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Generally, I liked the sound of the album. I will definitely listen to some of the songs, but I wouldn't say it will be one of my top albums.
cover art is giving cool dude energy we love mountains and dogs but ik that’s not what I’m supposed to be evaluating… listened to this while studying and it was mellow enough to be good study music but I do NOT like the song about shooting someone down by the river. jail. the violin in running dry was awesome tho
Cinnamon Girl was unexpectedly upbeat for Neil Young. The middle of the album was what I expected - drawling, folksy, thin. Running Dry and Cowgirl in the Sand were great, vibey, with long instrumental excursions that kept my interest.
Great lyrics and sound. Southern twangy rock but not in a bad way.
Not sure what I expected but this was incredibly pleasant. I feel like I'm slowly puffing on a cigar, rocking in a chair while watching the sunset over the mountain range. Faithful dog by my side. No where to be, nothing to do but enjoy the earth and its beauty. At peace. Definitely "grandpa" music but I genuinely enjoyed this. Stand out is Running Dry, but this is definitely a full album listening experience! 8/10
7.4
Its really pretty, I think I would have really enjoyed it more if I could have been sitting around a fire or out in nature but overall it was still enjoyable.
This is some great guitar playing. Really enjoy the creative guitar riffing. I like it more each time I listen to it!
Thwop!! Cinnamon Girl and that baller riff kick things off REALLY well. Neil spends the rest of the record doing what Neil does well, ambles around the campfire with various tales of life. If some songs go on for so long it’s because Neil is letting the music breathe, as heard on Down By The River and Cowgirl In The Sand.
I really enjoyed this. I guess this was very unrehearsed and they were all new to playing together. He wanted to show the sounds that naturally came out of them without much tweaking. I'd say they vibed well off the bat! There's a softness to this that feels very cozy and homey. He's a great songwriter too.
The pinnacle of "Sitting around the living room with your boys talking shit and passing around a joint" rock music. Thumbs up.
Love Neil young this was fire
I liked it!
A classic listen I used to grow up with.
Really enjoyed this. Cinnamon Girl, Down By The River and Cowgirl in the Sand all very good. Solid instrumentation, very little nasal whining and even the long guitar noodling ones were good. Laid back country rock. Glad the fiddle was only prominent on just the one track. And Round and Round track less enjoyable. 4.3
Was feeling Neil Young ennui heading into this one but really enjoyed the longer jammy tracks, not sure the other albums so far had this. The Clear influence on Wilco was interesting. Ended up going 4 for 4 for 4 stars so far, but this May be the one I will return too most again.
Really good. Almost a five but will hold off for rust never sleeps.
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Normally don't like extended jams in the middle of songs. Crazy Horse is the notable exception to this rule, and this album has two incredible long jams on it ("Down By the River" and "Cowgirl In the Sand"). Plus it has "Cinnamon Girl". A couple of the other songs don't quite rise to the levels of those three songs *cough* "The Losing End *cough*, but it's still a high 4 star album for me.
When to listen: Fall, Berkshires, homey-vibes
I never understood why Neil Young is known as the Godfather of Grunge until I heard this
ROUND AND ROUND AND ROUND WE SPIN!!!!!!!!!! i know that down by the river is probably highly regarded but i didn't LOVE it only because i feel like it was one constant guitar solo. i thought it was a cool song, however did not feel it was worth putting on a playlist like how i felt with 'everybody knows this is nowhere' and 'round & round' and 'the losing end' i really enjoyed running dry i liked the lyrics a lot and it was a nice switch up from the other songs in the album. i was not expecting that lengthy strings solo i enjoyed cowgirl in the sand, i knew what i was getting into with it being 10 minutes long, so i expected more of insanely long solos. however, i sort of enjoyed the neverending soloing because it differed from music in the 21st century with programmed outlines that describe rules for music.
Cinnamon Girl - overdrive guitar and tight vocals. Good for road trip montage. Interesting bridge that goes off the main idea. Dark outro. 8.7/10 Everybody knows this is nowhere - interesting timing and progression. Small town feeling lyrics. Silly background vox. Easy drummin. Simple and sweet 8.3/10 Round and Round (It won't be long) - Sweet acoustic strumming and tender vocal harmonies. Makes me want to learn it. Sunset sounds and yearning words. Waltzing. 9.1/10 Down by the River - Cool and quiet. Nighttime stroll or drive. Floaty harmonies that harken back to the early 60s. Bad boy chorus. Very long. Guitar solo city. 8.4/10 The losing end (when you're on) - independent guy making his way through life. Very classic chords almost beatly. Drums are kind of grating. A little silly. 8.0/10 Running dry (requiem for the rockets) - violin/fiddle and 6/8 makes it feel almost Irish. A little slow for my taste. 7.8/10 Cowgirl in the sand - rolling fingerpicked electric intro. Sounds like a finale. Also very long but fittingly so. 8.8/10 Average - 8.44
Bit of country rock, really big fan of this genre….have added some songs to my liked playlist, however the songs seem to go on forever. Brilliant guitar in ‘down by the river’ 7/10
Great record
As a fan of Neil Young, I’ve always struggled with understanding him, as I’ve formed an opinion of him as a grouchy genius couple contrarian musician who would turn on you the moment you agreed with him. This is the pioneering album for his heavy sound with Crazy Horse, which would later make him the “godfather of grunge” in the early 90s: it’s several of the big hits mixed in with listenable cuts on par with the country rock sound that Young and his contemporaries (like The Grateful Dead) would kind of accidentally create. This album never seems to crack a top 100 rock album list for some reason — it’s probably one more classic cut away — but it’s still really great and should be in a vinyl collection.
idk it’s like kinda funky but like it’s also kinda like a good mix between like old/classic but not like to old?
On the basis of hearing 1 Neil Young song in my life ("Old Man") I expected this album to contain a lot more whinging and much less (no?) Electric Guitar. I was very wrong and this jammed very hard. What a sound, 4.5 stars
Voi eemeli kuinka chilliä meininkiä!
I really enjoyed this album. There are some great base lines especially on Cowgirl in the sand and down by the river
Χριστουγεννιάτικα
This is so badass. Neil Young is 2 for 2 so far on this list. Never heard this one before and it might become a favorite.
