Homegrown cover

Released 6 years ago this June

Homegrown

Neil Young · 2020

35 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

An intimate collection of reflective ballads and earnest storytelling woven with gentle melodies and acoustic warmth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gentle melodies for quiet moments
  • intimate storytelling for reflective moods
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • warm acoustic textures for comfort

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Themes
1970s nostalgia· personal reflections· acoustic warmth
Career context
When 'Homegrown' was released in 2020, it marked Neil Young's first album of new material since 'The Visitor' (2017). This album was initially recorded in the '70s but remained unreleased until now, providing a glimpse into Young's personal life during that era. The release came amid a resurgence of interest in his extensive catalog and highlighted his enduring relevance as a songwriter.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Tom Petty· The Band
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Sweet Baby James by James Taylor — Shares intimate storytelling and acoustic warmth, echoing the personal reflections in Young's work.
Blue by Joni Mitchell — Both albums delve into personal themes with a similar sense of vulnerability and acoustic instrumentation.
The Missing Years by John Prine — Features reflective songwriting and a warm, rootsy sound that resonates with Young's introspective style.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Separate Ways 3:32
  • 2 Try 2:49
  • 3 Mexico 1:40
  • 4 Love Is a Rose 2:17
  • 5 Homegrown 2:47
  • 6 Florida 2:58
  • 7 Kansas 2:11
  • 8 We Don’t Smoke It No More 4:51
  • 9 White Line 3:14
  • 10 Vacancy 3:58
  • 11 Little Wing 2:12
  • 12 Star of Bethlehem 2:48

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