The expression 'a fork in the road' can best be translated as 'making an important decision'. In recent years, Neil Young has shown his committed side with his active role in the Stop The War Coalition. Perhaps this 'fork in the road' is aimed at the new American president, although Young omits his rhetoric about the war on this album. But Neil is still topical. Cough Up The Bucks, including the
… text line 'Where did all the money go?', Is clearly inspired by the credit crisis. Driving is another recurring theme. Something that apparently also made Neil Young think about the environment and the oil war in the Middle East. Fork In The Road is an uncomplicated album full of screeching boogie rock. Despite the heavy textual content, this is a wonderful record for 'on the road': accelerate and go! The self-relativating chorus of Just Singing also fits in this loose atmosphere: 'You can sing about change / Just singing a song won't change the world'. (PdK)more
