Shots Heard Round the World by The Strike - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Two years and a change in lineup, label and location preceded the follow-up to their critically acclaimed first full-length, A Conscience Left to Struggle with Pockets Full of Rust. Now on Victory Records as a trio (second guitarist Micah Garlich-Miller remained in Minneapolis while the rest of the band moved on to Chicago), the Strike finally return with Shots Heard 'Round the World. Of course it would be impossible for any band to follow up a strong release such as their aforementioned first album, but what's more important is that the politics are still as apparent as ever. This is most notable on "Communiqué," where they call for the workers to gather and rebel against their highers-up: "Listen to what I have to say/We workers gotta have our way/No time to beg, no time to pray/ The bosses we must disobey." Continuing their left-wing beliefs and pro-union rants make the Strike an important spokesmodel for the working masses. Unfortunately, their messages are carried out on anthems that could easily lose the listener's attention span by track four. But if one could get past the occasional monotony and annoying trumpets, "Shots Heard 'Round the World" is still a decent album to fuel the angst of all the factory workers out there. ~ Mike DaRonco

1. Shots Heard Round the World

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

2. Yesterday's Hero's

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

3. Clockwise

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

4. Time for a Change

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

5. Royal Albert Arms

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

6. Turning

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

7. Three Steps Forward

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

8. Communique

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

9. Tribute

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

10. Call of the Wild

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

11. Fragile Life

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

12. Ballad of Frank Little

Primary Artist: The Strike; Main Performer
Composer: Chad Anderson
Chris Anderson
Kris Adams; Composer
Music Publisher: Proletaire L'eve-toi Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 620x620 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Punk, Mod Revival

Label

Victory

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 22, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886443183568