A Letter Home
Neil Young · 2014
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
Raw, intimate recordings evoke the spirit of classic folk and country music through a nostalgic lens.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intimate reflections on personal stories steady pacing for thoughtful listening nostalgic vibes for quiet moments
- Context
- By 2014, Neil Young was navigating a period marked by artistic experimentation and personal reflection. 'A Letter Home' follows his 2012 album 'Psychedelic Pill', showcasing a return to acoustic roots and heartfelt storytelling after years of electric rock explorations.
- If you like
- alternative rock, blues, folk rock
A Letter Home is an album by Neil Young, released in 2014. Raw, intimate recordings evoke the spirit of classic folk and country music through a nostalgic lens. 'A Letter Home' is significant for its unique recording technique, captured using a vintage vinyl cutting lathe, and its homage to traditional folk songs. The album received mixed reviews but resonated with fans seeking a more stripped-down version of Young's artistry, reflecting his enduring influence on the folk and rock genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Letter Home sound like?
Raw, intimate recordings evoke the spirit of classic folk and country music through a nostalgic lens. Rooted in alternative rock and blues.
What makes A Letter Home by Neil Young notable?
'A Letter Home' is significant for its unique recording technique, captured using a vintage vinyl cutting lathe, and its homage to traditional folk songs. The album received mixed reviews but resonated with fans seeking a more stripped-down version of Young's artistry, reflecting his enduring influence on the folk and rock genres. By 2014, Neil Young was navigating a period marked by artistic experimentation and personal reflection. 'A Letter Home' follows his 2012 album 'Psychedelic Pill', showcasing a return to acoustic roots and heartfelt storytelling after years of electric rock explorations.
Who is A Letter Home for?
A Letter Home works well if you're into intimate reflections on personal stories, steady pacing for thoughtful listening and nostalgic vibes for quiet moments.
How many songs are on A Letter Home?
A Letter Home has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Letter Home (intro) 2:17
- 2 Changes Standout 3:56
- 3 Girl From the North Country Standout 3:31
- 4 Needle of Death Standout 4:57
- 5 Early Morning Rain 4:26
- 6 Crazy 2:19
- 7 A Letter Home (intro #2) / Reason to Believe 2:49
- 8 On the Road Again 2:22
- 9 If You Could Read My Mind 4:04
- 10 Since I Met You Baby 2:13
- 11 My Hometown 4:08
- 12 I Wonder If I Care as Much 2:31
Release Date
April 19, 2014
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 37 sec
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