You CAN T like Neil Young and not like this album! - Other positive reviewers have basically said it all, and I wanted to praise their insight and add this: I ve had this only as a record album since it was first released. As another reviewer mentioned, it IS almost like a bootleg album, as it is most difficult to find. His Old Ways, and Are There Anymore Real Cowboys, speaks to the heart of this kind of music, and to the heart of those who share Mr. Young s longings and feelings. This is definitely a treasure to hoard if you have it! Practically all the cuts from this album are wonderful. Others, besides the two just mentioned, that deserve mention are: Get Back to the Country, and My Boy. For ANYONE who longs for the old ways, you owe it to yourself to find this album!
A Wonderful Album - This is the album that introduced me to Neil Young. I bought it purely because I love Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, who appear on several tracks. Previously, I had a preconceived view that Neil Young was loud and noisy! I still prefer his accoustic stuff, but at least I learned the errors of my ways. This album holds its own in any category, i.e. country or rock, and comes highly recommended.
Unlocked Treasure Chest - Neil Young was going to give Geffen a HARVEST2, but it was rejected.So,in order to make his record company sweat,he announced to the world that he was thinking of giving up rock n roll and going country.OLD WAYS backed up this threat.This release shows Neil embracing the Nashville sound, even roping in Waylon and Willie to duet with. Young came up with some great material to work with:MY BOY,MISFITS,BOUND FOR GLORY and ARE THERE ANY MORE REAL COWBOYS? rank as some of the best lyrics since RUST NEVER SLEEPS.Anywone who saw him tour for this record with the International Harvesters,will agree that neil back catalogue adapted to the country very well.Old ways,meaning to remain stagnant,can be a ball and chain,Neil Young changes styles nearly every studio release.OLD WAYS is an unlocked treasure chest waiting to be plundered.If you like HARVEST, HARVEST MOON,and COMES A TIME, OLD WAYS is for you.
Turd Coupe - This album is absolutely terrible. It sounds like the band America trying to cover a Neil Young album. Avoid.
One of the least well known! - YOU LIKE COUNTRY MUSIC AND NEIL YOUNG?YOU HAVE ALMOST ALL NEIL YOUNG C.D.?THIS IS ALMOST A BOOTLEG ALBUM BECAUSE NOBODY EVER HEARD ABOUT IT!