A Letter Home (2014). Neil teams up with Jack White’s old recording booth (a Voice-O-Graph) from the 40s. And he still has the nerve to attack mp3s? This choppy, noisy and badly mixed way of recording works better for the Eddie Vedder song Out of Sand, but only barely. Would have loved to have gotten these covers recorded ”properly”, in this manner it’s impossible for me to sit through the album. Best of the songs is the Bruce cover ”My hometown” - Best on the album are the emotional spoken-words tracks with Neil speaking to his dead mother. Those are truly emotional.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Storytone (2014). Neil’s vision is once again splintered so here he gives us three different versions of the same album. One with an Orchestra, one without one and one version mixed. I don’t see how someone would need three different versions of this album. I have a hard time getting through one of them. Neil has always had ”easy” and direct love songs — But here he has turned it all the way to cheese. It’s boring.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
I've been to see Neil Young live 4 times and he's been amazing each time. The shows have all had a different atmosphere to them as well, based on what sort of band he's had with him etc. I don't think I've ever heard a piece of music by him and thought that it was bad, honestly now.
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I think the solo Storytone is really good, at least 3 stars... I dig A Letter Home as well, 1 star seems harsh on both
I honestly don't think any album in Neil's catalog is 1 star...
I think there are some really good songs on Storytone. I like different ones from each disc depending on my mood. And there are some pretty honest lyrics in there.
I preordered Roxy and Paradox on vinyl today from Neil’s site. More Neil, more vinyl!
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
I think the solo Storytone is really good, at least 3 stars... I dig A Letter Home as well, 1 star seems harsh on both
I honestly don't think any album in Neil's catalog is 1 star...
I think there are some really good songs on Storytone. I like different ones from each disc depending on my mood. And there are some pretty honest lyrics in there.
I preordered Roxy and Paradox on vinyl today from Neil’s site. More Neil, more vinyl!
Is there a difference preordering from his site or buying it on RSD?
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
I think the solo Storytone is really good, at least 3 stars... I dig A Letter Home as well, 1 star seems harsh on both
I honestly don't think any album in Neil's catalog is 1 star...
I think there are some really good songs on Storytone. I like different ones from each disc depending on my mood. And there are some pretty honest lyrics in there.
I preordered Roxy and Paradox on vinyl today from Neil’s site. More Neil, more vinyl!
Is there a difference preordering from his site or buying it on RSD?
The RSD version includes a print of the band. It's not something I need, and you get a digital download on release day when you buy it from his site (surprising for Mr Anti-MP3!)
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
Neil and Darryl certain seem to have their own little thing going on, eh? I'm not even sure what that movie is from the trailer. Is it about music? Or an actual movie with a story line? Is Neil acting in it? Or just performing and being himself? Only time will tell, lol.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
In Sweden it seems Neils albums are always expensive (on vinyl), then they disappear and suddenly costs 10 times as much used. And I'm left trying to get my brother to sell his Dreamin Man LP to me.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
"The Man in the Black Hat, I heard he can be kinda shakey" made me cringe a little! Saying that, I'll still watch it!
Neil is one of only a few artists now where I make sure I buy the physical formats of their new stuff as soon as it is released. I never bother waiting for prices to drop. It's probably only Neil, PJ, Mark Lanegan, Foy Vance, and Joseph Arthur, I'm happy to wait for most others now or just buy downloads.
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
The Monsanto Years (2015). Neil brings in Willie Nelsons son’s band and it sounds Crazy Horse-esque. I dug them alot when I saw Neil in Berlin in 2016. And I thought both Seed Justice (not featured on the album) and People Want to Hear About Love were... fun. But I don’t like this album. Nowadays when Neil wants to protest he sounds mostly cranky. And a record about GMOs should have maybe been just an EP and maybe been given away for free with a ticket to Farm Aid. Promise of the Real sounds great with Neil - I doubt I will put on this album too often though...
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
Peace Trail. I’ve had such a problem judging this album. This is not a... good album. But the sloppiness, the demo-feel and the drums together with Neils playing makes it more enjoyable than it should be. But it is not a good album. But it’s quite... nice.
"Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
In this day and age I rarely buy vinyl anymore. Maybe a few times a year if I'm in really good mood to treat myself. It's just become too expensive. However, I have it on C.D and also on Apple Music. These are the things that probably would make Uncle Neil barf if he heard them.
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A Letter Home (2014). Neil teams up with Jack White’s old recording booth (a Voice-O-Graph) from the 40s. And he still has the nerve to attack mp3s? This choppy, noisy and badly mixed way of recording works better for the Eddie Vedder song Out of Sand, but only barely. Would have loved to have gotten these covers recorded ”properly”, in this manner it’s impossible for me to sit through the album. Best of the songs is the Bruce cover ”My hometown” - Best on the album are the emotional spoken-words tracks with Neil speaking to his dead mother. Those are truly emotional.
Storytone (2014). Neil’s vision is once again splintered so here he gives us three different versions of the same album. One with an Orchestra, one without one and one version mixed. I don’t see how someone would need three different versions of this album. I have a hard time getting through one of them. Neil has always had ”easy” and direct love songs — But here he has turned it all the way to cheese. It’s boring.
I honestly don't think any album in Neil's catalog is 1 star...
Dublin 2010
Madrid 2018
Werchter 2022
London 1 2022
London 2 2022
Krakow 2022
I preordered Roxy and Paradox on vinyl today from Neil’s site. More Neil, more vinyl!
(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)
Remember back when it cost like 7-8 dollars here in Sweden used...
Don't own landing on water either.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Yep. Pretty weird...
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
I'm not even sure what that movie is from the trailer. Is it about music? Or an actual movie with a story line? Is Neil acting in it? Or just performing and being himself? Only time will tell, lol.
So I assume this soundtrack will be $10 by the fall.
Neil is one of only a few artists now where I make sure I buy the physical formats of their new stuff as soon as it is released. I never bother waiting for prices to drop. It's probably only Neil, PJ, Mark Lanegan, Foy Vance, and Joseph Arthur, I'm happy to wait for most others now or just buy downloads.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
The Monsanto Years (2015). Neil brings in Willie Nelsons son’s band and it sounds Crazy Horse-esque. I dug them alot when I saw Neil in Berlin in 2016. And I thought both Seed Justice (not featured on the album) and People Want to Hear About Love were... fun. But I don’t like this album. Nowadays when Neil wants to protest he sounds mostly cranky. And a record about GMOs should have maybe been just an EP and maybe been given away for free with a ticket to Farm Aid. Promise of the Real sounds great with Neil - I doubt I will put on this album too often though...
Peace Trail. I’ve had such a problem judging this album. This is not a... good album. But the sloppiness, the demo-feel and the drums together with Neils playing makes it more enjoyable than it should be. But it is not a good album. But it’s quite... nice.
Dublin 2010
Madrid 2018
Werchter 2022
London 1 2022
London 2 2022
Krakow 2022
Do not over pay for it
Dublin 2010
Madrid 2018
Werchter 2022
London 1 2022
London 2 2022
Krakow 2022
Dublin 2010
Madrid 2018
Werchter 2022
London 1 2022
London 2 2022
Krakow 2022