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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

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is a double album of protest songs and songs to make people think in a world where thought seems to have become an outdated concept.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

We are fed a daily diet of regurgitated narrative
That seems to metamorphose into fact
We are cheated and deceived but they are not to be believed
They can say just what they want but we’re not to answer back

Smash the machine that spits out the lies
Smash this machine of the State
Smash it before we lose the power of thought
Smash it before it’s too late

In the later Middle Ages they rolled the printing presses
And they took away the livelihood of some
But today’s manipulation is of high sophistication
And they lie to us much faster through their tablets and their phones

Smash the machine that spits out the lies
Smash this machine of the State
Smash it before we lose the power of thought
Smash it before it’s too late

© John Reed March 2016. All Rights Reserved.

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

John is also 1/3 of nightsong.bandcamp.com
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