Review: Neil Young 'Harvest-50th Anniversary Edition' (folk rock/country rock)

Join Pete Pardo for a review of the new 50th Anniversary box set edition of Neil Young's legendary album 'Harvest'. #neilyoung #harvest
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[@marhill77]

My older brother (RIP) was a huge Neil Young fan. He could play guitar/harmonica and sing just like him…I miss him

[@elizabethmassengale2033]

You’ll see him again one day.

[@thomasbeck2934]

A classic album for the ages. Never gets old.

[@greensombrero3641]

It's a spectacular album - bravo Neil Young for your music. Great review, Pete. And thank God for Martin acoustic guitars.

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Thank you, Pete for your great review. All the damn time. 🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁 Life is better with music.

[@candelise]

The audio of the In Concert dvd was screwed up, so you can write to his website and get a replacement copy which is SO MUCH BETTER and for no extra cost!! Thank you, Neil!

[@PhilBaird1]

Looks great that Pete. Thanks for reviewing it. It's a beautiful album and one of my favourites. I wonder if Santa's taking late deliveries this year ? Thanks too for another year of SOT. Great content and one of the nicest guys on the internet.

[@ivozanette7010]

I love it when artists keep their remastered classics pure ( extra tracks on seperate cd's) ( Thank you Mr. Young). The overall packaging and presentation looks amazing. Just ordered this at a 39% discount.

[@ClassicRockFilms]

Good to see that you are a Neil Young fan and Uriah Heep fan and of course, Deep Purple - Yes etc - and of course still listen to your music on CD - hey this is a cool channel

[@vapor9699]

This will be a perfect release if they ever get the BBC DVD sorted out. The audio was so distorted I could not make it 30 seconds. Hoping it gets rectified. Nice review as always. Cheers

[@swather777]

I bought this album when it was first released ( still have it). I agree with you Pete, "A man needs a maid" is a hidden gem! And the symphonic backing is just icing on the cake. I'll absolutely consider getting the box set.

[@JIF882]

Thanks for the review, Pete. I actually got this for Christmas. Harvest is my favorite Neil release. I remember my mom and dad each having a copy when I was little(my parents were divorced). Many record companies are starting to do that. Putting the bonus tracks on a separate disc. The 2011 Queen reissues are the same way. Yes, I think that the price of the box is fair. Regarding the BBC stuff, I read in the liner notes to the 2011 Queen remasters(which uses BBC material) that some BBC engineers hid their tapes to prevent being destroyed by the powers that be. So, maybe someone tied to destroy Neil Young's BBC concert. Although, I do remember seeing the BBC concert on VH1 Classic, and the sound was just fine, but the video wasn't remastered. So, who knows. This NY album lead me to appreciate artists like James Taylor, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell.

[@scottiedoo8200]

Great review Pete!! Used to listen to this album a lot, got out of listening to him for a number of years but still go back to my favorites. I have to watch your video ranking his albums, want to see where my favorite Ragged Glory is on your list.

[@rafaelquintana8816]

"A Man needs a Maid" is absolutely brilliant

[@JIF882]

I agree. So beautiful. As is There's A World

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks for the mention Pete, but just to confirm, the hype sticker goes back on the front of the box! 😂

[@garyjoyce2160]

Thanks once again PETE 👍💯. Not a huge fan, own some , definitely not all. Too many. But NEIL / 💯@ LEGEND

[@mrjankybme]

Thanks Pete! Happy New year!

[@johnw706]

I wondered what this set was like , and now I know . I can’t wait to get this . Many Thanks for the review .

[@joethelion6016]

'Old Man' is an absolute masterpiece. It makes my cry, so poignant 💕

[@meloralovesdarkness2495]

I Like Neil! This set looks like a FIEST of stuff! This was a Good Album!

[@phrtao]

I think I might know why the audio on the concert DVD is sub standard. It was an episode of the the BBC TV series 'In concert' and the audio was probably sourced from that original TV tape. In those days not much thought was given to the audio quality but there were a couple of engineers (can't remember their names) who worked at the BBC and they did their own recordings on higher quality equipment. There was another TV series called 'The old grey whistle test' which had many great performances and these too have been preserved by recordings made by the BBC engineers as an amateur side project. The BBC has used the High fidelity recordings of these performances to enhance recent shows that have highlights for the OGWT series. (worth checking out both of these classic BBC music shows, I am sure there are some around on KZbin or if you live in the UK BBC 4 shows this kind of thing most weeks)

[@peterm.fitzpatrick7735]

Wonderful musician and review of the "Harvest" Box Set. I usually don't bother with box sets, but you have me wondering now.

