Album Review: Neil Young Mines New Ground on 'Before and After'

About Me

I am a long-time music writer and co-host the "Music Is Still Good" video show with TJR.

Robert Kinsler - December 18, 2023 - Entertainment new music album review classic rock Americana Neil Young Nils Lofgren - 0.9K views - 0 Comments - 0 Likes - 0 Reviews

0 0 Pinterest Facebook More

Artist: Neil Young

Title: Before and After (Reprise Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young, Nils Lofgren, Michael Ubaldini

Tell me more: More than 55 years into his remarkable recording career it's clear that Neil Young can still surprise even the most discerning of listeners. As evidenced on his latest full-length LP Before and After, Young uses his otherworldly powers as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist to revisit some of his lesser known gems with a masterful and genuine emotional touch sure to please fans of the artist.

Indeed, as Neil Young notes about his new solo acoustic album Before and After: "Songs from my life, recently recorded, create a music montage with no beginnings or endings." Kicking things off with his surefire strumming on an acoustic guitar Young launches into the reflective "I'm The Ocean," a song further bolstered by his signature harmonica playing. Artful nuggets follow one after another, with the beautiful country-flavored "Homefires," affecting "On The Way Home," pump organ-draped "If You Got Love," shimmering "A Dream That Can Last," delicate "Birds," striking "Mother Earth" and tender "Comes A Time" are among the sparse and compelling performances that collectively add up to a truly extraordinary listen.

Information: neilyoungarchives.com.

Albums

1 album found

https://desertlocalnews.com/public/sesnews_album/e2/53/f45688ef45285b1370cfbd113c8655b8.jpg

Pinterest Facebook More
Album Review: Neil Young Mines New Ground on ... By Robert Kinsler 0 0 0 195 1

1 photo

Tags

Album Review: Neil Young Mines New Ground on 'Before and After'

Similar News

Albums