brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,772
edited April 28
I love Neil and the Horse of course, but at some point I feel compelled to not buy every release he puts out, not because they aren't worth hearing, but because of dollar and cents, and space (the final frontier).
So tell me fans, on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 meaning buying an old rusty hammer would be better expenditure, and 10 being meaning of the gods, you must have this or risk going to hell) where would you rank this purchase?
Edit: of course, I'm referring to Fu##in' up
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“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I love Neil and the Horse of course, but at some point I feel compelled to not buy every release he puts out, not because they aren't worth hearing, but because of dollar and cents, and space (the final frontier).
So tell me fans, on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 meaning buying an old rusty hammer would be better expenditure, and 10 being meaning of the gods, you must have this or risk going to hell) where would you rank this purchase?
Edit: of course, I'm referring to Fu##in' up
I can’t tell you. Skipped the last six or seven NY releases. I truly feel like he’s been phoning it in for a while.
I love Neil and the Horse of course, but at some point I feel compelled to not buy every release he puts out, not because they aren't worth hearing, but because of dollar and cents, and space (the final frontier).
So tell me fans, on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 meaning buying an old rusty hammer would be better expenditure, and 10 being meaning of the gods, you must have this or risk going to hell) where would you rank this purchase?
Edit: of course, I'm referring to Fu##in' up
I can’t tell you. Skipped the last six or seven NY releases. I truly feel like he’s been phoning it in for a while.
Have to admit, some of Neils stuff is definitely not up to par these days. But when I think about his age, the long road he's been on, the multiple health issues he's battle, I think phoning in beats the alternative, and when he still makes the magic happen now and then like he did on that version of "Cortez the Killer" from the 24th in San Diego, I'm thanking the heaven he's still out there doing it.
So OK, waiting for the votes to come in. F##in' Up, One to Ten, let's hear it, folks.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I’d give F##in' Up about a 6 or a 7. To me it’s a solid album, but part of my slightly lower score is because it’s not my favourite source material, I.E., Ragged Glory isn’t one of my go to Neil albums. Still a very good listen and I suspect bigger fans of Ragged Glory would like this one even more.
I’ll always take a live album of Neil’s over a new studio release. FU is a 5 or a 6. Always nice to hear the horse outta the barn. Not essential but the band can still play.
Like every Neil release for the past decade. Wait a year and get it from Amazon for half the price.
That's what I'm doing at the moment or off ebay. I managed to pick up 15 cd albums recently on ebay for £40. All released from last 15 years.
Thanks guys. Yeah, I think waiting on this one is the way to go. I love Neil, but I've got my eye on some other things I'm more exited about like the long overdue reissues of both the dBs Stand For Decibels and the Blake Babies Earwig.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
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Fu##in’ Up is pretty solid release, it’s definitely ragged and raw like The Horse should be.
I think Way Down In The Rust Bucket is a much better live album though, and it has 8 of the 9 songs that are on FU.
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,772
Fu##in’ Up is pretty solid release, it’s definitely ragged and raw like The Horse should be.
I think Way Down In The Rust Bucket is a much better live album though, and it has 8 of the 9 songs that are on FU.
Yes, I've heard good things about Way Down In The Rust Bucket. Another one to consider, for sure. Thing is, if I were to get every LP and box set Neil ever put out, I'd have to shore up the foundation under my room first!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
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goldrush
everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,313
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
Fu##in’ Up is pretty solid release, it’s definitely ragged and raw like The Horse should be.
I think Way Down In The Rust Bucket is a much better live album though, and it has 8 of the 9 songs that are on FU.
Yes, I've heard good things about Way Down In The Rust Bucket. Another one to consider, for sure. Thing is, if I were to get every LP and box set Neil ever put out, I'd have to shore up the foundation under my room first!
Rust Bucket is an amazing live album, I love it. The vinyl box set is lovely as well. He does release way too much stuff for me to keep up with but Rust Bucket was a must-buy for me and it didn't let me down!
