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Harvest

by Neil Young

Released: February 15, 1972

Folk rock, country rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Harvest" is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, released in 1972. Other notable tracks on "Harvest" include "Old Man," "Alabama," and "The Needle and the Damage Done." The album was recorded with backing musicians who would later become known as the Stray Gators. The record features a mix of folk, country, and rock elements, and it became a commercial breakthrough for Young.

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"Harvest" is often praised for its emotional depth…

"Harvest" is often praised for its emotional depth, introspective lyrics, and the raw, intimate quality of Neil Young's voice.

The album's themes touch on love, loss, and…

The album's themes touch on love, loss, and the impact of fame.

It is considered a classic in the singer-songwriter…

It is considered a classic in the singer-songwriter genre and has influenced subsequent generations of musicians.

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Essential Tracks

Harvest

"Harvest" is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, released in 1972.

Heart of Gold

The album includes some of Neil Young's most iconic and enduring songs, including "Heart of Gold," which became his only No. 1 single in the United States.

Old Man

Other notable tracks on "Harvest" include "Old Man," "Alabama," and "The Needle and the Damage Done." The album was recorded with backing musicians who would later become known as the Stray Gators.

Alabama

Other notable tracks on "Harvest" include "Old Man," "Alabama," and "The Needle and the Damage Done." The album was recorded with backing musicians who would later become known as the Stray Gators.

The Needle and the Damage Done

Other notable tracks on "Harvest" include "Old Man," "Alabama," and "The Needle and the Damage Done." The album was recorded with backing musicians who would later become known as the Stray Gators.

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Reception

The album includes some of Neil Young's most iconic and enduring songs, including "Heart of Gold," which became his only No. 1 single in the United States. Despite its critical and commercial success, Neil Young himself has expressed mixed feelings about the album, feeling somewhat uncomfortable with the level of mainstream success it brought him. It is widely regarded as one of Neil Young's most successful and critically acclaimed albums.

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Legacy

It is widely regarded as one of Neil Young's most successful and critically acclaimed albums. Nevertheless, "Harvest" remains a landmark album in Neil Young's career and a significant contribution to the folk-rock and country-rock genres.

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The Complete Album Story

"Harvest" is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, released in 1972. It is widely regarded as one of Neil Young's most successful and critically acclaimed albums. The record features a mix of folk, country, and rock elements, and it became a commercial breakthrough for Young.

The album includes some of Neil Young's most iconic and enduring songs, including "Heart of Gold," which became his only No. 1 single in the United States. Other notable tracks on "Harvest" include "Old Man," "Alabama," and "The Needle and the Damage Done." The album was recorded with backing musicians who would later become known as the Stray Gators.

"Harvest" is often praised for its emotional depth, introspective lyrics, and the raw, intimate quality of Neil Young's voice. The album's themes touch on love, loss, and the impact of fame. Despite its critical and commercial success, Neil Young himself has expressed mixed feelings about the album, feeling somewhat uncomfortable with the level of mainstream success it brought him.

Nevertheless, "Harvest" remains a landmark album in Neil Young's career and a significant contribution to the folk-rock and country-rock genres. It is considered a classic in the singer-songwriter genre and has influenced subsequent generations of musicians.