Neil Young: On The Beach.

[Xtal]

I've never been a big fan of old Americana, but I'd been drawn to Harvest by forces beyond my control (I'd heard bits of it and thought it was so good I should probably buy it). It's certainly an outstanding album, 'though I feel it's let down by the orchestral parts; over the top, in my opinion.

Anyway, On The Beach was last year released on CD for the first time after being long deleted on vinyl, and with all the excitement and owing to a recent spate of Harvest bingeing, I decided to get it.

And you should too. Seriously. This is a flawless work. The title track alone is worth the price of a new CD.

The album is melancholic, but shot through with a sense of hope and a rebellious edge. The songwriting is excellent and the musicianship is exceptional, with every line sung, every note and chord, kick and snare creating a captivating sound that, for it's age, sounds remarkably fresh.

It's just brilliant.

[Schism]

the first song i ever learned to play on my guitar is "the needle and the damage done" by neil young. i must say its my father's doing, but i have grown to love him and know everything since the was part of crosby stills and nash

the new greensdale album is good too, although when a person like neil young has been around for 40 years theres not many boundries yet to be broken, so it gets a little repetitive

[PoofBird]

have been a long time fan of Harvest, which is also a flawless album...

after that collected more by Neil Young. After the Goldrush is another great one.

haven't heard this one yet, but i sure will!