"...though my problems are meaningless....that don't make them go away...."
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,772
Fu##in’ Up is pretty solid release, it’s definitely ragged and raw like The Horse should be.
I think Way Down In The Rust Bucket is a much better live album though, and it has 8 of the 9 songs that are on FU.
Yes, I've heard good things about Way Down In The Rust Bucket. Another one to consider, for sure. Thing is, if I were to get every LP and box set Neil ever put out, I'd have to shore up the foundation under my room first!
Rust Bucket is an amazing live album, I love it. The vinyl box set is lovely as well. He does release way too much stuff for me to keep up with but Rust Bucket was a must-buy for me and it didn't let me down!
Mighty tempting, Edved!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Fu##in’ Up is pretty solid release, it’s definitely ragged and raw like The Horse should be.
I think Way Down In The Rust Bucket is a much better live album though, and it has 8 of the 9 songs that are on FU.
Yes, I've heard good things about Way Down In The Rust Bucket. Another one to consider, for sure. Thing is, if I were to get every LP and box set Neil ever put out, I'd have to shore up the foundation under my room first!
Rust Bucket is an amazing live album, I love it. The vinyl box set is lovely as well. He does release way too much stuff for me to keep up with but Rust Bucket was a must-buy for me and it didn't let me down!
Mighty tempting, Edved!
It worth having if only for Over and Over. As far as I’m concerned it’s the definitive recording of that track.
You can pick this up cheap too. I know you’re not an Amazon fan, but if youre cool with eBay there are new copies for $35-38 shipped.
Is anyone here holding tickets for the July 23 Neil show at Deer Lake
Burnaby that they would consider selling, or trading for July 22 tickets? Let me know
Fu##in’ Up is pretty solid release, it’s definitely ragged and raw like The Horse should be.
I think Way Down In The Rust Bucket is a much better live album though, and it has 8 of the 9 songs that are on FU.
Yes, I've heard good things about Way Down In The Rust Bucket. Another one to consider, for sure. Thing is, if I were to get every LP and box set Neil ever put out, I'd have to shore up the foundation under my room first!
Rust Bucket is an amazing live album, I love it. The vinyl box set is lovely as well. He does release way too much stuff for me to keep up with but Rust Bucket was a must-buy for me and it didn't let me down!
Mighty tempting, Edved!
It worth having if only for Over and Over. As far as I’m concerned it’s the definitive recording of that track.
You can pick this up cheap too. I know you’re not an Amazon fan, but if youre cool with eBay there are new copies for $35-38 shipped.
Such a fine song. Now even more tempted, lol!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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Who puts out killer albums three decades into their career? Neil, that’s who. Ragged, Moon, Freedom, if I don’t mention Mirrorball, then what?
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
Thanks guys. Yeah, I think waiting on this one is the way to go. I love Neil, but I've got my eye on some other things I'm more exited about like the long overdue reissues of both the dBs Stand For Decibels and the Blake Babies Earwig.
I think Way Down In The Rust Bucket is a much better live album though, and it has 8 of the 9 songs that are on FU.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Yes, I've heard good things about Way Down In The Rust Bucket. Another one to consider, for sure. Thing is, if I were to get every LP and box set Neil ever put out, I'd have to shore up the foundation under my room first!
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Melbourne #2 '03
Melbourne #3 '03
Melbourne #1 '06
Melbourne #3 '06
Melbourne '09
Melbourne '14
Rust Bucket is an amazing live album, I love it. The vinyl box set is lovely as well. He does release way too much stuff for me to keep up with but Rust Bucket was a must-buy for me and it didn't let me down!
Mighty tempting, Edved!
You can pick this up cheap too. I know you’re not an Amazon fan, but if youre cool with eBay there are new copies for $35-38 shipped.
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
Such a fine song. Now even more tempted, lol!
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)