[@ScottBerry-yn8rw]

I just picked this up (along with the recent Petty and Zappa boxes) and I'm loving it. I was hoping for more outtakes. I agree they should've just put those three songs on the remastered Harvest disc. The doc is pretty cool.

[@lazarossamaras4427]

Really cool release. I just got it from my local store. One of the first albums I have listened in my teens.

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

Thanks for this review, Pete, even though Neil Young may be outside the 'usual' field of SoT music. Big fan of Neil for a long time though my interest in his work waned for a bit before coming back to it with the release of the Freedom album. But this album doe mean quite a bit in personal music history. Other anniversary albums on my list for purchase first but certainly will seek this out. Thanks again for the review.

[@brianmiller1077]

My best friend was in the "Neil Young is just OK, overrated", I was "No, he's awesome, but irregular" In the late 80's early 90's Neil played on SNL and they played "The Needle and the Damage Done" and he was so blown away buy that 2 minute song he said "I reget ever doubting him"

[@gregoryg3256]

💟Neil is Great..I wanted 2 see the movie that was just out..I couldn't find it playin anywhere...🎄merry christmas Pete

[@DonHornsby]

Thanks for this video, Pete. I definitely want to get one of these now! They had limited showings of the movie earlier this month in theaters. I wanted to go but unfortunately could not due to coming down with COVID.

[@BattManion1979]

Happy New Year, Pete.

[@DavysFlicks]

As to why there's an 8 min CD? Neil conceived it as the vinyl edition so on the vinyl box? It's a 7inch single. Makes more sense. Neil addressed the audio on the DVD and said they're looking into how to make it right (so keep receipts, folks) - it happened with one of the Archive releases a couple of years back and NYA sorted it all no problem. BTW, for anyone just interested in the album, this is the same 2009 master used for the last bout of reissues so you won't hear any difference...but the movie is the treasure here.

[@williamkimmerly4012]

Thanks for the info. I think I'll pass on this one.

[@ykmgeedee]

"We got the hype sticker... Steven that's for you." Haha. Neil created a near-masterpiece with Harvest thus immediately fled into the ditch (trilogy: Time Fades Away, On the Beach, Tonight's the Night). I run out of superlatives to describe this era in particular of his. Long may you run Neil!

[@garyh.238]

I will be looking for this new 50th edition of Harvest....I have almost every single Neil Young release either on LP, CD or cassette but surprisingly never have picked up Harvest. Will correct that now!

[@thomashumphrey7395]

Neil Young, imo, is the GOAT of singer-songwriters. He occupies a rarefied space of which very few others inhabit. Paul McCartney, Elton John, James Taylor, Paul Simon, John Prine, and a very finite list of several others are allowed in. These are the heavyweights, icons, and best of all time. But Young has and always will be my favorite. And don't even get me started on him being one of the best acoustic and electric guitarists in rock history.

[@merikblackmore]

Not in my top 10 NY albums, I think Journey Through the Past would've been my favourite song on the album if included. Saw the Harvest Time film in the cinema, it was very interesting (laughed out loud at Tim Drummonds use of the fish tank pump) but not sure I'll dig it out again anytime soon. Hope they redo the BBC DVD with good sound.

[@gregwatson3300]

Journey Through the Past is one of the best songs ever left off an album, I think.

[@torarauland7145]

A Great Album Harvest Classic all songs are great on thar album

[@gregwatson3300]

I have a much higher opinion of "Journey Through the Past" and "Bad Fog of Loneliness." Great songs, in my opinion.

[@willburr5929]

Check out the DVD Audio surround mix of Harvest for a really strange experience. Very bizarre. The sound is excellent but the instruments are directed all over the place (vocals from the rear surrounds, etc.) Not sure if Neil was confused, playing around, or mocking the new format.

