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Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2

Editor's Review:

Finally, a punk rock compilation with some direction! Most comps have historically consisted of nothing but singles and maybe a crappy “bonus” DVD to boot. Sure, Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2 has all that, but enough added substance to make it a noteworthy addition to your collection.

The music menu reaches as far back as Operation Ivy (“Unity”), but also includes modern favorites giving their two cents when it comes to the current administration. Ranging from the punk of NOFX, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Lagwagon, Rancid and Bad Religion, to the more radio-friendly Foo Fighters and No Doubt, artists aptly find a balance between revealing their ire and articulating well enough to get their point across. The DVD component takes an additional step beyond just some low-budget live footage of the same shit; here we have the obligatory music videos, but the nub of this hubbub lies in its political shorts and comedy. There’s the gospel of Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman and her attack on mainstream American media; a tear-jerking BBC-produced documentary of the last presidential un-election by award-winning American journalist Greg Palast; an exceptional Bush impersonation performed by the one and only Will Ferrell; and a ridiculous amount of other cool shit.



This CD / DVD combo also wins the award for Best Booklet. You’ll first find a long word from Justin Sane of Anti-Flag, shorter testimonials from many of the participating bands, a “20 More Reasons to Hate Bush Jr.” guide and a mission statement to gain support for this collection’s Punk Voter cause. So do your country and self a favor and buy this one.
– David P. Brown


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Record Label Fat Wreck Chords
Released August 2004

Tracks

  1. Green Day – Favorite Son
  2. Bad Religion – Let Them Eat War
  3. Operation Ivy – Unity
  4. The Lawrence Arms – Necrotism: Decanting the Insalubrious (Cyborg Midnight) Part 7
  5. Dropkick Murphys – We Got the Power
  6. Flogging Molly – Drunken Lullabies
  7. Only Crime – Doomsday Breach
  8. Foo Fighters – Gas Chamber
  9. Lagwagon – Status Pools
  10. Sugarcult – What You Say
  11. Rancid – 7 Years Down
  12. Sleater-Kinney – Off With Your Head
  13. The Unseen – Scream Out
  14. Yellowcard – Violins
  15. Dillinger Four – Like Sprewells on a Wheelchair
  16. Jawbreaker - Chesterfield King (Live)
  17. Bouncing Souls – Born Free (Live)
  18. Mad Caddies - No Hope (Live)
  19. The Dwarves – Kids Today
  20. Sick of it All – Can’t Wait to Quit
  21. No Doubt – Comforting Lie
  22. Useless ID – State of Fear
  23. Autopilot Off – I’m Thinking
  24. The (International) Noise Conspiracy – My Star
  25. Donots – Time’s Up
  26. Hot Water Music – Kill the Night
  27. Thought Riot – You’re Gonna Die
  28. No Use for a Name – Fields of Agony (Acoustic)

DVD

Political Shorts

  • Independent Media in a Time of War
  • Honor Betrayed
  • Fixed in Florida
  • Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War
  • Unprecendented: The 2000 Presidential Election
  • Unconstitutional

Music Videos

  • Alkaline Trio – We’ve Had Enough
  • Bad Religion – Los Angeles is Burning
  • Flogging Molly – Drunken Lullabies
  • NOFX – Idiot Son of an Asshole
  • Thought Riot – With Love, The Underground

Comedy

  • Bush Straight Talk (Will Ferrell)
  • Greg Proops
  • Patton Oswalt vs. Bush
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