Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

Esse album é tipo comer um prato de comida vegano que tu nunca ouviu falar quando tu está faminto: Eu comeria isso denovo? Não, provavelmente não, mas não foi algo ruim, pelo menos tentei.

Rough around the edges, but in a way that really works. This is where Neil Young leans into those long, loose guitar jams, and they carry a lot of the album. The songs themselves are pretty straightforward, but that gives everything room to breathe. It can feel a bit unfocused at times, but the highlights more than make up for it. When it hits, it’s great.

I don’t usually get on with Neil Young but I thought this was ok. I still don’t like his voice but that was offset by some very good guitars.

This was fine.

o bob Dylan do bem

Cinnamon Girl - 4/5 Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - 3.5/5 Round & Round (It Won't Be Long) - 3/5 Down by the River - 2.5/5 The Losing End (When You're On) - 3.5/5 Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets) - 3/5 Cowgirl in the Sand - 3/5

So, I've listened to a few Neil Young albums in this challenge. After The Gold Rush is still by far the best, but this is a close second. The songs are incredible and played really well. 5/5

Pretty fly for 1969, kinda aged, but still kicks sometimes

Bros horse goes crazy

ughhhh Neil Young again, NEXT

I was pleasantly surprised at the proto grunge sound rather than the whiny folksy stuff I picture from Neil young. For that I’ll round up

2/5 I'd heard a few songs by Neil Young before and I quite liked them but this album was a disappointment. I only really liked one track and the rest were pretty meh.

this genre of music (white american country?) is not exactly my jam but i mildly enjoyed 2 of the songs on here

Down by the River is not a favourite track. In fact, on occasion I’ve called it a track I hate. Reason? Boring and long. But otherwise I liked listening to this album a lot.

Not sure the Crazy Horse element does much for me. It made me want to revisit Tonight’s the Night. I feel like I didn’t appreciate that album at the time and it deserves more attention.

Well put together, but every song just refuses to end. I liked every song for the first couple minutes.

Second Neil Young and Crazy Horse album I've encountered on this list. The last one was middling, wonder what I'll think of this compared to that one. "Cinnamon Girl" sounds familiar. Feels like what I was expecting, kinda simple lyrics sung by a mediocre voice a few guitar licks but fairly forgettable. The rest of the album follows suit. I could do without the extended breakdowns in Down by the River and Cowgirl in the Sand, never been a huge fan of long musical interludes in the middle of other songs, see also my struggle with jam bands and/or most jazz music. I can't really see a reason why this album had to be listened to. Neil Young is a household name, but I don't find anything he's doing particularly noteworthy or ground breaking.

"Cinnamon Girl" sure is a great riff, and features great harmonies by Danny Whitten. Unfortunately, it's also very repetitive and doesn't go anywhere, which holds true for most of the rest of the album. Strong harmonies (which serve the added bonus of masking Neil Young's voice a lot of the time), good riffs that don't go anywhere...kind of like Neil Young's guitar solos, which are each predominantly one note repeated over and over. Still, most of the music is fine.

Very 70s country-rock sounding. While not extraordinary, it’s perfectly listenable. Pleasant and doesn’t overstay its welcome. A solid 40 minute listen

Always like Neill music. This is not my favorite of his but still solid.

Has Pearl Jam silently been trying to turn me into a Neil Young fan all this time?!? Everybody Knows.. this album feels like it was recorded after one too many beers at rehearsal. Loose, lively, and just this side of sloppy. Not polished, but that's kind of the point. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions - Cinnamon Girl - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - Down by the River - Cowgirl in the Sand

Neil Young is all over this list lol. The band with him is great.

Wow!!! This blew us both out of the water. You really loved "Everybody knows" and were full of smiles when mommy was singing it over and over. And, who doesn't like Cowgirl in the Sand? Even though it put you to sleep, it was asleep in a good and chill way. :-)

Bored me a little, but not bad

Bit droney in places but shout out to crazy horse

plutot cool, rien de spécial. Du country rock assez classique et propre mais pas des chansons qui font rêver

Not a big fan.

I don't know I didn't buy this one. There was very little here I gave a shit about, and it mostly just felt like pretty middle of the road "sad dude with a guitar" shit. He's fine, Down by the River is solid, but I just simply did not care for the most part.

1969. They recorded the album just as they were getting to know each other.

Great album, loved the feeling of the songs and the lyrics. Hace to listen to it more, but I'm sure It will become a favorite.

Still liked more than white stripes

Todo muy Creedence, pero mas aburrido. Neil Young yo te quiero porque sos un pionero pero zzzzz

Enjoyable 60s country rock. 'Down by the River' is somehow, at nine minutes, not too long. Probably won't put it on when I'd listen to Harvest if I wanted Neil Young

8 / 10

Pretty cool , cool vibes id give this a solid 8/10

The literal best album to listen to on vinyl.

Legend. He's incredible. One of the great songwriters of his generation. The album is amazing. Down by the River alone is worthy of a 4-star. He does it great. A dozen others do it equally or even better. Buddy Miles, the Meters, of course there's the 20 min version the man himself plays with Phish at Farm Aid. Great fkn tune, great fkn album.

This is a pretty decent album. I was scared I would get some generic 60's pop rock music like The Beatles, but this was actually rather good. 4/5

🪕

Boring generic country folk album. Nothing special about this one, some unfortunately long songs.

Oh boy another Neil Young album. I'm sure this one won't be some of the most bland and boring folk country I've hear--Nope it is. What mediocre music Neil Young put out, if I hadn't heard songs from a room by Leonard Cohen then I'd probably think this was the most boring album yet. Entirely forgettable, next please.

Perhaps the least objectionable album, yet, from this old woman who refuses to stop screeching into a microphone and pretending to be a cow boy. The supporting band, Crazy Horse, did a good job of distracting me from the horrendous vocals of the old woman.

Light 8

It's giving Led Zeppelin

Just okay for me… cinnamon girl is just such a classic though

I didn't really quite get this album. I think Neil Young is ass at singing, but sometimes that works out pretty well (for other bands). The songwriting was pretty... bland, to be honest, but I imagine I would be saying something different if I lived in that cultural context. What came after Neil Young was influenced in large part by Neil Young, so maybe it was more fresh at the time. Either way, boring and almost grating. I was going to give this a two, but for a split moment, I did suddenly get this album. I was busy fishing in minecraft (not a joke, literally in minecraft) and something about the album mixed with the boring monotony of it that felt kind of elevated. I could understand grandpa knocking back a cold one on the lake, fishing and listening to Neil Young.

Amazing range of songs and surprised how much of this I already knew despite never having played the whole thing before.

