Promise of the Real seems to be on every festival lineup released, not sure what that would mean for a NY tour? But I'm also hoping he tours this year for sure.
Promise of the Real seems to be on every festival lineup released, not sure what that would mean for a NY tour? But I'm also hoping he tours this year for sure.
Inspired by his hometown show, who knows -- maybe he will tour acoustic by himself?
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Promise of the Real seems to be on every festival lineup released, not sure what that would mean for a NY tour? But I'm also hoping he tours this year for sure.
Seriously? I don't see anything past May right now
Promise of the Real seems to be on every festival lineup released, not sure what that would mean for a NY tour? But I'm also hoping he tours this year for sure.
Seriously? I don't see anything past May right now
Well they're in on Firefly too, which is mid June and I swear I saw them on another festival in June too. I just want Neil, and I think POTR keeps him energized.
Greendale (2003). You always have to respect Neils crazy ventures. And greendale must be the Neil-album I've invested the most into - I saw him on the tour, I bought the Be the rain-single and bought the film on DVD. But, listening to Greendale now I don't find the rock opera with its social realistic stories that compelling. BUT - the songs work alot better live on the live album from Dublin, where you get Neils banter between and introduction to the songs. Just like in Stockholm where I saw him. I would say that is the way one should experience this album.
Prairie Wind (2005). I remember this being hyped up as a successor to Harvest and Harvest Moon. The songs are not here. The production is great. The horns, the backing vocals and the sound of it is great. But, with few exceptions - the songs aren't here.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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Greendale (2003). You always have to respect Neils crazy ventures. And greendale must be the Neil-album I've invested the most into - I saw him on the tour, I bought the Be the rain-single and bought the film on DVD. But, listening to Greendale now I don't find the rock opera with its social realistic stories that compelling. BUT - the songs work alot better live on the live album from Dublin, where you get Neils banter between and introduction to the songs. Just like in Stockholm where I saw him. I would say that is the way one should experience this album.
Prairie Wind (2005). I remember this being hyped up as a successor to Harvest and Harvest Moon. The songs are not here. The production is great. The horns, the backing vocals and the sound of it is great. But, with few exceptions - the songs aren't here.
I have to agree with the Greendale review, although I'd maybe give it 3 stars. It's good, but it's definitely better live. The movie and book are cool too.
I always want to like Prairie Wind more than I actually do. Maybe it's because it came out after Neil's aneurysm, and there was a genuine feeling that we could have lost him that makes it feel like a key record, but it's never as good as I remember it.
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
Greendale is at least a 3 in my world, but it's all good....
Prarie Wind only a 2????????? The songs aren't there???? I think it's a 5 star Neil Young 21st Century Masterpiece... one of thel all time Neil classic albums in my opinion
Prarie Wind only a 2????????? The songs aren't there???? I think it's a 5 star Neil Young 21st Century Masterpiece... one of thel all time Neil classic albums in my opinion
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"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Greendale is closer to 3 stars than Praire Wind. Be the rain was the bomb in 2003. And man, I would love it to be the 5 star classic follow up to Harvest Moon. But I'd rather take Silver & Gold as the closer of that "trilogy".
Btw, how is the Greendale comic? Which was a weird thing to release X years after the album...
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Greendale is at least a 3 in my world, but it's all good....
Prarie Wind only a 2????????? The songs aren't there???? I think it's a 5 star Neil Young 21st Century Masterpiece... one of thel all time Neil classic albums in my opinion
I'd probably give Prairie Wind 3 stars, but the "Heart of Gold" concert dvd of the Prairie Wind songs is amazing. I'd definitely give that 5 stars. Maybe it's partly why I don't listen to the album so much, I prefer to listen to the live versions.
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
Greendale is at least a 3 in my world, but it's all good....
Prarie Wind only a 2????????? The songs aren't there???? I think it's a 5 star Neil Young 21st Century Masterpiece... one of thel all time Neil classic albums in my opinion
I'd probably give Prairie Wind 3 stars, but the "Heart of Gold" concert dvd of the Prairie Wind songs is amazing. I'd definitely give that 5 stars. Maybe it's partly why I don't listen to the album so much, I prefer to listen to the live versions.
Need to re-watch that. Will have to dig out my dvd.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Greendale is at least a 3 in my world, but it's all good....
