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Billy Bragg
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 5, 2002)
  • Original Release Date: March 5, 2002
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Elektra / Wea
  • ASIN: B00005YX35
  • Also Available in: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,083 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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In the afterglow of the remarkable Mermaid Avenue, the dean of British agit-rock turns in a new set of collaborations, this time with running mates Ben Mandelson, Lu Edmonds, Martyn Barker, Simon Edwards, and Ian McLagan. While the Blokes' arrangements find the earthy adventurousness--dabbling in a bit of neo-ska, gospel soul, and polyrhythmic world beats--that defined the Mermaid sessions, Bragg's songwriting often sputters through overly didactic and barely clever slams on multinational capitalism, British nationalism, and working-class exploitation. Bragg has railed against it all before--and with considerably more wit. The new romantic songs, especially the bouncy "Another Kind of Judy" and the gorgeous immigrant's reverie "Distant Shore," find the sharp and sweet catchiness of Bragg's best work, but the rest of the album rarely does. --Roy Kasten


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'England, Half-English', is his first album of all-original songs in over five years, features Billy and his touring band The Blokes continuing that spirit of rollicking collaboration. As always, Billy deftly mixes the personal and the political on a dozen tracks that are by turns joyous, rocking, angry, inspiring, melancholy and beautiful. 2002.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, but not bad, March 24, 2002
By "uffda_bill" (Aloha, OR USA) - See all my reviews
First, let me say, I have been a huge fan of Billy's since 1990. I have attended concerts, bought T-shirts, and played his music full blast on many a day.

The album contains a few gems, a few mediocre songs, and a few that are painful to hear. Being a HUGE fan of the British Isles, I found the song "Take Down the Union Jack" to inspire a bit of melancholy and a bit of acceptance...the Isles have changed.

Other songs like "Baby Farouk", "Distant Shore", and "Tears of My Tracks", bring you to remember some of his older albums quite fondly.

This album is fairly decent, but is missing something. Compared to William Bloke this is one notch below. This album most directly corresponds to Don't Try This at Home...

So, if you are a Billy Bragg fan, you should buy this album (if only for Take Down the Union Jack). If you have never listened to Billy before, then I suggest you go pick up Back to Basics or William Bloke before hand.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars a few gems, March 20, 2002
By John C Washburne (St. Louis, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews
To put my cards on the table, I'm a huge Billy Bragg fan. However the moments of genius are getting fewer and further between. This record is solid but unspectacular, with a few exceptions. "Distant Shore" is classic, heartfelt Billy Bragg, and the acoustic guitar work is gorgeous. "Another Kind of Judy" is this record's "Sexuality", and "Jane Allen" is a lot of fun. "Baby Faroukh" is a standout as well. Other than than that it's pretty average. "NPWA" is just awful musically. The lyrics are cool, but to me it's unlistenable. Bragg's live shows are still a killer, though, and I'm planning on being front and center when he comes to the States.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's called satire, March 25, 2002
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To the genius from Portland who seems to think Billy is a racist: you might also enjoy reading the work of cannibal author Jonathon Swift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great album, disappointing reviews
There's not many in Billy's league. Great effort.

But ... who IS the twit who posted the comments about Billy being racist? Put 'em up mate!
Published on December 18, 2004 by Squidgy

4.0 out of 5 stars Important and Will Inevitably Grow On You
"England Half-English" is the latest plot point on Billy Bragg's biographical music chart. Read more
Published on June 17, 2004 by lhowitt

4.0 out of 5 stars Bragg's best in a while.
Personally I find England, Half English a return to form. I would say it's Bragg's best issue since Worker's Playtime (My all time fave), Mermaid Ave. releases included. Read more
Published on June 29, 2002 by loucope

4.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
This is the first Billy Bragg CD I have purchased. I loved nearly every song and would therefore highly recommend it.
Published on June 13, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars His worse release yet
Unfortunately this is his poorest record to date. If you're already a fan, then I guess there are 1 or 2 half decent tracks. Read more
Published on May 16, 2002 by Simon Carne

4.0 out of 5 stars Another New Billy Bragg
The first time I listened to "Don't Try This at Home" I was disappointed. It was not what I had been expecting or hoping for. Read more
Published on April 24, 2002 by Ethan

3.0 out of 5 stars Blue Collar
One reviewer deemed this music racist, presumably because of the song "English, Half English." This is a misreading of the intent of the artist. Read more
Published on March 31, 2002 by Ed Luhrs

4.0 out of 5 stars Lighten up. This is a great album.

The consensus on this record seems to be that it is mediocre at best. While it certainly isn't as brilliant as the classic "Talking With The Taxman About Poetry", how many... Read more
Published on March 26, 2002 by E. Meyer

2.0 out of 5 stars I guess the best days are past
This album was a major disapointment. I am a long time fan and will admit that I had to work at the last album, but I have to say that he finally may have come to the end of his... Read more
Published on March 22, 2002 by Christopher Lord

1.0 out of 5 stars great music...IF YOU ARE A RACIST
you know, its too bad that England has immigrants, but maybe the English should have considered that BEFORE colonizing other countries. Read more
Published on March 20, 2002

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