Este álbum es un testimonio de la fuerza apasionada que surge cuando un gran músico deja de buscar la perfección para encontrar la verdad. La voz honesta de Neil Young, con esa fragilidad tan característica, se convierte en el vehículo ideal para una narrativa que se siente personal y sin filtros. A diferencia de otras producciones más nítidas, aquí la electricidad de las guitarras se siente rugosa y directa, permitiendo una creatividad expansiva que se toma su tiempo en cada solo. Las estructuras largas de las canciones no resultan pesadas, sino que invitan a una soledad reflexiva, evocando esa sensación de estar en un lugar remoto o recorriendo una carretera solitaria donde el destino importa menos que el viaje sonoro. Es un disco esencial para entender el rock como una forma de expresión cruda y emocionalmente transparente.

I like Neil Young, and this is my first Neil Young album I ever had, so I've listened to it to death. Appreciate there's a Dolby Atmos version of it that made it more interesting this time around than when I last heard it, which was probably a few years ago, as I said in other reviews. I like noise, I like melody, I like distinctive voices, and I feel this album has all three in spades.

Cinnamon girl: loved, I could almost see the song if that makes sense and loved the guitar. Made me feel free to just exist and think about the life I crave. Everybody knows: kinda went in one ear out the other but in a pleasant this was enjoyable kinda way. I feel like I should be listening to it on a mountaintop. Maybe eating some fruit. Down by the river: FUCKING INSANE I LOVE The losing end: feels like seeing an old friend after years apart, it’s sad but also healing and sounds nice?? Running dry: relatable aghhh. The guitar and violin/fiddle idek what instruments combo was magical. Really take you on an emotional journey and the low and high compliment each other beautifully, with Neil’s voice floating above them both. Cowgirl in the sand: banger to end the album on tbh. Encapsulates finality while also retaining the vibe of the whole project. Letting the instrumentation breathe too balanced the verses nicely Genuinely just 10/10 album I save all the songs and can’t believe this was my first time hearing it. LOVED

It was good😝😝😝

For whatever reason, it always takes me a few minutes (or songs in this case) to acclimate to Neil Young’s voice. But once I do, it always kind of bowls me over. That may be why, but I was far more taken with the back half of this album than the front. Maybe the first few tracks just need to grow on me, but Running Dry specifically was a stunner.

Dr. Bland and the Blanditrons.

A solid album, I enjoyed it quite a lot, especially when the songs got slower

not my fav but its a good one

The Good: We finally made it to nowhere! The Bad: We wanted to be anywhere but nowhere… The Ugly: Well, Neil Young’s voice doesn’t get any better now that we are nowhere… When the album showed itself, I wanted to not like it, thus continuing my dislike for most Neil Young albums… Yet, the fucker, even when being nowhere, is still much better than many of the shit albums I’ve had the displeasure of having to listen to for the past couple of years… Cinnamon Girl… classic, and great album opener. The rest, well, it made me forget that I am nowhere! Now, I shall apply numerology to score this album: This is album 656 that has been presented to me… Simple math: 6+5+6 is 17… 1+7 is 8… divided by 2 is 4 4*

- i like the instrumentation - once again not entirely my thing but mostly enjoyable to listen to anyway - i like the instrumentation in down by the river a lot - favorites: round & round (it won't be long) - rating: 3/5

ugh neil young i love you such striking instrumentals highlights: cinnamon girl, round & round, down by the river 4.5/5

no mg

Apparently Crazy Horse is a band, not a guy! I should listen to Americana...

enjoyed higher 3 ig but blurring together again uh ohhhh

yea this was fun, liked the musical mix, neil young has such an interesting voice p solid, but not my fave from him 3.5ish

Mid

Meh, I'm not sure this Neil Young album needs to be here.

Really love this record! I knew of a couple songs coming into this. Great simple songs with awesome songwriting and storytelling. Fav songs: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere, Down by the River, and my fav of favs Cowgirl in the Sand.

Another album where I wanted to like it more, but it washed over me

i didn’t want to listen even to start this. felt boring. but i believe it could be lovely so i gave it a try. but not the vibe. i’m too depressed rn

Me gustó aunque un poco desordenada

The best of Neil's albums with Crazy Horse and one of the best on the list. It is such a great record. 9/10 [KEEP]

Outlier review alert! As a Canadian, I'm supposed to venerate Young out of national guilt. I must admit that there are a few songs - a couple on this LP - that have buried themselves into my consciousness to the point that I really thought I'd enjoy this album. Well, I enjoyed those two songs (and everyone knows which ones those are). However, if it weren't for the mystique around Young - or, say, if this were one of the, oh, 100 or so Brit pop albums I've listened to over the course of this list - I think we'd all be dissing this disc with comments about the vocals and rudimentary guitar playing. But he's an icon, and so we're expected to squeal with glee upon this album's reveal. To conclude: no squeals, no veneration, no reflexive 5 start review. Here's 2 for those 2 songs, and let's move on, shall we?

Always been a Neil Young fan, but somehow had overlooked this album. From the classic "Cinnamon Girl" to the epic "Down by the River" make this album great. Highlights: "Cinnamon Girl", "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" and "Down By The River"

I'm sick of this dude

Listens: 4 Standout Tracks: Down By The River, Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets) I've given Neil Young, and Neil Young + Crazy Horse very favorable reviews. This must be my 5th or 6th album on the List so far, and this album is no different. It's just so damn easy to listen to, and I really appreciate the soft of extended jammy sessions on Down By The River and Cowgirl In The Sand. Something about Down By The River also reminds me of Cake, but I can't recall which song. I looked it up and there's no sample or link between Cake and Neil Young.

Not for me but a nice chilled listen. Would probably listen again

las canciones son re chill, para escuchar en el auto, muy retro, está bueno pero no me encantó

Not for me

Holly - First songs are really strong - this was maybe to its detriment because it set a high bar. A few songs felt needlessly long with instrumental that didn’t always hold my attention. I would relisten to most though, and now I know I like his sound. Rating - 3/5 Sophie - I liked this a lot more than I expected to. I had bad connotations associated with Neil young so I was pleasantly surprised. Some are just too long for me to listen to regularly but I appreciate a strong instrumental/ guitar solo. I think it had a strong start and a strong finish but lost me a little in the middle. All in all though I enjoyed it as an album and would listen again. Rating 3.5/5

Vrij makke rock, niets slechts maar gewoon zeer vergetenlijk

Crazy Horse!

3rd April 2026. 11pm. 9 and 10 minutes lenght for a song is crazy, but when you do it well it's just so good to hear. Thank you Neil Young and Crazy Horse for this album, I had a great time. 9/10

one afternoon

I'm not really into country but i see why people would like this its pretty good

3/5. I don't really care for Young, but this album has some decent songs on it. Production and instrumentation are solid, and Young puts out some good vocal delivery and rhythms. His voice isn't pleasant and he lacks the brilliant lyricism that Dylan and Cohen used to compensate for their own unimpressive singing, but Young does well enough by having some good riffs and harmonies prop up his music. Songs are listenable for the most part. You get some really good guitar work here and there. Some songs go on way too long. I shan't be returning!

