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Barn

Neil Young · 2021

42 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

A blend of rustic folk and rock, infused with reflective lyrics that evoke a sense of nostalgia and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • nostalgic themes of resilience
  • for evening wind-down
  • in-order listening enhances experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Themes
Canadian-American identity· searching for belonging· environmental reflection
Career context
Released on December 10, 2021, 'Barn' is Neil Young's first album in nearly four years since 'Colorado' (2019). At this stage in his career, Young continues to explore themes of environmentalism and personal reflection while collaborating closely with longtime friends and bandmates, including Nils Lofgren and Promise of the Real.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Tom Petty· The Band
Sounds like this from elsewhere
By the Way, I Forgive You by Brandi Carlile — Combines rustic folk-rock sound with introspective lyrics about healing and resilience.
Sky Blue Sky by Wilco — Explores themes of belonging and connection through a warm, organic sound with layered instrumentation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Song of the Seasons 6:04
  • 2 Heading West 3:22
  • 3 Change Ain’t Never Gonna 2:53
  • 4 Canerican 3:12
  • 5 Shape of You 2:55
  • 6 They Might Be Lost 4:32
  • 7 Human Race 4:14
  • 8 Tumblin’ Thru the Years 3:19
  • 9 Welcome Back 8:27
  • 10 Don’t Forget Love 3:48

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