Live at Massey Hall 1971
Neil Young · 2007
67 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
Raw and intimate performances capture Neil Young's folk-rock essence amid the energy of a live audience.
Why this album works
The album has been praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, revitalizing interest in Young's classic catalog. It also serves as a historical document of his early career, offering fans a glimpse into his formative years as a performer, which has influenced countless artists in the folk and rock genres.
- Best for
- intimate live performance atmosphere wave-like emotional fluctuations reflective moments of solitude
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Live at Massey Hall 1971' showcases Neil Young during a period of renewed interest in his early work. This album arrived shortly after his successful studio album 'Living with War' (2006), highlighting the contrast between his politically charged recent material and his folk roots from the early '70s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alanis Morissette· Green Day· Yoko Ono· Frank Zappa· No Doubt· Iggy Pop· Swans· Cake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On the Way Home 3:32
- 2 Tell Me Why 3:05
- 3 Old Man Standout 4:30
- 4 Journey Through the Past 4:27
- 5 Helpless Standout 4:06
- 6 Love in Mind 2:43
- 7 A Man Needs a Maid / Heart of Gold Suite 6:45
- 8 Cowgirl in the Sand 3:44
- 9 Don't Let It Bring You Down 2:47
- 10 There's a World 3:35
- 11 Bad Fog of Loneliness 3:21
- 12 The Needle and the Damage Done Standout 3:53
- 13 Ohio 3:44
- 14 See the Sky About to Rain 4:11
- 15 Down by the River 4:01
- 16 Dance Dance Dance 5:55
- 17 I Am a Child 3:12
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