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entwisi 25-07-2007 20:26

that was nice but ironic
 
on the way home tonight I listened to an album I probably haven't listened to for ~20 years. It was a rather surreal time taking me back to days at Uni.

What was ironic is that it was Billy Bragg's "Talking o the Taxman about poetry" and considering this is an evangelical socialist singing about a then well established Tory goverment the words were SO applicable today.

For those who have never heard it or any Billy Bragg I highly recommend it as both political ravings and enjoyable music.

PS I also enjoyed a bit of original; Adam and teh Ants as well!

SPUGGIE J 25-07-2007 20:31

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Can imagine you in a Adam Ant get up while out on the town at weekends complete with hairdo and makeup. :eek::p

WillowTheWhisp 25-07-2007 20:32

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You just reminded me of a (very) old Magna Carta song there Ian.

Bagpuss 25-07-2007 20:55

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 453324)
For those who have never heard it or any Billy Bragg I highly recommend it as both political ravings and enjoyable music.

PS I also enjoyed a bit of original; Adam and teh Ants as well!

Just when your credibilty had risen you go and blow it, at least you said early Ants so I might let you off.:cool:

Tin Monkey 25-07-2007 20:59

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I grew up on Billy Bragg and saw the man a few times over the years.

Talking o the Taxman about poetry is a cracking album and as you say, it's probably as applicable today as it's ever been.

Artists such as Bragg taught me alot about politics and competing ideologies. Where do today's youth learn about such things?

entwisi 25-07-2007 21:14

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Daily Mail?

:D

no wonder there is such political apathy :D

Tin Monkey 25-07-2007 21:28

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 453346)
Daily Mail?

:D

no wonder there is such political apathy :D

You probably aren't wrong, unfortunately. It's something I've thought about from time to time and it does mildly concern me. It's no wonder we have such apathetic youths (I'm generalising of course).


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