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Neil Young- HARVEST MOON- CD- 1992/1994/2001- Reprise Records/WEA International, Inc.- 093624505723- 400 grn
HARVEST MOON is the 19th studio album by Canadian musician Neil Young, released on November 2, 1992. Many of its backing musicians also appeared on Young's 1972 album Harvest. When published HARVEST MOON, Neil Young was considered the Godfather of Grunge. However, this superb album with the Stray Gators will not offer its new generation of fans the avalanche of Crazy Horse decibels but the nostalgic folk soundtrack of a bygone era. Sepia color, the ten themes of this marvel have above all the timelessness of the masterpieces. Neil Young's sequel to 1972's Harvest found him reuniting with the Stray Gators and inviting along a few other famous friends. Unlike the Crazy Horse's sonic bludgeoning, the Gators' light playing featured ethereal-sounding pedal steel and harmonies that caressed like a gentle lover. This was the perfect compliment for Young's songwriting, which was fueled by romantic notions of courtship and deep thought. Young and the late Nicolette Larson harmonised and became the lovers of "You And Me" whereas Jack Nitzsche's string arrangements made for a nice contrast in "Such A Woman", a bold-faced declaration of love. Other insights into the normally cranky iconoclast's sentimental side include the delicate touch of the title track, which leaves an image of slow-dancing in a dark corner. Fast approaching 50, Neil Young also used HARVEST MOON to reflect back on his life, particularly in the biographical "One Of These Days", and "From Hank To Hendrix", a twangy sequel to "My My, Hey Hey (Of The Blue)". Young also continued his commitment to the environment by including both a protest against man's destruction of nature ("War Of Man") and a live tribute to the forest and jungles recorded at a Portland, Oregon performance that included sounds of the Brazilian rainforest ("Natural Beauty".)
PERSONNEL: Neil Young – vocals, guitars, harmonica, banjo guitar, piano, pump organ, vibraphone; Ben Keith – pedal steel guitar, Dobro, bass marimba, backing vocals; Spooner Oldham – piano, pump organ, keyboards; Tim Drummond – bass guitar, marimba, broom; Kenny Buttrey – drums; Larry Cragg, Nicolette Larson, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Astrid Young – backing vocals; Jack Nitzsche – string arrangement; Suzie Katayama – conductor; Maria Newman – concertmaster; Maria Newman, Israel Baker, Betty Byers, Berg Garabedian, Harris Goldman, Robin Lorentz, Cindy McGurty, Haim Shtrum – violins; Valerie Dimond, Matt Funes, Rick Gerding, Carrie Prescott, David Stenske, Adriana Zoppo – violas; Larry Corbett, Ericka Duke, Greg Gottlieb, David Shamban – cellos.
After 20 years, Neil Young finally decided to release the sequel to Harvest, his most commercially successful album. Harvest Moon is in some ways a better album, without the orchestral bombast that stifled some of the songs on the first album and boasting a more diverse overall selection of songs. HARVEST MOON manages to be sentimental without being sappy, wistful without being nostalgic. The lovely "Unknown Legend," "From Hank To Hendrix," and the beautiful "Harvest Moon" are among Young's best songs. Only the overlong (11 minutes) and oversimplified "Natural Beauty" hurts a beautiful album that proudly displays scars, heartaches, and love.
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Black Tray Includes 8-Page Booklet.
Made In Germany.
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