never Sleeps. I guess the clue is in the title, right? More harmonies, less lumberjack please.

I’m a bit torn here. I’m a huge Neil Young fan and I get why they chose this record. My My, Hey Hey, Powderfinger, Pocahontas - these are some of Neil’s greatest songs. The others, not so much. I mean Ride My Llama or Sedan Delivery could just be left on the editing room floor. For my money Neil has much better works like Zuma, After the Gold Rush or Everybody Knows This is Nowhere. Rating it three stars because of Powderfinger which is one of my most favorite songs but honestly this can also be two stars.

THINKIN: The life and death of the Laural Canyon, and maybe Rock 'n' Roll itself, captured in a single disc. PERSONALLY: My all-time Neil album, the best of his quieter-folky-loner and cluster-fuck-rock sides, Powderfinger is one of the best songs in his catalogue. ALT TITLE: The King is Dead

Nice for singing songs by the campfire.

For some reason I get along with Neil Young more than CS&N, maybe because he doesn’t try to play every instrument on this so it sounds like a band. (Been listening to this more since rating it, definitely a 5 instead of 4)

I am beginning to think this Neil Young fella is quite good at the music thing. 'My My, Hey Mey' (both tracks) are astounding.

It’s hard not to get a 5-star rating when you decide to both open and close an album with “My Hey, Hey My”.

I love Neil and he has a lot of albums on this list. That being said it just doesn’t hold up to some of his other albums

Not a fan of Neil but he tries

Oh Neil.

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.

good vibes on this

i dont need more neil young in my life my my hey hey- 5 thrasher- 3 or 4 ride my llama- no thanks. 4 pocahontas- yeah i dont know about this one guys sail away- 5 powderfinger- 5 welfare mothers- 5 sedan delivery- 5 hey hey my my- 4 or 5

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

Well, well, well, he's back on Spotify. I wonder what changed..? I like a few Young songs very much, but the rest of his stuff doesn't do it for me. 3.

Part folk, part garage rock, with some glimpses of country, punk, and what would go on to become grunge. Starts off mostly acoustic and introspective, then cranks it up for the second half. My favorite track was the scrappy “Sedan Delivery.” I liked hearing the two different versions of “My My, Hey Hey.” I recognize the lyrics from Kurt Cobain's suicide note (“It's better to burn out than to fade away”). I was 12 when I read Kurt's suicide note. Kurt was 12 when this album came out. 3.5

Eh. 3.

I am not a fan of live albums, unless they really add something to the music. This didn't. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 2/5

Easy to listen to. It's just there.

The last 3 songs of the album were good, the rest of the album was not good in my opinion

vind de live tracks hierop erg leuk en blijkbaar waren ze live verkleed als jawas van star wars dus stom dat ik daar niet bij mocht zijn en ik snap neil young, ondanks dat hij evil in zijn ziel is want ik moet ook een cowboy zijn

Ik dacht bij thrasher de hele tijd dat hij ging zeggen like a candle in the wind? Neilton jong? Laatste liedje vond ik het leukst

I thought the more of hear this guy is finally get it. But man. It's just terrible. I hate how he doesn't really sing but clearly doesn't have any flow like a rapper either. I must have dozed off because somewhere around the halfway point someone plugged in a guitar which at least made it listenable. Probably because it went a little way to masking his horrible lyrics and voice. Every time he is on my list I swear at myself for blowing to listen to these albums the whole way through.

Great rock classic!

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.

This was a great listen. I really enjoyed the progression from acoustic into the electric and distorted. While there were many individual songs that were hits, this album had a progression and flow that made the whole greater than the sum of the individual tracks.

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.

I'm not big on Neil Young. But I do enjoy "My My, Hey Hey" and "Hey Hey, My My"

Actually not bad at all. Haven’t skipped or added anything, which makes it a 3. I hope this isn’t country (actually it can’t be it’s literally rock but it’s similar), because I enjoyed it in a way.

Dad music, pretty good. nothing particular stood out to me

Harvest: good yield Rust never sleeps: rusty indeed. I do not quite get the semi live/studio approach. On this rendition, the typical Neil Young's piercing voice is really like tiring for the ears...

