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Way Down in the Rust Bucket

Neil Young · 2021

144 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

A raw, electrifying live performance that captures the essence of Neil Young's dynamic songwriting and guitar mastery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • raw electrifying live atmosphere
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • reflective moments amid intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone songs
  • seek polished studio recordings

Where this album fits

Themes
1990s concert energy· rust-belt nostalgia· improvisational spirit
Career context
Released on February 26, 2021, 'Way Down in the Rust Bucket' showcases Neil Young during a prolific phase of his career. This album captures a live concert from 1990 with Crazy Horse, providing fans with an unfiltered glimpse into Young's creative process as he revisits classic tracks alongside lesser-known gems.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Tom Petty· The Band
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Kicking Television: Live in Chicago by Wilco — Features an electrifying live atmosphere and a blend of rock styles, celebrating spontaneity and craftsmanship.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Country Home 9:17
  • 2 Surfer Joe and Moe the Sleaze 5:41
  • 3 Love to Burn 13:57
  • 4 Days That Used to Be 4:56
  • 5 Bite the Bullet 3:59
  • 6 Cinnamon Girl 4:06
  • 7 Farmer John 6:04
  • 8 Over and Over 10:23
  • 9 Danger Bird 10:28
  • 10 Don’t Cry No Tears 4:22
  • 11 Sedan Delivery 5:47

Disc 2

  • 1 Roll Another Number (for the Road) 4:46
  • 2 F*!#in’ Up 5:15
  • 3 T‐Bone 6:45
  • 4 Homegrown 4:47
  • 5 Mansion on the Hill 5:58
  • 6 Like a Hurricane 13:01
  • 7 Love and Only Love 13:19
  • 8 Cortez the Killer 11:26

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