Neil Young – Coastal (Soundtrack)

Jamfest Wednesday Night: Neil Young's "Coastal (Soundtrack)" - A Masterpiece Unveiled!

This Wednesday on Jamfest, NRN Radio is thrilled to present a handpicked masterpiece that transcends the ordinary and elevates the art form to new heights: Neil Young's "Coastal (Soundtrack)". Released on April 18, 2025, this album finds the legendary artist at his most present and unguarded, offering a profound and intimate musical journey.

In "Coastal," Neil Young strips everything back. Forget the Crazy Horse bombast or studio gloss; what you get is just a man, his guitar, a piano, a harmonica, and six decades' worth of stories told through song. This companion album to Daryl Hannah’s intimate tour documentary, also titled Coastal, is more than just a greatest hits collection; it’s a meditation on time, memory, and survival, captured during his 2023 solo U.S. tour.

Across 11 tracks, Young revisits deep cuts and fan favorites, including the spectral melancholy of “Expecting To Fly,” the swampy bite of “Vampire Blues,” and the timeless innocence of “I Am A Child.” These aren't just reimaginings; they are re-takings, colored by age and experience. Songs like “Throw Your Hatred Down” and “Prime Of Life” resonate with new power in a post-pandemic world, and Young's fragile, weathered, yet potent voice delivers every truth-filled note.

Recorded in cities across the country, "Coastal" stands as one of Young’s most intense live albums to date. The performances are raw, unvarnished, filled with pauses, breaths, and the occasional audience murmur, creating an immersive experience that makes you feel like you're right there in the room. These are not just songs; they are conversations, recollections offered with the grace of someone who has spent a lifetime chasing truth through sound.

Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with a fiercely independent voice in rock and roll. Join us this Wednesday night on Jamfest for Neil Young's "Coastal (Soundtrack)" – the sound of an artist still chasing down something real in a world that’s always in flux.

Tune in this Wednesday on NRN Radio for Jamfest!