Farewells & Fantasies
Phil Ochs · 1997
231 min · 53 tracks · folk rock · baroque pop · protest song
A poignant tapestry of folk melodies layered with introspective lyrics reflecting on societal issues and personal introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on society
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- long listening for deep engagement
- thought-provoking narratives and themes
- ideal for contemplative afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- want instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Farewells & Fantasies' was Phil Ochs' posthumous album, compiling recordings from various stages of his career. At the time of its release, Ochs was recognized as a seminal figure in the protest music genre, having influenced generations with his politically charged songs. This album served to celebrate his legacy and introduce newer audiences to his work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Leonard Cohen· Tom Paxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 What's That I Hear 2:03
- 2 The Bells 3:09
- 3 Morning 2:29
- 4 Bound for Glory 3:20
- 5 The Highwayman 6:47
- 6 Power and the Glory 2:19
- 7 That's What I Want to Hear 3:10
- 8 Links on the Chain 4:23
- 9 Love Me, I'm a Liberal 4:31
- 10 Too Many Martyrs 2:50
- 11 In the Heat of the Summer 3:06
- 12 Here's to the State of Mississippi 5:57
- 13 I'm Going to Say It Now 2:57
- 14 One More Parade 3:21
- 15 Draft Dodger Rag 2:12
- 16 I Ain't Marching Anymore 2:35
- 17 We Seek No Wider War 4:22
- 18 Ringing of Revolution 7:05
- 19 When I'm Gone 4:01
- 20 Song of My Returning 5:15
- 21 There but for Fortune 2:46
Disc 2
- 1 The War Is Over 4:24
- 2 I Ain't Marching Anymore 2:52
- 3 White Boots Marching in a Yellow Land 3:33
- 4 Is There Anybody Here? 3:23
- 5 Santo Domingo 5:58
- 6 Song of a Soldier 4:05
- 7 Cops of the World 5:00
- 8 Bracero 4:08
- 9 Canons of Christianity 5:51
- 10 I Kill Therefore I Am 2:57
- 11 The Confession 3:21
- 12 William Butler Yeats Visits Lincoln Park and Escapes Unscathed 3:30
- 13 A Toast to Those Who Are Gone 3:31
- 14 Changes 4:41
- 15 The Doll House 4:40
- 16 When in Rome 13:14
Disc 3
- 1 Pretty Smart on My Part 3:18
- 2 The World Began in Eden and Ended in Los Angeles (live) 3:27
- 3 Tape From California (live) 3:50
- 4 Chords of Fame 3:33
- 5 Gas Station Woman 3:31
- 6 Miranda 5:19
- 7 Outside of a Small Circle of Friends 3:43
- 8 Cross My Heart (demo version) 4:28
- 9 Flower Lady 6:04
- 10 The Scorpion Departs but Never Returns 4:17
- 11 Pleasures of the Harbor 8:09
- 12 Jim Dean of Indiana 5:04
- 13 Rehearsals for Retirement 4:12
- 14 Doesn't Lenny Live Here Anymore 6:14
- 15 No More Songs 4:19
- 16 Crucifixion (live) 7:40
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