Today’s jam is a spooky jam. It scares the hell out of me. It’s probably one of Neil Young’s darkest songs, from one of his darkest (yet somehow hopeful) albums, Sleeps With Angels. If you aren’t familiar with the album, it contains three songs that are, in my opinion, crucial to understanding Young’s music — … Read more
Pegi Young has had many accomplishments throughout her life – she co-founded the Bridge School, she has toured as a backup singer with her husband, Neil Young, and she’s now released her second album, Foul Deeds. Sure, it’s easy to simply call her “Neil Young’s wife.” But, I promise you, she’s more than that, as … Read more
“Oh my Lord, why am I not strong?” Like the wheel. Like the branch that will take me home. Every word, every guitar sound Kristian Matsson produces always sounds so delicate, even if he’s singing as if he’s been stabbed by the King of Spain. I get it, you might not like his voice. That’s … Read more
“I feel your love, I feel your strong love. I feel the patience of unconditional love.” A lot has happened to Neil Young in 2010. He lost friend and producer L.A. Johnson to a heart attack in January, and just last July, his long-time pedal steel expert, the great Ben Keith, also passed. Young’s also … Read more
Speakers Rating: 93/100 When I hear the words “experiment” and “Neil Young” in the same sentence, my mind drifts ever so slightly. I think of all the times the Canadian artist has challenged my thoughts, my actions, and why I love music in the first place. Experimenting on a Young album might mean that he’s … Read more
The California four-piece, Infantree, released its Food For Thought EP earlier this year to high praise. With its eclectic mix of instruments (crunchy banjo, folky mandolin, buzzing electric guitar) and vocals compared to the mellow Tom Waits, the EP conjured up a lotta excitement for the LP, Would Work. The 12-song effort was produced by … Read more