Neil Young to drop ‘Official Release Series Volume 4’ box set next month

nme.com:

Neil Young has announced the fourth instalment in his ‘Official Release Series’ anthology, comprising three classic albums from the 1980s – one of his own, and two collaborative efforts – as well as a rare EP that was only ever sold in Australia and Japan.‘Official Release Series Volume 4’ is set for release on April 29 via Reprise.

In addition to Young’s 1980 solo album ‘Hawks & Doves’, the box set includes his fifth album with Crazy Horse (1981’s ‘Re•ac•tor’) and his debut effort with The Bluenotes (1988’s ‘This Note’s For You’).It also marks the first time many fans will be able to hear the EP ‘Eldorado’, which was initially released in Australia and Japan in 1989.

Recorded at The Hit Factory in New York City, it sees Young backed by The Restless, comprising drummer Chad Cromwell and bassist Rick Rosas.Alternate mixes of three songs from ‘Eldorado’ – ‘Don’t Cry’, ‘On Broadway’ and the title track – would eventually be included on Young’s ‘Freedom’ album. ‘Cocaine Eyes’ and ‘Heavy Love’, on the other hand, remain exclusive to the release.

In announcing the new box set, Young shared a high-quality stream of ‘Cocaine Eyes’ – have a listen to it below:‘Official Release Series Volume 4’ will be available on CD and vinyl formats, how the latter will only be available from indie record stores and through Young’s webstore.