My nostalgia plays a role here, because I can remember my dad listening to Neil Young when I was growing up, but boy did I end up enjoying this album even more than I thought I would! Cowgirl in the Sand was not one I had recognized, but probably my favorite on the album.

La musica country es el hijo bobo de la musica. La peor mierda que se parió musicalmente. 0/10

Classic 60s americana. Also led me to some even more incredible music in the following spotify recs. Helped me get to 1900 chess.com bullet making it a perfect album. Certified me as a Neil Young fan.

I put it in the background. It never drew me so much to focus on it, but I also never bothered to switch it off. I should listen with more focus, but also I don't care enough about Country music and Neil Young, and did not care to dive deeper into his music

Album très chill! Met dans un bon mood

Not a huge Neil fan but found myself tapping my foot to the tunes, mainly up front. Running Dry is too slow and then hit some screechy notes that made me have to skip the rest of the song and reminded me why I don't pull NY as a listen. Several have some excellent stereo making it fun at work with headphones.

promedio, no me generó gran atracción.

Ближе к средине и концу альбом стал нудный и занудный, как я люблю.

Excellent album, several classic songs and each song flows from one to another. It left me wanting more. Neil Young is an excellent storyteller and musician.

Eh

One of Neil's best and more mellow albums.

I mean. It was fine. I'm just so sick of the 60s pleaseee dear godddddd please go back to the 80s. Or something more contemporary. I want more R&B or genres that aren't 60s rock. Please for the love of god @ this game

I love Neil Young in all his incarnations - Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, and especially when he plays with Crazy Horse. This album has 3 of my favorite Neil Young songs - Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River, and Cowgirl in the Sand. The title song is also great. Unfortunately, it also has Round and Round and Running Dry. Not so great. Tempted to give it a 5 based on those 4 songs but those other 2 are just too bad to overcome.

Neil Young does the upbeat rock songs so well and I enjoyed starting today’s album with Cinnamon Girl. He doesn’t shy away from the slower songs but I think his talents are more prevalent in the big rock tunes where his guitar abilities shine brightest. A worthy addition to this list of 1001.

Neil Young is a gifted musician but he didn’t let that get in the way of writing the songs on this album. While this features a trio of classics, the rest are pretty underwhelming. The aesthetic with Crazy Horse is to record without rehearsing, in an effort to capture the authentic ‘feel’ and ‘vibe’ before anything becomes routine. Unfortunately, this experimental method causes a lot more failure than success, so for every ‘Down by the River’, we have to endure a few tracks like ‘Round and Round’ and ‘Running Dry’. Lastly, the vocals are poor throughout on this one (I’m especially looking at you, backing vocals on Everyone Knows) but the instrumentals are tight and intricate, the real saving grace on this one.

Cinnamon Girl is one of my favorite Neil Young songs, great start to the album and the highlight for me. Not sure why Down By The River and Cowgirl In The Sand need to be 10 minutes long, those extended guitar solos are...well....extended. Great songs, but twice as long as they need to be. Good album overall.

Solid 6.5/10

1.5

Debe ser una broma ya. Hace dos días me salió el quinto o sexto disco de este tío. Ya estoy harto de decir que no lo soporto. De verdad, no puede ser que entre los 1001 discos más relevantes del mundo este tipo tenga seis o siete. Es algo de tercera división en la historia de la música, su voz es insufrible. Basta ya.

i mostly hated this, but some of the the instrumental parts were kind of chill

average

Nice album with country side vibes i would give a 6/10 !

Great album front to back. Great rock album with the rawness that he usually puts out. Spends time jamming, but Neil Young's jamming is always emotive and never makes me feel like he's just showing off technique. Case in point - Down by the River is 9 minutes long, but feels like 3 or 4 at most. Ends with Cowgirl in the Sand - a tour de force in guitars sounding like they want to punch you in the face. I'm sure Young's voice is divisive, but it fits his music perfectly.

T'was alright.

Música favorita: Cowgirl in the Sand

Love this album.

Not his best, but certainly not bad

If there’s a 5-star Neil Young album for me, this is surely it. The title track and “Cinnamon Girl” are downright dreamy—and essential. There are a few slow moments on the album, and, overall, it’s probably closer to 4.5 than 5.0 stars. But I’m happy to round up.

Listened to this on a foggy moody morning and it made it even better. Fave songs: Round & Round (It Won’t Be Long), Down By The River

I don’t really anything negative or positive to say, sounded good and the instruments where great

Absolutely great, powerful work from Neil & the guys from Crazy Horse. Among their best easily. Rated 4.5 on RYM and I love 5 out of 7 songs here, however I am thinking to reserve another 5 stars for "Harvest" and maybe for "On the Beach". Not sure yet. This is great, but I am being too generous lately.

432/1089 - Why the hell does this guy have 9 albums on the list? Also why is this one surprisingly decent and groovy and not a pile of whiny lacklusterness like normal?

Country boring asf

> харвест

Music to feel desperately sad to but everybody needs that once in a while

I'm not sure I've listened to this entire album before. Like most of Neil Young's albums, this one is uneven, with some truly great tracks like Cinnamon Girl and the slow burn of Down by the River and Runnig Dry. A couple of the ones after Cinnamon Girl feel like filler, but the album closes super strong with Cowgirl in the Sand. Overall, probably Neil Young's most complete album I've heard, though I haven't certainly heard them all. 5/5

Poor singer. Boring songs but melodic enough

Amazing, it mixes perfectly Rock, Country, Blues and Jazz

A bland album trying really hard to create some flavour it clearly lacks.

like just great ya know

Shakey's second solo album sees him move away from his hippy debut and here it's darker and with the addition of Crazy Horse, more of a kick in the balls and punch in the face. It's HEAVY for 1969, and a real mix of groove, riffage and the occasional face melter. However, he doesn't forget to mellow too. There's a couple of folky songs here to placate people who may have been shocked with his change in direction - something everyone has to get used to with this guy! Just fantastic. Best Songs: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere; Down By The River; Cowgirl in the Sand

Generally pretty good. Some longer songs but I was only half listening so I just occasionally noticed the same song was still going on and on.

Pretty good! I liked the mellow vibe, feel like this was great for my nerves after a horrible day at work

Pre-listening: not excited to listen to it, but I'll try to keep an open mind Cinammon Girl: boring, not much to say. Instrumentals are kind of fun, especially the guitar riffs at the end Everybody knows this is nowhere: more fun then the first, I enjoy the lyrics. The vocals are so soft, it's hard to get used to. Giving it another listen with better headphones. There's still something about the soft voice that still gets to me, but it's such a fun song. I've added it to my liked songs for now, will see if it lasts Man, the guy has so many albums Round & round (it won't be long): Vocal are much clearer, so it is posssible. Lyrics are somewhat repetitive, this one I vibe less with Down by the river: Just instrumentals lol, okay, not my vibe The losing end (when you're out): He loves a guitar riff, I like the rythm in this one Running dry (requiem for the rockets): lots of instrumentals again Cowgirl in the sand: made me sleepy This album is very much for people who love music, the theory and shit, I listen to things easier to listen to

His voice suits certain songs more than others

This was really good. Several listens and still enjoying it. Great effort by Mr Young and the Mr Horse.

The standout tracks are Down By The River, which meanders along nicely and Cowgirl In The Sand, which is very gritty. See what I’ve done there? The rest is standard Young which fails to get going.

Foopin love this album. First listened as a teenager and ‘Down by the Rover’ and ‘Cowgirl in the sand’ blew my tiny mind. I did not realise guitar work and solos could sound like that, and hold their power across a long song. You know there are some rare occasions you just listen to a new artist and you just really connect, like it was the music you didn’t know you needed but feels like exactly what you wanted all your life. Well hey presto, this is one of those very few for me. (And, yes I love other Neil Young albums, but this the best in my mind.)

Вполне нормально, но не интересно

Neil Young at the average level - Its Neil Young

8/10 muy buen folk rock progresivo. Canciones favoritas: Down by the river; Cowgirl in the sand.

Hippies….🙄 Cow girl on the sand es una joya…lo demás pues bien a secas. Se extraña lo natural y espontáneo que suena esa época.

A 5.

I enjoyed the instrumentation on this album. A bit better than On The Beach.

Enjoyed the vibes. Straight from badass to sad about women

Some great bits to this

I WANNA LIVE WITH A CINNAMON GIRL

Had to give this one a couple of listens to form an opinion which has been rare so far. I’ve come to the conclusion that this album is amazing. The chilled out songs here are really good. Neil’s voices works perfectly on songs like Round & Round. But his voices also sounds great on the more upbeat songs like the INCREDIBLE Down By The River which is my favourite from this album. The guitars solos throughout the song really make it a stand out on the album. VERY GOOD

= the Beatles

Neil Young’s 2nd solo album, you can hear his sound starting to expand from his time in Buffalo Springfield and become much more experimental. The track order does a good job spacing out the lengthier songs which kept me engaged. Down by the River is by far the best track on this album. If I had to mark a point when the 70s really began for music, it would be somewhere between this album and the altamont free concert. you can most definitely hear this albums influence not only through the 70s but beyond, which definitely adds to it’s perceived timelessness. This can be confidently cited as the starting point of Neil earning his title as "the godfather of grunge" HOWEVER Neil and Crazy Horse will go on to make much better albums than this.

A little slow, a little boring, but had some good parts - favorite track was cowgirl in the sand

Ja wel prima, maar blijft op de achtergrond

Feitelijk weet ik dat pedaaltjes al sinds de jaren '60 bestaan maar ik associeer ze toch vooral met de afgelopen 30-40 jaar. Neil Young is like, well then listen to this. I'm like, thanks Neil, hell yea. Ook de nummers die wat meer akoestisch en folky gaan zijn mooi, maar wel wat minder boeiend

I enjoyed this album. I haven’t heard the entire album. Only a few songs. Would listen again

A classic from uncle Neil.

Pretty chilled record this. I can picture myself enjoying this on a road trip. I don’t know too much of the story about Neil Young and CSN/CSNY so I can’t comment on that, but suffice to say, I enjoyed this and will look into listening to some more records by him. Not sure what else to put here, giving three out of five as there was nothing standout to warrant a four. Standout track - Down by the River

Very insightful album.

Cowgirl in the Sand is a top 10 Neil song.

Ikke det feteste av Yung Neil

Elsker Neil Young og dette er det beste han har gjort

Ikke min favoritt NY-plate, men fornøyelig læll

Min favoritt fra Neil Young!

Ikke verdens mest spennende plate, men det er noe med NY som fungerer veldig fint til kaffen på rolige morgener.

Upolert, men koselig. De lengste låtene er de beste.

Couldn't find it on Spotify, only bits from the album. I listened to the track "Round and Round," and to be honest, I concluded that it isn't for me. It's kind of some sort of "modern-banjo" music, and feels targeted to a particular demographic.

Cannot get enough of this album. Music to drive too haha

This has some of my favorite Neil Young songs — Cinnamon Girl, Cowgirl in the Sand, Cortez. Crazy Horse is at its best when it’s not trying to blow out the speakers. The bass playing is phenomenal. A 5.

Really didn't vibe with it. Can barely remember anything from it, but it also wasn't unpleasant to listen to.

Solid Neil Young album, found a few new songs:)

N/A, couldn't find the album

Neil Young twice in a row.

Liked this more than I thought I would. I respect Neil Young a lot, but not a huge fan of his music. Cinnamon Girl and Down by the River are fantastic. Warm tones, some overdriven guitars. This is somewhere between a 3 and a 4 for me, but bumped up to 4 because of these two tracks.

Not a Neil Young fan, apparently. Seems pretty generic to me

Love Neil young

Great turn out from Neil. You know the guitars are plugged in when you see Crazy Horse is in the house. Some great tunes, but I always thought Down By The River was a little long...

I know this is nowhere, you know it. Or - hang on, what do you mean? Really? I thought it was - am I the only one? I can't be the only one. Is that an OK thing? I don't know if I get fevers the way you do. I don't think I'd be able to doze productively and come up with these. And in the face of that, none of it feels real and I don't know what to do next. Surpassing the paper illusion and the confusion and all that is not a question of slog, of reinventing the wheel. It's riding a bike, it's taking a single breath and then another. It's loving the simple, it's returning and relinquishing and leaving doubt at the door.

Interessante que a voz do young aqui é bem mais contida comparado com os álbuns posteriores. Provavelmente o meu favorito dele até o momento.

Have to be in the right mood for Neil Young, it seems that I wasn't today. Some decent songs here, but I prefer his music less classic rocky. I quite like the country inflected miserableness of "The Losing End" and the vibes of "Down by the River" I find "Cinnamon Girl" a bit overrated. and the rest of the songs forgettable. On the right lazy day, a nice album, but not my favorite of his or one that makes the must revisit list. 3 stars

Love it. Leaning into the more garage, sludgy and dare I say "grungy" sound. Clearly a influence to so much later music I love.

I love Neil’s music but not his voice. Still, a good album with lots of great blues-rock guitar work.

One of these albums...

Good Neil Young album but not my favourite of his. Enjoyable. 3.5.

This was pretty good. Mellow, minor, acoustic music. I’d come back to this

Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River, and Cowgirl in the Sand are the clear standouts.

4.5

hay cosa

Okay fine, I really like Neil Young. This is the second album of his I’ve checked out and it’s only made me like him more. Longer songs on this album, but beautiful guitar solos in each.

I liked the heavier parts of this album, but the rest is just fine. The atmosphere is nice—especially in the longer songs—but it’s not particularly exciting. Folk rock is not exactly my thing. This album is too calm for my taste, but it could be worse.

I saw Neil live once and was entirely underwhelmed. I think he has grown on me since that time.

A typical Uncle Neil album of hit and miss. The standouts are ‘Cinnamon Girl’, ‘Down by the River’ and ‘Cowgirl in the Sand’. All 3 are superb blues rock. The rest falls short for me.

Mr Marmite strikes again. This time with a much better taste. Is it the man or is it the backing band that made this much more enjoyable than his solo efforts? Probably.

I still don't get the appeal of Neil Young. I mean, if you like him, cool. I won't yuck your yum, but its just not for me.

A very chill album, but I dont really have stand outs, and I probably wouldn't seek this album again. 5.7/10

Young Neil Young hits his straps with a dazzling sophomore album. 4 of the 7 tracks are all time greats from the Canadian king

It’s a classic

The only Neil Young albums I’ve ever listened to are THIS NOTE’S FOR YOU (1988) and FREEDOM (1989) and I don’t currently own any Neil Young albums or CDs. Asa a person, I love the guy. A stand-up dude and rock icon, he was flipping the bird at corporate bullshit in the 1980s when few did; Neil Young is the antithesis of “sellout.” But, for the most part, none of his song ever made me want to listen to any of his 1960s or 1970s work. Twangy, countrified rock just isn’t my bag. So, it’s 2026 and I’m listening to Neil Young’s second album with an open mind… On first listen, it’s all unexpectedly tolerable and track 4 (“Down By The River”) and 6 (“Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets)”) stand out as favorites. I’d probably give the album 3 out of 5. By the second, the entire thing is really, surprisingly, growing on me. The honesty and raw, live real-ness of it all is coalescing into a jangly whole. The last track “Cowgirl in the Sand” is a standout gem this time; it would fit right in on The Beatles WHITE ALBUM. Now the album’s at least a personal 4 out of 5. It’s not the type of music I would ever think to turn to on my own, but I’m grateful I found this album here, fixing a hole in my 1960s/70s rock listening.

Everybody knows this is nowhere is the first album where Neil truly sounds like himself. Neil is my go to Sunday morning soundtrack. Love the songwriting with those loose, hypnotic jams. This album definitely top 3 of his. Relistening to After the gold rush, harvest, rust never sleeps and on the beach again and again.

Second NY album in a row and this one vastly better containing at least 3 classics.

A good day when a Neil Young album with Crazy Horse backing him up is selected. Many classics on here, but I’d pick and choose those songs when in the mood, not listen to the whole album. 1 song added to playlist.

Ok album, could use more rock.

It’s just not my fave Neil Young album…. Found my mind wandering…

I feel like a bad Canadian admitting this but I've never really taken the time to listen to much Neil Young and damn ... I was missing out. Two songs in and I already know this is 5 stars.

Cinnamon Girl - 1969?? Pretty timeless in that case. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - kinda goofy, but nice twang. Round & Round - too melancholic-acoustic for my taste, kinda boring, but also kinda pure and beautiful. huh. Down By The River - ain't no reason for any song to be this long. Nice tunes, fun "chorus", but like, why does it keep goin' and changing? I guess I value standard song structure, maybe even too much. The Losing End - kinda came and went, just a nice track, didn't stand out. Running Dry - you find me with a very Chinese intro. With that said, a very evocative and emotional song. EDIT: HOLY SHIYT Cowgirl In The Sand - long but idk, it worked for me this time. === As a whole, was blown away by this. I did not expect this.

oh hell yeah this appeals to my 60's careless non-drafted american nomad fantasy which will never happen not crazy about these slower paced tracks but it might be just me right now wth are they doing on Down by the River, I was expecting the track from baldurs gate not this absolute shredding why does running dry sound so much older than the rest I was expecting a much higher tempo album from the opening track, overall I might just not be in the mood for it right now yet I must rate it

Had trouble telling 1 song from another and didn't enjoy it either way

Day #3 - 8 Mar 2026 Interesting harmony choice for Round and Round. Laid back jams, easy to listen to. 3.5

Sólido, pocos álbumes me han generado lo que hizo este.

Some great songs on here

Every time I see Neil Young I expect Paul Young. And some 80s electro pop. It never is. Dull.

Als de vergaderingen op het 1001 hoofdkwartier in het Britse Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid weer eens compleet vastliepen en iedereen het weigerde om elkaar nog een milimeter verder tegemoet te komen gooide ome Robert Dimery maar gewoon weer een Neil Young plaatje in de lijst. Dit is geloof ik m'n 5e. Maar wat maakt het ook uit. Nelis scoorde bij mij nog nooit een onvoldoende als ik het goed heb en ook deze keer kan ik er weer totaal geen aanstoot aan nemen. Het is zelfs prima muziek. Er valt weinig op af te dingen, behalve dan dat je niet de volledige discografie van Neil Young gehoord hoeft te hebben voor je je laatste scheetje laat. Toegankelijke folk/country/Americana achtige shit, wat bluesy. Her en der een soort Chilipepperesque achtergrond harmonietje. Hoge 3. Lage 4 zou ook kunnen maar ik ben de laatste tijd al wat te vrijgevig; m'n gemiddelde is van 3.06 naar 3.07 gegaan zag ik.

Closest to country I’ll probably ever enjoy

I just don't like neil young. Grew up with my folks enjoying him a bit and never caught the deal. Plenty of other artists around him but never him.

One of the best Neil Young albums live Cinnamon Girl, Down the River and Cowgirl in the Sand

To he honest, there's one or two decent highlights on this album, but yet again the twangy, agricultural Americana guitar sound is a turn-off to my ears. Had to hunt this down on a alternative platform, so ads were a blight. Heard before ❌️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ❌️ ★★★☆☆ (5/10) Total reviewed : 248 Already owned : 57 Purchased : 13 To buy list : 3 Nope : 175

I wasn’t paying too much attention while listening to this album. The album feels homogeneous. It’s giving they are trying to rock out but it didn’t quite work. It is a cool concept tho if I was in the mood for more folky calm-ish stuff. Will definitely try this album again when the time is right.

A classic!!! You can never go wrong with Neil Young (although from the reviews I realized that he really is a hit or miss for people) I’m not always a fan of long, instrumental-heavy “jam” tracks, but this album convinced me otherwise. Everything feels coherent and deliberate, even with its lingering, sprawling guitars and whatnot. Favs: Down by the river & running dry

this album starts out a little slow. the first few songs didn't do much for me; cool guitar riffs and neil's voice is always pleasant. then we get to "down by the river," which to me is really the center piece of this album. i get why he placed it smack in the middle. impassioned singing by neil, funky guitar plucking, good overall vibe. i love the guitar solo too. i think if the album had more of whatever he put into that song, i would a little more excited by it. it's a good record, but it doesn't really do much for me. it's worth it basically just for that one part in the middle of the track list when "down by the river" comes up and neil goes absolutely nuts. the rest is very competent obviously and technically it's still very good music, just not that exciting to me i guess. other stand outs for me are the title track and "cowgirl in the sand".

