Gone Dead Train: The Best of Crazy Horse 1971–1989 cover

Gone Dead Train: The Best of Crazy Horse 1971–1989

Crazy Horse · 2005

77 min · 20 tracks · garage rock

A gritty blend of garage rock and heartfelt balladry that captures the spirit of American rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • gritty spirit of americana
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • for road trip vibes
  • sing-along anthems with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Gone Dead Train' serves as a retrospective compilation for Crazy Horse, who gained prominence as Neil Young's backing band in the early '70s. By this point, they had a rich history of collaboration and independent work spanning over three decades, showcasing their evolution in sound and style through various lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Velvet Underground· The Stooges· MC5

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gone Dead Train 4:09
  • 2 Dance Dance Dance 2:13
  • 3 Beggars Day 4:31
  • 4 I Don't Want to Talk About It 5:20
  • 5 Downtown 3:16
  • 6 Rock and Roll Band 3:11
  • 7 Don't Keep Me Burning 4:14
  • 8 Lady Soul 3:35
  • 9 Don't Look Back 3:28
  • 10 She's Hot 3:11
  • 11 Downhill 4:13
  • 12 End of the Line 3:01
  • 13 Going Down Again 3:25
  • 14 Thunder and Lightning 3:59
  • 15 Left for Dead 4:20
  • 16 Child of War 3:35
  • 17 World of Love 4:29
  • 18 In the Middle 4:57
  • 19 Pills Blues 4:02
  • 20 Let Me Go 3:46

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