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Mermaid Avenue, Vol. III
Singer-Songwriter · 2012 · 15 tracks · 59m

Mermaid Avenue, Vol. III

Billy Bragg

Seventeen tracks of dusty, archival Americana. A warm and unpolished collection of Woody Guthrie lyrics brought to life through gentle acoustic arrangements.

April 21, 2012 · Craft Recordings

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A weary but warm reflection on history, labor, and love through a dusty Americana lens.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 59m
02
When the Roses Bloom Again
4:07
03
Gotta Work
2:12
05
Ought to Be Satisfied Now
3:30
06
Listening to the Wind That Blows
5:03
07
Go Down to the Water
4:31
08
Chain of Broken Hearts
3:27
09
Jailcell Blues
2:23
10
Don’t You Marry
3:14
11
Give Me a Nail
1:38
12
The Jolly Banker
3:26
13
Union Prayer
4:09
14
Be Kind to the Boy on the Road
3:42
15
Aint’ta Gonna Grieve
4:47
16
Tea Bag Blues
3:59
17
I’m Out to Get
3:58
Moments Worth Listening For
The gentle, rolling piano on 'Ought to Be Satisfied Now' that feels like a slow sunrise over a flat horizon.
The way the fiddle and acoustic guitar intertwine on 'When the Roses Bloom Again' to create a sense of timeless, tragic beauty.
The satirical bite of 'The Jolly Banker' where the vocal delivery perfectly balances humor with a sharp, historical edge.
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