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Neil Young is back with his band the Chrome Hearts, and the title track from their upcoming album, “Second Song,” has drawn serious attention for its sheer scope ahead of the record’s September 18 release on Reprise Records.
Young remains one of rock’s most restless songwriters, having spent decades moving between raw electric records and quiet, reflective acoustic work without ever settling into a fixed lane. “Second Song” marks his second full album with the Chrome Hearts, following last year’s “Talkin’ to the Trees,” and continues a late career run defined by deeply personal songwriting recorded in analog at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu.
The title track itself runs nearly eleven and a half minutes, an ambitious, meditative piece built around themes of time passing and the need for human connection. Young’s voice sits at the center of a mostly acoustic arrangement, backed by longtime collaborator Spooner Oldham on keyboards along with drummer Anthony LoGerfo, bassist Corey McCormick, and guitarist Micah Nelson, giving the song a warm, lived in intimacy that recalls earlier reflective albums like “Comes a Time” and “Prairie Wind.”
The song’s attention comes largely from its scale and its place within Young’s ongoing creative partnership with the Chrome Hearts. Since its August release, the track has been described by critics as a meditation on time and connection, setting the tone for an album that also revives two previously unreleased songs written decades ago, giving longtime fans something genuinely rare to look forward to.
“Second Song” is a patient, expansive piece of songwriting that rewards a full, unhurried listen. Young’s vocal performance carries real weight even at this length, and the interplay with the Chrome Hearts feels unhurried and deeply connected. It’s a quietly remarkable addition to one of rock’s most enduring catalogs.
“Second Song” is an exciting track with captivating energy, impressive delivery, and a memorable sound. Make sure you listen to this impressive song and add it to your playlist today.
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