Released 11 years ago this June
The Monsanto Years
Neil Young · 2015
126 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
A bold, politically charged blend of rock and folk that critiques corporate influence and environmental degradation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- politically charged lyrical exploration
- dynamic journey with varied peaks
- thoughtful reflection during long drives
- engaging storytelling through song
- cathartic release of frustration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone radio-friendly singles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- corporate greed· Monsanto controversy· consumer culture critique
- Career context
- Released in 2015, 'The Monsanto Years' came during a period when Neil Young was increasingly vocal about social issues, particularly environmentalism. This album followed his 2014 release, 'A Letter Home', showcasing a shift towards direct political commentary and activism in his songwriting.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Sleep Through the Static by Jack Johnson — Shares themes of environmental awareness and critiques of consumer culture through laid-back acoustic rock.Ashes & Fire by Ryan Adams — Explores personal and societal introspection, blending folk and rock with a focus on emotional honesty.The King Is Dead by The Decemberists — Combines folk-rock melodies with lyrical storytelling that often critiques societal issues and corporate power.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 A New Day for Love 5:52
- 2 Wolf Moon 3:52
- 3 People Want to Hear About Love 6:20
- 4 Big Box 8:17
- 5 A Rock Star Bucks a Coffee Shop 5:00
- 6 Workin’ Man 4:43
- 7 Rules of Change 4:39
- 8 Monsanto Years 7:46
- 9 If I Don’t Know 4:24
Disc 2
- 1 [opening credits] 2:35
- 2 Big Box 9:20
- 3 A Rock Star Bucks a Coffee Shop 6:01
- 4 Rules of Change 5:13
- 5 Workin’ Man 4:42
- 6 Monsanto Years 9:11
- 7 A New Day for Love 6:01
- 8 Wolf Moon 3:53
- 9 People Want to Hear About Love 7:27
- 10 If I Don’t Know 4:27
- 11 [end credits] 1:05
- 12 The Mission 4:15
- 13 The Method 6:37
- 14 The Message 5:17
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