Released 31 years ago this June
Mirror Ball
Neil Young · 1995
54 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
A raw blend of gritty rock and reflective songwriting, echoing with a sense of nostalgia and urgency.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic reflections on past
- introspective moments of clarity
- cathartic release through urgency
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- grunge-era introspection· Pacific Northwest spirit· emotional resilience
- Career context
- Released on June 7, 1995, 'Mirror Ball' marked Neil Young's first collaboration with Pearl Jam, showcasing a shift towards grunge influences after his previous folk-oriented album, 'Sleeps with Angels'. This album came during a phase where Young was integrating contemporary sounds while remaining true to his roots, reflecting both artistic evolution and the changing music landscape of the mid-1990s.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Vitalogy by Pearl Jam — Shares the same grunge ethos with raw energy and introspective lyrics, capturing a similar Pacific Northwest vibe.Euphoria Morning by Chris Cornell — Combines reflective songwriting with a gritty sound, echoing emotional depth and resilience found in 'Mirror Ball'.Superunknown by Soundgarden — Delivers a blend of heavy rock and introspective themes, paralleling the raw emotional landscape of Young's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Song X 4:39
- 2 Act of Love 4:53
- 3 I'm the Ocean 7:03
- 4 Big Green Country 5:07
- 5 Truth Be Known 4:35
Disc 2
- 1 Downtown 5:08
- 2 What Happened Yesterday 0:45
- 3 Peace and Love 7:02
- 4 Throw Your Hatred Down 5:43
- 5 Scenery 8:48
- 6 Fallen Angel 1:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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