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Songs For Troubled Times
John McGrail
With the release of "Songs For Troubled Times" John McGrail has taken a step in a new direction. The basis for these songs are social and political. He knows there is often a backlash to that type of approach as witnessed by Linda Ronstadt (that radical bitch) and the Dixie Chicks (those radical bitches). We won't even mention Ani DiFranco (God bless her) but as he has said "At this time in our nation's history I can't imagine just putting something out as entertainment". So there it is. Musically the album is top notch. "If it isn't going to be something that is appealing to the ears then write an essay. It's cheaper and less time consuming"
The songs go from the rocking "Losing Our Voice" and "Almost Funny" to the somber mood of "Who The Hell Am I", to ominous "Leaders" to the light hearted "Just Like Tim McVeigh" and much more.
When asked if it wasn't a bit of a risk doing this album John's response was "No a risk is being a soldier in Iraq. Having your butt in harm's way because your president wanted to go to war for no good reason... putting out an album a risk?... ha! If only life was filled with such tepid risks."
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Songs on this CD:
Earthday
Sometimes We Just Forget
Losing Our Voice
Who the Hell Am I?
What Would Jesus Say?
Just Like Tim McVeigh
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Red Ball Blue
Almost Funny
Genocide Johnny
Vilify Me
Leaders
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