C’était vraiment très sympa à écouter!
It was a lovely experience to listen to this album!
Fav: Down By The River Least Fav: Running Dry (Requiem For The Rockets) Didn’t find a single crazy horse
Kinda folksy, but I dig it
Classic. Folky but very good.
Classic Neil
Yeah, dude we all know.
I’ve only heard some of these songs in a greatest hits context so it was nice hearing them sprinkled in with some songs I’ve never heard. Definitely an essential Neil Young album. Favorite tracks: down by the river, cowgirl in the sand
I’m starting to think that rating an album after hearing it once it’s too hard, so I listened to this twice. There’s something about Neil Young that gets to my soul. Overall really good songs, I particularly liked The Losing End
Like this one
Great instrumentation. Good lyrics.
reminds me of pink floyd a little bit, not sure if thats crazy. enjoyable instrumental work, great vocals and engaging rock elements throughout
It's a huge task to stay on the level of an opener like Cinnamon Girl, but Neil Young and Crazy Horse nail it. Very, very solid. No skips.
Favourite Track: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere
1st NY & CH record I got, ca. 1996? Probably from the Guitar Player (maybe Guitar for the Practicing Musician? no, because I think it was a 30th Anniversary issue) magazine recommendation? I still can't get enough of the Down By The River solo, an absolute electric guitar all-timer. Not my favorite NY & CH album, but was much easier to come by than Time Fades Away, On the Beach or Tonight's The Night way back in the 20th C. I don't like any of the ballads on Everybody Knows... as much as the title track of On the Beach, but that's not to say Running Dry is a bad song.
Neil Young is pretty dang consistent.
I discovered I love Neil Young.
I like his voice
Another one of Neil's finest.
classic neil very pleasant no complaints
Good album, long songs but consistently interesting and returning to themes a true album experience
TBA
A handful of hard-rocking classics and some nice softer folk tunes, but the title song is my personal favorite. To me this is one of Neil’s best albums, including his work with CSNY. The lead guitar playing feels a bit sloppy and out of rhythm at times, but I think that contributes to the loose feel he was after.
Knew a few tracks, plus a couple new tracks. Overall a good album.
Fantastic. Idk if this is a hot take but I enjoyed this more then after the gold rush
Cinnamon Girl is a problematic first shot and it is a doozie. Great song. The rest of the album is great Folk\Rock\Jam-band music, but it only takes to the heights like Cinnamon Girl with the last song, Cowgirl in the Sand.
Den dogmatiska hippie tvångströjan från Buffalo Springfield är avkrängd och Neil får skriva rocklåtar och vrida upp förstärkarna om han vill. Då vänder han sig till ett okänt band kallat Crazy Horse och det kan vara ett av rockhistoriens mest fruktbara drag. Det är få kompband jag hellre lyssnar på när dom rockar och det är ingen slump att E-Street band värvat både Billy Talbot och Nils Löfgren från just Crazy Horse i olika omgångar. Alltid smakfullt och lätt flyktigt även när manglet är långt eller gitarrsolona många. Och den här upplagan av Crazy Horse som en tajt trio är fantastisk. 7 spår, inget nonsens eller onödigt. Från närmast hittiga "Cinnamon girl" till kärva "Cowgirl in the sand" över youngsk country och en innerlig duett utan att det nånsin känns spretigt. "Everybody knows this is nowhere" är Neils jämnaste och mest koncentrerade album, visst det kanske saknar en "Heart of gold" eller "Only love can break your heart". Men jag saknar inte den typen av adelsmärkeslåt här, för mig blir jämnheten styrkan. Det här är ett album jag spelar från första till sista ton, varje gång. Det är en fyra på undre halvan
i liked more than anticipated. it was easy background listening while driving around in the snow.
Lp
Gritty, amazing tone on everything, good production great lyrics.
Probably difficult to judge in 2025 on how this was received back in '69. Is it unfair to say it's easy (to) listen(ing)?
Neil Young sits comfortably among the top folk artists, and somehow also earns a spot as one of the weakest folk vocalists out there. The irony works in his favor. The voice might be rough, but the songwriting is undeniable. This album carries some of his strongest folk cuts. "Down By The River" is iconic, the harmonies are tight, and you can hear exactly why Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young exploded once they joined forces. The guitar work on this album is great, such simplicity but with so much feeling and soul. The record holds its ground from front to back, but it never fully lands that knockout moment. A track like "Running Dry" tries to be haunting but never really breaks new ground. Neil Young is absolutely one of the greats. This album is iconic, no question, but he’s put out work with more weight and more staying power. Solid, memorable, but not his peak. 8.5/10.
One time in college, I was riding with my friend Tony (who is a great musician) and he was playing a Neil Young tape. I didn’t know who it was, and actually thought it was a female singer. Boy, was my face red.
Neil is all about emotion and groove, and he brings both to this album. Blues are definitely more forgiving.
4, maybe eve 4.5* on this one! I'm know, I'm surprised, too. I like Neil's songwriting, in general, but his vocals are hit or miss with me. He's got it dialed in to my tastes on this one, though. Maybe it's the harmonies in the choruses? Just jammy enoungh without getting monotonous, too. Well done, Mr. Young. I'll probably come back to this one.
Cowgirl in the Sand is a 5
Honestly, I just really enjoyed this record. Even with some songs going for 9+ minutes, every song stuck with me in one way or another. I’m excited to hear more Neil in the future because I know he has even better records later. Regardless, this album was awesome and one I will keep in my catalog.
Very cool rock from the 60s. Unfortunately this also means 60s production value.
Great stuff, not my favorite of Neil Young's, but this rocks.
i think this records good, but kinda in over its head at points. at some points it tries to do these long guitar solo parts, but Neil (or whoever’s playing lead guitar) has a very simple guitar style, and that leads to those sections feeling kinda boring. 7.8/10
This was my wake up call that Neil young rocks. Who knew?
