Bluenote Cafe [Live]
by Neil Young
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. PopMatters
    Nov 23, 2015
    90
    Bluenote Café is essential Neil Young, and further evidence that Young’s ‘80s work has more value than many fans and critics would expect or admit.
  2. American Songwriter
    Nov 23, 2015
    90
    Even diehard Neil Young fans may not fully appreciate this offshoot in his bulging catalog. But this remarkably vibrant and immediate live compilation shows that Young took this side road very seriously and it was more than just a forgettable, momentary quirk in his diverse and winding career.
  3. Mojo
    Jan 12, 2016
    80
    The set includes seven songs left off This Note's, many now sturdier than versions previously issued. [Feb 2016, p.104]
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  5. AllMusic
    Nov 23, 2015
    70
    As a two-disc set, Bluenote Café feels a bit overstuffed and drawn out, but these recordings confirm the Bluenotes hold up better than many of Young's creative left turns in the '80s, and this is a thorough and entertaining look at an often overlooked phase in Young's creative journey.

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  1. bemusedobservor
    Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Young and his Blue Notes do an astounding job of redeeming the material he wrote for but whose arrangement Young mangled on his dubiousYoung and his Blue Notes do an astounding job of redeeming the material he wrote for but whose arrangement Young mangled on his dubious offering, "This Note's for You." For those disaffected by this album are strongly encouraged to give this record a listen.… Full Review »
  2. jrodfilms
    Dec 1, 2015
    7
    The album had a pretty rough start, especially the first track which didnt seem to end. But then it grew on me. Neil sounds great here. MakeThe album had a pretty rough start, especially the first track which didnt seem to end. But then it grew on me. Neil sounds great here. Make sure to give this one a listen.… Full Review »
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