Release Date: May 9, 2006
Label: Reprise
Genres: Folk-Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Album Rock, Hard Rock
Number Of Tracks: 10
Living with War stands as a very strong, effective Neil Young album that will continue to have a punch long after the George W. Bush administration has faded into the history books.
Living With War
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Mcut202, on july 13, 2006 4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Sound: This is Neil Young's best effort in nearly a decade. The Record was mad eto attack the policies of the Bush administration and it works. Neil uses a three piece band, him on guitar, a bass guitar, drummer, and there is even a little bit of trumpet thrown into the mix. Breaking away from his folk roots like on Prarie Wind Neil instead uses the hard hitting grungy rock that we all love him for. The guitar solos are not Neil's best but this album wasn't really about the musical aspect. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in this album are the most sincere and passionate iI have ever heard. This has to be one of the best protest albums ever recorded wether you like Bush or not you can't deny that fact. The lyrics fit the music perfectly. When Neil's angry, the music's angry. When Neil's sad, the music's sad. Neil Young has to be one of Rock's best vocalists and he still shines in his '60s. // 10
Impression: Like I said above this is probably one of the definitive protest albums. All the songs hit you hard. A few of the stand-outs are, Living With war, Let's Impeach the President, and Roger And Out. I love everything about this album. There is not a single thing that I hate. If it were stolen I would definatley go out and buy several more copies. Just to be sure I had backup CDs. // 10
Living With War
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That_Pink_Queen, on july 20, 2006 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: This album is a nice trip back to early young stuff, you have the saturated gritty guitar tone, the songs are well written, and the whole band sounds good. It's a pretty simple three piece setup, but with the addition of a brass section sometimes. And of course, the signature Neil Young harmonica. Sound wise, it's excellent. Nice and down to earth. Not quite sure what the hell all the trumpets and stuff are doing, but I like them, they're a nice departure from something you usually hear. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: Neil Young is back with his wierd voice again, you can love it or you can hate it. That part is up to you. Lyrics are well worked out, certainly fit in and everything. They actually keep you listening to the words. If you don't pay attention to the lyrics you're missing out. You really don't get the feeling Neil Young is just jumping the bandwagon, too much effort has gone into this, everything is worked out. It's seething with sarcasm, and cynicism. // 10
Impression: So far I don't really have any favorite songs; I haven't had it long enough to really decide. All the songs seemed worked out, and none are obviously just worse. It's definetely a good album, and if it somehow disappeared, I'd get a new copy for sure. I personally agree with the general message, but even if you didn't I still think the music is quality, and it's enjoyable. // 10
this record is great, it doesnt try to be fancy and i gets its point across. it great to see neil coming back strong with some of his best melodies and lyrics since his operation a few years ago. and mrs murder since when did your political affiliations mean you couldnt write a good song, you can tell you havent listened to a song from the sixties before.
I have no problem reconciling the fact that I am a big fan of Neil Young and am also a staunchly conservative Republican. I like the music, and even if I don't agree with his message, I appreciate the fact that he has something to say. America is all about dissent, and so long as he doesn't record a concept album about how wonderful the Soviet Union was, I won't harbor any ill-will for him simply because of his beliefs.
The above is why I can't stand politically-oriented music anymore.
Make it metaphorical or something open to interpretation instead of blatant and unoriginal.
From what I've heard the album is pretty good, not up to Harvest standards but decent all the same.
But anyone else find it kinda funny that Neil's Canadian and making this album. So am I, and love his music, just seems like a big change from Prairie Wind. How most of those songs are about a love of Canadian life. Then he moves over to politics in the states. Guess were just not interesting enough up here.
Checked. Deleted. NO MORE POLITICAL DISCUSSION. TAKE IT TO THE FORUMS.
tanman wrote:
Take it easy on mrsmurder. Most conservative minded people have a difficult time constructing a good arguement because most of their ideas just don't make sense.
God, I wish I could ban you for that. Put a sock in it.
I'd say right now Canada has the strongest music scene in the world, sure we don't have the same volume as the US or UK, but its quality over quantity. Bedouin Soundclash, Sam Roberts, Billy Talent and a ton of others are all great. Anyway sounds like the album is great, I'll probably pick it up.
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