Having listened quite my share of Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Neil Young's Havest in my days, I was surprised to have absolutely no love for this album. One listening of this album is enough for me today as I even have too much of Neil's voice.

Album sympa, parfois des morceaux un peu mieux mais globalement rien de bien mémorable à mes oreilles Ni bon ni mauvais

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 :)

Did not like it this slow kind of music is not for me

Nice songs. Enjoyed listening.

Neil Young has always interested me because despite being a successivement folk veteran in the ’60s, he later chose to embrace a dusty, rugged rock sound, going against the grain of most of his peers. Both sides of him are present on this album, but being more « into the Black » than « out of the Blue » myself, I’m left frustrated—especially since the acoustic parts are disappointing. The whole “better to burn out than to rust” spirit comes through more clearly in latest parts of his discography. This record, however, feels unbalanced and rather unremarkable to me.

I think I get it why it has been so popular. But I find it actually quite boring. Then I even made the effort to listen and read some lyrics. And I think it matches perfectly to the music…

It's a classic

Not a great fan of Neil Young, so this was a bit of a slog, a few decent songs, but very nothing to light a fire.

Good album, reminds me a lot of R.E.M. so could very well have been an inspiration but who knows. An enjoyable listen but a little slower pace, with some slightly odd lyrics etc. so maybe not quite for me.

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

I don't want to like Neil Young, what is wrong with me?

Decent

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

it's better to burn out than to fade away..my motto for the rest of 25.

Very boring.

5/5 for sure the black parade is mcrs best album 🗣️🗣️🗣️ (i actually wrote a review and stuff but i don’t think anyone other than me did a substitution so my bad gang❤️❤️❤️)

⭐⭐ – – – 1[.8] of 5 stars. It's okay. A lot of the same guitar work all the way through, with not a lot of variation. It just didn’t do much for me. Plus it's the second Neil Young I've gotten in a row. I saw a review that said "If you're not really a fan of Neil Young before, you probably won't enjoy this one," and I feel that's the case for me.

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE SHITTING ME. Rating - 2/5. > fuqqqq you for real and you can tell him i said that. This guys voice PMO and now he is my biggest opp cus we got 2 shitass albums from this guy in a row. Thrasher wasnt HORRIBLE. Its so slow i cant do this can we plz hurry up. Like the lyrics and stuff arent bad i just dislike the music and singing. Ride My Llama is a sick title ill give him that. Why did he pronounce “llama” like that tho. HIS VOICE IS SO ANNOYING IF WE GET ANOTHER NEIL YOUNG ALBUM IM GONNA KILL SOMEONE😊. Powderfinger has good instrumental. I liked the guitar on Welfare Mothers. Sedan Delivery had good instrumental too. Also will give him props cus the opening track and closing track are matching. >thumbs up: Idk tbh…. Welfare mothers💩

Never been a Neil Young fan and not going to start now apparently. Songs are well written and the performances are engaged and well executed, but I just don’t feel anything with this music. I’m glad I listened front to back. Just not for me.

I'm still not sold on Neil Young. He's fine, I liked this fine. I preferred the sound of the heavier, rockier last 3 songs on the album: Welfare Mothers, Sedan Delivery, and Hey Hey, My My (I also liked how this mirrored the opening My My, Hey Hey, a neat touch). I liked the lyrics of Pocahontas also. But no strong opinions from me here.

3.5/5

Emotional and powerful. Especially the opener is a cult classic in the Young catalogue and for me a good opener is one of the most important parts of a record. This isn't my favorite Neil Young record but it is definitely an enjoyable record, a heavy hitter, but a powerful one, the songs are quite political and stark, but have meaning. Overall an impressive piece. Favorite track: my, my, hey, hey. Overall score 7.0/10

There are two types of Neil Young fans: 1: I want to live on a farm, raise cattle, and grow corn. 2: I want to live in Seattle, be depressed, and never shower.

