Zuma

Zuma, released in 1975 by Neil Young with Crazy Horse, blends folk-rooted songwriting and raw electric rock, alternating spare acoustic numbers with loose, extended guitar jams. The record includes the slow-burning, atmospheric "Cortez the Killer" and highlights Crazy Horse's ragged, responsive backing alongside Young's expressive solos, yielding a mix of contemplative lyricism and distorted, improvisatory intensity. It stands as a distinctive entry in Young's mid-1970s work, balancing quieter songs with abrasive, feedback-soaked textures.