Friday, August 24, 2007

Chrome Dreams II: "Like 'After The Goldrush' or 'Freedom'"

Comments in a recent interview with Neil Young reveal some fascinating insight into the upcoming Chrome Dreams II CD. From MARKET WIRE (via Bad News Beat) Neil says "from a vacation retreat with his family":
"It's an album with a form based on some of my original recordings, with a large variety of songs, rather than one specific type of song. Where 'Living With War' and 'Everybody's Rockin'' were albums focused on one subject or style,'Chrome Dreams II' is more like 'After The Goldrush' or 'Freedom,' with different types of songs working together to form a feeling. Now that radio formats are not as influential as they once were, it's easier to release an album that crosses all formats with a message that runs through the whole thing, regardless of the type of song or sound.

"Some early listeners have said that this album is positive and spiritual. I like to think it focuses on the human condition. Like many of my recordings, this one draws on earlier material here and there. I used to do that a lot back in the day. Some songs, like 'Ordinary People,' need to wait for the right time. I think now is the right time for that song and it lives well with the new songs I have written in the past few months. I had a blast making this music."

The comments seem to indicate that the release could potentially be a real blockbuster. With reports that manager Elliot Roberts played Chrome Dreams II to an enthusiastic reception at Warner Bros' England and France headquarters, all signs are pointing to the release receiving considerable label backing.

Guess we'll know for sure in October.

Links to this post:

Create a Link

11 Comments:

At 8/24/2007 09:19:00 PM, Blogger haahnster said...

Well, After The Gold Rush and Freedom are two of my all-time favorites...so, I say, "SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!"

 
At 8/25/2007 12:40:00 AM, Anonymous Glenn said...

The album, according to a post that appeared on the forum "Gearslutz", was recorded in a garage! Here is what the poster wrote:

"All new recordings, done in an auto repair garage. They laid down rubber mats with holes and then poured wood shavings in the holes to absorb some sound. Recorded live, I think very few overdubs, minimal processing. Yes there was a songs or two that had horns-I believe Ordinary Poeple was one of them."

The thread has subsequently disappeared from the forum ...

 
At 8/25/2007 01:17:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

SOMEBODY PINCH ME!!!!

 
At 8/25/2007 02:49:00 AM, Anonymous horsewifnoname said...

I've been waiting for something like this..... I like the old albums that aren't all one style. I can hardly wait, I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve....
It's been awhile since I have anticipated a new cd this much...

 
At 8/25/2007 11:52:00 AM, Anonymous Roadeyeluv said...

What a great honor to be a Neil Young fan!!! I am sure that the new album Chrome Dreams 2 will be one of his greatest.I dont know any other star that can cause this much excitement!! Thank you Neil, ahead of time,cause I know it will be great!!!

 
At 8/25/2007 12:16:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

AT circuit citys website the song list has 1. pocahontas 3:24 2.will to love 7:11 3.star of bethleham 2:42 4.like a hurricane 8:14 5.too far gone 2:41 6.hold back the tears 5:16 7.homegrown 2:20 8.captain kennedy 2:55 9.stringman 3:32 10.sedan delivery 5:22 11.powderfinger 3:23. they dont have ordinary people listed,i'm dissapointed powderfinger is only 3:23 long idont see anysongs listed at 13 or 18 minutes long as previousley reported. so is the circuit city listing correct?

 
At 8/25/2007 12:27:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

That sounds like the original Chrome Dreams bootleg song listing

 
At 8/25/2007 01:26:00 PM, Anonymous Simpson said...

Yeah, that's definitely, the track listing for the original Chrome Dreams.

 
At 8/25/2007 11:21:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow Neil you truely are my best friend.I think it's great Farm Aid going to New York.However bring it back to the midwest are Alaska!!!!Thanks Brother Love ya Mike T

 
At 8/26/2007 12:08:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I want him to bring it back to Australia. Someone said he was coming here, then someone said he wasn't. Does anybody know? I was watching him do Don't Let it Bring You Down on Youtube and my son walked passed and asked who it was. This is a kid who mostly listens to MTV style 'music'. I think I've got Neil a new fan and I'd love to take him to a concert and give him a musical education!

