Before and After
Neil Young · 2023
47 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
A reflective tapestry of acoustic melodies intertwined with Neil Young's signature lyrical introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- introspective moments for contemplation
- gentle acoustic warmth throughout
- gradual emotional unfolding
- suitable for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· nature's embrace· life's journey
- Career context
- Released on December 8, 2023, 'Before and After' comes at a time when Neil Young is celebrating over five decades in music, following his 2021 album 'Barn.' This release showcases Young's continued evolution as an artist while revisiting themes of love and nature that have permeated his work throughout his career.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams — Shares introspective lyrics and acoustic arrangements focusing on love and life's complexities.Hourglass by James Taylor — Combines reflective storytelling with gentle melodies, exploring themes of time and nature.Sky Blue Sky by Wilco — Features a warm, organic sound with thoughtful lyrics about personal growth and the passage of time.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm the Ocean 6:44
- 2 Homefires 2:04
- 3 Burned 2:06
- 4 On the Way Home 3:14
- 5 If You Got Love 3:32
- 6 A Dream that Can Last 4:32
- 7 Birds 2:47
- 8 My Heart 3:01
- 9 When I Hold you in my Arms 5:23
- 10 Mother Earth 3:43
- 11 Mr. Soul 3:42
- 12 Comes a Time 3:20
- 13 Don't Forget Love 3:41
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