In the 1960s, he provided social commentary about the war, the environment, race, and a host of other topics; in the early 1970s, when this record was made, it was about aging, drug abuse, communication, and more.

This tale of drug abuse never fails to send chills down my spine

,THERE'S A WORLD),racism (ALABAMA),and drug abuse(THE

Needle and the Damage Done," is among the greatest tracks ever written on the subject of drug abuse (a close second to "Sister Morphine" by the Stones), "Old Man" is like nothing else in Neil's catalogue and is a great track as well

Aside from having Heart of Gold, his only #1 single, it also includes several other great songs, as well as having a group of songs that are inherently accessible, with great melodies, soft, tender, soothing vocals, and pacing that anyone can enjoy