The War Is Over: The Best of Phil Ochs
70 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · baroque pop · protest song
A poignant collection of folk anthems weaving personal narratives with sharp political commentary.
Why this album works
This compilation is significant for its encapsulation of Ochs' protest music during a turbulent era, highlighting tracks that resonated deeply with the anti-war movement. It remains a critical touchstone in folk music history, influencing subsequent artists within the protest genre and receiving positive reviews from publications like Rolling Stone.
- Best for
- poignant narratives that provoke thought dynamic journey with emotional peaks reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'The War Is Over: The Best of Phil Ochs' captures Ochs at a reflective juncture following his earlier influential works. This compilation follows his notable albums like 'I Ain't Marching Anymore' and showcases his evolution as a protest singer while grappling with the changing landscape of the 60s and early 70s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Grup Yorum· Iwan Fals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tape From California 6:47
- 2 Flower Lady 6:05
- 3 Half a Century High 2:52
- 4 The Scorpion Departs but Never Returns 4:16
- 5 The War Is Over Standout 4:24
- 6 One Way Ticket Home 2:37
- 7 Rehearsals for Retirement 4:13
- 8 Chords of Fame 3:32
- 9 Gas Station Women 3:31
- 10 Outside of a Small Circle of Friends Standout 3:41
- 11 Pleasures of the Harbor 8:08
- 12 Kansas City Bomber 2:27
- 13 White Boots Marching in a Yellow Land 3:31
- 14 Jim Dean of Indiana 5:02
- 15 No More Songs 4:18
- 16 I Ain't Marchin' Anymore (live) Standout 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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