Neil Young is one of my favourite artists. Not everything he’s made over the years is gold, but Neil in the 70s is truly special. After the Goldrush, Harvest and the ‘Ditch Triology’ are some of my favourite albums ever. Rust Never Sleeps takes Neil out of the 70’s on an incredibly high note. What I love most about Neil and what I think makes him a truly remarkable artist is that when he’s firing on all cylinders, he gives you everything - he lays it all out for you to see - the emotions, the truths, and the contradictions of life. Rust Never Sleeps is firing on all cylinders. The album sees Neil staring down the end of the decade - reflecting on the past, cautious of the future - and writing and playing some of his most raw and honest material. One side acoustic, one side electric. This duality would come to define and redefine him as Neil would repeat this patten over the rest of his career, alternating albums of pastoral beauties with grungy, noisy bastards. As of late (and debatable), the misses happen more than the hits but Rust Never Sleeps hits and it hits hard - giving us the clearest pictures of who Neil was / is. The album deliberately pulls from different styles and brilliantly captures his distinct sides - his wounded, sentimental heart yearning and pleading AND his raging, ragged self living, fighting through words and noise. As with all his masterworks, there is a bleak, relatable sadness and world weariness but also an overwhelming desire to keep going on, searching for the things that matter the most. Rust Never Sleeps is an elegiac epitaph to the 70’s and for me remains one of the best records of any decade. My Favourite Songs?: My My Hey Hey (out of the blue) Thrasher Pocahontas Powderfinger Hey Hey My My (into the black)

Most of it didn't interest me

Nice

Classic Neil Young.

Let's be honest. Neil likes to speak the truth. But man is he dillusional. He think he can have a threesome with Pocahontas and Marlin Brando. lol.

Woodstock revisited. Couple of really good songs.

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.

A great album. Folk country soul and with an outsider point of view

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.

Just ok, but didn’t listen closely.

Incredible album

Wow, WHAT an album. I mean I’ve heard it 100 times before but there’s a reason for that

Immaculate. The template for grunge and heavy folk.

His songs weave a spell. Such great songwriting, beautiful warm tones to the guitar and harmonica. The band, Crazy Horse, sounds great. Overall, the album gets knocked down a star for me due to the dated-ness of a few of the tunes and lyrical content, and Neil’s unfortunate voice. Still, he’s one of the greats.

This is old rock. Not my thing really. It is too calm and quiet. I think maybe would be nice 20 years on. But it just sounds very sleepy and not much is happening. Nice to listen to something which hasn't been digitally processed much though. I quite like Powderfinger.

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

Not bad need to finish

I don't really get the need for the live but not live parts of this album. Neil Young is a great story teller and is beautiful on the guitar. I do feel like I need to be in a melancholy mood to listen to him, to truly lose myself in the lyrics. (Besides the last two songs, they went hard for Neil Young, and I wasn't hating it!) Today is not that mood so its more of a 3, but on a different day I could give it a 4. Side note, he wants to hang with Pocahontas and Marlon Brando...rando!

Neil Young definitely has his vibe. He's okay. He cranks out a pretty good song once in awhile but mostly it's a little slow for my speed. His sound kinda drags and lacks energy. Interesting that My My, Hey has two versions. I like the electric one at the end better. The rest of the album was okay. Not really his most creative or best work.

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.

Damn, that harmonica makes me swoon. And I'm a sucker for any song about a llama. Really loved how sentimental most of this was. It felt very Americana, in a lovely way, not a 'Merica way. Except Welfare Mothers, that was a weird song and not sure exactly what he was getting at there. This borders on 4, but not sure I'm quite there with it.

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

I like it 7.1/10

All the hallmarks of a Neil Young album. Long live Neil

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.

I have never been a big Neil Young fan. I recognize his writing talent, though.

^Rust^ is a good album, but I think ^Everybody Knows this is Nowhere^ is a more deserving Neil Young album. I really loved the haunting quality of a lot of the songs on ^Everybody Knows this is Nowhere.^ In my mind, ^Everybody^ is purer Neil Young, while ^Rust^ is Neil Young with mainstream rock influence.

