Victim of Geography
Billy Bragg · 1993
78 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
Folk-infused alternative rock channels sharp political commentary through poignant storytelling and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy melodies with sharp commentary
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- poignant storytelling for reflective moments
- engaging sing-along choruses
- thought-provoking narratives for activism
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- dislike political themes in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Victim of Geography' was Billy Bragg's fifth studio album, showcasing his continued evolution as a politically charged songwriter. Following the success of 'Don't Try This at Home' in 1991, this album marked Bragg's commitment to blending personal narratives with broader social themes during a time of significant political change in the UK.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Strummer· The Clash· Graham Parker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Greetings to the New Brunette 3:31
- 2 The Marriage 2:31
- 3 Ideology 3:27
- 4 Levi Stubbs' Tears 3:31
- 5 Honey I'm a Big Boy Now 4:07
- 6 There Is Power in a Union 2:48
- 7 Help Save the Youth of America 2:48
- 8 Wishing the Days Away 2:29
- 9 The Passion 2:54
- 10 The Warmest Room 3:57
- 11 The Home Front 4:12
- 12 She's Got a New Spell 3:25
- 13 Must I Paint You a Picture 5:32
- 14 Tender Comrade 2:50
- 15 The Price I Pay 3:34
- 16 Little Time Bomb 2:17
- 17 Rotting on Remand 3:38
- 18 Valentine's Day Is Over 4:53
- 19 Life With the Lions 3:06
- 20 The Only One 3:26
- 21 The Short Answer 4:59
- 22 Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards 4:35
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