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Street Sweeper Social Club

Street Sweeper Social Club · 2009

39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · funk rock

A potent fusion of funk rock and punk energy, delivering politically charged anthems with infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • politically charged anthems for rallies
  • steady energy for workout sessions
  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • short bursts of adrenaline
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced reflective listening
  • long, drawn-out musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Street Sweeper Social Club marked a significant collaboration between Tom Morello and Boots Riley, emerging after Morello's tenure in Rage Against the Machine. Released in 2009, this debut album reflects a shift towards more socially conscious themes as both artists sought to address political struggles through their music. It also represented a resurgence for Morello following his previous band's disbandment.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fight! Smash! Win! 3:35
  • 2 100 Little Curses 4:03
  • 3 The Oath 4:25
  • 4 The Squeeze 3:13
  • 5 Clap for the Killers 3:55
  • 6 Somewhere in the World It's Midnight 3:20
  • 7 Shock You Again 2:41
  • 8 Good Morning Mrs. Smith 3:20
  • 9 Megablast 3:47
  • 10 Promenade 2:31
  • 11 Nobody Moves (Til We Say Go) 4:13

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