 
At 9/11/2007 11:53:00 PM, Anonymous james said...

well, folks...i am rightly giddy

i can't recall the last time i was this excited......i am a neil nut and i have a great feeling about this album AND tour.....ordinary people has been a favourite of mine for years and to think that he feels the time is right for this record tells me great things about it...and he himself compared the record to After the Goldrush.....i am going to ride this high for a long long time!!!!

 

Post a Comment

<< Home

It's Been Called The
"Missing Link" in the Ditch Trilogy

time-fades-away-banner2a

Sign the Release "Time Fades Away" Petition
Join The 10,000+ Who Have Already Signed




This Blog's For You!

broken-arrow-mag-new-logo.gif

Neil Young Appreciation Society


sugar-mtn-logo.jpg
Sugar Mountain

Neil Young Setlists
rust-radio-new

ny-org-logo.jpg Submit Your Neil Links Now!
youngtown-rock&roll_wide.gif
Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum
Omemee, Ontario, Canada
Featuring Neil Young,
The Beatles, and others

bumpersticker-neil-concert.jpg


i-l-ove-neil-young-sm.jpg
Bands Covering Neil Young songs


bumper-sticker-live-music-better-sm.jpg



This Blog's For You!
ny-times-logo.jpg
Official Neil Young News Site

bridgeschool_logo
The Bridge School

farm-aid-logo.gif
Farm Aid

Stop factory farms
Go family farms!


Neil Young Nation -
"The definitive Neil Young fan book"

linda-eastman-neil-young-sugar-mtn-sm.jpg
The Essential Neil Young

neil-young-sleeveless.jpg
Fans Favorite Neil Albums

neil-young-heart-of-gold-film-still
Top 50 MP3
Neil Young Downloads


Top 10 Best Selling Neil Albums Today

Support Thrasher's Wheat
via Purchases from:
United States - Amazon.com us.gif
Canada - Amazon.ca canada.gif
United Kingdom - Amazon.uk gb.gif
Germany - Amazon.de de.gif


jttp-film-poster-sm.jpg
Neil Young Films


live-rust-promo-poster.jpg

ADVERTISEMENT


trans-promo


Analysis and Discussion of
Album Poll Results

paul-neil-bridge2004-sat-sfc-kkomenich-sm.jpg
Paul McCartney and Neil Young

woodstock-poster.jpg


lennon_peace_liberty
John Lennon and Neil Young

csny-1974-poster.jpg


eddie & neil
Eddie Vedder and Neil Young

buffalo-springfield-poster.jpg


Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain and Neil Young


neil & joni
Joni Mitchell & Neil Young

europe 1987.jpg


ronnie-vanzant-neil.jpg
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Neil Young

weld


kent state Four Dead in Ohio

concert-pass-europe-2003-solo.jpg



Rockin' In The Free World

willie_picnic_poster_070503


wilco-062305-wide-background.jpg
Wilco and Neil Young


bluenotes-pass-young88crewlam-sm.jpg

bruce-springsteen-neil-young-bridge-oct-1986.jpg
Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young

europe87concertpass


elton-john-neil-young-crop-sm.jpg
Elton John and Neil Young

NYA-the-1st-night.jpg
Year of the Archives:
2009 in Review

dylan-young-crop
Bob and Neil

powderfinger
"Powderfinger"
What does the song mean?




Tell Us The Truth

Brighter Planet's 350 Challenge

Watch Real-Time Traffic Feed http://live.feedjit.com/live/thrasherswheat.org/

csny2k-plate.jpg


Twitpic of the Moment

Neil Young on Twitpic
Twitpic by ncyvr


churchsign