The Monsanto Years
2015
60 minutes
Overview
The Monsanto Years is a studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young and the American rock group Promise of the Real, released on June 29, 2015 on Reprise Records. A concept album that criticizes the agribusiness company, Monsanto, it is Young's thirty-fifth studio album and the third by Promise of the Real. The group is fronted by Lukas Nelson and features his brother Micah, both sons of Willie Nelson. The album was produced by both Young and John Hanlon, and is accompanied by a film documenting the recording process.
Top Cast
Neil Young
Himself / Vocals / Guitar / Production
Lukas Nelson
Himself / Guitar / Backing Vocals
Micah Nelson
Himself / Electric Guitar / Electric Charango / Backing Vocals
Corey McCormick
Himself / Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals
Tato Melgar
Himself / Percussion
Anthony LoGerfo
Himself / Drums
John Hanlon
Self / Audio Producer