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Points: 1902 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 05 2010 at 22:24
I remember AP Gov...good times Cool
 
As for as songs...I got none LOL
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Points: 12732 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 05 2010 at 23:09
I think Amused to Death, by Roger Waters, may have many good songs for this. This album is mainly about (surprise surpise) politics on war and mass entertainment. Also, the song "The Powers that be" may be suitable. And perhaps also his new song "Leaving Beirut".
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Points: 3669 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 06 2010 at 09:39
What about something from Jefferson Airplane? the 'After Bathing at Baxters' and 'Volunteers' period in particular seem to speak volumes about American political culture of the late 60's to early 70's- not just 'scathing' in terms of vietnam etc but about their own (and the 'Counter culture' in general) confused direction and place in American culture. I think quite a few bands and Artists from that period reflect that and so could be used to give a broader and more balanced view. Spirit, Zappa (of course), even the Grateful Dead, (although, i guess, none of these bands are strictly 'Prog') could be used to illustrate this.
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Points: 7826 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 06 2010 at 11:42
I second America by Pain of Salvation. Awesome song with lyrics that would probably fit. Thumbs Up

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Points: 101 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 14 2011 at 20:06
Originally posted by J-Man J-Man wrote:

I second America by Pain of Salvation. Awesome song with lyrics that would probably fit. Thumbs Up

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Points: 426 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 14 2011 at 20:10
I can't believe no-one's said Animals yet. Dogs, Sheep, Pigs the whole album's an amazing metaphorical poem.


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