There’s this great saying that the definition of true ignorance is contempt prior to investigation, and I’m glad to say, today, that I am not ignorant.  Peace, Love And Cold Hard Cash arrived as part of a press kit, without a proper CD box, and with lots of glossy hype, promo materials saying they’d played with “Grammy winners” Arrested Development, and a picture of a white guy with dreads.  It screamed “Pay attention to me!” and I was tempted to toss it because so many of these kinds of submissions, frankly, suck.  But I am true to my word, and I promise to listen to every submission, so I popped it on in.

I was pleasantly surprised!

The Capitalist Hippie Complex is a 10-piece hard rock/funk/hip hop band, with a sound not dissimilar to Rage Against the Machine or Spearhead.  Lyrically, they mix radical politics with humor and heavy drinking (etc.).  The album sounds like it was recorded live, a jam-filled party for commies, hippies, and college kids.  They seem like they’d be particularly fun to see live.  So, if they’re coming through your area, check ‘em out.  Tell them I sent you.

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I’m a Rapper

Brainwash For Profit

BONUS MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD!

You Gotta Walk (Dont’ Look Back)/Casey Jones

Obama Song