I can't argue with your Top 5 guys! Neil has such a large catalogue...I would add his first two albumNeil Young because Ry Cooder plays guitar on it and I also like Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, first album with the great Crazy Horse band..... Cinnamon Girl, Cowgirl in the Sand and Down By The River have always been long time favourites of mine, Also I DO like Le Noise...his experimental rock album!
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