John Redman - 11/6/2012

Neil Young never ceases to amaze. His last album, Americana, was very good, but Psychedelic Pill is excellent. Who else would have the nerve to begin with a 27 minute plus opening track? Drifting Back really gets you into the album frame and the 16 plus minute Ramada Inn is hauntingly catchy. Walk Like a Giant is vintage Neil and Crazy Horse, and it is a track that echoes Neil himself. He is a musical force that has been striding across a wide spectrum of musical vogues for many years. There is also another ode to Canada - Born in Ontario, which although not as good as Helpless still packs a punch by underlining Neil's roots. The two versions of Psychedelic Pill are great Neil Young electric rock. This whole album illustrates the staying power of Neil Young and Crazy Horse. More than that though, you can tell they enjoyed making it!