About

Sound in a sentence: "His music pulses with a gritty urgency, driven by raw guitar riffs and an unwavering rhythm that evokes both tension and release."
Neil Young's significance lies in his ability to channel the rawness of personal experience into music that resonates deeply with both individual listeners and broader cultural movements. His work has influenced generations, shaping attitudes towards authenticity in songwriting and the role of the artist as a social commentator.
Neil Young's significance lies in his ability to channel the rawness of personal experience into music that resonates deeply with both individual listeners and broader cultural movements. His work has influenced generations, shaping attitudes towards authenticity in songwriting and the role of the artist as a social commentator. Young's exploration of themes like disillusionment, love, and environmentalism has made him a vital voice in multiple contexts, from the counterculture of the '60s to contemporary discussions about activism. Young approaches songwriting with a blend of spontaneity and introspection, often crafting songs that feel like intimate conversations rather than polished productions. This immediacy allows his music to capture fleeting emotions and experiences, creating an atmosphere that feels both personal and communal. His electric performances juxtapose quiet vulnerability with explosive intensity, reflecting the turbulence of his lyrical content. Lyrically, Young often navigates the intersection of personal and political, frequently addressing existential questions and societal critiques through a straightforward yet evocative storytelling style. This approach balances sincerity with a hint of irony, inviting listeners to reflect on their own lives while engaging with larger issues.

Discography

151 releases 70 studio 1968–2025
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Neil Young
Neil Young (1968)
After the Gold Rush
After the Gold Rush (1970)
Journey Through the Past
Journey Through the... (1972)
Harvest
Harvest (1972)
Time Fades Away
Time Fades Away (1973)
On the Beach
On the Beach (1974)
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night (1975)
Decade
Decade (1977)
Comes a Time
Comes a Time (1978)
Hawks & Doves
Hawks & Doves (1980)
Trans
Trans (1982)
Everybody's Rockin'
Everybody's Rockin' (1983)
Old Ways
Old Ways (1985)
Landing on Water
Landing on Water (1986)
This Note's for You
This Note's for You (1988)
Freedom
Freedom (1989)
Eldorado
Eldorado (1989)
Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon (1992)
Lucky Thirteen
Lucky Thirteen (1993)
Unplugged
Unplugged (1993)
Sleeps with Angels
Sleeps with Angels (1994)
Mirror Ball
Mirror Ball (1995)
Dead Man
Dead Man (1996)
Road Rock - Friends & Relatives
Road Rock - Friends... (2000)
Silver & Gold
Silver & Gold (2000)
Neil Young: Silver and Gold
Neil Young: Silver a... (2000)
Mystery Train
Mystery Train (2001)
Are You Passionate?
Are You Passionate? (2002)
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (2004)
Prairie Wind
Prairie Wind (2005)
Living with War
Living with War (2006)
Living with War - “In the Beginning”
Living with War - “I... (2006)
Live at Massey Hall 1971
Live at Massey Hall... (2007)
Chrome Dreams II
Chrome Dreams II (2007)
Sugar Mountain – Live at Canterbury House 1968
Sugar Mountain – Liv... (2008)
Dreamin' Man Live '92
Dreamin' Man Live '9... (2009)
The Archives Vol. 1 1963–1972
The Archives Vol. 1... (2009)
Fork in the Road
Fork in the Road (2009)
Live at the Riverboat 1969
Live at the Riverboa... (2009)
Le Noise
Le Noise (2010)
A Treasure
A Treasure (2011)
Live at the Cellar Door
Live at the Cellar D... (2013)
A Letter Home
A Letter Home (2014)
Storytone
Storytone (2014)
The Monsanto Years
The Monsanto Years (2015)
Bluenote Café
Bluenote Café (2015)
Earth
Earth (2016)
Peace Trail
Peace Trail (2016)
The Visitor
The Visitor (2017)
Hitchhiker
Hitchhiker (2017)
Songs for Judy
Songs for Judy (2018)
Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live
Roxy - Tonight's The... (2018)
Paradox
Paradox (2018)
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa (2019)
Colorado
Colorado (2019)
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa (2019)
Neil Young Archives Volume II: 1972–1976
Neil Young Archives... (2020)
The Times
The Times (2020)
Homegrown
Homegrown (2020)
Way Down in the Rust Bucket
Way Down in the Rust... (2021)
Barn
Barn (2021)
Young Shakespeare
Young Shakespeare (2021)
Noise & Flowers
Noise & Flowers (2022)
World Record
World Record (2022)
Chrome Dreams
Chrome Dreams (2023)
Before and After
Before and After (2023)
Odeon Budokan
Odeon Budokan (2023)
Talkin to the Trees
Talkin to the Trees (2025)

