Neil Young's latest is frightened, confused, and a bit of an effort. All good signs, says Alexis PetridisIt perhaps befits a wilfully contrary artist that a bad review might act as the best advert imaginable for his new album. One august rock critic has already deemed Le Noise, his collaboration with U2 and Dylan producer Daniel Lanois, unlistenable. It's a response that should cause the ears of long-term Young fans to prick up. His worst records don't really incite that kind of violent reactio...
LargeHeartedBoy — NPR is streaming the new Neil Young album, Le Noise (out September 28th). The Daily Weekly profiles Jim Bouton and his classic baseball memoir, Ball Four. The 2010 Polari... more info
Guardian Music — Neil Young's latest is frightened, confused, and a bit of an effort. All good signs, says Alexis PetridisIt perhaps befits a wilfully contrary artist that a bad review m... more info