Following the release of Don't Try This At Home, Billy Bragg went into seclusion for five years, as he raised his young child. William Bloke reflects a newfound maturity for Bragg, as he tones down his attack and returns to simple, acoustic-based arrangements. Though there are a few songs that are infused with his trademark leftist politics, most of William Bloke is comprised of songs about fatherhood and maturity, which are warm, compassionate and melodic. In short, it's the sound of urban folk settling into adulthood without dreading its responsibilities.
so, if you didn't know by now, billy bragg is one of my all time, favorite things, ever. but its not just because he writes amazing, powerful, run me over like a mac truck every time i hear them songs, its because he's there every time something happens.Like Westerberg, Tweedy, Adams and the Beilanko brothers, Braggie seems to be one of those guys who's ther for all the big moments. The embodim...
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so, if you didn't know by now, billy bragg is one of my all time, favorite things, ever. but its not just because he writes amazing, powerful, run me over like a mac truck every time i hear them songs, its because he's there every time something happens.Like Westerberg, Tweedy, Adams and the Beilanko brothers, Braggie seems to be one of those guys who's ther for all the big moments. The embodim...
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| 1 From Red to Blue |
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| 2 Upfield |
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| 3 Everybody Loves You Babe |
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| 4 Sugardaddy |
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| 5 A Pict Song |
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| 6 Brickbat |
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| 7 The Space Race Is Over |
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| 8 Northern Industrial Town |
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| 9 The Fourteenth of February |
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| 10 King James Version |
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| 11 Goalhanger |
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