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Fu##in’ Up
Rock · 2024

Fu##in’ Up

Neil Young's 2024 live album with Crazy Horse, 'Fu##in' Up,' delivers a raw, unpolished blast of electric rock, capturing the band's legendary, feedback-drenched energy and defiant spirit.

April 20, 2024 · Reprise Records

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This is Neil Young and Crazy Horse at their most gloriously unkempt, a live album that feels less like a polished recording and more like a direct transmission from a smoky, sweat-soaked stage. 'Fu##in' Up' is a defiant roar, full of extended guitar workouts, ragged harmonies, and the kind of raw, visceral energy that only this band can conjure. It's for those who crave the unpredictable, the imperfect, and the utterly authentic in rock and roll. Critics like AllMusic and Pitchfork have lauded its unvarnished power, praising how it captures the enduring, untamed spirit of Young and Crazy Horse, making it an essential listen for anyone seeking the true grit of live rock.

Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive, extended guitar solo on the opening track, building from a quiet hum to a full-throttle sonic assault.
The dynamic shift in a mid-album track, where the band drops to a near whisper, only to erupt back into a wall of sound with Neil's strained vocal delivery.
The collective, almost telepathic improvisation between Young and Crazy Horse during a lengthy jam, showcasing their decades of shared musical history.
The raw, unadorned vocal take on a familiar song, stripping away any studio polish to reveal a poignant vulnerability.
Reviews

How does Fu##in’ Up sound next to the rest of Neil Young's catalogue?

Basement Show+3.4σ

Basement Show saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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