The Greatest Music
Released: 1977
American Stars 'n Bars
by Neil Young
The 1665th greatest album of all time
American Stars 'n Bars (1977) gathers material from several mid 1970s sessions and showcases Neil Young moving between electric rock, country rock, and folk rock. The album juxtaposes expansive, guitar-driven numbers with quieter country and acoustic pieces, and its patchwork sequencing highlights Young's range and his preference for loose, spontaneous-sounding performances.