Neil Young has announced official details about Talkin to the Trees, the first album he’s recorded with his new backing group The Chrome Hearts. The 10-track collection will be released on June 13.
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Young wrote all of the songs on Talkin to he Trees, which he co-produced with acclaimed veteran producer Lou Adler. The album was recorded at the historic Shangri La Studios in Malibu, California.
An announcement about the album posted on NeilYoungArchives.com notes, “Talkin to the Trees feels like a full-on fresh-blooded leap forward as Young steps into his sixth decade in his creative odyssey filled with fearless twists and turns.”
The Chrome Hearts feature Spooner Oldham on organ, Micah Nelson on guitar and vocals, Corey McCormick on bass and vocals and Anthony LoGerfo on drums. Neil Young played guitar, harmonica, piano, and vibes on the album. Nelson, McCormick, and LoGerfo also have played with or are current members of Promise of the Real, who toured and recorded with Young during the 2010s.
Talkin to the Trees can be pre-ordered now. The album will be released on CD, via digital formats, and as a vinyl LP. The LP will be available on standard black vinyl and limited-edition clear vinyl. Fans purchasing various versions of the album at Young’s online Greedy Hand Store will receive a free high-res digital audio download of the record.
More About Talkin to the Trees
The politically charged song “Big Change” was released as an advance track from Talkin to the Trees in January.
The statement about the album noted that when the song “was released just in front of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, it was a not-so-subtle announcement that Young was ready to step into the future. Not only America but the world.” The noted added, “There could be no doubt where Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts stand in these challenging times.”
Meanwhile, Young and The Chrome Hearts gave another Talkin to the Trees track, “Let’s Roll Again,” it’s live debut on Saturday, April 26, at the Stephen Stills-hosted 2025 Light Up the Blues benefit concert for the Autism Speaks organization.
A music video for the studio version of “Let’s Roll Again” has debuted at Young’s official YouTube channel. The tune’s lyrics encourage U.S. automakers to embrace clean energy and focus on producing electric vehicles.
In a March 2025 online post, Young also shared some brief details about another song from Talkin to the Trees. As he explained, “Silver Eagle” was written about his trusty tour bus.
Young’s 2025 Tour Plans
As previously reported, Young will be hitting the road this summer with The Chrome Hearts. Their 2025 Love Earth Tour kicks off with a European leg that begins June 18 concert in Rättvik, Sweden, and runs through a July 13 performance in Paris.
The European portion of the trek includes a June 28 headlining performance at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, U.K.
A North American leg will follow. It’s plotted out from an August 8 show in Charlotte, North Carolina, through a September 15 performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Before the tour, Neil will play a solo benefit concert on May 23 at Lakefield College School in Lakefield, Canada. The outdoor event will raise money for the restoration of a farmhouse on the school’s property that was built in 1878, as well as cabins adjacent to the structure. Lakefield is located near Young’s hometown of Omemee, Canada.
Talkin to the Trees Track List:
- “Family Life”
- “Dark Mirage”
- “First Fire of Winter”
- “Silver Eagle”
- “Let’s Roll Again”
- “Big Change”
- “Talkin to the Trees”
- “Movin Ahead”
- “Bottle of Love”
- “Thankful”
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