We’re Mad as Hell and We’re not Gonna Take it Anymore
March 19th, 2007 . by Jilly
What do Bjork and the Polyphonic Spree have in common? They both have albums coming out in the next few months and both will be expressing their frustrations with the state of the world. Songs that makes a political statement are nothing new, although punk music seems to have the market on this topic.
Polyphonic Spree have traded in their white, flowing robes for black military uniforms with universal peace symbols decorating them. “Fragile Army” is due to be released in June. They’re still preaching peace and love.
On the title track “The Fragile Army,” DeLaughter and Doyle delve explicitly for the first time into their feelings on the war in Iraq, and its reverberations back home. “It’s basically an ode-to-Bush song,” DeLaughter says. “It’s very specific in its agenda, I believe it’s our own battle cry.”
Bjork’s album “Volta” is due to be release May 7th. Here’s an excerpt of an interview with Bjork on MTV.com…
“I am like many people, [in that I'm] quite upset about how things are in the world now, and while I am a musician, I wanted to maybe be a spokesperson for the people in the street, who are pretty pissed off in general,” she explained. “I am just one of all these voices, and the fact that somebody like me has had enough shows you it is a pretty intense time we live in. Emotionally, I was just really, really hungry for something quite full-bloodied and visceral.”
And trust me you don’t want Bjork pissed off at you. Everyone just wants peace and love.