With apologies to Betsy Ross, here are four quintessentially American albums…
The Black Crowes | Amorica
4 adjectives: organic, grooving, stoned, horny
Listen: High Head Blues
Johnny Cash | America: A 200-Year Salute In Story And Song
4 adjectives: proud, tough, resilient, god-fearing
Listen: Ragged Old Flag [from the compilation Life]
Sly & The Family Stone | There’s A Riot Goin’ On
4 adjectives: angry, armed, revolutionary, buzzed
Listen: Thank You For Talkin’ To Me Africa
Outkast | Stankonia
4 adjectives: articulate, funny, funky, stylish
Listen: B.O.B.
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HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!
