Fake Empire

Built on a subtle, complex polyrhythm pitting a 4/4 piano line against a 3/4 vocal melody, the song steadily builds into a sweeping horn fanfare. Its lyrics critique political apathy and escapism in Bush-era America, and the track was notably utilized by Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. It stands as the quintessential, majestic opener to the acclaimed 'Boxer'.