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Cruising with Chrome Dreams

Chrome Dreams is one of my favorite releases in the growing list of Neil Young’s official bootlegs.

I’m a mark for a good official “bootleg,” previously unreleased collection, or remix. And forget about a cover tribute album. And while I don’t buy as many CDs as I used to, I still like to buy physical copies of certain artists’ releases, including Dylan, Petty, and Neil Young, along with independent and small-label bands. As the album name implies, the tunes on Chrome Dreams are great summertime, top-down listens.

Tracklist:

  1. "Pocahontas" (3:23)

  2. "Will to Love" (7:11)

  3. "Star of Bethlehem" (2:43)

  4. "Like a Hurricane" (8:21)

  5. "Too Far Gone" (2:44)

  6. "Hold Back the Tears" (5:15)

  7. "Homegrown" (2:23)

  8. "Captain Kennedy" (2:54)

  9. "Stringman" (3:32)

  10. "Sedan Delivery" (5:21)

  11. "Powderfinger" (3:23)

  12. "Look Out for My Love" (4:01)

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Mike Barzacchini Mike Barzacchini

Heavy Rotation: I Wish I Was You by Gina Birch

COVID has been my unwelcome friend this past week. Along with lots of hot tea, honey, and rest, music has been my remedy. “I Wish I Was You,” a song of off Gina Birch’s upcoming album I Play My Bass Loud has been good medicine. I think I’ve only played it about 20 times this week. Love the crunchy guitar, big beats, Breeders’ “Cannonball” vibes, and yes, the loud bass. Fight COVID with loud music or at least go out kicking, screaming, and smiling. Stay well. Rock on.

Listen to “I Wish I Was You” on Bandcamp.

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