Retro Review: Revisiting Neil Young's "On The Beach" (1974)
Toasted just enough. A reliable bake, gently seasoned.
Summary
A retrospective review of Neil Young's 1974 album "On The Beach," part of a series re-evaluating classic albums from the late 60s/early 70s to offer a more balanced perspective than original Rolling Stone and Creem reviews. The article discusses the album's production, musicians, and songs, positioning it as a classic worth revisiting.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI decided to launch a new series to imagine myself as a critic at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s, and to rectify certain reviews from Rolling Stone magazine and Creem.
This not meant to be contrarian, but to offer a more balanced perspective.
All the albums reviewed are indeed classic albums.
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