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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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