Not sure what's happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Greendale gets. Greendale simply stated is one of Neil Young's best CDs to date.
This CD grabs your attention right from the very beginning with Falling From Above and doesn't let go until the very last note of the very last song Be The Rain, which is another great track by the way.
Greendale has a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb 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 real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They're all here.
I'm of the opinion that Greendale is certainly Neil Young's best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it's a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.
While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 4 - Leave The Driving, track 8 - Bringin' Down Dinner, and track 10 - Be The Rain.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Falling From Above. It's a great track!
Greendale Release Notes:
Neil Young originally released Greendale on August 19, 2003 on the Reprise label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Falling From Above 2. Double E 3. Devil's Sidewalk 4. Leave The Driving 5. Carmichael 6. Bandit 7. Grandpa's Interview 8. Bringin' Down Dinner 9. Sun Green 10. Be The Rain
Personnel: Neil Young (vocals, guitar, harmonica, organ); Billy Talbot (vocals, bass); Ralph Molina (vocals, drums). The Mountainettes: Pegi Young, Nancy Hall, Twink Brewer, Sue Hall.
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