Listen. I love Neil Young. He's been making viable and important albums for 60 years. He is a treasure, as a songwriter and as a performer. This album absolutely captures him as a countercultural folk artist (side 1) and then the proto-grunge avatar (side 2) with the incredible Crazy Horse. I've seen him with Booker T and the M.G.'s (...which, bucket list memories there...), and he did the split set... predominantly acoustic and then all the goddam way plugged in. This is a seminal and perfect album. Five of Five.

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

Starts off with a total classic, and ends with a grunged up better version of it. I love a ton of Neil Young songs, but have always found his discography daunting. This is supposedly the birthplace, or precursor at least, to grunge, the second half of the album. It's a good album, though I may prefer After the Gold Rush myself. Also impressively raw for the era in mainstream rock, which had gone in another direction. I'll definitely go back to this one.

Not my thing really- too masculine, too many sailing and hunting metaphors, too many harmonicas. Wouldn't turn it off if it came on, won't turn it on again

35/1001 Neil Young’s Rust Never Sleeps consist of two vastly different halves. The A-side consists of live acoustic folk and country tunes, while the B-side is electric and heavily distorted rock songs recorded in the studio. The album opens and closes with the stellar two parter of My My, Hey Hey(Out of the Blue)/Hey Hey, My My(Into the Black). Hey hey, My My is probably the albums most defining moment featuring one of Young’s greatest and most memorable riffs. In general the B-side is very guitar-centric. Even the more mellow Powderfinger is driven by a fantastic riff. The A-sides quality is not as high, as the B-sides, though, the opener, Thrasher and Sail Away are all wonderful songs with different qualities. 5/5

Didnt love it

Track one got me really excited, but it was kind of downhill from there.

Meh, no es lo mío, al menos este disco

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★★★½

This album is hit or miss. The opening and closing songs, Powderfinger, and Pocahontas are classic Neil Young but the rest of the album wanders between mediocre and bad

Had great time listening to this album

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.

Ihan jees

I LOVE IT HERE

Pretty good, old, melodical rock

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)

Rly nice and chill

Not a big fan of Neil Young.

Не фанат творчества Нила Янга. Для меня он музыкант из категории "не слушаю, но уважаю", ибо он стал вдохновителем многих других артистов (даже гранжевых, лол). Из интересного в альбоме: большая часть песен - запись живых выступлений, причëм настолько хорошо сведëнное, что самому об этом очень сложно догадаться. А ещë строчки первой песни цитировал в своих записках Курт Кобейн, а во второй композиции Нил Янг завуалированно бифает свою старую группу. Но меня альбом не сильно поразил. Он неплохой, но мне чего-то не хватило. Как будто Янга можно просто взять и заменить другим исполнителем, не сильно поменяв при этом суть пластинки.

cualquier disco de Neil Young contiene alguna canción que cualquier grupo, banda o solista desearía tener en su repertorio. Este es bueno de principio a fin, uno de los grandes. Tanto en su parte acústica como en la eléctrica. Maestro entre los mejores, y en plena explosión punk. Grande, enorme.

Ugh I love you Neil young

gritty banger from the rock Icon

Душевно но однообразно, только под конец какие то другие звучания были, пойдёт

I’m not entirely sure I get Neil Young but this was reasonably enjoyable

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.

So boring. Only Welfare Mothers gave me anything.

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!!

Neil Young 😴

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)

Like it overall, though only one or two songs really stand out because every other track kind of sounds the same to me (its still good tho).

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.

mix of two different albums, one more acoustic, one more metallic-rock.

More enjoyable than I sometimes find Neil Young. Less reedy on his voice and enjoyed that the guitar playing was more present. 3.5 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.

Good job, Neil. 5

An album I already knew I was giving 5* to but listened to it anyway It's not my favourite Neil Young album (After the Goldrush is) but probably the one which best encapsulates the versatility that makes him great with an acoustic side and an electric side. Hey Hey My My is one of his most poignant songs, with incredibly evocative lyrics and an ultimately simple guitar melody. Fair to say Young's 80s output to come afterwards wasn't quite as good as his peak, but this album sits aside his best work for sure

Incredible

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

it's absolutely not my type of music. Such a dull thing, not for me. Sedan Delivery – the best here

Beautiful guitar chords. Start of the album is so slow and bleak. Album really picks up at the halfway mark. Favourite tracks: Powderfinger, Welfare Mothers, Sedan Delivery, Hey Hey My My (Into the Black). Verdict: Decent

not terrible, but not my thing at all and not something i'd go out of my way to listen to. i don't have much to say about this album, i just didn't enjoy it all that much.

