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    The Breeding Ground Of Vile is a double album of protest songs and songs to make people think in a world where thought seems to have become an outdated concept. Comprising 24 tracks over two volumes, the album comments on injustice, political incompetence, and senseless conflict, but also carries the powerful message that people still have the power.

    All songs were written by me, but huge thanks are extended to the other musicians on the album for their innovative and intuitive contributions: Kieran Heaney, Emma Perry, Kate Ferris, Matt Steady, Duncan Reed, Kristen (Hatt) Lewis and Matthew Lewis of the Lewinskies, Peter Robinson, and last but by no means least, the man who makes it all happen and our very good friend HeyGamal.

    The album is presented in a cardboard sleeve with my initial design concept being professionalised by the fabulous team at ThinkCr8, Leigh, Greater Manchester. Thanks also to the super talented Frank Roper Photography for the band images.

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Nine Tenths of the Law

There are 20,000 souls
Whose lives depend on them
And 20,000 more
Who would struggle
If the 20,000 lost their jobs
Then many thousands more
Would have to live their lives
In a huddle

20,000 more
40,000 poor
Possession is everything
Nine tenths of the law

There are 20,000 businesses
Whose staff are due a rise
But their 20,000 creditors
Are falling on hard times
The things that they create
Redundant in the store
And the people in their factories
Shown the open door

20,000 more
60,000 poor
Possession is everything
Nine tenths of the law

There are 20,000 charities
Whose services would stop
As the milk becomes the cream
And rises to the top
The fat and bloated salaries
And cars that guzzle gas
As children wearing hand-me-downs
Would fall asleep in class

20,000 more
80,000 poor
Possession is everything
Nine tenths of the law

© Copyright John Reed January 2018. All rights reserved.

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from The Breeding Ground Of Vile - Double Album, released June 29, 2018
JOHN REED: Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
MATT STEADY: Fretless bass
PETER ROBINSON: Percusssion
HEYGAMAL: Keyboards, vocals, production

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John Reed Berwick Upon Tweed, UK

John is a Blackpool born singer-songwriter and radio show host whose songs cover themes of social injustice, environment, politics, love, & life

Music is never more important than in difficult times. Therefore, all downloads on this site are provided on a "Pay What You Can Afford" (PWYCA) basis. Merchandise is available at the prices stated.

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