Cool, I like my boy Neil and never heard this one! I generally like his acoustic stuff more, Round & Round is quite good The instrumental breaks starting in down by the river are soo slick and awesome, great song The vocal melody in the chorus of the losing end reminds me of a bowie song
Best Song: Cinnamon Girl This wasn't bad. It has some really good songs and some ok songs. A few drag a bit but overall not too shabby. 4/5.
I’m going to be saying this a lot more now we’re in the final 50, but maybe this should be a wrap for Neil Young. We’ve heard some great stuff from him. This was good but kind of felt like he was on autopilot. Very jammy. Light 4.
Happy birthday to Neil Young who is 80 today. I was about 20 when I first started paying much attention to Neil's music. 80 ÷ 20 = 4. Which seems like a fair ranking for this album. Cowgirl in the Sand is my favourite song of his, but specifically the 18 minute live version while the studio version here is a slimmed down 10 minutes only.
Knew half the songs from passive exposure. Worth paying attention to!
Solid all the way through. Grungy rock that I wouldn't have associated with Neil before listening - just because I don't really ever listen to him.
Classic Neil. Feels good man.
Ei parasta mutta silti ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really like this one. I really liked how raw this sounded, much more rock influenced than my other favoring by Neil Young -- After the Goldrush. This is something I'll definitely add to the rotation.
I somehow ended up liking the really long tracks the best on this one which is usually not how it goes. Both of them are 50% or more guitar solos and somehow pulls that off without becoming repetitive and boring which is otherwise usually what happens for me when they are that long. These kept me engaged and that's a sign of some great work. Standouts Down by the River Running Dry Cowgirl in the Sand 4/5
A good neil young album, listened to it on the plane. Good variety, instrumentals and musicality. Listenable and accessible too. 4/5
solid album, liked cinnamon girl the best on first listen
One of the guys who can get away with making 10 minute songs, and tbh that’s such a compliment in itself that I don’t think this really needs that much else of an extensive review. Just a good listen. And so recognisable.
I enjoyed every minute. Couple of absolute classics on this album. My favourite is Down by the River. In overall one of the best from Young. Nothing to complain about.
Guitar playing seems to be carrying this album. Down by the river has amazing guitar riffs, and is a really good song. Overall the album is decent, it has aged really well, and is hard to imagine it being from the 60's.
BEAST!
Some of the songs are very instrument-heavy (e.g. Cowgirl in the Sand). Perfect country-rock for nice background.
Up until a few years ago, if you’d have asked me if I was a Neil Young fan, I would’ve replied with an emphatic no. Then, in some miraculous moment, Harvest Moon (the song, not the album) found me. I fell in love with it, which subsequently relaxed my dislike for Neil Young. Since then, I’ve been a very casual fan, attending two of his Harvest Moon gatherings and enjoying hearing his music randomly. This is the first full-length album I’ve listened to by him. Oddly enough, the tracks that bookend this album didn’t do it for me. If this album was a sandwich, I’d make it keto: forgo the bread and just keep the cheese and meat inside because, damn, it’s delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed tracks 2-6, which surprised me quite a bit. The writing is interesting, harmonies are beautiful, and some of those crunchy guitar solos are so tasty. I certainly understand his appeal now and look forward to listening to more of his albums.
I think Neil Young had to bring other people into his music in order to sound good
4/5 I can listen to this over and over while I putter around my lovely home.
Banger fr, very good jams, very concise.
Five good songs and two greats make up this first collaboration between Neil Young and Crazy Horse, hinting at the ragged magnificence they'd conjur up over the coming decades. Totally of its time, this album adds some much needed dirt to that folksy consciousness. Favourite tracks: Down By The River, Cowgirl In The Sand
Songs: Cinnamon Girl, Down By The River
solid Neil Young album
Growing up, my brother and I would watch the 'Rust Never Sleeps' concert film all the time, and it's probably why I enjoy live albums so much. It also made me appreciate Neil Young as much as I do. Not my favorite Neil Young album, but one that has some of my favorite Neil Young songs. I could listen to "Cinnamon Girl" and "Down By the River" on repeat and probably never get tired. It feels like a very long album for just 7 songs, but nonetheless a very complete collection.
Me, three days ago: I don’t like Neil Young’s voice Me, today: has listened to this album like 5 times and owns it on vinyl Neil young has grown on me, and I’m pretty sure Crazy Horse is bringing the best clean and lightly overdriven guitar sound I’ve ever heard. Down by the river might be a top song for me now. It took about twenty albums in to this thing, but I’m fully appreciating the value of re-listening to an album. This one really clicked some neural pathways into place in my cranium. I’ve always had the tendency to fly through an album/movie/book/game and rarely revisit it. There’s just so much content to consume these days, so once I’ve heard an album I’ve been like ✅ and moved on right away. So thank you Neil Young and thank you Crazy Horse for getting me to slow down and appreciate the additional brush strokes and colors that each listen of an album can provide.
This is a good 70's roots-rock record. I can see why fans would be still pulling this off the rack 50 years later.
Sauceometer: Upper Borderline Vibe: Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland Downtime What was I doing: showering/making your soup at night in the break room because you forgot to eat it for lunch/taking the subway home Favorite Song(s): Cinnamon Girl/Running Dry Blurb: Really beautiful melancholic folk album. I see the progression that got him to after the gold rush now
Cinnamon Girl lol. Sus song title bro. P good though. Down by the River is a classic with awesome psychedelic guitar playing. I like the Meters cover better but deep appreciation for this song. Cowgirl in the Sand is sick. Neil Young is cool because he’s a songwriter who is also a rocker. Most of the songwriters of this era were pop or folk. There are some really folksy song on here I don’t love but some absolute shredders as well.
Perfect example of why you keep an album short, 40 minutes of quintessential folk rock, another genre defining album. No duds I'm the bunch, Cinnamon Girl is an awesome opener.
For a guy who has 7,000 albums and musical directions, this is really one of Neil Young’s best. This is an album that I love and was due for a revisit, but between “Cinnamon Girl” (way harder guitar tone than I remember), “Down by the River” the title track and “Cowgirl in the Sand”, this is basically a greatest hits for ‘60s Neil. Also his first album with Crazy Horse and it sounds fantastic in the remastered edition…a couple of the slower songs go on too long is the only thing preventing it from being a 5 star.
