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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.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Tom Petty· The Band
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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

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