![]() (Story) – This noodling and talking does not add anything. Yonder Stands the Sinner – By Neil Young & Stray Gators.Sweet Joni – Written about Joni Mitchell.The Loner (Live) – By Neil Young & Stray Gators – Slower version, trippy.The Last Trip to Tulsa – By Neil Young & Stray Gators – I didn’t care for the original, this sloppy, live version is great.Goodbye Christians on the Shore – By Neil Young & Stray Gators – A nice song, mostly instrumental.Come Along and Say You Will – By Neil Young & Stray Gators.Time Fades Away (12/15/72) – By Neil Young & Stray Gators – A studio version of the song, rockabilly.The Bridge – A different version of the released song.Monday Morning – A version of what would become “Last Dance” which is an average song.Letter from ‘Nam – I have never heard this song before in any version.If you are really into Neil Young, this is an essential item. The liner notes are good about listing the players and when they were recorded, but not really helpful in understanding the context or why the songs were picked. What is here is good, sometimes a bit redundant, but the unreleased songs (new to me) are quite good, especially the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young versions. Tonight’s the Night, Zuma and On the Beach are prominently featured on this set. Different versions, demos, or other unreleased tracks might have been a better choice. I am not sure why he included almost entire albums of songs he has already remastered and released. As I listened to each disc, I made notes. I will link my earlier review of that disc. Several of the 10 discs have already been released separately including disc 7, called Homegrown. This set covers what I consider to be Young’s most productive period, 1972-1976. Remastered album tracks to demos, alternate versions and live recordings, Young has it all. He’s amassed an incredible library of his work, from his earliest days to the present. In Neil Young’s world, it is his way or no way. Young has been busy making available his music and films, releasing them his way. The best way to tell your story is to release your art. In his 70s, Neil Young has opened the vault. ![]()
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