Neil Young 1976-1988

[CRAZY-HORSE]

NEIL YOUNG "comes a time" 1978. #7 US, #42 UK, #6 AU

this one is technically Young's last studio album of the 1970s as the followup "rust never sleeps" was recorded live.
after several very good albums since the confusing "ditch trilogy" his fans were back to back to trusting his albums once again, and the quality was consistantly good. crazy Horse appear on at least half the tracks here, not sure as to whether those tracks were newly recorded or pulled out of Young's archives as most of the album dates back to 1973. at least one known new track is "lotta love" which was covered by backing singer Niccolette Larson later in the year. "four strong winds" is a cover version of an old folk/country track that Young loved as a teenager back in Canada. "already one" is a lovely ode to the son he had with Carrie Snogress. it was also around this time that Young met his future wife Peggi whom he met when she served him in an LA diner.
this is his most easily accessable album for non fans to appreciate since "harvest" for its laidback easy listening form of country music. why did no songs from here make the US charts????

I LOVE THIS ALBUM

worst track: peace of mind
best track: four strong winds

tracks:

1. goin' back***
2. comes a time*** #65 AU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku2Sbynh8A4 live
3. look out for my love**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejAZ6yN2q0w audio
4. lotta love***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELakJxPiieU live
5. peace of mind**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1nSgd1m8-Q live audio
6. human highway**
7. already one**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K_joC3TkBs audio
8. field of opportunity***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzZKhXap-Z8 live
9. motorcycle mama***
10.four strong winds*** #54 UK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC1EkeCBtzM live

3s=6
2s=4
1s=0

rating: 2.6