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Did you wonder about the Occupy movement? Did you admire how someone could get off their ass and stand up for their country? True patriotism is calling out injustice when there exists a system that is rigged to benefit the few at the expense of the masses that increasingly have lost their voice. Those that have the resources to buy our media are using it to convince us that all politics are dirty and we shouldn't play. This suits their needs well, the few that actually benefit from our political system have few votes as well. It is imperative to them that they convince us to not vote or vote against our economic interests by using stupid wedge issues that really mean little at the end of the day. The wedge issues that rile us up do little to put food on our table or pay our bills but keep us distracted enough to ensure that we yield our power to the few that wish to control us. Ry Cooder is perhaps the most talented musician out there. His singing and songwriting is only bested by his unbelievable guitar playing. I have exposed many grateful people to the wonders of Ry over the past few decades and if I could have three proverbial wishes, I would want the whole planet to listen to this album. The music is intoxicating enough to bring nirvana to even those the album tries to poke. I have purchased a few of these and every recipient of the gift has thanked me profusely, well one famous party doesn't know me from Adam but I know it is making him laugh out loud every time he listens to it. Ry Cooder has been devoting time to bringing younger musicians up into the industry and I lost track of his newer work. Rolling Stone magazine called "Paradise and Lunch" one of the ten best albums ever if my memory serves or maybe they said most important. I used to tell people that if I could only have one album on a deserted island, this would be it. Every time I hear it I hear something new and have greater appreciation for it. Election Special is the same type of album, nobody can listen to "Brother is Gone" and not be blown away. The mandolin and guitar playing on this disc is nothing short of incredible. The lyrics are so profound you have to wonder why there isn't a national movement around this album. I rushed out and bought "Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down" after hearing this album and found it to be musically as good and nearly as enjoyable. Please buy this disc, even if you are hellbent to sacrifice the common good of this country for your personal gain. Even if you are carrying water for these folks because of deeply held biases, you will have to appreciate the outstanding musicianship. If the lyrics hit too close to home, this will be the most memorable gift you have possibly ever given to a member of the 99% that isn't carrying water for those that have altered our society.Read full review
I love Ry Cooder
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