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Neil Young has never been one to avoid political commentary. Ever since "Ohio," his classic anthem of moral outrage about the Kent State student massacre in 1970, Young's music has pulled no punches about the injustices of American policy both foreign and domestic. 2006's LIVING WITH WAR continues that trend; in fact, the album is the most overtly political of Young's long, dazzling career.
A collection of protest songs that takes the Bush administration directly to task for their actions in Iraq and elsewhere, LIVING WITH WAR boils with outrage and aches with pathos (the grungy, midtempo opener "After the Garden" is a fine example of the latter). "Let's Impeach the President" and "Lookin' for a Leader" leave little question as to Young's opinion of George W., while the crunching, electric-guitar-heavy feel of the album underscores Young's bitter aggression. The album draws on the artist's lineage to the socially conscious activism of the 1960s, yet it feels energized, angry, contemporary, and timely, further highlighting Young's status as one of rock's longest-running and most integrity-driven heroes.
Personnel: Neil Young (vocals); Neil Young; Darrell Brown (vocals); Rick Rosas (bass instrument); Tommy Bray (trumpet); Chad Cromwell (drums).
Arranger: Neil Young.
Rolling Stone (p.226) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A]n indictment of the sorry state of open debate in this country...It is also an impressive measure of Young's refusal to burn out or fade away that he states his case with clarity as well as dirty garage-trio momentum."
Entertainment Weekly (p.82) - "The power-trio arrangements have a let-it-rip simplicity; the lyrics are like stream-of-consciousness postings." -- Grade: B+
Q (p.113) - 4 stars out of 5-- "[A] revelation, brimming with passion and some of the best melodies Young has penned in the last 30 years."
Q (p.121) - Ranked #38 in Q Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums of 2006" -- "A rare and vital victory for mixing politics and rock."
Magnet (p.115) - "The album captured the country's disenchantment with a war it no longer supported..."
The Wire (p.49) - "Now well into his fifth decade as a recording artist, Young remains a gratifyingly unpredicatable proposition, as restless and instinctive as ever."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Urgent, instant, bolshie mostly, with a stronger individual sense than, say, GREENDALE..." Neil Young Living With War Songs Living With War Music Review Average Rating: (3.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews A Very Bold Album
This is by far Neil Young's boldest album that he has ever done. Since I agree with what he is saying on here it is one of my favorites. Its a must for any fan of Neil's, and a must for anybody that is displeased with this administration. We need my artists to put out an album like this, but let's leave it to Neil to do it the best.
Submitted by johnacarolyne (Dallas, Texas) 
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Wonderfull
Neil is the best.
Submitted by philippe.vidal (Viry Chatillon, France)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Tell like it is...
Music with a lot of truth... Thanks Neil!
Submitted by jfm (Arkansas)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No He didn't forget!
Most of the criticism of this release is total nonsense. "He's not American!" Truth is truth, no matter the source. And besides, his releases from ages ago were also critical of the US government. "He forgot about 9/11!" No, the problem isn't that he forgot, it's that many people fail to see the war in Iraq as the non sequitur that it was and is. This is a good disc that speaks the truth, with solid musical underpinnings. It has the rough edge of classic Neil Young, and the choir is a nice touch.
Submitted by j8mt24502 (Rochester, NY)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  "War is a Racket."
so said USMC Major General Smedley Butler after the fascist's tried to get him to murder FDR.
The Bush neo-cons on this review page are pathetic.You should have served in the military IF you love war and the Bush admin so much.
I give it about 4 stars musically and many more for the social /political statement.
Indict .Impeach .Imprison.
Submitted by danielcarr8898 (westerly ri)
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