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Neil Young - Life

Like Bob Dylan, Neil Young’s work from the 1980s tends to get overlooked. This is a bit of a shame, as both artists at least produced some worthwhile albums during the period. 1987’s Life came after a period of consistently weak albums for Neil, the worst of which being Landing on Water. It was also his first album with Crazy Horse since 1981’s Re-ac-tor. On the surface, Life is riddled with synthesizers and drum pads, but beneath the production lurks a worthwhile, if uneven, album. Even at its worst, it’s always hugely enjoyable. Around the World is a mess, but such a glorious mess that it becomes likable. Elsewhere, there are minor classics tucked away. Inca Queen may be trite, but it is has such a beautiful melody that it’s hard to tire of. However, Life is often so bad it becomes embarrassing - not quite on a level with Landing on Water’s school choir choruses, but getting there. Even so, if approached with caution, Life can be very rewarding.

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