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is a double album of protest songs and songs to make people think in a world where thought seems to have become an outdated concept.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

He meted out his punishment
To the poorest of millions
Through pernicious intention
And coercing opinions
And when it came apparent
His game was in recession
He slipped from the government
With all of his possessions

And now he has deserted
With the edifice crumbling
The burden is placed upon
The weak and the stumbling
To pay for the havens,
The feasts and the fumbling
And the chips are all in
For the national humbling

This is the reckoning

The grounding was thorough
The grounding was complete
And the suits with the envelopes
Were sent out on the streets
To intimidate and convoke
Tithes for the elite
Until the wisdom spoke
And they beat their retreat

This is the reckoning
This is the reckoning
This is the reckoning
This is the reckoning

© Copyright John Reed February 2018. All rights reserved.

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from The Breeding Ground Of Vile - Double Album, released June 29, 2018
JOHN REED: Vocals, cittern, acoustic guitar
HEYGAMAL: Bass 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.

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