THE GLOBAL BROAD BAND Waddya Want CDR (Stone Premonitions)
The Global Broad Band are The Reverend Rabbit (whose vocal style leads me to believe is probably an alter-ego of Tim Jones) and Paddi (of Body Full of Stars), along with various guest musicians. In Waddya Want, the Reverend rants away on various sociopolitical issues (corrupt politicians, war, brainwashing by the media) over a heavy rock instrumental incorporating elements of prog and punk. A Different Kind is heavy bluesy psych-rock that starts off gutsy and impassioned enough, then the Rev. unleashes the full extent of his anger by telling us in no uncertain terms what he thinks of politicians, religions, gullible people, 4x4 drivers, corporate media, surveillance cameras and racism, in language that is not for the squeamish or prudish. This England is a prog rock track with more of the social commentary we have come to expect from the Reverend Rabbit. Here he laments the sorry state of his home country, populated by gullible fools obsessed with what's on TV. Seriously no-holds-barred stuff on offer here, guaranteed to offend all who are happy to accept the status quo.
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