Freedom

Moving forward in this story arc if you will, I will focus on Neil Young's 1989 album "Freedom". This album in a way may have relaunched Neil's career. After about a decade of odd records being released, Neil tapped into what was to become the grunge movement. This record is best known for the hit "Rockin' In The Free World'. the rest of the album is an eclectic mix of grunge, rock, and country, oh and an odd cover of the classic 'On Broadway'. While the album was diverse it set in motion the style for Young's next few records. As the 90's progressed and grunge took over, Neil was dubbed 'The Godfather Of Grunge' for his playing style. He even worked with grunge giants Pearl Jam on his album 'Mirrorball'.

For me I become fixated on the song 'Rockin' In The Free World', in fact it still remains one of my favorite Neil Young tracks today. I remember seeing Neil play with Pearl Jam at the 93 VMA's. It was one of those moments where you knew something great was going to happen. And it did, it's a great performance. I hadn't really gotten into harder music quite yet. I was slowly uncovering the grunge scene right as Cobain died. I was exploring bands like Guns 'N Roses, who by 93 were falling apart and bands like Nine Inch Nails, who I wasn't sure what the hell was going on there. I got into the grunge movement eventually, listening to bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, L7, 7 Year Bitch and Pearl Jam. But by this time alternative was riding high and nu metal began to rear it's ugly head. All the grunge bands kinda faded out with the exception of Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains and Neil Young. Neil has always done things his way and I'll be damned if it hasn't worked. It's no a bad way to live your life either.

 

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