Released 40 years ago
Landing on Water
Neil Young · 1986
40 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
A blend of rock and synth textures, exploring personal and societal pressures through introspective storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective storytelling through melodies
- personal themes of societal pressure
- even pacing for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1980s media culture· counterculture disillusionment· societal pressure· personal struggle
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Landing on Water' marked Neil Young's first album with Geffen Records following his controversial contract dispute with Reprise. This period was characterized by a shift towards more polished production, reflecting Young's attempts to adapt to the evolving music scene while still maintaining his unique voice.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tonight by David Bowie — Similar polished production with introspective themes on personal and societal struggles in the 80s.Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M. — Explores disillusionment and complex storytelling against a backdrop of layered rock textures.True Stories by Talking Heads — Merges rock with synth elements while examining media culture and societal pressures in an offbeat way.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Weight of the World 3:44
- 2 Violent Side 4:25
- 3 Hippie Dream 4:16
- 4 Bad News Beat 3:20
- 5 Touch the Night 4:32
- 6 People on the Street 4:35
- 7 Hard Luck Stories 4:11
- 8 I Got a Problem 3:21
- 9 Pressure 2:48
- 10 Drifter 5:04
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