This track was based on a full-pelt, distorted guitar riff which combined early 90’s grunge patterns with Young’s iconic vocal line. The lyrics of this song questioned how artists should react to changing tastes in music, and had the effect of revitalizing Young’s career, leading him to collaborate with punk pioneers Devo alongside his classic style. An extract from the song, “It’s better to burn out than to fade away”, was famously quoted in Kurt Cobain’s suicide note.
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