This record is a masterclass in raw, unpolished power. Neil Young and Crazy Horse sound loose, almost fragile at times, but that looseness is exactly what gives the album its emotional weight. It feels human rather than perfected. “Cinnamon Girl” is pure electricity—direct, driving, and unforgettable. The extended jams on “Down by the River” and “Cowgirl in the Sand” stretch out into hypnotic, ragged explorations that helped define a blueprint for decades of guitar-driven rock. The playing isn’t flashy or pristine, but it’s deeply committed. The imperfections add character rather than detract from it. At its best, the album captures a restless, searching energy that feels ahead of its time. Still, the long-form tracks occasionally flirt with indulgence, and while the record is undeniably important and consistently strong, it doesn’t quite cross into transcendent territory. A powerful, influential album that rewards attention and respects space. A strong four.

muy bueno cabrita nail

1001 needs more Neil Young albums, for sure

what could have this guy possibly done to get 7 albums on this list. am I missing something because there's nothing happening that I can miss so

bueno

Светлая печаль по уходящей эпохе и рушащимся надеждам В социальной группе канадских поэтов-песенников - будто более человечная версия Леонарда Коэна

I’ve known and liked this album for a long time. The guitar work and raw energy are fantastic, and “Cinnamon Girl” is especially cool. Overall, the album feels like classic guitar rock—relaxed, enjoyable, and easy to listen to.

country rock? 1969, pretty fun, might listen to some of it again

Just does nothing for me.

6 - AVERAGE

Young & Crazy Neil Horse sounds better

Boomer emo

No my style

yeah that was pretty good

My rating 3.3. This was better than the first offering of Young’s from this list (On the Beach). Again, songs are fine. Raw but from reading about it that’s what Young was aiming for.

Neil Young is alright, but I don't think I really missed out not hearing this album before.

Sleepy time cowboy music.

This is the sixth Neil Young album I've listened to on this list. I think he's fine. Laid back and heartfelt, this has gotta be someone's favorite. It's just not mine. Also, naming your band Crazy Horse but refusing to kill US military leaders is poser shit.

Loved it, actually?! I didn't expect to like it so much. Stand-outs - Down by the River - Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets) - Cowgirl in the Sand

not bad

Favoritas: Down by the River, Running Dry y Cowgirl in the sand

Whiny. Better than I expected, but whiny.

Cowgirl in the sand was a standout for me. Feels like an album to get lost in thought on a long drive. Lyrics don’t stand out to me as much

This songwriting is engaging and well paced. The performance is also very nice. It's a much more respectful use of Neil's voice than some of his other albums. It really represents the best of his ability. The production is simple but is very smooth and appropriate - nothing spectacular, but enough to appreciate. The instrumental is impressive (particularly some of the guitar work). It's also thoughtful, interesting, well performed, and at the end of the day very enjoyable. When it's time for the vocal to shine it's given space, as well as the guitar. I really enjoy the back and forth between the singing and the big instrumental sections. This is a good album. 4.1/5

Álbum com belas canções! Tudo aqui tem uma harmonia perfeita. Destaco o Contrabaixo em alguma faixas. TRI x HBB Kai.

Rugged but approachable and rather real lyrics wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. Favorite Song: Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets)

summerween vibes ✨

Just didn't land in any way for me

Quantity over quality country rock. Some nice storytelling all around. Surprisingly buzzes right in my ears compared to modern standards for country. Gripped my attention pretty solidly upon initial listen. (3.5/5) mood: 👍🏽👍🏽

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I've tried quite hard with Neil Young in the past. I've had friends and musical collaborators who worshipped him, and honestly my attempts to understand it back then hit a dead end. I thought who the hell is this guy with the squeaky voice, and why do these songs take so long to get to such unrewarding hooks & chorus'. When he was set to headline Glastonbury I revisited the scene of the crime, sure I must have missed something. Taking his highest played tracks on Spotify felt like a surefire way in, if this didn't work nothing would. So I listened through and after a while I came away with 'Heart Of Gold', and a sense that there was just something I still wan't quite getting as nothing else stuck. Then I spent some time with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, where I found songwriting and performances that rung me dry on the first listen, and on every subsequent listen, so I can tell you it's nothing personal, that I just hadn't gotten Neil yet. So with that out of the way, lets talk about `Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere`. The album cover is strangely beautiful to the point that I actually kind of get lost in it, who isn't a sucker for a man and his dog? And you know what? It's quite a jam. The kind of energy I feel very satisfied to be working to, scratch that, I'm happy to be strutting through the streets of Soho to it. It's got `Withnail and I` vibes, for all I know it's featured on the soundtrack and I never noticed. The guitar solos are super satisfyingly meandering, the bass lines interesting enough to not get boring. And Neil's voice works here in a way I've not fully appreciated in my previous exploration of his solo work. `Down The River` has a Pink Floyd-ness to it that really works for me, I'm quite happy for it to go on and on. `The Losing End` again has a great mix, Neil's vocals shine and the hook is aching and familiar. `Cowboy In The Sand` is another standout for the same reasons. The record is a love affair with the competing tones of Neil's warble and the wail of the overdrive scratchy guitar. The hooks deliver hardest when accompanied by a swell of harmonies along with the lead vocal, and I'm sure that another listen would maybe yield the full emotional impact of the lyrics here. Maybe one day it will get it, and I'll look back and wonder how I let them wash over me without getting caught in the thorns when I was 34. But for now, my door is open for Neil Young again, we'll see if he ever shows up for tea.

Flourishes of really good musicianship … other than that, it just lacked substance. It was a bit … drab.

Nikdy som nepochopí, prečo je tak oceňovaný...

How could you possible land two huge songs like Cowgirl in the sand, and Down by the river, in the same album? Wonderful album, epic songs. Immortal !

Very nostalgic, very seventies. I want to listen to it while reading a retro sci-fi novel.

Amazing

Lejos del sonido más orquestado y pulido de su debut homónimo, este disco es una declaración de intenciones: un giro hacia la crudeza, la improvisación y la energía eléctrica que definiría una parte fundamental de su carrera.

There is a distinct difference between classic rock guitar riffs and guitar riffs that are full of emotion. Neil Young is one of those artists that bring out the emotion in their guitar. While, in my opinion there are better Neil Young albums, I still really enjoyed this. Maybe not quite a 4 level, but very close. Running Dry was the standout track until Cowgirl in the sand came on. 3.5 stars

Cinnamon Girl: EL SOLO DE GUITARRA DE ESTA CANCIÓN me vuelve loca Down by the river: 9 minutos d puro arte. me pareció una banda 2 canciones de 10mins en un solo álbum. banca loco

Very simple. I’m all up for basic, “vanilla” music. This one, particularly, wasn’t my favorite in the slightest but I could still see why there are some people who like it very much.