Albums ()

Singles ()

Who's Gonna Stand Up

Who's Gonna Stand Up

2014

Grey Riders

Grey Riders

2011

Walk with Me

Walk with Me

2010

Johnny Magic

Johnny Magic

2009

The Believer

The Believer

2007

After the Garden

After the Garden

2006

He Was The King

He Was The King

2005

The Painter

The Painter

2005

Sun Green

Sun Green

2003

Bandit

Bandit

2003

Goin' Home

Goin' Home

2002

Differently

Differently

2002

Let's Roll

Let's Roll

2001

Fool For Your Love

Fool For Your Love

2000

Razor Love

Razor Love

2000

When Your Lonely Heart Breaks

When Your Lonely Heart Breaks

1997

This Town

This Town

1996

Peace and Love

Peace and Love

1995

Downtown

Downtown

1995

Throw Your Hatred Down

Throw Your Hatred Down

1995

Change Your Mind

Change Your Mind

1994

My Heart

My Heart

1994

Piece of Crap

Piece of Crap

1994

Western Hero

Western Hero

1994

Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon

1993

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

1993

Unknown Legend

Unknown Legend

1993

War Of Man

War Of Man

1992

Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon

1992

From Hank to Hendrix

From Hank to Hendrix

1992

Mansion On The Hill

Mansion On The Hill

1990

Love to Burn

Love to Burn

1990

Over and Over

Over and Over

1990

No More

No More

1989

Someday

Someday

1989

Rockin' in the Free World

Rockin' in the Free World

1989

Crime in the City (Sixty to Zero Part I)

Crime in the City (Sixty to Zero Part I)

1988

Ten Men Workin'

Ten Men Workin'

1988

This Note's For You

This Note's For You

1988

Mideast Vacation

Mideast Vacation

1987

Too Lonely

Too Lonely

1987

Inca Queen

Inca Queen

1987

Long walk Home

Long walk Home

1987

Weight of the World

Weight of the World

1986

People on the Street

People on the Street

1986

Touch the Night

Touch the Night

1986

Get Back to the Country

Get Back to the Country

1985

My Boy

My Boy

1985

Old Ways

Old Ways

1985

Cry, Cry, Cry

Cry, Cry, Cry

1983

Wonderin'

Wonderin'

1983

Little Thing Called Love

Little Thing Called Love

1982

Sample and Hold

Sample and Hold

1982

Computer Age

Computer Age

1982

Stayin' Power

Stayin' Power

1981

Shots

Shots

1981

Opera Star

Opera Star

1981

Southern Pacific

Southern Pacific

1981

Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)

Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)

1979

Lotta Love

Lotta Love

1978

Comes a Time

Comes a Time

1978

Like a Hurricane

Like a Hurricane

1977

Will to Love

Will to Love

1977

Bite the Bullet

Bite the Bullet

1977

Hey Babe

Hey Babe

1977

Don't Cry No Tears

Don't Cry No Tears

1976

Long May You Run

Long May You Run

1976

Drive Back

Drive Back

1975

Stupid Girl

Stupid Girl

1975

Come On Baby Let's Go Downtown

Come On Baby Let's Go Downtown

1975

Walk On

Walk On

1974

Time Fades Away

Time Fades Away

1973

See the Sky About to Rain

See the Sky About to Rain

1973

L.A.

L.A.

1973

War Song

War Song

1972

Heart of Gold

Heart of Gold

1972

Old Man

Old Man

1972

When You Dance I Can Really Love

When You Dance I Can Really Love

1971

Only Love Can Break Your Heart / Birds

Only Love Can Break Your Heart / Birds

1970

Cinnamon Girl / Sugar Mountain

Cinnamon Girl / Sugar Mountain

1970

The Loner

The Loner

1969

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