REVIEW - First Impressions of Neil Young Archives Volume II (1972 - 1976) Boxset | Old Grey Cat

Neil Young Archives  

While reactions and reviews continue to gush forth for the Neil Young Archives Volume II (1972 - 1976) boxset -- released on Nov. 20 -- it does seem that at long last just about everyone has received their boxset by now, finally.

Here is an excerpt from a review on First Impressions of Neil Young Archives Volume II (1972 - 1976) Boxset | Old Grey Cat:

I’ve been holding off on writing about Neil Young’s Archives Vol. II, which was released on November 20, 2020, until I finished listening to each and every of its 10 discs. 

For those not in the know, it covers the fertile period from 11/15/1972 through 3/10/76, when he recorded such classic albums as Tonight’s the Night, On the Beach and Zuma – and held back a treasure trove of audio delights, including the since-released Tuscaloosa and Homegrown LPs. Also recorded during the timespan: the ill-fated Stills-Young collaboration Long May You Run. In total, 63 of the 131 tracks are previously unreleased, though the bulk of those are alternate or live versions of known songs. 

Twelve tunes are – theoretically speaking – brand-new to our ears. (I say “theoretically” because a few, such as the tender “Sweet Joni,” have been available on bootlegs for decades.)

Thanks for review OGC! You're right -- it’s time to saddle up the Horse and go for a ride!

See full review at First Impressions of Neil Young Archives Volume II (1972 - 1976) Boxset | Old Grey Cat.

 

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