Ahead of his time!!! 3 amazing songs Cowgirl in the Sand Cinnamon Girl Down by the River It’s the woman in me that makes me wanna play this game!

Not his best

Haven't listed to much Neil Young outside of Harvest, but this sounded pretty much how I expected it to. Not really to my tastes but not a waste of time either. Longer songs made it a little tougher to stick with but overall solid classic rock album.

i am a known Neil hater -- or at least non-appreciator. I think it's mostly the vocals that rub me the wrong way. So I was surprised I didn't hate this! He's clearly a gifted songwriter and the Crazy Horses are holding it down, and this is close enough to CSNY that i can get into it. top track: Down by the River

Somewhere between the roots of alt country and the 90s pacific northwest sound. At times sounds like Dino Jr years before J Mascis even knew what a Jazzmaster was.

I don’t usually like Neil Young, but I wasn’t upset with this.

A good guitarist and songwriter, cursed with the voice of a muppet. Every time I start grooving to one of his songs, he starts whining over it, completely taking it. I’ve ALWAYS had this problem with Neil Young, and I don’t really understand why most people don’t. This album is no exception. I tried to like it, but Beaker should never have learned to talk. It’s better than a lot of the albums I’ve given 2 stars to… so I’m inclined to round it up to a 3. But I might need to revisit that later.

Didn’t really like the first song, but the rest were the essence of Neil Young.

Great album

Everything about this album drew me in. Each song was just as memorable as the last. The kind of record you want to start from the too once you finished.

I love this. It is an excellent album. At times rocking hard, at others tender at others psychedelic. The sound of Neil with Crazy Horse behind him is iconic.

"Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" is the second studio album by Canadian-American musician Neil Young. Country rock, folk rock, garage rock, hard rock and acid rock are the Wiki-listed genres. It was his first album with his now longtime backing band Crazy Horse (former members of the Rockets). Young famously wrote the three big songs on the album ("Cinnamon Girl," "Down By the River," "Cowgirl in the Sand") in one day while dealing with the flu. Young sang lead vocals and played guitar. Crazy Horse was Danny Whitten (guitar, vocals), Billy Talbot (bass) and Ralph Molina (drums, vocals). Commercially, the album was a sleeper hit reaching #34 on the US Billboard Album Charts and was critically generally well-received. A down-tuned guitar riff with handclaps open "Cinnamon Girl." The handclaps were based on the Angels' "My Boyfriend's Back." Dual lead vocals with Young and Whitten. The band gets an absolute down and dirty groove going. there's Young's so-called one-note guitar solo. Classic rock at its best. Young foggily recalls it being about waiting for a girl, Jean Ray, who played the finger cymbals. The first single released was the self-titled "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere." More in country rock realm with the guitar sound and singing. Great "La-La-La's" backing harmony vocals. Young wants to escape the superficial LA area. You know you're in for a great song within two seconds of "Down By the River" with the chugging-like rhythm guitar and evil-sound guitar notes. Young comes in vocally realizing his relationship is at the end. He said it wasn't a murder ballad but one wonders with the line "Down by the river, I shot my baby" and his flu writing state. The harmony vocals climaxing at the chorus. But the highlight of this song is the guitar interplay between Young and Whitten. The ebbs and flows. The multiple solos. Young reportedly was actually following Whitten's lead although Whitten was playing rhythm guitar. A long song which apparently was much longer and was edited. I wouldn't mind hearing the uncut version. A mind-blowing song and a top-ten-all-time song for me. No less epic is the album closer "Cowgirl in the Sand." The song starts slowly and gets going. Young and Whitten decide to go down that similar and welcome "Down-By-The-River" guitar jam foxhole. It's an even longer jam and just as exquisite. Just having "Down By The River," "Cowgirl in the Sand," and "Cinnamon Girl" makes this album great. The songs were recorded with mostly live takes and this shows with the looseness, extended jamming and raw vibe of the music. The down-tuning of the guitar sound is also fantastic sounding and was very influential for future rock bands. Whitten and Molina also add excellent harmony vocals. Outside the big three songs, there's songs of country rock and folk rock. I will say there's one song ("Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets)") which did nothing for me. But, overall, the jams are epic and classic and the album as a whole is a must listen for any rock fan.

Tengo que escuchar más Neil young, esas Guitarra’s me gustan mucho. Que tenía la gente en los 60s que hacía cosas tan cool? Me gusta lo sencillo, el sonido, la profundidad de la voz,lo cercano que se siente, los coros. Running dry es bien bonita y depresiva.

Oh Neil Young. Never been a big fan. This was listenable. There is something very... earthy about his songwriting arrangements and vocals. A very down to earth no nonsense style. I can see why people like him. I can see why people can't stand him. This album is quintessential to that love or hate for him. Me? I'm riding straight down the middle.

This caught me a bit off guard after a shaky start on account of actually being decent. There’s definitely less of the usual annoyance from Neil Young the singer, allowing the ensemble to be enjoyed. The lack of a tinny, high pitched sound means it sounds less corny than I’m used to and genuinely found it quite pleasant. A scary state of affairs.

I was more interested in the band musically than Neil on this one.  "Down by the River" was an example where less Neil and more music was what I enjoyed.  Great little guitar meander. Moody and easy listen. What can I say I just don't like old man Neil's voice as it pisses all over the musical bonfire. My only thought is I might look up the band he collaborated with as that might lead me somewhere interesting...

OK, so either this is a genuinely great Neil Young album, or I have now been forced to listen to so much Neil Young that I have finally become indoctrinated. My usual issue with Neil Young is that, despite great music and song writing, I find his vocal delivery so grating that it is precluded from the higher marks. Opening with the line "I wanna live with a cinnamon girl" did nothing to increase my confidence. But as I listened on, I was slowly won over. The music is excellent and Young keeps just to the controlled side of squeaking so that it sounds stylistic rather than annoying. There are some really cool rock tracks in this, like 'Cowgirl in the Sand' with it's bluesy, rambling, distorted guitar solos suddenly juxtaposed with Young's gentle singing. It's generally a really interesting blend of folk-rock-blues that I can really get into. I started listening to this expecting to give my stock Neil Young response but I have come away surprised and confused, trying to decide whether I have just discovered a great new album or I have developed Stockholm syndrome.

Before: I was never a big fan of Neil Young. He's obviously very influential and a lot of people love his music but it never really clicked with me. During: Cinnamon Girl, I remember this one, but I think there is a version I like better. Oh Lord, there are 7 Neil Young albums on this list. Really? One is plenty. I would not have more than 3 albums by any artist and then, only if they are very different from each other. Further, there are only a handful of artists I would allow 3 albums on a list such as this. After: I don't have anything else to add. I'll give it a 3.

