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Neil
Young -
Fork In The Road There is plenty of bitching and
moaning about this release. Most of the negative reviews come up
with some predictable word play based on the title to skewer Neil
for "taking a wrong turn" "losing his way"... Anyone who has
followed Young's solo career has seen and heard similar criticism
over and over again.
One thing's for sure: none of it matters to Young any more now than
it did when he was 'too electric' in 1969 for some critics and fans,
became 'too techno' in 1983 on Trans, or got 'too political' on
Living With War. He has the freedom and inclination to make
whatever music he feels the desire or need to make at any given time - and
does it with little or no regard for the consequences, even if it makes
him a "big rock star" whose "sales have tanked", as he sings on the title
song. He's brazen, rough edged, humorous, outraged, self-effacing
and a lot more on this album. In cliche terminology, this album
takes us down a rough road with dangerous curves, washouts, steep declines
and every other metaphor for our times. Looking to hitch a ride to
Sugar Mountain? This fork don't go there. But if you're ready for a
raucous ride toward an uncertain future, climb in. READ OTHER REVIEWS OR BUY IT
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