Monday, August 27, 2012

Review of the Neil Young CD American Stars N Bars


I can describe the latest release from Rock sensation Neil Young for you with just one word... Outstanding!

It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that's exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

American Stars N Bars is a nicely varied, mix of 9 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.

If you're even mildly into Rock music you'll enjoy this album. Overall American Stars N Bars is an a great release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.

While the entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 - Saddle Up The Palomino, track 4 - Hold Back The Tears, and track 9 - Homegrown

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - The Old Country Waltz. Great track!

American Stars N Bars Release Notes:

Neil Young originally released American Stars N Bars on August 19, 2003 on the Reprise label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. The Old Country Waltz

2. Saddle Up The Palomino

3. Hey Babe

4. Hold Back The Tears

5. Bite The Bullet

6. Star Of Bethlehem

7. Will To Love

8. Like A Hurricane

9. Homegrown

Personnel: Neil Young (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars); Frank Sampredo (acoustic & electric guitars, synthesizer); Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Nicolette Larson (background vocals). Ben Keith (steel guitar, dobro, background vocals); Carole Mayedo (violin); Billy Talbot (bass, background vocals); Tim Drummond (bass); Ralph Molina (drums, background vocals); Karl T. Himmel (drums). Producers: Neil Young, David Briggs, Tim Mulligan, Elliot Mazer.




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