Voice of America

by Little Steven

Voice of America cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1984
  • Label: EMI
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:24:50
  • Community rating: 3.22/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following his departure from the E Street Band, Little Steven crafted a deeply political and passionately vocalized heartland rock record with 'Voice of America'. The album addresses global geopolitical conflicts and American foreign policy through anthemic, driving song structures that echo his previous arena-rock background. It marks a significant ideological pivot toward activism in his solo career.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Voice Of America (3:30)
  2. Justice (3:18)
  3. Checkpoint Charlie (4:37)
  4. Solidarity (3:26)
  5. Out Of The Darkness (4:34)
  6. Los Desaparecidos (The Disappeared Ones) (5:15)
  7. Fear (4:43)
  8. I Am A Patriot (And The River Opens For The Righteous) (3:26)
  9. Among The Believers (3:54)
  10. Undefeated (Everybody Goes Home) (3:40)
  11. Voice Of America Radio Spot - 1984 (1:07)
  12. RockNRoll Rebel (5:02)
  13. Caravan - Live At Marquee Club, London, UK, October 18, 1982 (4:17)
  14. I Don’t Want To Go Home - Live At Marquee Club, London, UK, October 18, 1982 (4:35)
  15. Alive For The First Time - Writing Session, The Birth Of A Song / 1983 (9:10)
  16. Out Of The Darkness - 12” Single Version (5:31)
  17. Inside Of Me - French TV/1983 (5:14)
  18. US Festival Radio Spot - 1983 (0:21)
  19. It’s Possible (4:23)
  20. Vote! (That Mutha Out) - 12” Single Version (4:36)

Credits

  • Little Steven - primary artist
  • Jean Beauvoir - band [disciples of soul], bass guitar, vocals
  • Monti Ellison - band [disciples of soul], congas, talking drum [african], shaker [shakeree], wind chimes, tambourine, timbales, backing vocals
  • Pee Wee Weber - band [disciples of soul], keyboards, backing vocals
  • Gary U.S. Bonds - backing vocals [additional]

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