Harvest
Neil Young · 1972
37 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
A heartfelt blend of folk and country that captures the essence of introspection and Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective journey through life
- introspective moments for solitude
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- for late afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification over depth
Where this album fits
- Themes
- American landscapes· aging wisdom· addiction struggles
- Career context
- Released in 1972, 'Harvest' was Neil Young's fourth studio album, following his critically acclaimed 'After the Gold Rush'. At this point in his career, Young was transitioning from a more experimental phase into a sound that embraced softer melodies and lyrical storytelling. This album solidified his status as a significant figure in the singer-songwriter movement.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Sweet Baby James by James Taylor — Shares introspective storytelling and a similar blend of folk and soft rock melodies.John Prine by John Prine — Captures Americana themes with heartfelt lyrics and a rustic sound, akin to Young's storytelling.Pieces of the Sky by Emmylou Harris — Combines country and folk influences with emotional depth and lyrical richness reflective of 'Harvest'.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out on the Weekend 4:35
- 2 Harvest 3:11
- 3 A Man Needs a Maid 4:05
- 4 Heart of Gold 3:07
- 5 Are You Ready for the Country? 3:23
- 6 Old Man 3:24
- 7 There's a World 2:59
- 8 Alabama 4:02
- 9 The Needle and the Damage Done 2:03
- 10 Words (Between the Lines of Age) 6:40
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