UNITED STATES - Neil Young has long been known as an outspoken figure in the music industry, but this time he’s taking aim at major corporations such as Monsanto, Wal-Mart, and Starbucks. In his latest album, aptly-named, “The Monsanto Years,” Young takes on the use of GMOs, company-labor practices, and more.

With lyrics that refer to "the poison tide of Monsanto," the song describes a farmer who "signs a deal for GMOs that makes life hell with Monsanto,” Neil Young is not making any friends at the seed and chemical giant. Young also takes a few shots at Starbucks in a song titled, "A Rock Star Bucks a Coffee Shop."

"I want a cup of coffee but I don't want a GMO. I like to start my day off without helping Monsanto," Young whines.

Starbucks was obviously not thrilled about this type of press, giving the following statement to CNN Money, ”Starbucks is not a part of any lawsuit pertaining to GMO labeling nor have we provided funding for any campaign. Starbucks is not aligned with Monsanto to stop food labeling or block Vermont State law.” 

Monsanto also released a statement responding to Young’s album, saying, ”there is a lot of misinformation about who we are and what we do -- and unfortunately several of those myths seem to be captured in these lyrics." 

The spokesperson also added, "many of us at Monsanto have been and are fans of Neil Young, [but] his current album may fail to reflect our strong beliefs in what we do every day to help make agriculture more sustainable.” 

Of course, a man like Neil Young doesn’t give up his position quickly, firing back with even more statements on GMO’s. 

"GMO labeling matters. Mothers need to know what they are feeding their children. They need freedom to make educated choices at the market," Young said in an e-mailed statement from his manager.

And if you were wondering, Wal-Mart's did not get off the hook with this one, with Young penning a song called "Big Box," that discusses the company’s labor practices, with the lyrics, "People working part-time at Wal-Mart never get the benefits for sure.”

Wal-Mart did not return CNN Money’s request for comment, but as of now, you can still preorder "The Monsanto Years" at walmart.com.

Will this tactic boost the rocker’s album sales or start an all-out war? Only time will tell.