Woodstock--40 Years On: Back To Yasgur's Farm - Various Artists
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5.5 out of 10

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  1. PeteC
    Aug 13, 2009
    3
    I never understood what was so meaningful about woodstock. They have been rehashing and recycling its 'best of' moments in compilations such as this for years and years. They are all just a jangly mess with a few moments of clarity that are better heard on the source artists live album. Dont be sucked in by the Nostalgia. I was at Woodstock. I saw Hendrix. It wasn't that great. This album is another weak cash in which magazines like Rolling Stone drool over until the next Bob Dylan reissue.… Expand
  2. MattK
    Aug 16, 2009
    1
    Wow, it was so bad and I was extremely disappointed.

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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
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  1. All Music Guide
    80
    We could have used more of the Incredible String Band or Richie Havens! But these are individual complaints. The set as it stands is the ultimate document--thus far--and will likely be for some time to come.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm is a dandy primer and/or refresher course in why that mythic, muddy lovefest mattered, man.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    80
    Even after everything that's been said, written, photographed, filmed and recorded on the event, this set shows that a fresh take is still possible.
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