Neil Young - This Note's For You

 

Neil Young – This Note’s For You is the fiery, horn-driven comeback that announced Neil rejoining Reprise in 1988. With tracks like “This Note’s for You” and “Ten Men Workin’”, he pulls no punches—singing his message straight to the audience, not the sponsors. The tone is biting but satisfying: a sassy, unapologetic takedown of corporate influence in rock ‘n’ roll.

This is the 2018 Official Release Series remastered pressing (ORS 20) on heavyweight vinyl, catalog number 25719‑1—pressed in the US and delivered in August 2018. It includes a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits, housed in a cover featuring the back‑lane of Winnipeg’s Blue Note Cafe where Neil played unannounced.

The album spans ten dynamic tracks: A‑side gems like “Coupe De Ville,” “Life in the City,” “Twilight,” and B‑side standouts “Can’t Believe Your Lyin’,” “Hey Hey,” and “One Thing.” The horn section is front and center—Ben Keith, Steve Lawrence, Larry Cragg, Claude Cailliet, Tom Bray, and John Fumo—adding gritty punch to Neil’s vocals and guitar.

This pressing is a must-have for Neil fans and collectors alike. It’s rebellious, sharp, and loaded with swagger, proving that Young could make social commentary groove harder than most artists could dream.