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Woodstock--40 Years On: Back To Yasgur's Farm
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 6 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 3 votes
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Album Info
Label: Rhino
Release Date: 11 August 2009
Discs: 6 disc
Genre(s): Rock
Summary
The six-disc set contains the most complete recording of the musicians who performed at Woodstock in August of 1969.
Also By This Artist: Congotronics 2: Buzz'N'Rumble From The Urb'N'Jungle Dark Was The Night Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited New York Noise Run The Road Volume 2 Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound War Child Presents Heroes Wig In A Box: Songs From & Inspired By Hedwig & The Angry Inch Yes New York
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
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Rolling Stone
There are bum notes (musicians were high, burnt or both) and bumpy mixes (recording conditions were just shy of wartime). But the result, combined with the full-length performances in the Woodstock Experience packages, is the most comprehensive and satisfying account so far of the main reason why Yasgur's acres became an instant city of freaks, including me: the music.
Read Full Review >Uncut
Back To Yasgur’s Farm has a documentary feel that’s one of its most successful aspects.
Read Full Review >All Music Guide
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.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times
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.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm is a dandy primer and/or refresher course in why that mythic, muddy lovefest mattered, man.
Read Full Review >Pitchfork
There are other moments of inspiration--maybe about a CD's worth, all told.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 4.3 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Pete C gave it a3:
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.