Yeah, this was great.
Genre defining, the album where NY figures out his sound, both individually as a guitar player, and collectively with Crazy Horse as an arranger and writer.
Listen, I like Neil Young lots, and this is a record I hadn’t heard before and I really liked it, but I’ve been doing this for six days and I’ve had three Neil Young records already. I’m begging for some variety here.
Didn’t expect to like this but I did, good album
Some flat moments, but overall.. a Neil Young album I actually enjoyed!! 3.5
I'm not the world's biggest NY fan but good gracious the man is consistent. Just tons of great sounding stuff one track after another. I didn't really LOVE any of this, though Cinnamon Girl is pretty great, but as a collection this is just really solid.
Better than that never sleep, more groovy
gracious me
Probably the best folk rock album I’ve listened to thus far on this list. An all time classic
The two peaks here are clearly the extended jams of Down By The River and Cowgirl In The Sand. Neil and Crazy Horse just kick ass. Cinnamon Girl is also a great song. Not huge on the title track and Running Dry which holds this back from being a 5.
Ikke visste æ at Everybody Knows (this is nowhere) va en coverlåt da æ hørte Dar Williams sin versjon, men Neil Young sin va jo ikke så ille den heller. Ganske fint generelt sett, æ likte det.
Much better than the last Neil Young album on here. I haven't listen to this in a while but it's great
Very good, should’ve watched this guy at glasto instead of the howler of a performance by charli xcx
So much promise for an early career record, and some songs that would stand the test of time - more of this please
Good album. Couple of long songs, but I enjoyed the music a lot. 3.5 / 5 stars
I feel like they put this album on here over other Neil young albums to be niche or something. Fav song: the losing end (when you’re on). This was a solid album but I think I’m just spoiled because I’ve listened to other Neil young albums and I like them a lot more.
Neil Young! Overall a very good album, but he definitely gets better in the 70s. Neil Young is such a good songwriter. His sense of rhythm for guitar parts is also great. Beyond praise for Neil Young the album itself is good, but doesn’t stand out that much in the rest of his discography imo. Nothing is worse per say, it just doesn’t click like After the Gold Rush or Rust Never Sleeps. Down by the river is a great song. Standout tracks: Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River, Cowgirl in the Sand 3.5/5 deserves to be on this list
I enjoyed some songs but some of it was a bit country
Once again, an album I never ever would have listened to if it were not for this generator. I was shocked that I liked most of the songs. Normally I listen to songs that I myself would cover vocally...these rock/folk ish albums I have been getting hit me in a different way. This one in particular made me feel like I was laying in the grass in the 70's just chillin and thinking about life. It just gave me a sense of peace. So overall, a very good surprise album!
Love Neil Young. Definitely not his best work, but still good.
I recently reviewed "After the Gold Rush" and that must have finally put Neil Young into the list of my summary's favourite artists. Rightly so, easily. Which is something I've learned. This one here ... might not contribute to it, but neither detract. It's Jamming Rock Young. Crazy Horse Young? I'm more down with Folk Young. But there's some sloppy, loose Grunge here, which is pretty great. A cozy album, at the same time. It's nice. There another bit on my summary, however, one of the entries under Worst Genres which reads Country. So I'm afraid my bottom line enjoyment was a bit tainted by the title track and "Losing End". A really damn strong 4 though.
Ok Neil I didn't know you got down like that, you are one groovy motherfucker and all it took you was a trial run with your debut album. Right after leaving Buffalo Springfield Neil jumped right back into a brand new group, Crazy Horse, and made sure he would get the recognition he deserved by making himself the main centerpiece of the band. This album is much more Rock oriented than Neil's usual solo Folk sound, and honestly I much prefer what he is doing with Crazy Horse if you ask me. This album shows range and craftsmanship from all of the musicians attached as they are able to switch up emotions, genres, and even soundscapes quite a good bit all across this album's runtime while also having 2 long songs where they still keep the momentum going. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere is an impressive sophomore/debut album that shows a whole lot of character and leadership from Neil as he manages to really guide this band to greatness. Makes me really excited to see what else he has up his sleeve later down the line, but I feel I need to finish up some other loose ends before I start diving into him more.
The blueprint for the 'Neil Young Sound'. I was hesitant to even give it a spin at first being pretty familiar with these songs over the years but I'm glad I did. I always seem to like the Crazy Horse stuff. Hearing the full album in order really gave me a lift.
Out of the gate, you cannot hear Neil's voice so much on a few of the tracks. This is maybe a little calm but I like it out of the gate. Lamenting strings on Running Dry were so good. Listened before? Y Saved tracks? Y Favorite tracks? Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really liked it (in spite of the voice). Saved several tracks
Cowgirl in the sand is a pretty awesome song Will I listen to again: 61%
3.75
Neil Young has better albums but this one started it all.
One of my regular albums, an old favorite.
I had heard plenty about Neil Young and Crazy Horse, but had never really got into it. However, I am now starting to wonder why it took so long. Cinnamon Girl is a great way to start off the album, and I for some reason didn't put two and two together when it came time to realize that Neil Young wrote it. (I always thought it was someone else). Either way, it was a very enjoyable listen, and definitely caught me off guard.
Really good classic Neil Young. I've had a couple Neil Young + Crazy Horse albums on this list and prefer the older to the newer. Cinnamon Girl & Down by the River are the two standout hits but everything is enjoyable. 7.75/10 (3.875/5)
A album as American as cherry pie.
Rock and roll at its finest. Neil Young never misses
One of the divisive albums I have seen. Lots of 5s, lots of 2s and 1s. I'm a fan of his sound, don his vocals, and appreciate his lyrics. Scoring it a 4.
Classic late 1960's rock. Country tinge ontop of the distorted guitars, followed by folk-inspired acoustic.
Wow yes do I love Neil Young? Didn’t know anything other than Down By the River, but this was easy listening. The Losing End is so good! Definitely adding Cowgirl in the Sand to some sort of guitar sex playlist. Sex guitar playlist? Human sex to guitars playlist
This is my 4th Neil Young record since I started this list and is by far and away the best of the bunch in my opinion. I really enjoy the musicianship and his voice which is often so "muppet" like is more than tolerable here.