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.

This album freakin rocks. I feel like it shows the best of all the many versions of Neil Young. Its folk, its rock, its soul, its psych, it's even a bit of punk rock there at the end. I really love how it live. You can feel that energy with him and the band and the audience. I remember talking with a roommate about this album when I was a freshmen in college and how this really felt like grunge in a lot of ways, and you can definitely pick up on that as you listen throughout. Especially with the distortion effects. I love how it ends with Hey Hey My My (Into the Black) such a cool way to end a set and an album. I also really like how it builds throughout, its start kind of soft and then really ramps up by the end. Neil Young is one of my favorite songwriters and performers. He's so true to his style and sound. I love that he's always just kept it interesting. He's someone I can always count on to enjoy.

ihan hyvä

I appreciate Neil but I’m very much only surface level fan. I think the center of it for me is that what is its strength of showing Neil’s comfort in being able to handle a wide spectrum of genres, is a weakness for me. He and the band jump from grungy rock to acoustic and a lot of genres in between. And that strikes me that I may have the weakness and need more time with this release for its critically acclaimed status to wash over me. Or not. Having said that my favorite cuts are “My My, Hey Hey (both versions) and “Sail Away”. Since most of the album left me cold I give this a 2 out of 5 stars.

Another Neil Young album, another three-star review.

When yet another Neil Young album popped up on this list, I felt a sense of dismay. However did like the heavy guitar distortion on the second version of “Hey Hey, My My” which added some extra punch.

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.

Ah, he is good, is Neil Young. I think is songwriting is second to none, and I enjoy the atmosphere he creates with the guitar. I like the concept of the album too - partially recorded live and then overdubbed, meaning the songs feel a lot more grounded and theatrical. Pocahontas is great, as are the beginning and ending songs, versions of the same song that are noticeably different. Been a big Neil Young fan since Harvest popped on the list - what an album - and I like this one a lot too.

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

Wonderful - certainly one of Young's best five albums. For many it's his best.

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?

Second album avec NY, le premier étant 'After The Gold Rush' (2/5). La première face chant + guitare ne m'a pas du tout intéressé (aucun intérêt pour moi) ... j'ai sauté d'un morceau à l'autre pour arriver à la face 2. Cette seconde partie, avec un groupe plus complet, n'est guère plus intéressante. Rien d'original, même si quelques chorus de guitare agrémentent les morceaux. Je n'y reviendrais pas. =>2/5

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neil young tiene algo. no se que es

One of if not the best Neil albums. Add this to list of possible favorite albums on the list.

One of Neil’s many masterpieces. Infusing the punk spirit into his music and inventing a new genre in the process. Love the post-modern yet personal lyrics and psychotic electric guitar tones.

Really good bookends make this album. His voice is still a mix of wavery and whiney, but songwriting is excellent. Passionate delivery.

didn’t get round to this on the day as i couldn’t give an album a respectable amount of space works well in the space of a relaxing gap before work but may need to relisten for it to grow on me

Hey hey, my my and it's inverse are great timeless songs. Everything in between was good, but I won't remember as well... Except maybe Pocahontas.

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It was alright. A bit rougher rock than what I expected. Stil, Neil young's vocals are not my thing.

this one kinda neat. sedan delivery slaps

Not their best

A nice mix of acoustic and electronic tracks. Young's voice is quite relaxing and lovely to listen to, but I do get the common criticism that everything starts to blend together.

Same as the previous Neil Young album. The lyrics are good but the voice and style doesn't always resonate with me.

Favorite Tracks: “My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)”, “Pocahontas”, “Welfare Mothers”, “Sedan Delivery”, “Hey Hey, My My (Into The Black)”

I can tell that it is good but not really my genre of choice so can only give it a 3

I like the switches between hard rock and soft country. Don’t like the poetry monologues. They are so funny.

no me gusta este tipo de música, muy repetitivo

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."

