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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Vile is a double album of protest songs and songs to make people think in a world where thought seems to have become an outdated concept.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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NOT IN MY NAME

My science teacher said that for every single action
There is an equal and opposite, an opposite reaction
Yet we continue to conspire and keep on playing with fire
And we send in the bombs with self-righteous satisfaction

My biology teacher told me we’re pretty well all the same
The same on this planet whatever our aims
Yet the weak and poor have to suffer the wars
As we play Russian roulette for a dubious cause

“History teaches us…”
That we never learn
We follow a leader
Who’s not our concern
Principles buried
Under stockpiles of guilt
The houses will fall
And the flowers will wilt

So when our Prime Minister stands there and says
“History teaches us…”, we know we’re being misled
The truth of the matter is we’ve very little choice
But to hang on the coat tails of a maniac instead

We’re damned if we don’t but we’re fucked if we do
Well I’d rather be damned than have a dotard attitude
I’d rather keep the peace than caress the mighty ego
Of a philandering bully whose agenda is confused

“History teaches us…”
That we never learn
We follow a leader
Who’s not our concern
Principles buried
Under stockpiles of guilt
The houses will fall
And the flowers will wilt

© Copyright John Reed 14th April 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
HEYGAMAL: Bass guitar, keyboards, production

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John Reed Manchester, UK

John is a Blackpool born singer-songwriter from Manchester whose songs cover themes of social injustice, environment, politics, and life

In 2020, John joined producer Ali Karim and Jo Beth Young in releasing "The Peasants' Revolt" (as NIGHTSONG) in December 2020.

His new album in collaboration with Ali Karim "Breathe" will be released on 1st October 2021. Look out for the full album YouTube! ... more

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