The Pope Smokes Dope
David Peel · 1972
32 min · 14 tracks · proto-punk
Raw, rebellious anthems collide with satirical lyrics, capturing the counterculture spirit of early 1970s America.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everybody’s Smoking Marijuana — This track serves as a catchy anthem celebrating marijuana use, embodying the zeitgeist of the 1970s counterculture. Its straightforward lyrics and upbeat sound reflect a carefree attitude towards drug culture.
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The Pope Smokes Dope — The title track boldly addresses religious hypocrisy while using humor to critique authority figures, positioning Peel at the forefront of protest music. Its playful yet confrontational tone encapsulates the album's ethos.
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I’m Gonna Start Another Riot — This song captures the rebellious spirit of the era with its call to action against societal injustices. The raw energy and urgency in Peel's delivery reflect the political climate of the time.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m a Runway 3:39
- 2 Everybody’s Smoking Marijuana 4:06
- 4 The Ballad of New York City
- 5 The Ballad of Bob Dylan 3:19
- 6 The Chicago Conspiracy 3:47
- 7 I’m Gonna Start Another Riot 2:30
- 8 McDonalds Farm 2:59
- 9 F Is Not a Dirty Word 3:12
- 10 The Birth Control Blues 4:36
- 11 The Hip Generation 1:36
- 12 The Pope Smokes Dope 2:15
- 13 Amerika (edit)
- 14 How Did You Meet David Peel? (Interview with John Lennon)
- 15 Everybody’s Smokin’ (remix)
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