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 A strange one for sure. July 22, 1999
DJ Rix (NJ USA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
A strange one for sure. Contains a few of Neil's lesser known classics (Mideast Vacation, Too Lonely, Prisoner of Rock n Roll) as well as one of his all-time worse songs, Inca Queen, which still manages to have a gorgeous melody. Around the World is sung with great passion & anger. Very much a mixed bag. But if you're a fan, you'll have to own it eventually. Bob Rixon, WFMU-FM
A Truely Enjoyable Album September 4, 2007
Reviewer Paco
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This album ROCKS where it needs to and gets mellow where it needs to. Aint his best... aint his worst- (I have them all)
No over-extended jams here (sometimes Neil/Frank/Billy/Ralph sometimes don't know when to end a song). The songs here are efficient and striking.
Not his best but it's not terrible..... May 29, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ok, I'll admit it. I actually like most of Neil's 80s stuff. Dunno what that says about me! Life isn't like a normal crazy horse record because the loud guitars aren't always present. However, the tunes are good which is what matters. The reason I took a star off was the 80s production where the drums sound totally flat and synthesisers are in most of the tracks. Sometimes this can be good but not always. Mideast Vacation is a good track and Around The World has the kind of savage guitars next seen on 'Don't Cry' off Freedom. Inca Queen is a bit slow but still quite cool. The rest of the tracks go along without really making a fuss. It does sound as though the album is there because one was needed. However, if you ignore the fact that this is Neil Young and put it next to other 80s records, it does come out looking good. It's just that we're used to something a bit more immediate from Neil. As another reviewer said, if you are a fan, you'll get this sooner or later, and I don't think that you'll totally regret it.
Most just don't get it. November 2, 2004
Brian J. Gay (Ohio)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
OK, this isn't one of Neil's masterpieces, but it's a pretty good effort. Those who say it's weak, or lacks emotion just don't get it. This cd is packed with emotion, it's just more subtle than his casual fans expect. One listen to "Prisoners of Rock-n-Roll" should confirm his state of mind. Of course, most of the schleps who want "Hey Hey, My My" on every cd won't like this one. This cd is pure Neil.
 Very under rated album June 7, 2009
John A. Huggins (Dallas, Texas)
Neil Young's "Life" album is by far the best album he recorded on Geffen Records. This CD is out of print, but well worth it if you buy it from a seller. It is classic Neil Young with his band Crazy Horse. There is no hit single on here, but for all Neil Young fans this one is a must!
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