Released 20 years ago
Living with War - “In the Beginning”
Neil Young · 2006
118 min · 50 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
Fiercely political rock anthems collide with raw instrumentation and impassioned vocals reflecting a national crisis.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- impassioned vocals for reflection
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- politically charged sing-alongs
- thought-provoking late-night listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, instant gratification
- not suited for casual background
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Iraq War protest· political disillusionment· American values critique
- Career context
- When 'Living with War - In the Beginning' was released in May 2006, Neil Young was at a pivotal moment, following his acclaimed album 'Greendale' (2003). This album marked a significant return to overtly political themes, directly addressing the controversies surrounding the Iraq War and President George W. Bush's administration. The project showcased Young's commitment to activism and musical expression during a turbulent period in American history.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Rising by Bruce Springsteen — Addresses themes of loss and resilience post-9/11 with raw, anthemic rock instrumentation.Renegades by Rage Against the Machine — Shares fierce political lyrics and aggressive sound, tackling social issues with urgency.Freedom's Road by John Mellencamp — Combines Americana influences with reflective lyrics on American identity and political discontent.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 After the Garden 3:27
- 2 Living With War 5:10
- 3 The Restless Consumer 5:52
- 4 Shock and Awe 4:57
- 5 Families 2:33
- 6 Flags of Freedom 3:47
- 7 Let’s Impeach the President 4:32
- 8 Lookin’ for a Leader 4:10
- 9 Roger and Out 4:24
- 10 CNN
- 11 Colbert
- 12 Long Walk Home
- 13 Mideast Vacation
- 14 Color Bars
- 15 Living With War: Chapter 1
- 16 Living With War: Blood Page
- 19 Living With War: Explosion
- 22 Living With War: Globe
- 25 Living With War: Newspaper
- 26 Living With War: Explosion
- 29 Living With War: Film
- 32 Living With War: Globe
- 35 Living With War: Blood
- 38 Living With War: Podcast
- 39 Living With War: Globe
- 42 Living With War: Film
- 45 Living With War: Film
- 48 Living With War: End Credit
- 49 After the Garden (documentary) 4:22
- 50 Living With War (documentary) 2:49
- 51 The Restless Consumer (documentary) 4:19
- 52 Shock and Awe (documentary) 3:09
- 53 Families (documentary) 3:27
- 54 Flags of Freedom (documentary) 5:17
- 55 Let’s Impeach the President (documentary) 1:53
- 56 Lookin’ for a Leader (documentary) 3:41
- 57 Roger and Out (documentary) 5:21
- 58 America the Beautiful (documentary) 3:47
- 59 Living With War: End Credit
- 60 After the Garden (music video) 3:30
- 61 Living With War (music video) 5:01
- 62 The Restless Consumer (music video) 5:47
- 63 Shock and Awe (music video) 4:51
- 64 Families (music video) 2:30
- 65 Flags of Freedom (music video) 3:40
- 66 Let’s Impeach the President (music video) 5:08
- 67 Lookin’ for a Leader (music video) 4:02
- 68 Roger and Out (music video) 4:26
- 69 America the Beautiful (music video) 2:57
- 70 Living With War: End Credit
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