I look forward to this. I bought into the hype of the "3rd Harvest" aka "Paraire Wind" and frankly, he needs a muse, even if it's that asshole. Hopefully he'll have better song titles than "Impeach the President", though.

You have to love Neil's sense of urgency about this album. This news, with my belly still full from PJ's SNL performance of World Wide Suicide, has me hoping for a 'Summer of Angst'.

The album will only be relevant for another 2 years, till the dipshit is done with his presidency. I can't imagine wanting to listen to tracks like these after Bush's presidency is over. It's bad enough living through it now, won't want to relive it after the fact.

Tom said:

I disagree. Protest music remains powerful years after the issues they are singing about have been resolved.

For example - "Russians" by Sting. All the great anti-nuke songs of the 80's, like "Red Skies" by the Fixx, "New Years Day" by U2 and "99 Luftballoons" by Nena.

And then there are the great anti-Vietnam songs, and things like "Ohio" by Neil Young that still resonate.

People will look back at this era in 20 years and listen to Neil's album, among many other things that have come out against Bush and the war in the last couple years, and it will really capture this time for them.

PeteZarustica said:

"Sense of urgency"? Hardly. Everyone's against the war these days. It's bolting the stable door after the horse has fucked off to join the jihad. Steve Earle, The Dixie Chicks and Bruce Springsteen all made strong anti-war songs and statements when it counted, not when it's hip to kick Bush.

And what kind of stupid title is "Impeach The President"? I predict Neil's trenchant lyrics will go something like this:

"War war is stupid
and people are stupid
And love means nothin
in some strange quarters".

Neil Young is and always has been Bob Dylan for people with limited vocabulary.
[Edited 4/19/06 9:34am]

Shapeshifter said:

and here i thought you of all people would be excited about this album.

i am so lookin forward to this


something is telling me

we have been waiting for this

this is so cool

im a neilaholic and


ims abouts to get drunk yall

shausler said:

i agree. can't wait!!!!!

PeteZarustica said:

"Sense of urgency"? Hardly. Everyone's against the war these days. It's bolting the stable door after the horse has fucked off to join the jihad. Steve Earle, The Dixie Chicks and Bruce Springsteen all made strong anti-war songs and statements when it counted, not when it's hip to kick Bush.

And what kind of stupid title is "Impeach The President"? I predict Neil's trenchant lyrics will go something like this:

"War war is stupid
and people are stupid
And love means nothin
in some strange quarters".

Neil Young is and always has been Bob Dylan for people with limited vocabulary.
[Edited 4/19/06 9:34am]

The album will only be relevant for another 2 years, till the dipshit is done with his presidency. I can't imagine wanting to listen to tracks like these after Bush's presidency is over. It's bad enough living through it now, won't want to relive it after the fact.

PeteZarustica said:

"Sense of urgency"? Hardly. Everyone's against the war these days. It's bolting the stable door after the horse has fucked off to join the jihad. Steve Earle, The Dixie Chicks and Bruce Springsteen all made strong anti-war songs and statements when it counted, not when it's hip to kick Bush.

And what kind of stupid title is "Impeach The President"? I predict Neil's trenchant lyrics will go something like this:

"War war is stupid
and people are stupid
And love means nothin
in some strange quarters".

Neil Young is and always has been Bob Dylan for people with limited vocabulary.
[Edited 4/19/06 9:34am]

How about Bob Dylan is Neil Young for people for those who don't like beautiful vocals and great song arrangements.

VinnyM27 said:

i'm with ya on the song arrangement bit, but beautiful vocals? eeg.

Anx said:

The heated Young v Dylan debate. Will their mutual adherents ever learn to live in harmony?

I'm excited about this because it reeks of Neil on a roll...the quick writing and recording, announcing a new album when he's still promoting the last one. There's just no quit in this guy. I mean, he had a brain aneurism a few years back...doesn't that make Prarie Wind forgivable?

Anx said:

The heated Young v Dylan debate. Will their mutual adherents ever learn to live in harmony?

I'm excited about this because it reeks of Neil on a roll...the quick writing and recording, announcing a new album when he's still promoting the last one. There's just no quit in this guy. I mean, he had a brain aneurism a few years back...doesn't that make Prarie Wind forgivable?

The heated Young v Dylan debate. Will their mutual adherents ever learn to live in harmony?quote]

They are both overrated. Good, but overrated.

PeteZarustica said:

Hmm, I'm not crazy about either but I like Dylan's lyrics better. Every once in awhile I hear a great song by him, like "Things Have Changed" from Wonder Boys. Neil is one of those guys who I appreciate for what they do and their style. I'm glad he's out there, but I don't really listen to him.