A Treasure
Neil Young · 2011
52 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A rich tapestry of heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics woven through bluesy guitar riffs and country-inflected rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Amber Jean Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Bound for Glory — This track emphasizes Young's ability to blend poignant storytelling with a driving rhythm, capturing the spirit of adventure and resilience.
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Soul of a Woman — With its soulful delivery and intricate instrumentation, this song showcases Young's reflective lyrics about love and longing, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Southern Pacific — This extended track features rich imagery and dynamic shifts in tempo, illustrating Young’s narrative style while evoking themes of movement and change.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling for road trips
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- soulful moments for quiet evenings
- nostalgic vibes for introspective thoughts
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of unreleased live recordings, appealing to dedicated fans but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- 1980s Americana· road trip nostalgia· southern landscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2011, A Treasure is a compilation album that gathers previously unreleased live recordings from Neil Young's archives, particularly focusing on the late 1980s. This period followed his exploration of the rock genre with albums like Fork in the Road, showcasing a return to his roots in acoustic and country music. The collection serves as both a retrospective and a celebration of Young's enduring legacy in American music.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Amber Jean Start here 3:17
- 2 Are You Ready for the Country? 3:39
- 3 It Might Have Been 2:43
- 4 Bound for Glory 5:59
- 5 Let Your Fingers Do the Walking 3:03
- 6 Flying on the Ground Is Wrong 4:48
- 7 Motor City 3:22
- 8 Soul of a Woman 4:28
- 9 Get Back to the Country 2:31
Disc 2
- 1 Southern Pacific 7:53
- 2 Nothing Is Perfect 5:02
- 3 Grey Riders 5:58
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Tree of Forgiveness
John Prine
Shares reflective storytelling and a blend of country and folk with emotional depth.
Sky Blue Sky
Wilco
Combines Americana themes with a laid-back sound, emphasizing introspective lyrics.
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
Lucinda Williams
Explores similar Southern rock vibes and personal narratives rooted in American life.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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