863. Billy Bragg & Wilco - Mermaid Avenue

Release Date: 1998
Label: Elektra

A collection of previously unseen Woody Guthrie lyrics, given a contemporary update with music by Billy Bragg and Wilco has the potential to either entertain or despair. Fortunately, it does the former and this album is pleasant without being brilliant.

Rating: 7/10

571. Billy Bragg - Talking With The Taxman About Poetry

Release Date: 1986
Label: Go Discs

Billy Bragg is never going to win awards for his singing, but when has that ever stopped me from enjoying somebody? The only problem is that the 'political' songs come nowhere near to the quality you'd expect.

Rating: 8/10