Living With War
by Neil Young
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: May 9, 2006
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Austin Chronicle
    50
    Living With War: American Idiot for hippies.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    Really, what's to be gained from simplistic sloganeering like, "We don't need no more lies!" [20 May 2006, p.33]
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  3. Paste Magazine
    60
    The album has the instantaneous feel of a blog. [Aug 2006, p.93]
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Awards & Rankings

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#85 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 53
  3. Negative: 4 out of 53
  1. BenedictA.
    Jul 17, 2007
    9
    I think its amazing how Neil Young has stayed in touch and is still releasing songs that exemplify his rock and roll attitude.
  2. JohannaP
    Dec 23, 2006
    10
    a compelling and beautiful complete work for a world that needs to find peace inside and outside the heart beat.
  3. IlliniQ
    Aug 21, 2006
    7
    Full of lyrical intent and energy, but musically feels like such a rush job rehash of better/older works. Think Ragged Glory without the Full of lyrical intent and energy, but musically feels like such a rush job rehash of better/older works. Think Ragged Glory without the electric jams that made that album Young's best since the 70s, if not in his entire solo career.… Full Review »
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