Born Again in the USA

Rock · 2006 · 11 tracks

Born Again in the USA

Surgical art rock where interlocking guitar puzzles meet dry, satirical songwriting. A masterclass in precision, texture, and unexpected sonic detours.

March 3, 2006 · Drag City

A highly disciplined yet playful exploration of art-rock structures and cynical wit.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks

01

Hey Chicken

3:02

02

The Ruling Class

3:35

03

Answers to Your Questions

4:59

04

Apostolic

2:49

05

Stupid as the Sun

2:33

06

Pretty Sparks

3:13

07

An Ecumenical Matter

3:21

08

Thou Shalt Wilt

2:47

09

Wreckroom

8:37

10

Wanted

3:13

11

Prelude to 110, 220, or Chelsea Walls (live)

20:43

Moments Worth Listening For

The way the drums on 'The Ruling Class' feel like they are being played on a surgical table.

The massive, sprawling guitar exploration that consumes the final third of 'Wreckroom'.

The sudden shift from melodic folk-pop to jagged noise in 'An Ecumenical Matter'.

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