Couple iconic tunes.
thought this one was a little more interesting than the last neil young. 4.5
Will definitely come back to this. Really enjoyed it.
4/5 Best Track - "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere"
This is pretty awesome
Cinnamon Girl is a classic, all around good album.
Solid record, good vibes, all despite the folksy country leanings. And you can't say he outstays his welcome. The albums over before it really starts.
Good album. Great guitar, mid vocals, and overall a pleasant listen.
Liked it! But then again, I was already a fan of Neil Young.
Super artiste et quel voix ! Album assez calme, assez mélancolique. Neil Young est connu et reconnu. Je préfère l’album « harvest moon », le plus connu je pense mais un classique !
Cinnamon Girl Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere Down by the River Cowgirl in the Sand
good
Great listen
7/10
What is happening??? This is some melodic folksy hippie adjacent shit and I like it??? I’m not even high right now. Bravo Canada. Bravo.
Mysvibe som gled på
3.6 Hit and miss. First few songs came and went, barely noticed them. Then Down by the River, absolute stellar track, phenomenal. Then back to dullness with the next. Last two were alright, but never hit the peaks of the central track. Hit & Miss pretty much describes my entire relationship with Neil Young from this list.
Low high 4 Best song: cowgirl in the sand Great raw sound here, very few overdubs which is cool. Neil's songwriting isn't quite at its heights sadly. I dread to think how long the solos were when they played live.
Adorei, mas senti uma quebra depois das músicas que mais gostei (Round & Round (It won’t be long) e Down by the River), especialmente na Running Dry. Certamente vou incluir estas músicas nas minhas playlists
Original response got deleted, not gonna rewrite. Great album but though not my usual taste. Liked the send half
Might have been a 3 but then I LOVED cowgirl in the sand, go off
Jo men bra. Hans röst känns något mindre prominent och jag tycker att det är till albumet fördel.
There are a LOT of Neil Young albums. I have a lot of Neil Young albums. I probably don't need a lot of Neil Young albums. But a few of them absolutely rise to the top. And those particular albums are scattered throughout his career. He's prolific, if not consistent. But that's probably why we like him. This is one of the ones to have, for sure. If for no other reason than to have "Down By The River" (and if you like that, go get Buddy Mile's album with his version on it...even better!)
Wouldn't add any songs to my daily listen but a good album of music
Pretty nice music. Low 4/5.
Some bangers
Great deep track album!
Damn good album. Neil Young always sounds kinda the same to me. I prefer him with CSNY. This album is very country, lots of twang and some jangly.
Awesome album, the only song I didn't love was Running Dry, but even then it wasn't bad. Neil Young doesn't miss. 8/10
cowgirl is special to me, hits every time
Fire album. He can make a guitar talk
Favourite Tracks on first listen were Down By the River, Running dry and Cowgirl In The Sand. The playing is all fantastic, sounds really loose and fun. Young again proves that if you put a great song at the end of your album it raises the entire project, not sure whether I think this is as strong as Harvest, so leaning towards a 4 on first impression, but I'll be revisiting.
Great listen. Long, fun guitar driven songs. -4/5
Awesome.
This album rules.
late on the review but I'm coming back to this album a lot. 4/5
At first I listened to it while getting ready in the morning. It played again while I was driving and I felt more connected to it.
A classic by all accounts
Not exactly my preferred style, but surely some bangers in there, 3.75stars
Good vibes, I enjoyed this one
First time listen to this album in it's entirety - loved it's looseness and atmosphere
I like the story behind this record; basically getting an album recorded when the band was newly formed and had only been playing together for a week, still feeling each other out. Some of this comes through during some of the improvisational parts. Also fun reading how Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River and Cowgirl in the Sand were all written in a waking fever dream. All in all a solid Neil Young record. 3.5/5
Love down by the river!
Random thoughts: * I'm not sure how to properly rate Neil Young. He's obviously a very important artist in the history of music. But on the other hand I'm just not a huge fan despite many listens and attempts. * Cinnamon Girl and Down By The River are the standout track for me on this one and are all-time greats. * The rest of it pretty much followed course but were tracks I'd never really listened to before. * His voice is not the greatest and I know you are not listening to Neil for his beautiful pipes. It's more about the rocking and lyrics. * This feels more like a 3.5 but I'll give it 4 because the impact Neil had on music.
Glad to have discovered this country artist! Every song is gold. Tracks to Track: Down by the River
Previously rated: Harvest (2/5) After the Gold Rush (3/5) Tonight's the Night (3/5) Ragged Glory (3/5) On The Beach (3/5) ****************************** I’d say this one is a bit above average. I guess his voice was still in its tolerable stage. Starts off with a couple of short but enjoyable songs before it gets into murdering his girl. Not everything is great, it gets boring at times, but I’ll add this to the “listen again” list.
I really enjoy Neil Young, but I’m not too familiar with this album. I’ve only really heard Cinnamon Girl and Down by the River, both of which I really enjoy. The Losing End was a great song as well I hadn’t heard. I also enjoyed parts of Running Dry, but it seemed to be missing something.
Not really listened to Neil Young before, really enjoyed! Nicely soothed a mundane car journey.
Nice to get to listen to this album. Will likely listen to it again!
Favorites: Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River, Cowgirl in the Sand Still fantastic, even if it is a bit more stripped compared to his later work. It's impressive that Neil accomplished so much musically at the point of this album's release, and especially at only 24. Some of these songs are absolute staples in my rotation, and I continue to admire and adore Neil with every passing day.
For whatever reason, I like Neil Young and Crazy Horse more than I like him as a solo artist or with CSN&Y. Very good album.
Probably really a 3.5, but I’m rounding up because “Down by the River” and “Cowgirls in the Sand” are epic.
Pretty solid, like… great tracks. I was just too sad to dig lol
Crazy Horse I just fell out of the Neil, get that Young in my bank account
1969? doesn't sound it. Down By The River is a belter, Cinnamon Girl (Do prefer the cover) great album overall.
