CHROME DREAMS

A Neil Young Fan Page

CHROME DREAMS

A Neil Young Fan Page

CHROME DREAMS

A Neil Young Fan Page

BIOGRAPHY

Neil Young, born on November 12, 1945, in Toronto, Canada, stands as a towering figure in the realm of rock music. His musical journey began with the co-founding of Buffalo Springfield in the 1960s, where his talents as a guitarist and songwriter began to emerge. However, it was his solo career that catapulted him to legendary status. Young's impact on rock music is profound, marked by his fearless experimentation with various styles and genres. His 1970 album "After the Gold Rush" and the critically acclaimed "Harvest" showcased his ability to blend folk, country, and rock seamlessly, earning him widespread acclaim.

One of Neil Young's enduring contributions to rock music lies in his influence on the development of the grunge movement. Bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam drew inspiration from Young's raw and authentic approach, as well as his penchant for socially conscious lyrics. The distorted guitar tones and unpolished sound characteristic of grunge can be traced back to Young's earlier work, particularly his collaborations with Crazy Horse. Young's impact on the grunge scene is encapsulated in his song "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)," which Kurt Cobain famously referenced in his exploration of the complexities of fame and artistic integrity. This bridge between generations solidified Young's position as a seminal figure whose influence reverberates through the evolution of rock music.

Beyond his musical prowess, Neil Young's activism and advocacy for causes such as environmentalism and social justice have further enriched his legacy. Whether through his music or his efforts to effect positive change in the world, Young's impact on rock music transcends the boundaries of the stage, making him a cultural icon whose influence continues to shape the course of the genre. From his early days with Buffalo Springfield to his ongoing solo career, Neil Young's indelible mark on rock music is a testament to his artistic authenticity and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical expression.

DISCOGRAPHY

Neil Young has released over 40 studio albums during the span of his career. These are my personal favorite albums and are only the tip of the iceberg. Check them out!

Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

"Discussion of Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere usually gravitates toward the two extended guitar workouts, "Down By the River" and "Cowgirl in the Sand". Both are masterpieces of rock minimalism, demonstrating the power of repetition as the Crazy Horse rhythm section of Ralph Molina and Billy Talbot cycle through the chords and Young solos endlessly in his grimy, deeply-felt tone, playing off the subtle, prodding rhythm work of guitarist Danny Whitten." -Pitchfork

Released: 1969

Harvest

"Young's mainstream breakthrough. Stepping away from Crazy Horse and hooking up with Nashville session musicians he dubbed the Stray Gators, Harvest finds Young experimenting again with a richer, more painstaking studio sound, but one informed by the spontaneity he'd found so inspiring. It's probably his best sounding album, and the ear tends to gravitate to the rhythm section in particular, as bassist Tim Drummond and drummer Kenny Buttrey are almost absurdly in the pocket throughout." -Pitchfork

Released: 1972

On The Beach

"On the Beach is one of the few from Young's catalog that doesn't land easily on either his country or hard-rock piles. Three song titles with the word "blues" give you an idea of the mood, but hardly prepare you for the bleak anger of "Revolution Blues" or "For the Turnstiles", post-apocalyptic visions as eerie as any of 28 Days Later's scenic pans. The real engine of the album's brilliance, though, is the trio of slow, long, lonely hotel room folk songs that closes out the album." -Pitchfork

Released: 1974

Tonight's The Night

"The general understanding on Tonight’s the Night is that it’s dark, it’s depressing, a record about loss and destruction and the end. If you listen to it knowing these things, you’re in for a surprise. Because it is those things, but it’s also so much more. Tonight’s the Night is shocking the first time you hear it because for a record on the receiving end of so much first-generation rock criticism focusing on its sorrow and grief, it often sounds like a raucous party being thrown by a bunch of lovable knuckleheads having the time of their life." -Pitchfork

Released: 1975

Rust Never Sleeps

"The line between Young’s live and studio albums has always been flexible. Rust Never Sleeps was recorded on stage in 1978, then overdubbed. In truth, most of his 70s albums could conceivably be called his best – he kept up a remarkably high standard – but Rust Never Sleeps offers a perfect summary of everything that makes him great, its quality perhaps spurred by the punk movement he references on Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) and, more elliptically, on Thrasher. Side one’s sequence of acoustic songs is breathtaking, and Crazy Horse rage in thunderous style on side two, home to Powderfinger’s heartbreaking saga of violence, death and familial bonds" - The Guardian

Released: 1979

Harvest Moon

"After 20 years, Neil Young finally decided to release the sequel to Harvest, his most commercially successful album. Harvest Moon is in some ways a better album, without the orchestral bombast that stifled some of the songs on the first album and boasting a more diverse overall selection of songs. Harvest Moon manages to be sentimental without being sappy, wistful without being nostalgic. The lovely "Unknown Legend," "From Hank to Hendrix," and the beautiful "Harvest Moon" are among Young's best songs." - AllMusic

Released: 1992

LIVE VIDEOS

Watch live footage of some of Neil's sickest performances!

Neil Young and Crazy Horse performing "Like a Hurricane"

Live: 1977

Neil Young and Crazy Horse performing "Cortez the Killer"

Live: 1978

Neil Young and Crazy Horse performing "Down by the River

Live: 1994

CHROME DREAMS

A Neil Young Fan Page

CHROME DREAMS

A Neil Young Fan Page

CHROME DREAMS

A Neil Young Fan Page

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