Curbach: Come on dude. Anyone that doesn't think the lyrical content of 'mideast vacation' on Life isn't at least amusing should get a L... |
It's a very tough call, but I guess I'd give the nod to Everybody Knows.
BLd63, I'm also surprised at the popularity of Hawks & Doves. Go figure.
And I will vigorously defend Everybody's Rockin' as the best of his albums for Geffen (although that may not be saying much). It's artistically insubstantial, but it is kinda fun. There's nothing fun about having to sit through Life or Landing On Water. . . |
American Stars and Bars - my only Neil Young album. |
On The Beach----Finally released last year on CD. |
After the Gold Rush/Harvest...sometimes on 8track cruisin with a six. |
Kind of suprised by the popularity of 'Hawks & Doves'. I enjoy the side of old songs that never made it on previous ablums (except maybe the silly voices on 'Lost in Space') but the side with 'Union Man' was the beginning of his '80s slide for me. 'Trans' is worth owning just for 'Like an Inca', probably his best song between 'Rust Never Sleeps' & 'Freedom'. |
I'm also in the Zuma camp. With On the Beach, Tonight's the Night and Everybody Knows this is Nowhere, nipping at the heels. As for Greendale, I don't think it's much, unless you are comparing it to: Everybody's Rocking, Life, or Trans. And if you are, then Greendale is brilliant.
matthew |
he has so many great ones,,just got Greendale,,first listen didnt do much for me,,now one of my fav. CDs |
The solo versions of "Cowgirl in the Sand" and "Dont Let it Bring You Down" on 4 Way Street, the live CSN&Y album are still special and should be included in any Neil Young collection. Hows that for skirting the question? |
I agree, Hawks and Doves, after that, hmmm, probably Ambulance Blues . |
"Zuma" is my favorite. "On The Beach is" a close second. |
Second on Freedom but a toss up with Harvest Gold |
Freedom.
"Rocking in the Free world "
dunta dunta dunata dunata da da... |
My son is a big Young fan. He shares Lugnut's favorite song of Cortez. For some reason, it took me a long, long time to find a mint copy of Zuma without paying through the teeth. My sentimental favorite is still Harvest with respect to the full LP, though. |
Everybody knows this is nowhere
After the Gold Rush
Harvest
Three way tie- all essential albums!!! |
ya after the gold rush does envoke those first girlfeind heart aches,everybody knows is right up there too!wow man.freakbrothers comics,jimihendricks black light posters,know what imsaying. |
Marco, I won't hold your post against you. Otherwise it's nice to know I'm not the only Neil Young fan here. It's very hard for me to pick a favorite but I'd have to go with either Harvest or Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. My favorite song is "Cortez The Killer" on the Zuma album. Although he's a goofball in many ways like other musical geniuses Neil Young is a a great family man and I admire that a lot. "Shakey" is a must read. What other artists have to say about him sums up my feelings. |
Everbody Knows This Is Nowhere. It's got Cowgirl in the Sand AND Down by the River. |
Just all of them except "The shocking pink" kinda well un-Neil like. Trans was interesting but no my favorite either.
loon |
He's not on my playlist too often these days,but he was my favorite back in the day.Live Rust would have to be the 1 for me.Saw it live at William & Mary College in Va.But Zuma,Decade,Everybody knows..,After the Goldrush etc,etc.He really was the best.Ya know one that probably won't get mentioned is NY,overdub city but 4 or 5 great songs,Excellent question,thanks for the trip down memory lane! |
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Just one??!? OK, Zuma. No, Harvest. Or Weld. Or American Stars and Bars. OR ... |
"EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS IS NOWHERE" is the one I would pick with "AFTER THE GOLDRUSH" very close behind and several others finishing a close third. |
ambulance blues and for the turnstiles....they shine |
Though I like Zuma a lot, I think the most brilliant tracks Neil ever recorded are on the B-side of On The Beach..... |
The best damn Neil Young album is the one I don't ever have to listen to!
Marco |
Harvest, then After the Gold Rush are my favorites. |
I simply can't pick one, depending on my mood almost all can be his best. I second the live concerts, I've lost count of the number I've been to, wish I could have live recordings of all of them. |
1. Harvest
2. Decade (i know picking a "best of" Album is cheating)
3. Live Rust
I love Neil Youngs concerts... I know of no other performer who can perform the most organic delicate songs and then crank it up with a scorcher. I think of all the 60's/70s' artist he still has something to say. For some reason his albums always take some time to grow on me. |
Hawks and Doves
After the Gold rush
Tonight's The Night
One The Beach
Neil Young self titled (first album)
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Zuma (classic...esp the CSNY cut)
Comes A Time
Harvest
And.....Old Ways.... these are all classics |
I was at the Live Rust concert at the Cow palace. In fact, my buddy and I were sitting just below where the photograph was taken from (the mixing board). My favorites are American Stars & Bars,Comes aTime, Zuma( Cortez the Killer is a "killer"), Harvest...You know I really can't think of a bad one, they're all so different. |
After the Gold Rush ... and probably because it coincides with the time Neil was first with CSN&Y.
An interesting follow-up question would be ... "what are Neil Young's best performances on record?" My votes would go with ... Buffalo Springfield "Retrospective;" CSNY "Four Way Street;" and CSNY "Deja Vu" and while we are at it, the best cover of a Neil Young song is Roxy Music's "Like A Hurricane."
Regards, Rich |
Another vote for Live Rust |
After the Gold Rush - or maybe it's the memories this album conjures up. Live Rust comes in number two even without the memories. |
alot like asking for your favorite beatle album, guess if I could pick just one Id have to go with Everbody Knows This Is Nowhere |
Harvest, Unplugged, Live Rust. I recently bought Greendale and I'm just starting to get a feel for the concept. I know others tout it as being his best in many a moon, but for me, the jury's still out! |
Tie between 'After The Goldrush' & 'Rust Never Sleeps'.
Followed by 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere', 'Tonight's The Night', 'Comes A Time', 'Ragged Glory', 'On The Beach','Zuma', 'Freedom', 'Sleeps With Angels' & 'Harvest'.
At least that's my pecking order. |
Live Rust would by my favorite.
One of the best live albums ever.
(I lucked out and got a japanese Import vinyl copy many years ago. It sounds incredible.)
My two cents worth, anyway. |
