Scores of musicians have written songs about the birds and the bees.
Neil Young may be the first to feature them in an actual recording.
The racket made here by every manner of insect and mammal literalizes the albums focus: nature.
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Young fashionedEarthas another environmental protest album, in the style of his 2015 releaseThe Monsanto Years.
Again, it takes aim at genetically modified food products and the corporations that promote them.
Unfortunately, the message onMonsantosunk under the weight of un-singable lyrics and leaden music.Earthcounters that with focus and fire.
Three songs fromMonsantoturn up here, in versions far angrier, and sharper than the studio takes.
The band has a dynamic thats distinct from the one Young has with his long-running allies, Crazy Horse.
Promise has the advantage of a second lead guitar, contrasting Youngs wild screeches with sleeker lines.
