Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
Not all albums stand the test of time, but plenty do and Australian music critic Stevie Nix will bring one to you each week. He'll cover all eras and most genres and tell you why each record is so revered and, equally, why it deserves to be. And he only uses six songs to do it.
Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions by Bruce Springsteen
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What elevates the album beyond mere tribute is how Springsteen connects these traditional songs to his own artistic identity. The political dimensions of the album cannot be overlooked either. Springsteen had become increasingly outspoken in his politics, particularly during the Bush administration, and The Seeger Sessions provided a vehicle to express social criticism through the safer distance of tradition rather than direct commentary. By reviving these songs of labor movements, civil rights struggles, and class consciousness, Springsteen was making a statement about American values during a politically divided time.
Featured songs:
Old Dan Tucker
O Mary Don’t You Weep
Erie Canal
Pay Me My Money Down
Eyes On The Prize
We Shall Overcome
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