Not my favourite Neil Young album, but some interesting songs / compositions. Down by the River is a real NY song, some good warbling in his gravelly tones.

Enter Crazy Horse. Young's backing band Crazy Horse was on fire on Young's second album (Crazy Horse's first w/ Young) and play a large part in making EKTIN a highlight of 1969. EKTIN is almost another perfect Neil Young album brought down by Running Dry a song all but ruined by the godawful violin playing that makes the weakest song on the album even weaker. A real shame as EKTIN has some great songs that would become concert staples for decades (Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River & Cowgirl in the Sand) if only they had put Running Dry as the last song on side two I would have given this generally great album a solid 5/5 as it would be easy to just skip but it's heard before Cowgirl in the Sand. Dammit. Anyways EKTIN is still essential Neil Young just skip the painfully bad Running Dry and yes PAINFULLY BAD as it actually hurt my ears.

Home to one of the best one-note guitar solos of all time. One of NY's best

This is very nice although some of the guitar solo’s go on a bit. Not an album I am likely to listen to often but pleasant enough.

Noodles away a bit after a very strong start with “Cinnamon Girl” but a solid three stars for this.

A delight!

Go the Crazy Horse

Not sure about this; kinda random. Ryan was like "what is this". Too slow.

This was really good. The guitar work is really good and everything was super entertaining. I really had a good time with this album. The use of different instruments this time was really cool. Actual rating...3.5 Liked Songs: "Cinnamon Girl" , "Round & Round (It Won't Be Long)" , "The Losing End (When You're On)" , "Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets)" , "Cowgirl in the Sand"

One of my all time favorites. My favorite tracks are down by the river and cowgirl in the sand , with the title track and cinnamon girl close second. Most memorable thing about the album is how they manage to capture such a different atmosphere in every song, specifically in the longer tracks. I wish i could live in the space made during the instrumental breaks

Cinnamon Girl and Down by the River are enough to put this high on the list, let alone the languid approach that makes space for serious fretwork and makes each song just build into a mini medicine ball that hits you in the gut

I dunno man, Neil Young is cool, this is good, loose west coast rock. It’s worth listening to and understanding this artist and this period. It just doesn’t really do anything vital for me.

Нила Янга не просто так называют дедушкой гранжа. Он повлиял на тех, кто уже в 90-е повлиял на всех. И этот альбом как раз принято считать так называемым прото-гранжем. Поразительно, что он был записан не в 80-е и даже не в 70-е, а в 69м. Такого сырого и грязного гитарного звука тогда просто не было, разые что битловский Helter Skelter за год до этого и I Wanna Be Your Dog, который The Stooges выпустят через пару месяцев (возможно, вдохновившись в том числе и этим альбомом). Даже гаражный рок того времени звучал более прилизанно. Также поразительно (2), что на момент записи Янг играл вместе с музыкантами из Crazy Horse всего около недели. Они ж практически не знали друг друга. Но взяли, собрались и наджемовали один из величайших альбомов жанра. Такое взаимопонимание, которое просто кликнуло между ними, а не нарабатывалось годами, как у многих групп, это большая удача. И еще поразительно (3), что Янг все 3 хита с альбома придумал будучи в лихорадочном бреду от вируса. С тех пор они считаются классикой его репертуара и являются стандартом на его концертах. А можно мне тоже во время болезней в голову будут приходить песни, которые станут хитами и повлияют на несколько поколений музыкантов? Что же до лично моего отношения к альбому, я не фанат конкретно этих песен, мне всегда больше нравился лирично-акустический Нил Янг, особенно времен Harvest Moon. Но не отметить не только его влияние, но и не скучно написанные и сыгранные 10-минутные композиции с атмосферными соло и классным взаимодействием гитар, я не могу.

Норм

Лучшая песня: Running Dry Худшая: The Losing End Предсказуемая музыка, колебался между тройкой и четверкой, пусть будет четверка.

Вроде и не сильно примечательный альбом, просто хорошая музыка на 3,5. Но что-то так на душе тепло от звучания стало, что пусть будет 4. Лучший трек - Round & round (it won't be long)

долли партон была пободрее

Снова не найдётся много слов для альбома. Понравилась пара треков - Down by the river, Running Dry, Cowgirl in the sand за счёт своей музыкальной составляющей. Самого Нила Янга слушать отдельно я, наверное, не буду

Скрипкой в Running Dry можно пытать в Гестапо.

I enjoy this but would I come back to it? Probably not. I prefer other Neil Young albums to this one but it is nice to hear the rock edge this record has.

Excellent Album

The first song is quite different to Lana Del Rey's version. I love both of them, though (obviously) for completely separate reasons. Young's one takes an ultra-standard rock approach, kind of a mix of L.A. Woman, Brown Sugar, CCR's music, and some other circa-1970 greats. We continue with the short-track-length pattern with the short, pretty Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. It has an extremely simple chord progression, but this is pulled off with some fun guitar and vocal harmony lines. This is a good place to point out that Young's singing is pretty good. Not anything special, mind you, but easily better than half of this list (which seem to lean heavily on punk, Britpop, and low-calibre psychedelia – all of which notoriously have terrible vocals). Even if he's no Freddie Mercury, Young is a breath of fresh air. Down by the River is really where the album picks up steam. A 9-minute jam session alternating between the i and IV chords? What is this, Pink Floyd? (I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Floyd took heavy inspiration from Young and Crazy Horse here.) It's so familiar and yet so fresh. You don't hear much like this from 1969. There's a bit of a lull in the album with the slow, repetitive Running Dry – though the pulsating guitar sound keeps it fresh. It's the finale, Cowgirl in the Sand, that really ties everything together. Another two-chord jam, not as huge and impactful as Down by the River but still groovy as heck. I have to imagine the lyrics have some kind of social significance – particularly given Crazy Horse's namesake – but that's not how I judge music. 4/5 Key tracks: Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Down by the River

Very good album. Enjoyed the listen.

Zone out a fair amount. Lots of instrumental parts. Loud violin playing is not my jam. Feels like background music at a bar or something.

We have this album. Love it.

Couldn't decide between a 2 or 3 but didnt want to be mean honestly. Round & Round was kinda catchy and Down By the River was pretty good. The others didn't really stand out to me though

Solid album. Was originally gonna give it 3 stars cause no individual song really stood out, but overall it was just a great listen.

Bit of a mixed bag but some tracks were great

Really haven’t listened to enough Neil Young. Thoroughly enjoyed this

Why there’s one album by this back on the list I can’t imagine - imagine my surprise when I find he’s got multiple. Awfull

very good album!!!!!!! love the guitar

Better solo Neil Young than Crosby, Stills and Nash. 3