[@jameshuseby9931]

thanks Pete i forgot that was out

[@cdman40]

Is this the remaster from a few years ago or a new remaster. I bought the box for the live cd dvd but would be interested in what remaster this is.

[@andymudrock322]

Harvest isn't my favorite Neil Young album either. There are, of course, some great songs on this album. You mentioned them so I won't. Neil, not that long ago, sold his catalogue of music for a fortune. Whoever bought it will now be looking to capitalize on that purchase. I imagine we'll be seeing plenty of new/old Neil Young releases in the future. Other artists who have done the same are Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, ZZ Top, Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham and John Legend. ( I got that info from Bill O'Reilly's book, KILLING THE LEGENDS. I read the entire book in one day. Absolutely fasinating reading.) Bruce Springsteen sold his own catalogue for $550 million dollars at the age of 72 just this year.

[@kennbrown4638]

My only complaint...discs two & three should've been combined. The documentary was great.

[@bobschenkel7921]

After this review, next stop is Neil Young's website. Neil is The Man, and all you need for proof is something like this, where he shows you what he is all about. Seen him four times, and each show was a completely different presentation. He is always growing and exploring, never standing still for even a minute, much like his stage personna. Thanks Pete, great review and an early Happy New Year!

[@independenceltd.]

Well, I hope Neil Young will remember A Southern man don't need him around anyhow

[@peterberg8417]

Wish that 3 song disc was added to the main disc. Who is going to play a 3 song cd? A pain

[@roywatson8133]

rip of hey

[@brianmiller1077]

Think of it as a bonus EP!. Yes they could have cheaped out too.

[@themusicden4696]

It is a good album. I am in 100% agreement with Pete about the three extra tracks. They should have been tacked on the end of the remastered disc as bonus material. The Harvest Time documentary is a fantastic window into the making of the album.

[@eric_in_florida]

Good album from back in the day but not something I listen to anymore.

[@patrickmurphy1803]

I love these 40th ,50th anniversary releases, but I don't love the prices they charge for them£€$$€£££$$€€

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Gotta confess, I like Crosby, Stills and Nash better than Young but he's no doubt a classic artist, so is his legendary Harvest album.

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

Young made what I consider 2 perfect albums..Harvest and Gold Rush. But I'm surprised to hear you enjoying this recording when another podcast you did implied you dislike singers with nasal voices and Young is the definition of a nasally singer.

[@greensombrero3641]

I would add Harvest Moon to the list - but that's me! Love that album.

[@billymac72]

Like Geddy Lee and Bob Dylan, people often say “I can’t stand his voice.” While I can understand it some with the other two, it’s always surprised me with Neil because his voice is quite beautiful, especially on the acoustic stuff from the 70s. All one should do is listen to any of the live albums from the era he’s released lately to hear how amazing he often sounded on his own with just a guitar or piano.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

I dislike Dylan’s nasally voice…never had an issue with Neil.

[@greensombrero3641]

@@seaoftranquilityprog Dylan I like a lot on great songs like Lay Lady Lay or Tangled Up in Blue - others I just don't resonate with. But I still try here and there....maybe one day I will get it.

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

@@greensombrero3641 I couldn't help comparing Harvest Moon (AND Silver and Gold) to Harvest, but that perfect album just can't be beat.

[@aceldamas665]

Great album but all the box set "extras" usually aren't worth it to me. Just seems like milking the hardcore fans.

[@JIF882]

It's worth it for the live BBC cd/DVD, and also the documentary

[@vapor9699]

@@JIF882 if they ever fix the DVD sound, then yes. I have had VHS copies that sound better.

[@williamkimmerly4012]

I saw this the other day on vinyl at my local and almost picked it up but $200 I passed. Plus with the other releases from the vaults latley that Ive bought. Neil Young collecting is an expensive hobby.

[@psychopoison]

Alabama is my favorite Neil Young song

[@user-cc5vq2ru4h]

I have the cd, cassette before that but I rarely listen to it as his relevance to me is largely non existent. Looks like a great set but Neil will not get my dollars.

[@neillbarrett4959]

It's an absolute rip off in my opinion better off buying the revolver boxset on cd .

[@JIF882]

How is it a ripoff?

[@lucabonasio3143]

it's an OK album....there are so many projects miles above this in the Neil Young catalogue