Neil Young

Silver & Gold

Perfect

Review Score:

(10/10)
This is a perfect album. Like most albums I have come to adore, the first time I heard it I thought "uh, its ok". Second time "yeah, its got some good ones". After that though, it all sank in and all made sense. i've read reviews of this album that have said its boring (and if you're looking for a rockin' good time, it is), but what Mr Young has achieve with this recording is perfection in album craftsmanship. The album flows just like a late night conversation with a long lost best freind; easy, understanding, mellow and, oh, so rewarding.

The album is in the same vain as the mellowest from 'Harvest', and 'After the Gold Rush', but with a clarity of retrospect that will hit you in such a nice way. Every song has it's place and (just like 'Harvest') they are all arranged to perfection.

The first track ('Good to See You') picks you up with all the glee of in the world and the last ('Without Rings') will linger with you in a place so perfect, you don't need to hear any more (like a silence associated with perfect understanding where no words are required).

I hope this album is the last thing i ever hear.

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