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mermaid avenue - billy bragg

Billy Bragg - Mermaid Avenue (LP)

Billy Bragg

1998
15 tracks
49 min
alt country

Mermaid Avenue

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Product Description

"Mermaid Avenue," released on June 23, 1998, under Craft Recordings, is a captivating blend of alt-country, anti-folk, folk punk, singer-songwriter, and Americana genres, all masterfully woven together by the legendary Billy Bragg. This album is a unique collaboration that breathes new life into the unrecorded works of the iconic poet Walt Whitman. Over the course of 49 minutes, Bragg's distinctive voice and songwriting prowess shine through in tracks like "Walt Whitman's Niece," "California Stars," and "Christ For President." Each song is a testament to Bragg's ability to transform poetic verses into compelling musical narratives. "Mermaid Avenue" is not just an album; it's a journey through the intersection of poetry and music, showcasing Billy Bragg's versatility and deep connection to the artistic legacy of Walt Whitman.

Tracks

Walt Whitman's NieceBilly Bragg, Wilco
3:53
California StarsBilly Bragg, Wilco
4:58
Way Over Yonder In The Minor KeyBilly Bragg, Wilco
4:06
Birds And ShipsBilly Bragg, Wilco, Natalie Merchant
2:15
Hoodoo VoodooBilly Bragg, Wilco
3:12
She Came Along To MeBilly Bragg, Wilco
3:28
At My Window Sad And LonelyBilly Bragg, Wilco
3:27
Ingrid BergmanBilly Bragg, Wilco
1:50
Christ For PresidentBilly Bragg, Wilco
2:42
I Guess I PlantedBilly Bragg, Wilco
3:33
One By OneBilly Bragg, Wilco
3:25
Eisler On The GoBilly Bragg, Wilco
2:57
Hesitating BeautyBilly Bragg, Wilco
3:05
Another Man's Done GoneBilly Bragg, Wilco
1:36
The Unwelcome GuestBilly Bragg, Wilco
5:05

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Mermaid Avenue
Artist: Billy Bragg
Album release date: 23 juni 1998
Label: Craft Recordings
EAN: 00075597980028
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 49 min
Tracks: 15 tracks

EAN

EAN: 00075597980028

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Alt country
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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