"Second Song" Album by Neil Young & Chrome Hearts Released Today
"Second Song"
Tracklist for Second Song album by Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts
Mojo Magazine by John Mulvey:
1. The Foggy Edge Of Time - 06:21
2. Day After Day - 06:34
3. Earth Girl - 07:07
4. Second Song - 11:20
5. Casting Me Away From You - 02:37
6. Soon I Might Be Going - 08:04
7. I'll Love You Forever - 04:14
Previously, 2 tracks dropped in advance: see NEW SONG VIDEO: Neil Young's "Casting Me Away From You" and VIDEO: "Second Song" | Neil Young Archives.
Here is Official Lyric Video for the song "Day After Day".
Produced by Lou Adler, Neil Young & Niko Bolas (The Volume Dealers) and recorded at Rick Rubin's Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California, The Chrome Hearts are:
- Anthony LoGerfo: drums.
- Corey McCormick: bass, vocals.
- Micah Nelson: electric guitar, vocals.
- Spooner Oldham: Farfisa organ.
Some early review clips ...
"Second Song is by far his best work since the monumental 2012 album Psychedelic Pill, the last great album of the Crazy Horse era under Poncho Sampedro. And while Young's current backing band, The Chrome Hearts, can certainly recapture the monolithic stomp of the Crazy Horse era, it's their grace and sensitivity, their Stray Gators-esque acoustic style, that truly stand out on this late-career classic. " 4 stars
UNCUT by Michael Bonner:
"The fragility of his age-worn voice lends these songs an added melancholy—a reminder that these reflections come from an artist approaching his ninth decade . Far from sounding diminished, however, Young has delivered one of his most poignant albums of the 21st century, one that is both sad and beautiful . For all the album's reflections on aging and loss, Second Song is carried by what remains ." 9 out of 10
Labels: album, archives, chrome hearts, neil young, neil young archives, video
by thrasher@PermaLink: 9/18/2026 09:21:00 AM
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Hey now, where are the experts? I expected some of the following wisdoms at least:
The best record since "After the Goldrush"!
I does not compare to ... (Fill in: OTB, TTN, Live Rust, Psychedelic Pill)
Why did Poncho not play on this record?
At 80 Neil isn't that young anymore.
The last song I liked was "Chevrolet".
Is there a vinyl product that doesn't cut Second Song in half?
How many new melodies are needed to justify an album?
After having listened to the album the umpteenth time I have discovered that...
Bring on the Horse!
Which of the new songs will be played during the three up-coming shows?
Which of the songs definetely will not be played?
The difference between the CD and the vinyl version is tremendous (or barely audible).
That being said I hope for substantial comments.
I am not very impressed by the new album. Very simple repetitive chord changes and recycled melodies. However I do like the two old songs that he re-recorded.
I dunno.
I’m not a musician.
Not a songwriter.
And I am not a critic.
Just a fan of the man.
(And his muse).
As a fan my low water mark is lyrical rhymes.
But then lines like “I miss you like tomorrow and I see you like today. I wanted to say something before I go away.”.
Wow.
And the musicianship is stellar, understated & present at the same time.
Re-imagining old songs is fine.
If they were old songs that needed re-imagining.
Else it just comes off as filler?
There is, how ever, something poignant, something that resonates here. It draws me in, brings me back.
Just like all Neil records do.
They should ALL be named “Second Listen”.
All one song.
That All take more than one listen.
😎
A perfect Neil album for sitting outside as the season changes to autumn.
Thanks for the thoughts on Neil’s latest.
Could this really be Neil’s 50th studio album? How is this calculated? Including CSNY, etc?
More to the point, what about the warm ups and Farm Aid? Talking to the Trees failed to have any live performances as we recall.
The new, introspective songs wouldn't seem to work for a rowdy crowd.
We'll just go back to our initial assessment of Second Song: any song that can both bring a smile to our face and a tear to our eye is special. So we're thankful to have yet another Neil album here in 2026.✌️♥️
By my count (Neil, studio) closer to 45? Not including CSNY, Stills-Young, Compilations, Soundtracks or, obviously, Live.
Or guesting appearances (even on Crazy Horse albums).
But my goodness!
It’s not quantity. It’s quality.
“Whether you want it or not”.
As to set lists, I always expect the unexpected.
It’s Fall. It’s Farm aid.
It’s also mid terms…
I predict some acoustic & some electric.
And some protest songs in the mix.
Enjoy the show(s)!
And carry the messaging with you into the voting booth…
My current favourite track is "Soon I Might be Going". It has the spook of both "Dead Man" and "Sleeps With Angels" (Song), also something that reminds me of the song "On the Beach". A Beatles song is quoted...
I'll have to give it a few more spins I guess.
Soon I might be going. Wow. Worth the price of admission. If I was a strange for My Daughter, I would be heartbroken and you can hear it in this song
Estranged. Sorry
I'm sure at least a few of these songs will grow on me soon, as certain songs do off of every Neil album. I like to hear other people's opinions to sometimes be able to appreciate a certain song (that I didn't realize were classics) from any music act.
I commend to all the Atlantic Monthly review of the record
More songs in "Soon I Might be Going"
"The water shone like diamonds": Thrasher
First half of second verse: "See the Sky about to Rain"
"Take It As It Comes" (Song title by the Doors)
The fifth verse seems to allude to the Bridge School sing-along to "All You Need is Love"
I know this look at the lyrics is taking words out of context, narrowing the songs meaning but I couldn't help noticing
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