Hitchhiker
Neil Young · 2017
33 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
A raw, intimate collection of acoustic storytelling woven through Neil Young's signature confessional style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo acoustic storytelling
- intimate moments of reflection
- short tracks for quick sessions
- narrative-driven listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy dynamic tracks
- seek extensive album diversity
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Pocahontas narrative· political consciousness· personal journey
- Career context
- Released on September 8, 2017, 'Hitchhiker' arrives nearly 40 years after its original recording in 1976. This album comes at a time when Young is celebrated for his prolific output and deep catalog, marking a return to stripped-down songwriting reminiscent of his earlier work. It serves as both a retrospective and a reaffirmation of his enduring relevance in contemporary music.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Blue by Joni Mitchell — Shares intimate storytelling and confessional lyrics with a raw acoustic sound.Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan — Explores personal journeys and emotional depth through stripped-back arrangements and poignant lyrics.Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams — Combines raw, confessional songwriting with a blend of country and rock influences in an acoustic format.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pocahontas 3:26
- 2 Powderfinger 3:22
- 3 Captain Kennedy 2:51
- 4 Hawaii 2:38
- 5 Give Me Strength 3:40
- 6 Ride My Llama 1:50
- 7 Hitchhiker 4:37
- 8 Campaigner 4:19
- 9 Human Highway 3:16
- 10 The Old Country Waltz 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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