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State of Our Union

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Download links and information about State of Our Union by The Long Ryders. This album was released in 1985 and it belongs to Rock, Country, Alternative genres. It contains 11 tracks with total duration of 41:24 minutes.

Artist: The Long Ryders
Release date: 1985
Genre: Rock, Country, Alternative
Tracks: 11
Duration: 41:24
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Tracks

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No. Title Length
1. Looking for Lewis and Clark 3:11
2. Lights of Downtown 3:11
3. Wdia 3:44
4. Mason-Dixon Line 4:24
5. Here Comes That Train Again 3:25
6. Years Long Ago 3:34
7. Good Times Tomorrow, Hard Times 4:00
8. Two Kinds of Love 4:18
9. You Just Can't Ride That Train 3:00
10. Capturing the Flag 3:48
11. State of My Union 4:49

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While modern times have brought together an entire respected “alt-country” scene, the ‘80s had no such organization, but rather a number of bands considered “roots rock” who adhered to certain country and/ or rockabilly stylings. The Long Ryders were among the more successful with their second full-length album State of Our Union remaining, arguably, their strongest release. Beginning with the anthem-like “Looking for Lewis and Clark” and stopping off for the Old-West nostalgia of “Lights of Downtown,” the recalling of ancient radio waves (“Wdia”) and other tributes to times well past (“Here Comes That Train Again,” “You Just Can’t Ride That Train Anymore”), the Long Ryders were determined to ignore the present and create their own world and reality. Just as Goths had their imaginary terrain, the Long Ryders pursued their old world with passion and precision. The guitarplaying and harmonies between Sid Griffin and Stephen McCarthy reflect their long-standing interest in Gram Parsons and keep the country-rock flame alive with the touching “Two Kinds of Love” and the agitated rush of “Capturing the Flag.”