http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4222&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rssAt first inspired, then disgusted, by Punk's quasi-Leftist posturing, Billy Bragg looked back to protest songsters such as Woodie Guthrie and Phil Ochs for inspiration. Picking up where Ochs left off, Bragg's recordings juxtapose intelligent social critique and tight, resonant melodies. Though in most cases he gives equal weight to these priorities, Bragg's hand is often forced by his radical political sentiments -- something which has guaranteed him a mixed reception in his native England and relative obscurity in the U.S. Even the recent collaboration with Wilco seems to have made precious little impact on his stateside reception. Undaunted, Bragg has continued sculpting poetic songs from a rare alloy of politics and lyricism. Sometimes joined by a band, but usually opting to go it alone with his guitar, Bragg's performances and recordings have helped preserve folk's capacity for social and political relevance. - Chad DriscollPolitical Folk & Protest Songsen720Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:50:48 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4222&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss At first inspired, then disgusted, by Punk's quasi-Leftist posturing, Billy Bragg looked back to protest songsters such as Woodie Guthrie and Phil Ochs for inspiration. Picking up where Ochs left off, Bragg's recordings juxtapose intelligent social critique and tight, resonant melodies. Though in most cases he gives equal weight to these priorities, Bragg's hand is often forced by his radical political sentiments -- something which has guaranteed him a mixed reception in his native England and relative obscurity in the U.S. Even the recent collaboration with Wilco seems to have made precious little impact on his stateside reception. Undaunted, Bragg has continued sculpting poetic songs from a rare alloy of politics and lyricism. Sometimes joined by a band, but usually opting to go it alone with his guitar, Bragg's performances and recordings have helped preserve folk's capacity for social and political relevance. - Chad Driscoll http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9855057&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss Political Folk & Protest Songs Wed, 1 Jan 1986 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Billy Bragg on Rhapsody Online 9855057 tra.9855057 Billy Bragg art.4222 0.0 Talking With The Taxman About Poetry alb.9276249 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/3/7/2/782730_170x170.jpg 2006-04-25 00:00:00.0 1986-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Greetings To The New Brunette tra.9855057 210000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9855057&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9855057&variant=data&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9855067&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss Political Folk & Protest Songs Wed, 1 Jan 1986 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Political Folk & Protest Songs Sat, 9 Mar 1991 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Billy Bragg on Rhapsody Online 12051287 tra.12051287 Billy Bragg art.4222 0.99 Don't Try This At Home alb.9941577 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/1/2/8/1278218_170x170.jpg 2006-04-25 00:00:00.0 1991-03-09 00:00:00.0 true Everywhere (Alternative Version) tra.12051287 283000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12051287&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12051287&variant=data&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.12051273&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss Political Folk & Protest Songs Mon, 19 Sep 1988 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Billy Bragg on Rhapsody Online 12051273 tra.12051273 Billy Bragg art.4222 0.99 Workers Playtime alb.251354 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/0/4/8/1278405_170x170.jpg 2006-04-25 00:00:00.0 1988-09-19 00:00:00.0 true That's Entertainment tra.12051273 234000 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Billy Bragg on Rhapsody Online 9855060 tra.9855060 Billy Bragg art.4222 0.0 Talking With The Taxman About Poetry alb.9276249 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/3/7/2/782730_170x170.jpg 2006-04-25 00:00:00.0 1986-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Ideology tra.9855060 207000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9855060&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9855060&variant=data&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.20268382&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss Political Folk & Protest Songs Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Billy Bragg on Rhapsody Online 20268382 tra.20268382 Billy Bragg art.4222 1.29 Mr. Love & Justice alb.20264257 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/1/8/9/1339818_170x170.jpg 2008-04-22 00:00:00.0 2008-04-22 00:00:00.0 true I Keep Faith tra.20268382 274000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.20268382&variant=play&rws=%2Fbilly-bragg%2Ftop-tracks.rss 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