Freedom
Neil Young · 1989
61 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
Raw, gritty rock anthems collide with poignant lyrics, reflecting a turbulent social landscape in America.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- raw, gritty anthems for reflection
- engaging storytelling through varied pacing
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike reflective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Themes
- American cultural critique· personal turmoil· chaotic search for meaning
- Career context
- By 1989, Neil Young was in a phase of artistic reinvention after the commercial struggles of the 1980s. 'Freedom' marked his return to critical acclaim, following the underwhelming reception of his previous albums and his experimentation with various genres. This album is particularly notable as it features the hit 'Rockin’ in the Free World,' which revitalized his career.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen — Shares a raw rock sound and themes of aspiration amidst American struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rockin’ in the Free World 3:39
- 2 Crime in the City (Sixty to Zero, Part I) 8:44
- 3 Don’t Cry 4:15
- 4 Hangin’ on a Limb 4:19
- 5 Eldorado 6:05
- 6 The Ways of Love 4:29
- 7 Someday 5:42
- 8 On Broadway 4:59
- 9 Wrecking Ball 5:09
- 10 No More 6:06
- 11 Too Far Gone 2:48
- 12 Rockin’ in the Free World 4:42
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