Amanda Palmer & Friends Present Forty-Five Degrees: Bushfire Flash Record
Amanda Palmer · 2020
39 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A raw, urgent mix of folk and rock that channels activism through poignant reimagined classics.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its direct response to the Australian bushfires, raising over $100,000 for relief efforts. It stands out as an example of how music can serve as a vehicle for social change, blending artistic expression with urgent political commentary.
- Career context
- In 2020, Amanda Palmer was navigating a period of social activism and artistic experimentation, following her critically acclaimed album 'There Will Be No Intermission' released in 2019. This project reflects her commitment to raising awareness about the Australian bushfires and showcases her ability to mobilize a community of artists for a cause.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Favorite Things (Bushfire edition) Standout 3:08
- 2 Beds Are Burning Standout 4:42
- 3 The Drover’s Boy 4:52
- 4 Black Smoke 4:06
- 5 Suck It Up, Buttercup Standout 8:53
- 6 Truganini 4:42
- 7 Solid Rock 4:29
- 8 Regional Echo 4:50
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