Some bands are known for being political. I gotta say, Portgual. The Man is not one that immediately comes to mind, but with the political climate these days, it’s just plain necessary for anyone and everyone to weigh in. And seeing as to how they’re from the great state of Alaska, it seems like they’re in a pretty good position to on what has been a, to put it mildly, controversial choice. From their blog:
We don’t need book burners and censors. Sarah Palin pushed to get the librarian of Wasilla fired when certain books were not removed from the public library. Who else in history has banned books? Not very good company is it?
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We don’t need family feuds interfering with duties. I know you feel your ex-brother-in-law was a dick… but trying to get him fired based on this may cause a little trouble. Sarah?We don’t need another vote against gay marriage. This is just standard every day equal rights being overlooked. Sarah Palin disagrees.
WOW.
There’s a lot more, too.
Censored Colors hits September 16th! Our review is forthcoming.