Are You Passionate? cover

Are You Passionate?

Neil Young · 2002

65 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

A reflective blend of rock and country, infused with emotional storytelling and a soulful depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • reflective moments for introspective listening
  • dynamic progression with satisfying resolutions
  • late-night solitude and reflection
  • conversations with old friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
post-9/11 reflection· American disillusionment· nostalgic longing
Career context
Released in 2002, 'Are You Passionate?' was Neil Young's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Silver & Gold'. At this point in his career, Young continued to explore themes of love, loss, and introspection while collaborating with the band Crazy Horse, marking a period of artistic rejuvenation amidst evolving musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Tom Petty· The Band
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams — Shares similar emotional storytelling and introspective themes with a blend of rock and country influences.
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams — Explores American disillusionment and nostalgia through heartfelt lyrics and a mix of rock and country sounds.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco — Combines reflective songwriting with an experimental soundscape, echoing themes of introspection and societal change.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You’re My Girl 4:41
  • 2 Mr. Disappointment 5:26
  • 3 Differently 6:04
  • 4 Quit (Don’t Say You Love Me) 6:02
  • 5 Let’s Roll 5:54
  • 6 Are You Passionate? 5:08
  • 7 Goin’ Home 8:49
  • 8 When I Hold You in My Arms 4:44
  • 9 Be With You 3:32
  • 10 Two Old Friends 6:15
  • 11 She’s a Healer 9:08

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