Prarie Wind only a 2????????? The songs aren't there???? I think it's a 5 star Neil Young 21st Century Masterpiece... one of thel all time Neil classic albums in my opinion
I'd probably give Prairie Wind 3 stars, but the "Heart of Gold" concert dvd of the Prairie Wind songs is amazing. I'd definitely give that 5 stars. Maybe it's partly why I don't listen to the album so much, I prefer to listen to the live versions.
Beautiful concert film right there
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I'm makin' another delivery, of chemicals and sacred roots.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Not a super vinyl-junkie. But I just bough the War Song single, because its a great song and I stumbled upon it.
Nice!
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
"Try to not spook the horse."
-Neil Young
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edited January 2018
I spent the last three evenings watching "Weld" (one third each night).
It was great to break it up and completely immerse myself in the power,
energy and commitment of that incredible footage. It struck me that
Neil and Crazy Horse at this period in time created a storm of glorious
sound that is one of the incredible pinnacles of rock and roll!
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Living with War (2006). Neil's pulling no punches on this album directed towards George W. Bush. Neil's lack of finesse in the lyrics adds to the experience. A quick and impulsive album with strong songs. I think this was Neil's first time releasing several versions/mixes of an album. Not a fan of that. This was also the first time I had heard the name Obama.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Chrome Dreams II (2007). Sequel to a ’70s album never (officially) released. A very Neil-thing to do. There are a few good songs on this album, but as a whole it’s bland.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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edited January 2018
There’s a new online newspaper up on the Archives site, the NYA Times-Contrarian! There are some cool articles on there already, talking about using the newspaper to keep us updated on new releases, the Archives subscriptions, and a ‘Movie Night’ streaming films or long form videos from the Archives.
There’s also some background on the upcoming “Roxy - Tonight’s The Night Live” release:
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“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
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goldrush
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As well as (finally!) some news on the ALCHEMY live album from the 2012 tour!
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
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goldrush
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There’s also this fantastic little line, included towards the bottom of one of the articles...
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
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Greendale (2003). You always have to respect Neils crazy ventures. And greendale must be the Neil-album I've invested the most into - I saw him on the tour, I bought the Be the rain-single and bought the film on DVD. But, listening to Greendale now I don't find the rock opera with its social realistic stories that compelling. BUT - the songs work alot better live on the live album from Dublin, where you get Neils banter between and introduction to the songs. Just like in Stockholm where I saw him. I would say that is the way one should experience this album.
Prairie Wind (2005). I remember this being hyped up as a successor to Harvest and Harvest Moon. The songs are not here. The production is great. The horns, the backing vocals and the sound of it is great. But, with few exceptions - the songs aren't here.
I always want to like Prairie Wind more than I actually do. Maybe it's because it came out after Neil's aneurysm, and there was a genuine feeling that we could have lost him that makes it feel like a key record, but it's never as good as I remember it.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Prarie Wind only a 2????????? The songs aren't there???? I think it's a 5 star Neil Young 21st Century Masterpiece... one of thel all time Neil classic albums in my opinion
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
2 stars???
Greendale is closer to 3 stars than Praire Wind. Be the rain was the bomb in 2003. And man, I would love it to be the 5 star classic follow up to Harvest Moon. But I'd rather take Silver & Gold as the closer of that "trilogy".
Btw, how is the Greendale comic? Which was a weird thing to release X years after the album...
Maybe it's partly why I don't listen to the album so much, I prefer to listen to the live versions.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
(Loveeeeeed hearing it in Stockholm in 2001. One of my favorites)
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Living with War (2006). Neil's pulling no punches on this album directed towards George W. Bush. Neil's lack of finesse in the lyrics adds to the experience. A quick and impulsive album with strong songs. I think this was Neil's first time releasing several versions/mixes of an album. Not a fan of that. This was also the first time I had heard the name Obama.
Chrome Dreams II (2007). Sequel to a ’70s album never (officially) released. A very Neil-thing to do. There are a few good songs on this album, but as a whole it’s bland.
There are some cool articles on there already, talking about using the newspaper to keep us updated on new releases, the Archives subscriptions, and a ‘Movie Night’ streaming films or long form videos from the Archives.
There’s also some background on the upcoming “Roxy - Tonight’s The Night Live” release:
(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)
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)