It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that's exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it's own.
Living With War has a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They're all here.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you've got one of Neil Young's most impressive releases ever.
Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Young on several of the tracks. Artists like Tommy Bray and Chad Cromwell just to name a couple.
If you're even mildly into Rock music you'll enjoy this album. Overall Living With War is an a great release. I give it my double thumbs up. You will not be disappointed with one single track.
Overall Living With War is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Neil Young's best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you're even mildly into Rock music you'll enjoy this CD.
While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 1 - After The Garden, track 6 - Flags Of Freedom, and track 10 - America The Beautiful.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 9 - Roger And Out. Wow!
Living With War Release Notes:
Neil Young originally released Living With War on May 8, 2006 on the Reprise label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. After The Garden
2. Living With War
3. Restless Consumer
4. Shock And Awe
5. Families
6. Flags Of Freedom
7. Let's Impeach The President
8. Lookin' For A Leader
9. Roger And Out
10. America The Beautiful
Personnel: Neil Young (vocals); Tommy Bray (trumpet); Rick Rosas (bass instrument); Chad Cromwell (drums).