This is the first time I’ve listened to a Neil Young album all the way through, I’ve heard songs but never a full record. I loved this. Opener “Cinammon Girl” is a fun higher energy song that leads directly into the title track, a more country rock sounding track that I personally enjoyed quite a lot. “Round & Round (It Won’t Be Long)” is an excellent song and one of my favorites. I really enjoyed “Down By The River” the solos spread out across the song are excellent. “The Losing End (When You’re On)” was great as well. “Running Dry” was my favorite on the record. The closer “Cowgirl In The Sand” despite its length was also really good. This album is a really good collection of country rock, and folk rock and I loved it.
This is album number 4 I've heard from Neil Young. It's really nice to listen to. The long songs don't drag out. It's one of Young and Crazy Horse's best. Let's move on to the next album. 4 stars for "Everyone Knows This is Nowhere".
Good album, though not my favorite. The songs are all pretty solid and his talent was on full display, just not really my mood most of the time
Strong musicians reminiscent of early 20th century country music
Yeah that’s some good shit. Not my favorite album of his but definitely solid. 8/10
A solid start for his solo career
It was another version of my life. If I had paid attention to this inkown girl how different my life would have been. No drugs, no running from home different kids. It was really sad. At 47 my brain should not be imaging what if scenarios of 15. It's sad enough to think of in a woken state. Then life was different as an adult. Still divorced, Louis C.K lived down the street, he was also some steampunk superhero who saved me but it wasn't me it was Simon Pegg, by putting a steam powered boot on one foot. The faces were to vague, the scenes were too choppy, normally I don't try record those. I pulled a worm out of my stomach after watching a nun do it to a sick child. I was also viewing my neighborhood from a different angle.
Neil Young, c'est très souvent bien, de temps en temps très bien, mais rarement transcendant.
Haven't heard this album before and I'm wondering why because wow I really enjoyed listening to it. The generator is making me realize I like Neil Young more than I thought 4/5
Do you guys think that on "Certe Notti", the Neil Young song he refers to is "Cowgirl in the Sand"? Becausa I'm certain of it and I WILL speak of it in therapy. Anyways, gotta love Neil Young, he's an OG. Makes me think of my dad. Hurts like hell to listen to his music, but what a man, what a musician. 4.5 stars.
It's a sound that's not for everyone. But it is for me!
My first repeat of an artist on here. Still love Neil Young. His voice is still aetherial and the songs on this one are well crafted. It's a mellow album, AM Rock at best, folk rock otherwise. Still a lot of country influence, but leans heavier on the Rock. 1969 was a hell of a year for music, I guess. Good one.
This and some Test cricket went down like a treat. Standouts are Down by the River, Running Dry, and Cowgirl in the Sand
Good old fashioned rock. Very evocative of the late 60s, early 70s. Like a gentle breeze of melody blowing through the day. It was the perfect accompaniment for the dog walk of a cool sunny morning
I'm a sucker for Neil Young.
Enjoyed it.
Like a Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young album but with extra jamming. Perfect for Sunday morning listening.
A damn fine album. Each track is catchy and well written, and Neil is a heck of a vocalist. Each song feels right, and the two long tracks don't wear out their welcome even at 10 minutes each. It's just some really good folk rock.
Good into to NY. Didn't know loads about him but enjoyed this.
Classic from the 60s, what’s not to like. Favorite track: Down by the River other picks: cinnamon girl, everybody knows, cowgirl in the sand
This album is pretty great, particularly love the noodlie jams on the longer tracks. Gotta be in the right mood to listen to Neil young sing but. 7/10
4.28
The previous two NY albums were so boring, that I was surprised to enjoy this one. First few songs hooked me into the right listening space.
Neil and the gang get lightly too self-indulgent 7.75/10
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I actually really liked this album. Nothing extraordinary but good instrumentals with good lyrics. Listening to it in the sun helps probably. 7/10 fav songs : Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere & Round and Round
Not sure why, but Neil's stuff sounds better to me now than it used to.
Classic. Great music and songwriting.
Tiene muy buenos momentos de solos y guitarras, muy creedence.
Some classics on this one
Big fan of Neil Young's work. So let's go by this track by track: "Cinnamon Girl" - ah yes, the one note solo. Although this is one of his most well-known pieces, I feel like he's come to regret it somewhat. It's not one he plays often anymore, I think. But it's got most of what Neil Young is known for: deeper lyrics, minimalist guitar solo. "Everybody Knows this Is Nowhere" - it starts off with a country feel, but you realize there's more to it than that. "Round & Round (It Won't Be Long)" - I never liked when Young shot for those higher notes in these more delicate songs. It works a bit more in the last song. It'd be interesting to hear someone to cover this and see what they do with it. "Down By The River" - I first heard this piece as an acoustic version, on the CSNY album "4-Way Street," it seems more of a mournful song that way, but the longer electric version works here as well. Gives him more room to explore throughout the song. "The Losing End (When You're On)" - more of a country song. Neil is known for pieces like this, and there are a few country albums he's done. Still, I think it works pretty well, sandwiched between the two epic songs. "Running Dry (Requiem For The Rockets)" - I feel like this is something he could have explored with other songs as well, that dirge-like remembrance. It fits well after the previous song, but not something I would come back to again and again. "Cowgirl In The Sand" - although not as mournful as "Down By The River," it is a dark song, which NY does well. Great tune. Four of the songs here are ranked pretty high up on lists of best Neil Young songs. On that alone, it gets some pretty high praise. But "Running Dry" and "Round & Round" kinda drag it down for me; not an album I revisit regularly. I probably should though. Top tracks: "Cinnamon Girl," title track, "Down By The River," "Cowgirl In The Sand"
Another solid album by Neil Young. So why this album on this list? I think it must be because it's his first with Crazy Horse and it's mostly just a spontaneous jam session. These sessions are like playing pick-up sports and gelling with new teammates, improvising all the while but still keeping on the same page. Neil goes off on some solo and Danny Whitten just figures out how to harmonize and change up the accompaniment, and Billy Talbot and Ralph Molina follow his lead. That's not easy to do and not sound like crap. And they sound pretty damn good and harmonious on the longer and windier Down by the River and Cowgirl in the Sand. Cinnamon Girl and the title track are also stellar. The other tracks were decent but not as stellar.
