Neil Young Releases 50th Album, Second Song

Neil Young today released Second Song, marking the 50th album of his career. The album is Young’s second recording with The Chrome Hearts. It contains seven songs written by Young, five of which have not been previously released. The album also includes two previously unreleased versions, Casting Me Away From You and I’ll Love You Forever.

Young recorded Second Song in analog at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California. The Chrome Hearts lineup on the album features Anthony LeGerfo on drums, Corey McCormick on bass, Micah Nelson on guitar and Spooner Oldham on keyboards. The seven Young-written songs and the two previously unreleased versions are included on the album.

Next week, Young will perform two shows with Willie Nelson in Bridgeport and Philadelphia. The shows will take place before this year’s Farm Aid event in Virginia Beach.