The Monsanto Years

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.

Directed by Daryl Hannah

Top cast

Neil Young

Himself / Vocals / Guitar / Production

Lukas Nelson

Himself / Guitar / Backing Vocals

M

Micah Nelson

Himself / Electric Guitar / Electric Charango / Backing Vocals

C

Corey McCormick

Himself / Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals

T

Tato Melgar

Himself / Percussion

A

Anthony LoGerfo

Himself / Drums

J

John Hanlon

Self / Audio Producer

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