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Failed States (Propagandhi Album)
''Failed States'' is the sixth full-length album by the punk rock band Propagandhi. It was released on September 4, 2012, receiving critical praise. A remastered version was released through multiple digital streaming services on February 1, 2019 as Chris Hannah felt that the original version sounded inferior to the quality of ''Supporting Caste'' and ''Victory Lap (Propagandhi album), Victory Lap''. Track listing Critical and commercial reception The album debuted at number 1 on the Heatseekers chart for one week, and number 107 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 3,500 copies. Personnel ;Propagandhi *Chris Hannah - electric guitar, guitar, singing, vocals *Jord Samolesky - Drum kit, drums *Todd Kowalski - bass guitar, vocals *David Guillas - guitar ;Artwork * Cover painting by Todd Kowalski * Booklet cover painting by Charlie Immer * Space Shuttle Challenger, Challenger explosion photo by NASA * Band photo by Mandy Malazdrewich * Layout by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Propagandhi
Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitarist Sulynn Hago. While their earlier work was aligned with the punk rock and skate punk tradition, in later years Propagandhi records have moved towards a heavier and more technical heavy metal-influenced sound. Both in their lyrics and hands-on activism, the band's members champion various left wing and anarchist causes and veganism, and have taken a vocal stance against human rights violations, sexism, racism, nationalism, homophobia, imperialism, capitalism and organized religion. History Formation, first two records (1986–1997) In 1986, Samolesky and Hannah recruited original bassist Scott Hopper via a "progressive thrash band looking for bass player" flyer posted in a local record shop. Hopper was replaced three years later by Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |