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Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down
Folk · 2011 · 14 tracks · 1h 1m

Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down

Ry Cooder

A sharp-tongued collection of modern protest songs. Gritty slide guitar and borderland accordions provide the backdrop for stories of economic struggle and resilience.

August 29, 2011 · Nonesuch

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A gritty, satirical, and deeply empathetic protest record that smells of desert dust and diesel.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 1h 1m
01
No Banker Left Behind
3:37
02
El Corrido de Jesse James
4:18
03
Quick Sand
3:17
04
Dirty Chateau
5:30
05
Humpty Dumpty World
4:18
06
Christmas Time This Year
2:49
07
Baby Joined the Army
6:36
08
Lord Tell Me Why
3:01
09
I Want My Crown
2:37
10
John Lee Hooker for President
6:08
11
Dreamer
5:06
12
Simple Tools
5:08
13
If There’s a God
3:07
14
No Hard Feelings
5:52
Moments Worth Listening For
The uncanny vocal imitation of John Lee Hooker's deep mumble on track 10.
The sharp, satirical bite of the mandolin-driven march in No Banker Left Behind.
The mournful, cinematic accordion swells that anchor the narrative of Baby Joined the Army.
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