1001 Albums Summary

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

I am not a big rap fan, but I did enjoy a lot of the hip hop/jazz fusion that was present on the record. Each member has a presence on the mic that is undeniably fun. It's clear that they are having fun on the record with some of these goofy skits. At times I found some of these skits to be a bit much at times, but overall was pleasant. Fav Track: Change In Speak Least Fav: Take It Off 7/10