Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976
Neil Young · 2020
524 min · 139 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock
A sprawling collection of live recordings and unreleased tracks that encapsulates Neil Young's restless creativity during the mid-1970s.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks wave-like pacing throughout live recordings capturing spontaneity
- Context
- When 'Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976' was released in November 2020, Neil Young was revisiting his extensive catalog as part of an ambitious archival project. This release followed the first volume, which covered his early years up to 1970, and it showcased his evolution as a pivotal figure in rock music through live performances and previously unreleased songs from a prolific period.
- If you like
- alternative rock, blues, folk rock
Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976 is an album by Neil Young, released in 2020. A sprawling collection of live recordings and unreleased tracks that encapsulates Neil Young's restless creativity during the mid-1970s. This album is significant for its comprehensive look at an essential era of Young's career, featuring tracks that highlight his impact on rock music and the singer-songwriter movement. It received critical acclaim, emphasizing its role in preserving Young's legacy and influence, particularly through its unique live recordings that capture his dynamic stage presence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976 sound like?
A sprawling collection of live recordings and unreleased tracks that encapsulates Neil Young's restless creativity during the mid-1970s. Rooted in alternative rock and blues.
What makes Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976 by Neil Young notable?
This album is significant for its comprehensive look at an essential era of Young's career, featuring tracks that highlight his impact on rock music and the singer-songwriter movement. It received critical acclaim, emphasizing its role in preserving Young's legacy and influence, particularly through its unique live recordings that capture his dynamic stage presence. When 'Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976' was released in November 2020, Neil Young was revisiting his extensive catalog as part of an ambitious archival project. This release followed the first volume, which covered his early years up to 1970, and it showcased his evolution as a pivotal figure in rock music through live performances and previously unreleased songs from a prolific period.
Who is Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976 for?
Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976 works well if you're into dynamic exploration with peaks, wave-like pacing throughout and live recordings capturing spontaneity.
How many songs are on Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976?
Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976 has 139 tracks, running approximately 524 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Letter From ‘Nam 3:35
- 2 Monday Morning 2:47
- 3 The Bridge 2:55
- 4 Time Fades Away Standout 4:21
- 5 Come Along and Say You Will 2:27
- 6 Goodbye Christians on the Shore 5:24
- 7 The Last Trip to Tulsa (live) 4:19
- 8 The Loner (live) 3:54
- 9 Sweet Joni (live) 2:41
- 10 Yonder Stands the Sinner (live) 3:17
- 11 L.A. (Story) (live) 4:01
- 12 L.A. (live) 3:35
- 13 Human Highway 3:03
Disc 2
- 1 Here We Go in the Years (live) 3:56
