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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Vile is a double album of protest songs and songs to make people think in a world where thought seems to have become an outdated concept.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.

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Breeding Ground Of Vile - Double Album via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.     ... more
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SEND IN THE TROOPS

Man has tunnelled underground for centuries at least
To drag its wealth into our homes and give us light and heat
The men who ran the mines and their failed negotiations Called upon the government with their shields and their truncheons

We’re gonna send in the troops
Send in the troops
We’re gonna let them loose
We’re gonna send in the troops

They’re churning up half of Lancashire’s land
Breaking rock technology for future powergen
There’s a growing opposition from the near vicinity
So its time to call the military to bolster the police

We’re gonna send in the troops
Send in the troops
We’re gonna let them loose
We’re gonna send in the troops

Outside the Party conference were voices of dissent
As the smart set with rosettes of Blue provoked their arguments
Flying eggs and tasty language hardly merited
An armed response to clear the streets of a harmless bunch of kids

We’re gonna send in the troops
Send in the troops
We’re gonna let them loose
We’re gonna send in the troops

We’re gonna send in the troops
Send in the troops
We’re gonna let them loose
We’re gonna send in the troops

© John Reed 2017. All Rights Reserved.

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from The Breeding Ground Of Vile - Double Album, released June 29, 2018
JOHN REED: Vocals, cittern
MATT STEADY: Violin
PETER ROBINSON: Percussion
HEYGAMAL: Bass guitar, keyboards, 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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