Homegrown CD

Within Neil Young fandom, there has always been one "holy grail": the legendary artist's long-buried album "Homegrown". It was reportedly recorded in December 1974 and January 1975 following the breakdown of a relationship, but for whatever reason Young decided not to release it... until now. For those who enjoy Young's work, it should be an essential listen, not least because it's a more softly-spun, yearning and heart-aching affair that provides a sharp contrast to the bolder, brassier and bigger songs he became renowned for during the 1970s. Five of the songs featured on the set were later re-recorded and released, but the versions here are generally breezier, with stripped-back arrangements, while the totally unheard tracks are by and large superb.