Occupy This Album Review: Disk 2

Occupy This Album Disk 2 begins with the premier vocal track by Michael Moore, “The Times They Are A-Changin”. I am very taken with his singing voice, he has nice tonality. I especially like that they interspersed part of his bullhorn speech from Zucotti Park into the mix.

Occupy This Album Disc 2:

Copyright 2012 Music for Occupy, Inc.

22. Ace Reporter – “The World Is on Fire”

This band rocked. Their collective energy grabbed my attention as they poured their hearts out on stage.

23. The Middle Eight – “Latter Days”

24. Chroma – “Turn The Lights On”

Chroma was impressive. Articulate with lots of positive energy.

25. Ani DiFranco – “Which Side Are You On?” *

26. Tao Rodriguez-Seeger – “Well May The World Go”

27. Thievery Corporation – “Unified Tribes” *

28. Thee Oh Sees – “Robber Barons”

29. Mike Rimbaud – “Saving Up to Go Bankrupt”

30. Nanci Griffith – “Hell No (I’m Not Alright)” *

Nanci Griffith was fervent in her support for Occupy. She extended her performances at City Winery by hanging out to support and contribute to Occupy. Loved her devotion to the cause.

31. Joseph Arthur – “We Stand as One” *

32. Girls Against Boys – “Cash Machine”

33. Junkyard Empire – “Rebellion Politik”

34. Anti-Flag – “Nothing Recedes Like Progress”

35. Fear Nuttin Band – “Rebel”

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36. Jill Sobule with John Doe – “Under the Bridge” 3

7. Stephan Said – “Take a Stand”

38. UNKLE – “The Answer”

39. Tom Morello(The Nightwatchman) – “World Wide Rebel Songs”

Tom Morello continues to grow large in my heart as an artist, a man of conviction to the cause. He has been such an ally to the Occupy movement. His track enters your heart and you can’t help but feel motivated and involved.

40. Third Eye Blind – “If There Ever Was a Time” *

*previously unreleased

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Occupy This Album Record Release Party Tonight!

History in the making!

God willing, we’ll be attending the Occupy This Album Record Release Party tonight at the City Winery at 155 Varrick St in NYC, doors open at 7PM, where we will hear live music by DJ Logic, Michael Moore, Immortal Technique, Nanci Griffith, David Amram, Richard Barone, My Pet Dragon, Matt Pless, Ace Reporter, Chroma, Fear Nuttin Band, George Martinez and The Global Block Collective, Jennie Arnau, Rejectionist Frong, Greg Smith and Broken English, Los Cintron, and a couple of surprise guests. (We wonder who they will be appearing and performing for us, this is always the fun part, anticipating who will show up as surprise guests…).

We will see the début singing performance of Michael Moore tonight. He will be performing his Bob Dylan track, “The Times They Are A Changing”. There will be lots of new artists for us to get to know and enjoy. Let’s all support this very important cause.

Artists on the album include:

Ani DiFranco, UNKLE, David Amram, Joan Baez, Tom Chapin, Willie Nelson, Rain Phoenix, Patti Smith, Anti Flag, Girls Against Boys, Garland Jeffreys, New Party Systems Featuring Kyp Malone, Yoko Ono, Amanda Palmer, Dar Williams, The Mammals Featuring Pete Seeger, David Crosby & Graham Nash, George Martinez & The Global Block Collective, Jackson Browne, Yo La Tengo, The Guthrie Family, Matt Pless, Filmmaker Michael Moore, Mogwai and More!

The event will be hosted by the DJ’s of Occupational Hazards on WBAI 99.5 FM, John Murdock and Joey Gay!