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The Curse of the Mekons

by Mekons

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The Curse 03:43
2.
Blue Arse 02:51
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Wild & Blue 02:53
4.
Authority 05:00
5.
Secrets 05:18
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Nocturne 04:55
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Sorcerer 04:34
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Brutal 04:36
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Funeral 03:28
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Lyric 03:55
11.
Waltz 04:26
12.
100% Song 05:22

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Out of despair and being label-less came this classic album. Politically charged songs despairing about communism and capitalism, a return to C&W (Sally Timms' passionate reading of John Anderson's "Wild and Blue"), and a dig at America's status as the world's only post-Cold War superpower ("100% Song").

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released January 1, 1991

1991, Mekons

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Mekons Chicago, Illinois

Mekons, formed in 1977 Leeds, England, have an improbable history – a surprising & influential embrace of folk & country music; with occasional forays into the art world. They work collaboratively & collectively with everything credited to the band, never to individuals. Their mind-boggling output blurs the lines between high & low art while remaining bold, unpredictable & true to the punk ethos. ... more

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