On After The Goldrush (1970), Neil Young mixes the hard rock of Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere with the more folk and country-oriented approach that Young practiced with Crosby, Stills And Nash. The result is one of his most eclectic and satisfying records. Acoustic and vulnerable songs go together with the heavy electrical work that Young shows with his band Crazy Horse. The versatility of styles
… is maintained throughout the album, with highlights being the magnificent title track and the beautiful, painful Birds. Nils Lofgren's delicate piano playing can be heard in both songs, and they are two of Young's best compositions. In an oeuvre that overflows with rock classics, After The Goldrush is still one of the very best.more
