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TIME
This 1990 release is a satirical, somewhat angry, albeit reverent look at a society
that is obsessed with time, but unable to come to grips with how little is
left before it runs out. The album moves through personal looks at
relationships, homelessness and fantasies about unaffordable vacations. In
DIGITAL LOVE, the frenzy of high-tech communications and the search for
companionship is earnestly addressed. There is a joyous instrumental
featuring Twang's’ ribald harmonica ripping down the tracks of a
SOLAR TRAIN. But the album’s main message and
impact comes through in the
last couple of songs... WHO GIVES A DAMN... a
compelling double entendre
decrying the difficulty in finding housing and opportunity for people
without means, ultimately asking: "who’s to interpret the meaning of the
man...’ who gives a damn?" This sets up the title track
TIME where the
ticking of a clock is eerily interspersed with wistful observations on the
environmental time bomb.
Although Marc is clearly pained by the erosion of civilization and our
apparent inability to do much about it, he keeps his wit alive as the album
remains buoyant while delivering its perturbing but persuasive message.
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