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A radical sing-along from British punk rockers Chumbawamba

wildflowerboy | planet earth | 01/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Whether they're attacking capitalism, Christian fundamentalism, or war, Chumbawamba will entertain and inspire you. This mostly acoustic, punk rock-folk cd is a welcolme new addition to the AK Press folk series and a must-have for every activist's cd collection. I especially love "When Alexander Met Emma", a love song about Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, "By and By", which honors Joe Hill, and "You Can (Mass Trespass, 1932)", a song which inspires us all to reclaim the commons, an urgent message in an age of gentrification, IMF/World Bank structural adjustment programs, biotechnology, and resource wars. With its beautiful harmonies and radical politics, this is yet again another excellent cd from AK Press. As always, I look forward to see what they're going to publish next!!!"

I've been Chumbawamba'd

J. Best | West Milford, NJ | 03/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Describing this group is difficult. Folk, Irish, topical, politically incorrect,incredible variety of styles...and those harmonies! This is a refreshing change for me. I never knew of this group until recently. Now, if only the live import album would be released at a "reasonable" price.Great entertainment. If you expect one particular style of music from track to track, forget about it!All excellent, though."

A Singsong and A Scrap and its songs

G. N. Fernandez | cudahy, wisconsin | 05/07/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"the A Singsong and a Scrap sessions is just plain lovely! the songs are quiet and loud, but without being direspectful to the ears, musically.

the songs all have a story of their own and are full of emotion and easy to sing along to. for those whose ears are not racist to a different tune that is smooth and edgy, i recomment A Singsong and a Scrap to you folks!"