Released 34 years ago this October
Harvest Moon
Neil Young · 1992
51 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A warm tapestry of folk-inflected melodies and introspective lyrics that celebrate love and the passage of time.
Top tracks — play these first
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Harvest Moon — This title track encapsulates the album's core themes of love, reminiscence, and the passage of time through its gentle melody and evocative lyrics.
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Unknown Legend Start here — Opening with a hauntingly beautiful arrangement, this track reflects on unfulfilled dreams and the complexity of relationships, showcasing Young's lyrical depth.
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From Hank to Hendrix — In this poignant narrative, Young weaves personal storytelling with a tribute to musical influences, creating a bridge between past and present that resonates throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- intimate storytelling and nostalgia
- warm melodies for quiet moments
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy immediacy
- prefers standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in Young's acoustic sound and songwriting maturity.
- Themes
- nostalgic love· rural twilight· personal reflections
- Career context
- By the time Neil Young released 'Harvest Moon' in 1992, he was experiencing a creative renaissance following the critical acclaim of 'Freedom' (1989). This album marked his return to a more acoustic sound reminiscent of his earlier work, while also exploring themes of aging and nostalgia as he navigated both personal and professional transitions.
Tracklist
- 1 Unknown Legend Start here 4:33
- 2 From Hank to Hendrix 5:17
- 3 You and Me 3:45
- 4 Harvest Moon 5:05
- 5 War of Man 5:43
- 6 One of These Days 4:57
- 7 Such a Woman 4:37
- 8 Old King 2:56
- 9 Dreamin' Man 4:36
- 10 Natural Beauty 10:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
October Road
James Taylor
Shares intimate storytelling and warm acoustic melodies reminiscent of nostalgic love.
Avalon Sunset
Van Morrison
Captures a similar rural twilight atmosphere with reflective lyrics on love and life.
The Missing Years
John Prine
Features personal reflections and a folk-rock sound that resonates with themes of nostalgia.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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