Neil Young makes another appearance on the list for an album that's good for its content but not his best. Plus it's part "live" with tracks from other albums so I have a hard time with these as must listeners. I still liked it it but lower rankings for these concert albums. Young hasn't burn out as he is still touring and putting out new material...he may fade a way though...2.0.

Mixed reviews for Rust Never Sleeps for me. This album started out promising with a great opening track. Neil sticks to the solo acoustic sound for the rest of the first half which isn't groundbreaking but is still effective. His style is tried and tested and while Rust Never Sleeps isn't his best work, Side A is still another example of why he should be recognized as one of the greats. I was surprised how unimpressed I was by Crazy Horse and the entirety of side B. Overall I found it to be very generic filler that I think weakened the overall experience. It's hard not to feel like Neil Young has too much representation on this list. He's an amazing musician, and I love a ton of his music but some of the entries are a real stretch for something I needed to hear before I die. Nothing against Neil, but a few of his albums should be removed/replaced on this list. Rust Never Sleeps is fine, but overall nothing special. 1.95 stars

I love how its essentially two halves of an album. Going from slow and acoustic to fast and distortion drenched means there's a great build up. Especially towards the end with Sedan Delivery and the final track. Love how Hey Hey, My My also comes back as an electric track in the end. The songs themselves are brilliant and melancholic. Another great Neil young album.

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

Gotta be 5. It’s Neil.

I just don't care about Neil Young!!!!

This review might be a bit biased because I have fond memories of listening to this in my favourite bar back when I was in college. The only bad thing was when some magician guy tried to hit on me, not realising I was a dude with long hair. This used to amuse the bartender who otherwise seemed to be having a very frustrating shift each time.

Fantastic

3,5/5 Sympa pour des randonnées, rock à l’ancienne

Too many Neil Young albums appearing on here. Dreary

Isn't it amazing that a Canadian has, since the beginning, understood America so clearly? And this album shows every single side of Neil Young. A masterpiece.

A classic with a song so good it had to be included twice.

A gift to us- Neil Young around the holidays- just perfect.

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

It’s ok.

One of his best records from a very prolific decade, love the change up from the softer more acoustic first half of the record to the loud thrashy second half. Lyrically brilliant especially on Powderfinger

Neil Young‘s voice is a taste I have not yet acquired.

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 truly do not know if I prefer the acoustic or electric side. And that's magical.

Welp, their best album was decidedly their first. This was harmonica-heavy at least (@Thrasher), a 3-

I liked the contrast of the two sides (acoustic vs country rock), but Neil’s voice really got on my nerves.

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.

I did not use a private spotify session. This album is everything I thought it would be; however I won't be coming back to it. Never been a huge Neil Young fan, this album dd not change my mind. Not band, mind you, but not worthy of repeating.

Neil Young stated he prefers MAGA conservatives not enjoy his music. I am respectfully saying fuck him and rating this and all Neil Young albums with a '1' because I can't use zero. Did not waste my time

an incredibly raw and often emotional listen. Neil Young embraces the dark and reflects on his waning relevance (and his own mortality!) with stunning poetry set first against beds of tranquil acoustic guitar, then sheets of barrelling bluesy noise. this music really set the tone for a lot of the subsequent rock movements that sprung up in its wake in the eighties. the "college rock" groups and the punks of that decade all owe a lot to the sound of songs like "Powderfinger" and the political focus of songs like "Pocahontas". there's even a through line from here to the grunge movement, one which I think is most evident in the opener and closer, the songs here which most openly confront death and the legacy of artists head-on. rock and roll will never die. light 9/10.

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.

i love me some folk and neil young has a very nice calming voice to bring the album together

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

One of Neil Young's better records in a long and impressive career. The first half focuses on acoustic cuts, while the second half turns up the distortion for a heavier rocking sound (which would end up inspiring grunge bands in the '90s). This album also includes one of Young's finest songs - Powderfinger. Highlights: -My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) -Powderfinger -Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) Lowlights: -Sedan Delivery

Nothing more to say than a good old rock and country album.