Chrome Dreams

Chrome Dreams is one of the most famous 'lost' albums in rock history. Originally compiled in 1977, it was intended to be Neil Young's follow-up to Zuma, but was famously shelved in favor of the more eclectic American Stars 'n Bars. For decades, it circulated as a high-quality bootleg, becoming a cornerstone of Young's mythology. The album is a composite of sessions from 1974 to 1977, featuring some of his most enduring compositions in their rawest forms. Sonically, it is a masterpiece of 'The Volume Dealers' aesthetic - minimalist, analog, and deeply atmospheric. It includes the definitive version of 'Will to Love,' recorded at home on a cassette deck in front of a fireplace, and the legendary studio version of 'Like a Hurricane.' The record serves as a crucial document of Young's transition from the harrowing vulnerability of the 'Ditch Trilogy' toward the more expansive rock of the late 70s. Its eventual official release confirmed its status as a cohesive, albeit accidental, masterwork that rivals After the Gold Rush in its emotional breadth.