Cover of Neil Young Comes A Time
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For fans of neil young, lovers of folk rock and acoustic music, and listeners seeking emotional and reflective albums.
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THE REVIEW

In 1977 Neil was smashed, drunk, with a toilet (?) by his side and some random floozy with alcohol within reach. In 1978 Neil is smiling and genuinely, has he finally found the right path to follow? It seems so because the sound of his words is that of 6 years earlier, not the same mind you, but there's something reminiscent of Neil's happier past.

Now there's tranquility, calm, purity, control over one's actions, perhaps with a hint of melancholy or nostalgia, whichever you prefer. There's the white, the warm sun of the day. It's a new journey made of ten stages: it feels like being in touch with nature or traveling the roads of Kerouac. Neil has stopped crying and spending hours contemplating the night and its ghosts in poorly lit and dirty garages.

The "crazy horses," J.J., and sometimes female voices, the violins, Nicolette, the orchestra... accompany Neil with a single (the ninth) stop (this time rock and blues), in a strange (but constructive) journey.
In the tenth and final stage, we return to where our protagonist and his traveling companions were left because the time comes, the time that calls the soul to harmony.

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Neil Young's 1978 album 'Comes A Time' marks a significant shift from past turmoil to a serene and controlled musical style. The album evokes nostalgic and melancholy tones while exploring themes of nature and harmony. Instrumentation blends acoustic folk with touches of blues and orchestration, creating a warm, reflective listening experience. Overall, it represents a mature and peaceful stage in Neil Young's career.

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01   Goin' Back (04:41)

02   Comes a Time (03:06)

03   Look Out for My Love (04:05)

04   Lotta Love (02:38)

05   Peace of Mind (04:10)

06   Human Highway (03:10)

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07   Already One (04:54)

08   Field of Opportunity (03:09)

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09   Motorcycle Mama (03:11)

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10   Four Strong Winds (04:05)

Neil Young

Neil Young (born 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician, active since the 1960s. He gained prominence with Buffalo Springfield, later collaborated with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and has released influential solo albums and records with Crazy Horse across folk, country and electric rock.
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