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Songs for Troubled Times
John McGrail
Politically motivate Rock with a folk music touch
Collection Contents
| # | Title | Length | ||
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| 1 |
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Earthday | 3:37 | Play |
| 2 |
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Sometimes We Just Forget | 4:25 | Play |
| 3 |
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Losing Our Voice | 4:21 | Play |
| 4 |
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Who The Hell Am I? | 5:49 | Play |
| 5 |
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What Would Jesus Say? | 4:50 | Play |
| 6 |
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Just Like Tim McVeigh | 3:30 | Play |
| 7 |
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Red Ball Blue | 4:39 | Play |
| 8 |
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Almost Funny | 3:38 | Play |
| 9 |
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Genocide Johnny | 4:22 | Play |
| 10 |
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Vilify Me | 3:53 | Play |
| 11 |
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Leaders | 8:09 | Play |
| 12 |
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... | 2:02 | Play |
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Description
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 harms 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."
So who is John McGrail???
John McGrail is a singer songwriter from Cleveland. He has been playing and performing music for 25 plus years. He has opened and for such diverse groups as the Cowboy Junkies, The Proclaimers, Texas and new age artist Larkin, plus he has performed with the Irish superstars The Chieftains and Native American singer songwriter Bill Miller. Plus he has played in Ireland, Europe and Africa. Here is a sampling of what has been said about him.
"Highlights in this reviewers opinion (is)... John McGrail's "Into Your Bones" a British working class lament with flute and fine harmony Cindy Barber CMG Notations
John McGrail's "Into your bones" forms forceful images of crucifixion of people and the earth
Jef Ramsey / the Victory Review
"He's got blockbuster one's (songs), as he showed... not only has a strong, resonant voice, but also knows how to play the guitar." Jane Scott / Cleveland Plain Dealer
"there's an imaginative mind at work here" Anastasia Pantsios/ Notations
"Very impressive. Original and thought provoking."
"A world class player"
"I would recommend (him) to everyone who likes adventurous music and any one who likes 'folk' music." CD Baby Reviews