State Of The Union (The American Dream In Crisis 1967 - 1973)
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Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs, the creative minds behind St Etienne, have curated a fascinating snapshot of American pop and rock from 1967 to 1973—a pivotal moment when the country was grappling with profound social and political change. This collection captures that turbulent era through the lens of accessible, melodic rock and pop that somehow managed to reach mainstream audiences despite the chaos around them. You'll hear everything from folk-influenced songwriting to soul-touched rock, from psych-pop flourishes to country-tinged Americana. The selections showcase how popular music reflected and processed the times, with artists addressing social anxieties through hooks and harmonies. It's a reminder that some of the most culturally significant records weren't necessarily experimental—they were simply honest popular music from a country in transition. A brilliant curatorial effort.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock, Pop |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | CD is NM. Sleeve is VG+. |
| Label | Ace |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Clean Up Your Own Back Yard 3:11
2. Brand New Day 2:03
3. Abraham, Martin And John 3:22
4. The Train 3:28
5. Saturday's Father 3:15
6. 4th Of July 2:46
7. Wine In The Wind 2:47
8. What Do We Do With The World? 2:57
9. Lord Of The Manor 4:49
10. Hitchhiker 2:32
11. Paint America Love 5:19
12. Mr Businessman 3:22
13. Paint Me Black Angels 2:30
14. Southbound Jericho Parkway 7:01
15. Questions 4:24
16. This Crazy World 2:38
17. Take A Letter Maria 2:57
18. Cherrystones 3:13
19. Some People Sleep 1:55
20. Cardboard California 3:29
21. Do You Believe This Town 2:35
22. Welfare Hero 3:00
23. Save The Children 2:34
24. Revolution 2:49
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