Young, Neil: Mirror Ball (CD)
Released in June 1995, Mirror Ball was recorded with members of Pearl Jam, and was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Because of resentments from Pearl Jam's record company, Epic, the songs from the recording sessions written by Eddie Vedder couldn’t be included. Two songs from the Mirror Ball sessions written by Vedder and featuring Young were instead released later the same year on the Merkin Ball EP.
The collaboration between Neil Young and Pearl Jam can be noticed in the rock sound which differentiates it from other Neil Young albums. The choice with “Song X” is somewhat peculiar, since it is not very typical for the album as a whole and far from one of the strongest songs.
However, songs like “I’m the Ocean”, “Downtown” and “Throw Your Hatred Down” are melodious and hard-driven rock compositions that has probably given Young some new listeners. The album was also bestowed mostly positive reviews. Otherwise, Young is singing on all songs except "Peace and Love" in which Vedder also contributes to the vocals.
- Song X
- Act of Love
- I'm the Ocean
- Big Green Country
- Truth Be Known
- Downtown
- What Happened Yesterday
- Peace and Love
- Throw Your Hatred Down
- Scenery
- Fallen Angel