Neil Young's first album with Crazy Horse - it sounds a lot like other Neil Young albums, but fortunately I like Neil Young. He's another one who is way too over-represented in the 1001, but I definitely enjoyed this album, particularly the first side. Cinnamon Girl is a classic and opens with an iconic riff, the title track is a good song, Round & Round is a nice chill track, and I enjoyed Down by the River, although it could have been shorter. The second side didn't hit me as much, but Cowgirl in the Sand was good (although another one that was too long). Great guitar playing to close out the album. Overall, the album sounds like being at a great live show - raw, but it pulls you in.
Another one I liked more than expected. Folky but not as much as I thought. More rock and ro
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Nice album. 7/10
The voice is always on the verge of an emotional breakdown. But old Shakey has the support system of a raw rock 'n' roll band to see him through. Delicate, dangerous. Bloody LOVE this.
Nothing really to say. Classic Neil Young. I prefer my country rock with a little mix of some rock themes rather than being too stringy like folk rock. But not my fave.
I am here for more Neil Young. This album is as good if not better than the last one we listened to that I really enjoyed. Loved Cinnamon Girl as the opener. Down By The River is a really enjoyable listen for 9 minutes. Love the chorus/lyrics and really love all the guitar riffing. Cowgirl In The Sand is right on par with this song too. The rest of the songs are just alright. Like the last album, I don't think there's enough to get this towards a 5, but would still grade is as a solid 4.
This is a wonderfully crusty album. Gotta love Young's staple distorted tone. Cinnamon Girl is the only song I recognize from a glimpse at the tracklist. Its a fine song at that -- nothing terribly flashy, but solid writing and execution that is catchy. Other standouts were Down by the Rive and Cowgirl in the Sand. This is one of them albums that is nice to listen to straight through, but doesn't leave a long lasting impression. I'm okay with that, and expect I'll be back for more visits. Solid 4 territory for me.
This one gets a similar review to The Carpenters. Not really my jam and have never been a listener of Neil Young. This album won't really change things, but it was a good listen. A low 4 that I won't come back to.
Probably my favorite Neil Young album that has come up so far, may be the addition of Crazy Horse. I listened to this after getting back from a camping trip and I wish I would have listened to it there because this was some good camping music
Have always loved Cinnamon Girl and Down By the River is my favorite Neil Young song of all time. Cowgirl in the Sand also rips. The rest do enough to get this up to a mighty high 4. Probably my favorite we've had from Neil Young so far.
Well, what a surprise! It didn't appeal to me at first, I thought I was going to straight up hate it, but I really started enjoying it throughout the tracks. The guitar solos are absolutely interesting and unique, they sound horrible on first listening, but you really get to understand them better as you listen. I still think the lyrics are kind of silly, though. So it's four stars for you, Neil. 7/10
Great album, "Running Dry" is the one weak track that keeps it from perfection
Cool folk/rock album. I think this style is more in line with what I usually listen to.
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This is probably Neil Young’s best album. The trio of Cinnamon Girl, Down by the River, and Cowgirl in the Sand is truly impossible to beat. 4.5 stars.
I skipped over the crazy horse albums when I first got into Neil Young. Not sure why - this is great.
The Sainted Neil, with one of his most loved records. It's very, very good. It's not quite in the upper echelons of his back catalogue for me, if only because of the imperial phase of Harvest and After The Goldrush, but it's raw, it's emotional, the songs are wound up so tight yet still sound really loose. I started, 623 days ago, with only a passing Young knowledge outside of the aforementioned period, but there's so much to enjoy across the whole career I'm discovering.
This was a surprisingly great listen. So great that I listened to it three times in a row. While I'm not the biggest fan of Young's vocals, there is a vulnerability to them that works really well here. A tough album to grade because I think he's best within the CSNY combination and also this isn't his best solo work - but there is undeniably something special here.
76/100.
I had this at a strong 3 until Cowgirl in the Sand reminded me that this album is, in fact, a 4.
Neil Young's frequently whiny vocals were less whiny on this recording. That's a good thing. 'Down by the River' is a great track. So is 'Running Dry'. Both have extended instrumental sections packages. The 'unkind man' in me is whispering, 'yeah, you like them 'cos Young isn't singing so much'. This was going to be a 3, but 'Down by the River' onwards turned it into a 4. moving it from the 'OK' to 'I like' category. 4/5.
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I only first listened to this album last year before I started the generator, and I thought it was ok but wasn't in my thoughts to revisit. But when I put it on this time something just clicked. I played it loud and it sounded so good, full of great songs especially Down on the River and Cowgirl in the Sand. It has grown from maybe a 3 to now a 4, so maybe a grower that will get better the more I hear it. 8/10
A solid album from Mr. Young and Crazy Horse. 8.8/10 Best Tracks: "Cinnamon Girl" "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere"
Rating: 8/10 Great album from start to finish. Really enjoyed the jam band direction Neil Young took on this album. A lot of great riffs and solos and just fun to listen to.
I enjoyed it a lot
Não sabia nada de Neil Young quando comecei essa lista. Descobri rapidamente que ele é um dos artistas mais representados aqui, e esse já é o segundo disco dele que pego. Para minha sorte, to percebendo que eu gosto bastante dele. Até agora ambos os álbuns dele que peguei foram do meu agrado, esse e o Rust Never Sleeps. 4/5
7/10 Quite enjoyed the album but wasn’t a fan of the production/guitar tones
I truly enjoyed this album. It’s sweet and relaxing. It starts with the best song on the album and probably the song you will recognize the most. But it doesn’t overstay its welcome, and it’s definitely not too long. The only real problem is several days later after listening to it, the only song I vividly remember is that first song. But that doesn’t mean the other songs are bad or boring, they just don’t have that catchy factor. I think the strongest aspect of this album is that over time I can inly see this album becoming more endearing over time and really growing on me.
7 good-length songs, I like! I also love the Neil Young x Crazy Horse Link-Up Albums! Always so so good! Reminds me of the music dad played when I was younger, probably because this album is one of them...
