Album: The Bright Lights of America by Anti-Flag (2008)
Genre: Pop-Punk | Style: Punk | Mood: Political
Record Label: Spinefarm Records
Format: Album

Description: The Bright Lights of America is the sixth studio album released by Anti-Flag on April 1, 2008. Much of the album was released on the band's MySpace with twelve of the thirteen tracks on March 24, 2008. This album was different from the previous one; it was the first to feature a string section and child choirs. The band was often criticized for this effort because it is an extreme departure from their normal musical style.

Artist Background: Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its left-wing political views, focusing on anti-war activism, imperialism, class struggle, human rights, and various sociopolitical sentiments. The line-up includes singer/guitarist Justin Sane and drummer Pat Thetic, who founded the band; later members are guitarist Chris Head, and singer/bassist Chris Barker (#2) who replaced Jamie "Cock" Towns, who had replaced original bassist... Part of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Pop-Punk, Punk, Political, 2000s, Album, Spinefarm Records

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The Bright Lights of America is the sixth studio album released by Anti-Flag on April 1, 2008. Much of the album was released on the band's MySpace with twelve of the thirteen tracks on March 24, 2008. This album was different from the previous one; it was the first to feature a string section and child choirs. The band was often criticized for this effort because it is an extreme departure from their normal musical style.

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