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You may not love every artist on this collection, but you cannot challenge the passion imbibed within the performances. Highlights for me are the Exene/John Doe acoustic version of SEE HOW WE ARE which still gives me chills, right up there with I MUST NOT THINK BAD THOUGHTS. The trilogy of Dylan-Springsteen-Vedder seems an inspired selection, a sequenced passing of the baton, and serve as reminders as to the power these artists can channel. Other highlights for me include Allison Moorer's rendition of the standard "BROTHER CAN YOU SPARE A DIME" and the surprisingly restrained but touching cover of "WHAT'S GOING ON" by John Legend. A great addition to your music collection that you can feel good about purchasing on several levels.

I've heard a lot about this project so bought the soundtrack today when it came out. It's really great! Amazing songs. Really love the tracks from Exene Cervenka/John Doe and the Rich Robinson (from the Black Crowes). And there are songs from Dylan and Springsteen, too. John Legend does a killer cover of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On". The is probably going to be one of those sleeper hit albums that you'll hear about later on. Can't wait to see the film this weekend.

This soundtrack album is culled from a wide variety of sources both new and old. The rock, soul, folk, and country artists are all impeccable choices to represent generations of struggle by political dissenters, the working poor, ethnic minorities, and other marginalized groups. Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Randy Newman, Taj Mahal, John Legend, Exene Cervenka, Allison Moorer, and others sing classic songs of protest.

The film itself is a vital one in the era of the Tea Party. Howard Zinn, who passed away in 2010, worked tirelessly to present the voices of all Americans, but particularly those ignored by the powerful and by the media, to tell our nation's story. The performers in this film (among them Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Benjamin Bratt, Danny Glover, Don Cheadle, Marisa Tomei, Rosario Dawson, Sandra Oh, Sean Penn, and Viggo Mortensen) act out the words of people like Dalton Trumbo, Abbie Hoffman, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Cindy Sheehan, and many others. Zinn offers contrasts and counterarguments to the prevailing conservative ideology in hopes of empowering people who might otherwise be dismissed or brainwashed by reactionary forces.