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is a double album of protest songs and songs to make people think in a world where thought seems to have become an outdated concept.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

You can block us
You can beat us
You can spray us
You can hate us 
You can leave us
You can take us
You can deceive us
But you can't make us

We are fathers 
We are mothers 
We are sisters
We are brothers
We are children
We are cousins
We are friends
We are lovers

You can scorn us
You can berate us
You can lock us away
You can bleed us
You can abuse us
You can starve us
You can isolate us
But you can't break us 

We are fathers 
We are mothers 
We are sisters
We are brothers
We are children
We are cousins
We are friends
We are lovers

We are farmers
We are workers
We are nurses
We are doctors
We are painters
We are actors
We are schemers
We are reactors

You can ignore us
You can demean us
You can mock us
You can cheat us
You can confine us
You can deport us
You can exile us
But you can't stop us

We are fathers 
We are mothers 
We are sisters
We are brothers
We are children
We are cousins
We are friends
We are lovers

© Copyright John Reed July 2017. All rights reserved.

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from The Breeding Ground Of Vile - Double Album, released June 29, 2018
JOHN REED: Vocals, 12-string guitar, electric guitar
EMMA PERRY: Vocals
KATE FERRIS: Vocals
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!
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