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Tuscaloosa
Rock · 2019 · 11 tracks

Tuscaloosa

A raw, intimate live document from Neil Young's pivotal 1973 'Time Fades Away' tour, capturing his acoustic and electric duality with The Stray Gators.

May 17, 2019 · A&M Records

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Tuscaloosa drops you directly into a smoky, intimate concert hall in 1973, witnessing Neil Young at a pivotal, raw moment in his career. It's a deeply melancholic yet powerfully honest listen, shifting between the stark vulnerability of acoustic folk and the searing, unvarnished energy of electric rock with The Stray Gators. This isn't a polished greatest hits package; it's a gritty, emotionally resonant snapshot of an artist grappling with fame and introspection, making it an essential listen for anyone seeking authentic, unadulterated Neil Young.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Here We Go in the Years (live)
3:56
02
After the Gold Rush (live)
4:42
03
Out on the Weekend (live)
5:29
04
Harvest (live)
4:14
05
Old Man (live)
4:17
06
Heart of Gold (live)
3:48
07
Time Fades Away
6:10
08
Lookout Joe (live)
4:59
09
New Mama (live)
3:01
10
Alabama
3:50
11
Don’t Be Denied
8:09
Moments Worth Listening For
The stark contrast between the acoustic intimacy of early tracks and the electric roar that eventually builds, showcasing Young's dual nature.
The raw, extended guitar solos on electric tracks, demonstrating his signature feedback-laden style, particularly on a track like 'Southern Man' or 'Alabama'.
Moments of vulnerable stage banter or song introductions, revealing the artist's mindset during this turbulent period.
The interplay between Young's harmonica and the band's rhythm section, adding a layer of mournful beauty to certain folk-rock arrangements.
Reviews

How does Tuscaloosa sound next to the rest of Neil Young's catalogue?

Raspy+1.6σ

The vocals lean notably further into raspy than the rest of the catalogue.

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