The day after Election Day, when I turned on the radio, it was REM’s “It’s the End of the World As We Know it,” followed by Neon Trees “Bad Dream” then Lincoln Park “Lost”
I got stuck on listening to Tracy Chapman - especially “Talkin Bout a Revolution”
Came here to say Les Mis and glad to see it at the top. I saw the play a couple years ago and was surprised the whole audience didn't march out at the end and begin protesting the government. Mandatory watch party before we grab the pitchforks.
Suggestion from off this platform: Ice Cube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9oUnC8JtXY
Best lyrics:
"Arrest the president, you got the evidence
That nigga is Russian intelligence"
This Gen-Xer (or elder millenial) listens to Rage Against the Machine on repeat daily.
Aenema by Tool was always it for me
These have been heavy in my rotation for years now but really have been hitting recently…
We’re in this together now: NIN
https://youtu.be/P9BfvPjsXXw?si=QE98tSRoTp6WZXFY
Eat the elephant: A Perfect Circle
https://youtu.be/mdcdxpn0JHY?si=LdlZLViMRhWm0t8O
Really pretty much any Tool and Puscifer lol!
Especially Existential Reckoning, the whole album start to finish
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l8_hhVZIcdHA6kldJtUx9u1H9uH8iVhGU&si=8HtBjTS9YeyTvZaG
I’ve got some listening to do!
lol! This one really encapsulates MAGA and Trump for me
The Doomed: A Perfect Circle
https://youtu.be/SDvfbvuJtS8?si=zflxVFoCYYBYjKT9
The revolution is definitely being televised, but I get what Gil is saying -
https://youtu.be/vwSRqaZGsPw?si=y1nnZmWZqoYFkPZE
Great post, Michelle! Here are my suggestions for your list: Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmrOB_q3tjo); Brave by Sara Bareilles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4); Better Days by Ant Clemons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TAyq2ULdf8); and Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise by the Avett Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeYSqZPzwr8).
I’ll add Mary Hopkin Those Were The Days https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JnxTT7XXMPA
“we’d live the life we’d choose! We’d fight and never lose!” through to
“Oh my friend we’re older but no wiser, for in our hearts the dream is still the same!”
I very nearly included that one! Love that song.
The Revolution Starts Now (Steve Earle)
"The revolution starts now
When you rise above your fear
And tear the walls around you down
The revolution starts here
Where you work and where you play
Where you lay your money down
What you do and what you say
The revolution starts now
Yeah the revolution starts now"
Excellent! Keep 'em coming!
The day after Election Day, when I turned on the radio, it was REM’s “It’s the End of the World As We Know it,” followed by Neon Trees “Bad Dream” then Lincoln Park “Lost”
I got stuck on listening to Tracy Chapman - especially “Talkin Bout a Revolution”
thank you for the additions!
I'm surprised you consider "Anticipation" a political song- I thought it was about her waiting for sex...
You’re correct. It’s not really political — but at this point in time, it’s encouraging to me.
Take your pleasure where you find it.
...or waiting for the ketchup to come out in an old Heinz ad.
I hate sell-outs!
Yeah, I sang it!
Came here to say Les Mis and glad to see it at the top. I saw the play a couple years ago and was surprised the whole audience didn't march out at the end and begin protesting the government. Mandatory watch party before we grab the pitchforks.
What did you think of the 17-country version I posted? I breaks me every time I listen.
Great list, Michelle. Brought back some memories :)
The Wall - Pink Floyd
Ooh, good one.
Thank you, I needed this. XXOO
Brill list!!!! 🙌🏼❤️🔥