Solid jams. This album just flew by. Good energy. A very worthwhile listen.
Not bad some good short tracks and nice gituar twang. Really liked cinnamon girl. Not as dated as I thought it would sound. I could imagine some bands now releasing almost similar songs
A good album, gives indication of what is to come in coming years.
7/10 Yay Cinnomon Girl...and other music too. 4-12-2025
Early Shakey on country mode. Some excellent guitar work on here. Cinnamon Girl and Down By The River. You can’t go wrong.
Very nice! I've enjoyed a lot Cinnamon Girl, Down By The River & Cowgirl In The Sand
I found it to be a really pleasant folk-rock album. It's super relaxing and perfect for unwinding. Nothing on the album really jumps out as particularly remarkable. It's just a solid, enjoyable listen that doesn't necessarily blow you away, but it's great for a chill evening.
"Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" is a good album. Nothing spectacular or surprising, but enough to pass the time. Neil Young's voice doesn't bother me that much on this album, to my surprise. Like I told, a good album.
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Awesome fucking stuff
Round & Round and Cowgirl in the Sand were my stand outs. A nice mellow play but quality.
Another super strong record from shakey
Pretty good, again doesnt speak to me perfectly but solid. Like down by the river and cowgirl. Got suggested old man by neil young, more of a vibe.
Decent
A great big yes to this album. Beautiful songs.
Great road trip album
8/10. "Cinnamon Girl" is awesome. :)
Was fully prepared to give this 5 stars, cause it's one of my favorite albums by one of my favorite artists. When I first listened to this, some twenty-odd years ago, pretty much everything about this (but especially the extended guitar jam on Down By the River) completely blew me away. Upon this latest re-listen, I have to admit, there are some songs on here (looking at you, "Round & Round") that do overstay their welcome a bit. So I'm not quite willing to give that perfect score. Still a great, great album overall.
only two albums deep into my experience with Neil Young (the other being Rust Never Sleeps), the thing I've come to appreciate the most about his work is that it doesn't waste your time. it's raw, no-frills rock 'n' roll played HARD. the one-note guitar solo has rarely been pulled off with this much aplomb. Young's voice has been a bit of an acquired taste, but I've come to really appreciate the way his vocals seem to haunt his songs. there's a despondence in his singing that gives his lyrical narratives a more three-dimensional character and emotion. but man, this band. especially Danny Whitten. decent 8/10.
My wife says Neil's voice is the Greatest Of All Time! Or maybe she's just saying he sounds like a goat. Either way, a fantastic songwriter and performer.
Two stars for the last two songs alone
More classic Young
Great artist, great voice, great music/ album. And, still going strong today. Kudos!
It is so great to hear Neil Young, adding Crazy Horse is the icing on the cake. He has a huge catalog and this one doesn’t disappoint.
Some great songs. I enjoy the raw nature of the recordings much more than most of his stuff.
my first album in the 1001 albums project is a neil young album. I love neil young in general but this is definetly not my favourite from him the first two tracks are really good and so are the two 10 minute songs but everyrhing inbetween is pretty unnoteworthy. But overall good album 7/10 Favourite: Down by the River Least Favourite: Round & Round (It Won't Be Long)
This was a pretty great rediscovery. I’d put Crazy Horse in a different pocket of his music, forgetting about this seminal contributor to “Decade”, the album on which I first heard Neil young’s music and the one that stays with me to this day, often to exclusion of his other works. Solid ‘hits’ here, but the other songs are strong and beautifully round out the album.
I though this was pretty good actually. Closer to 3.5 maybe. I haven't heard much of this side of Neil Young who I can usually take or leave. Pairs well with the Eagles album (I'm catching up).
Cinnamon Girl 4 Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere 3.6 Round & Round (It Won't Be Long) 3 Down by the River 4.2 The Losing End (When You're On) 3.6 Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets) 3.5 Cowgirl in the Sand 4.3 Score: 3.742857143
Enjoyed it more than expected. Sometimes it's easy to understand why someone is considered a genius even if they're not completely your cup of tea. This was one of those times for me. I could really hear the genius in this album.
pretty nice, don't particularly love the voice but the instrumentals are nice and calm!
I think this is about as bad of an album as you can make while having 4/7 songs be absolute classics. What Neil brings in songwriting talent and originality, he takes away with pure guitar malpractice. After about the 4th minute of aimless, anti-melodic, distracted noodling in Down by The River I found myself almost laughing at how badly he'd managed to butcher an otherwise great song. He plays guitar with all the intentionality an focus of a 13 year old practicing scales while watching TV. Similarly, with Cowgirl in the Sand there is a truly great 2 and half minute song buried beneath nearly 7 minutes of the worst guitar playing I've ever heard in my life. Reminds me of that clip of Yoko Ono shrieking over a collaboration with the Beatles and Chuck Barry. With all this said, Cinnamon Girl and Everybody Knows this is Nowhere is a hell of a way to start an album. Cover versions of down by the river and cowgirl in the sand show how they have good bones but fucked up faces. This is probably more of a 3.5, but rounding up because Everybody Knows this is Nowhere is my mother's favorite song and one of the best songs ever written about being bummed out
Man, I love Neil Young. Late 60s Neil is freaking everywhere This album rocks. The front side is fantastic. Cinnamon girl is an all time road tripper for me. The second side isnt as entertaining, but I think Cowgirl In The Sand is a great long jam to finish off with - although I think Neil isnt super creative on lead. I did a fair amount of reading on Danny Whitten. Quite a bummer knowing how talented he was as a collaborator with Neil. The rhythm guitar was is truly a staple on this album. 4 stars here.
Rly good album. Good chill vibe of folk, rock and country vibes. It felt like some 80s sitcom intro at times with a paper boy listening to a Walkman which what made it this decent. A few stand outs like count & count but other than that everything sorta blended together well. 8.7 overall 4.3/5
Great to hear
Neil Young’s album with Crazy Horse is very mellow with elements of rock and blues that you can groove to but also imagine yourself driving to the beach. The low bass lines feel comforting in a way.