Billy Bragg Keeps 'Faith'

Posted on Aug 15th 2008 3:30PM by Reg Gonzales
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Having released his first solo effort in six years earlier this year, Billy Bragg is still fueling his music with political and social passion. His twelfth studio record, 'Mr. Love & Justice,' finds the English musician singing about issues ranging from the Iraq War to civil liberties. Although his messages may seem to warrant an angry, raucous sound, Bragg manages to deliver them with calm, romantic melodies in our Interface studio.

Throughout his lengthy career, Bragg has worked with a multitude of artists, including Paul Weller, Less Than Jake and Wilco. When asked about his most memorable collaboration, however, the troubadour poignantly recounts his work with three terminally ill women near his hometown of Dorset, England. But don't let his heartfelt story and gentle voice fool you: Bragg still manages to amusingly spit venom every now and then. When asked which celebrity he wouldn't want to be, Bragg mentions Prince Charles. "He's a f---ing jerk."

Find out what other celebrity Billy Bragg isn't a fan of and see his stripped-down solo performance after the jump.

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