- 2 After the Gold Rush (live) 4:42
- 3 Out on the Weekend (live) 5:29
- 4 Harvest (live) 4:12
- 5 Old Man (live) 4:14
- 6 Heart of Gold (live) 3:48
- 7 Time Fades Away (live) 6:10
- 8 Lookout Joe (live) 4:59
- 9 New Mama (live) 3:00
- 10 Alabama (live) 3:50
- 11 Don’t Be Denied (live) 8:05
Disc 3
- 1 Speakin’ Out Jam 5:00
- 2 Everybody’s Alone 2:43
- 3 Tired Eyes 4:33
- 4 Tonight’s the Night 4:41
- 5 Mellow My Mind 3:11
- 6 World on a String 2:25
- 7 Speakin’ Out 4:57
- 8 Raised on Robbery 3:36
- 9 Roll Another Number (for the Road) 3:04
- 10 New Mama 2:11
- 11 Albuquerque 4:01
- 12 Tonight’s the Night, Part II 5:17
Disc 4
- 1 Intro (live) 0:42
- 2 Tonight’s the Night (live) 6:56
- 3 Roll Out the Barrel (live) 0:52
- 4 Mellow My Mind (live) 3:11
- 5 World on a String (live) 2:43
- 6 Band Intro (live) 1:23
- 7 Speakin’ Out (live) 6:37
- 8 Candy Bar Rap (live) 0:31
- 9 Albuquerque (live) 3:51
- 10 Perry Como Rap (live) 0:17
- 11 New Mama (live) 2:29
- 12 David Geffen Rap (live) 0:36
- 13 Roll Another Number (for the Road) (live) 4:48
- 14 Candy Bar 2 Rap (live) 0:20
- 15 Tired Eyes (live) 7:03
- 16 Tonight’s the Night, Part II (live) 6:38
- 17 Walk On (live) 3:38
- 18 The Losing End (When You're On) (live) 6:20
- 19 Outro (live) 0:32
Disc 5
- 1 Winterlong 3:08
- 2 Walk On 2:41
- 3 Bad Fog of Loneliness 2:16
- 4 Borrowed Tune 3:25
- 5 Traces 2:11
- 6 For the Turnstiles 3:15
- 7 Ambulance Blues 8:56
- 8 Motion Pictures 4:23
- 9 On the Beach 6:59
- 10 Revolution Blues 4:03
- 11 Vampire Blues 4:14
- 12 Greensleeves 1:59
Disc 6
- 1 Love/Art Blues 2:26
- 2 Through My Sails 3:29
- 3 Homefires 2:31
- 4 Pardon My Heart 3:50
- 5 Hawaiian Sunrise 2:46
- 6 L.A. Girls and Ocean Boys 2:29
- 7 Pushed It Over the End (live) 7:45
- 8 On the Beach (live) 7:33
- 9 Vacancy 3:36
- 10 One More Sign 3:03
- 11 Frozen Man 3:01
- 12 Give Me Strength 3:04
- 13 Bad News Comes to Town 2:57
- 14 Changing Highways 2:02
- 15 Love/Art Blues 2:28
- 16 The Old Homestead 7:43
- 17 Daughters 3:30
- 18 Deep Forbidden Lake 3:41
- 19 Love/Art Blues 2:39
Disc 7
- 1 Separate Ways 3:32
- 2 Try 2:48
- 3 Mexico 1:40
- 4 Love Is a Rose 2:16
- 5 Homegrown 2:47
- 6 Florida 2:58
- 7 Kansas 2:11
- 8 We Don’t Smoke It No More 4:51
- 9 White Line 3:14
- 10 Vacancy 3:58
- 11 Little Wing 2:12
- 12 Star of Bethlehem 2:42
Disc 8
- 1 Ride My Llama 3:43
- 2 Cortez the Killer Standout 7:31
- 3 Don’t Cry No Tears 2:35
- 4 Born to Run 3:18
- 5 Barstool Blues 3:00
- 6 Danger Bird 6:54
- 7 Stupid Girl 3:12
- 8 Kansas 3:35
- 9 Powderfinger 7:15
- 10 Hawaii 4:26
- 11 Drive Back 3:33
- 12 Lookin’ for a Love 3:16
- 13 Pardon My Heart 3:47
- 14 Too Far Gone 2:41
- 15 Pocahontas 3:30
- 16 No One Seems to Know 2:27
Disc 9
- 1 Like a Hurricane 8:19
- 2 Lotta Love 2:38
- 3 Look Out for My Love 4:05
- 4 Separate Ways 5:25
- 5 Let It Shine 4:43
- 6 Long May You Run 3:48
- 7 Fontainebleau 3:57
- 8 Traces 3:06
- 9 Mellow My Mind (live) 2:41
- 10 Midnight on the Bay (live) 3:09
- 11 Stringman (live) 3:31
- 12 Mediterranean 2:36
- 13 Ocean Girl 3:18
- 14 Midnight on the Bay 3:59
- 15 Human Highway 3:01
Disc 10
- 1 The Old Laughing Lady (live) 5:56
- 2 After the Gold Rush (live) 4:29
- 3 Too Far Gone (live) 3:17
- 4 Old Man (live) 3:48
- 5 Stringman (live) 3:44
- 6 Don’t Cry No Tears (live) 3:12
- 7 Cowgirl in the Sand (live) 4:55
- 8 Lotta Love (live) 2:57
- 9 Drive Back (live) 4:36
- 10 Cortez the Killer (live) 7:02
Release Date
November 20, 2020
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
524 min 59 sec
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