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1993 release of 14 tracks.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While there are more than enough individual tracks dotted around his huge number of recordings to justify Neil Young’s major reputation there are only a few albums that, on their own, hold together as satisfyingly complete “works”. And… in the (self imposed) absence of any sensible retrospectives since 1977’s “Decade” (definitely the best place to start for any “casual buyer”) those not “in the know” could be in for some seriously expensive mistakes. So, what’s been worth the money since then? Well…for anyone looking for the mellower side of this brilliantly mercurial but annoyingly erratic artist here’s a few suggestions: “Comes a Time” (1978), “Freedom” (1989), “Harvest Moon” (1992) and “Unplugged” (1995).
“Unplugged”, a review of some of his best tracks from the previous 25 years, takes this often tired format to its highest levels. Opening with “The Old Laughing Lady” (a wonderfully laid-back acoustic re-working of a stand-out track from his first solo album) and followed by a beautifully low-key version of his Buffalo Springfield hit “Mr Soul”, the album just flows from start to finish. And… on the way through you get arguably better versions than the original outings of “Pocahontas”, “Harvest Moon”, “Look Out for My Love” & “Transformer Man”. Played and sung with the sincerity of an artist who wants to deliver a cohesive retrospective of his career, and impressive in that it avoids revisiting many of his better known, more obvious choices, this is mellow music at its very best and an album that leaves you feeling… happy. Money well spent!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A beautiful album from Neil.The start of the Album is very intense,where he performs a great version of "Mr Soul".The set is nicely varied and the first surprise is a lovely song called "Stringman",a song about Stephen Stills(So they say)Next up is the brilliant reworking of "Like a hurricane" with Neil on pump organ and Harmonica.Things become more laid back when his friends join him on stage,Nils Lofgren plays accordion on "Helpless"Another good reworking is "Transformer man" and the final part of the album are tracks taken from "Harvest moon",although another surprise is the delightful "Look out for my love" and a lovely "Long may you run"
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
there are few people who doubt that Neil Young is a genius at both writing and playing music, if this is so then Neil Young's MTV Unplugged is without doubt one of the finest works of art to emerge from the last century. His delecate, melodic and mature approach to such songs as 'Like a Hurricane', 'Helpless' and 'Mr. Soul'and his simplistic and appropriate use of instruments leaves any listener, whether a fan of Young or not, with an emotion undiscribable and which forces them to play it over again and again. The very prominant lead vocals of Young and angelic backing vocals adds to a very light and almost untouchable atmosphere. The songs are re-written in the true unplugged style and hearing songs such as 'Like a Hurricane'and 'Mr. Soul' somewhat lacking in burning guitar solos only makes it more enjoyable to listen to. Young really comes into his own in his performance of 'Pocahontas'which still shows he is as good solo performer as he is band member in Crazy Horse. He still retains his excellent vocals and distinctive harmonica playing that make him enjoyable to listen to.
Like so few albums Neil Young Unplugged is one you can just simply play again and again, it really is like a hurricane.
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Legend
As good as the first time I heard him. This album is a classic for anyone who hasn't heard much of his music.
Published 25 days ago by Mr. D. P. Bates
Can't stop playing it
I bought this cd years ago and I'm still playing it on a weekly basis in my car. Great reworkings of songs (Transformer Man, Like a Hurricane) mixed with old and new (for the time)... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nick Burrows
5* music / 4* sound
Great release, a lotus raising from a swamp of both bad music and sound.
This can trigger anew some emotions in a real "crescendo" of beauty (first tracks
weaker then... Read more
This can trigger anew some emotions in a real "crescendo" of beauty (first tracks
weaker then... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lucazest
The man is a genius
Always was into Crosby Stills Nash and Young in the 70's
A friend gave me a copy of unplugged. I played it to the
death. Needed another. The lyrics are magic...........
A friend gave me a copy of unplugged. I played it to the
death. Needed another. The lyrics are magic...........
Published 9 months ago by Shiney teeth
The best introduction to Neil Young. Acoustic beauty.
Quite possibly the best album Neil Young has ever released. The acoustic, stripped back arrangements really suit the selection of songs and highten their emotional impact. Read more
Published on 14 May 2009 by Jon Pamely
What a great concert!
Probely the best unplugged ever! A great album to buy if you want to find out what this Neil Young is about.
BUT WHÝ!!!! Is this great concert not released on DVD??????
BUT WHÝ!!!! Is this great concert not released on DVD??????
Published on 22 Mar 2009 by Torben Larsen
Unplugged
There are so many great tracks on this album that this could easily be a best of! The unplugged format is perfect for Neil Young and really shows his songs off in their best light... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2006 by Spider Monkey
Not enough stars available
for this album which is almost up to the quality of Live Rust. The collection of tracks works well and is a good representation of the extreme highs and lows of his output. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2004 by M. Bennett
Pivotal Neil Young...
The from cover says it all, mad hair and shades.There are few artist's that pull off "The Unplugged" idea as well as "Mr Young". Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2003 by Milt Ingarfield
Good, but......
People are probably going to say why did I only give this 3 stars - but in my opinion the 5 star tag is overused.
I really enjoyed this album. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2002 by Andrew Murray
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