I Ain't Marching Anymore

Phil Ochs

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 28, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1965
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hannibal
• ASIN: B000000646
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #153,348 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Legend has it that Bob Dylan once devastated the young Ochs by calling him a "journalist" instead of a musician. There's a grain of truth to Dylan's barb, and it explains both the power and limitations of Och's art. Much of his topical material can't stand time's test, although the urgent, black humor of "Here's to the State of Mississippi" and the antiwar anthem "Draft Dodger Rag" still smacks of relevance, no matter how distant their subjects. No doubt the unexpected assassination of Kennedy and the growing mire of the Vietnam War gave Ochs the anger and intensity these songs show. This 1965 album is an essential document of the decade, a glimpse into Och's obsessive genius. --Roy Francis Kasten

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Incredle lyrics; abysmal sound quality, December 1, 2000

By	Carl Delaune (Titusville, Florida, US) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of Phil's best. If you're not interested in the sixties, just listen to The Highwayman, or Hills of West Virginia. However, the Hannibal CD is wretched. The sound is often clipped and garbled. You can sometimes even hear people talking in the background. These noises are *not* on my 35 year old LP. Very sad.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Protest singing, February 23, 2000

By	Kevin Lewis (Canada) - See all my reviews

Ochs with his education in Journalism makes his second album the one he is most regognizable for. It is true "raw" lyrics and,(after listening to it for a while) poetry. Too bad (or good) Ochs had to make this album the less commercial possible. "Here's to the state of Mississippi", "I Ain't Marchin Anymore", "Iron Lady", "That was the President" and "The Links on the Chain" are true classics. Begin or end your Folk collection with this album, just buy it and see the world from a different angle forever!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't deserve to be forgotten, April 18, 1999

By A Customer

Phil Ochs does not have the lasting fame he deserves. The topics of his songs may be aged, but, in one way or another, they're still revelant. "I Ain't Marching Anymore" is an excellent, timeless tribute to nonviolence. "The Draft Dodger Rag" is great (even catchy), and his version of Noyes' poem "The Highway Man" shows off his excellent ballad-singing voice, as accompanied by beautiful acoustic guitar. These are indeed the "Days of Decision." Decide to buy this album today.