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WhenNeil Youngassembles a special edition of his songs, the delight is in the details. Dumeis a new limitededition all analogue vinyl pressing of 16 songs that were originally collected forNeil Youngs Archives Vol. II,released in autumn2020. Set to be released onFebruary 23rd.The album features recordings, some of which were part of the historic Zumaalbum sessions byNeil Young and Crazy Horse, and others previously unreleased, are a detailed look at one of the most exciting periods in Neils rock and roll life. Dume captures the livewire spark ofYoung039smusic during those years, and this fullbore attack issomewhat of a turning point forYoungand the band.Neil Young, Crazy Horse,and producerDavid Briggswere living in thePoint Dumearea ofMalibuand recording at their own direction. The songsYoungwas writing on theDumecollection came at a steady stream, and after the twisty turns of Tonights The Night,the group felt open and free. Zuma, named after the beach they lived near, came together in wideopen sessions that had the air of freedom itself. In assemblingDume initially released asDisc 8 of the Archives Vol. IIbox set Young039sunfolding plan was to weave songs from the album with unreleased tracks and mixes from that period.Dumeis somewhat of a Mad Hatter039s take, using the Zumaalbum as a starting point and expanding that scope into a brandnew entity. Now it is available with the superior sound it was recorded in, via analogue master tapes and vinyl. Neil Young & Crazy Horse Vinyl is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £33