Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Way Down in the Rust Bucket
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Way Down in the Rust Bucket

Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Way Down in the Rust Bucket

2021Movie172 minEnglish

After recording Ragged Glory at Broken Arrow Ranch in the spring of 1990 and releasing it that September, Young and Crazy Horse took the stage at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz on November 13 to unleash the songs upon a live audience.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users96%
Director: Neil YoungGenres: Concert Film, Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This film captures a legendary, unreleased 1990 performance by Neil Young & Crazy Horse at the legendary Bucket Buyers Barn in Santa Cruz, California. It showcases the raw energy and improvisational spirit of the band performing an entire album's worth of new songs, later released as the 'Ragged Glory' album. The concert provides an intimate look at the band's creative process and their enduring connection with their audience.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Way Down in the Rust Bucket' was lauded by fans and music critics alike for its authentic portrayal of a classic Crazy Horse performance. The release was celebrated as a significant archival find, offering a rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in Neil Young's career. Audiences appreciated the unvarnished sound and the sheer power of the band in their element.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw, unadulterated live sound and energetic performance.
  • Celebrated as a significant archival release for Neil Young and Crazy Horse fans.
  • Highlights the band's chemistry and improvisational prowess during a key period.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved this release, praising the high-quality audio and the band's legendary live performance. Many highlighted it as a must-have for dedicated fans, appreciating the historical significance and the sheer power of the music.

Fun Fact

The performance documented in 'Way Down in the Rust Bucket' was recorded on November 11, 1990, and represents the only known live performance of the entire 'Ragged Glory' album tracklist in its intended order.

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