On this day November 2, 1981, Neil Young and Crazy Horse released Reactor, their eleventh studio album together. The record blended raw electric power with sharp lyrics and a no nonsense approach that reflected both Young’s restless creativity and his return to heavier rock after several experimental projects.
Reactor featured tracks such as Surfer Joe And Moe The Sleaze, Southern Pacific, and T Bone. With its loud guitars and stripped down production, the album delivered a sense of urgency and spontaneity that captured the band’s chemistry. While overlooked upon release, Reactor later gained appreciation for its honesty and influence on Young’s evolving sound.
80s insight: Reactor reflected the unpolished and authentic spirit of early 1980s rock, when artists like Neil Young and Crazy Horse stayed true to their roots while exploring new directions.
Reactor featured tracks such as Surfer Joe And Moe The Sleaze, Southern Pacific, and T Bone. With its loud guitars and stripped down production, the album delivered a sense of urgency and spontaneity that captured the band’s chemistry. While overlooked upon release, Reactor later gained appreciation for its honesty and influence on Young’s evolving sound.
80s insight: Reactor reflected the unpolished and authentic spirit of early 1980s rock, when artists like Neil Young and Crazy Horse stayed true to their roots while exploring new directions.
