This 1982 album, featuring a then-unusual reliance on synthesizers and drum machines, marked a significant departure from Young's established sound. It was his first release on the Geffen label.
- Recorded in 1982, "Trans" was a commercial and critical disappointment, a stark contrast to Young's previous work. The album was produced by Neil Young and David Briggs. The album was recorded at the Oxnard, California studio Mountain View.
- Young's use of vocoders and synthesizers on "Trans" was inspired by his desire to communicate with his son, who had speech difficulties. Despite the experimental nature of the album, it included contributions from members of Devo.
- "Trans" was the first of Neil Young's six-album contract with Geffen Records. The album reached number 32 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 10 in the UK.
Neil Young is a Canadian musician, acclaimed for his distinctive voice and songwriting, known for his work in folk-rock and country-rock. In 1982, he was between record labels, having recently left Reprise and preparing to sign with Geffen Records.
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