{"id":2325433,"date":"2026-03-12T21:07:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2325433"},"modified":"2026-03-12T21:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:07:45","slug":"music-and-politics-meet-on-new-grievous-angels-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/music-and-politics-meet-on-new-grievous-angels-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Music and politics meet on new Grievous Angels album"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\" class=\"article-header article-header--story\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\" data-aqa=\"nav-breadcrumb\">\n<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__items list-unstyled\">\n<li class=\"breadcrumbs__item\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.timminspress.com\/category\/opinion\/\">Opinion<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"breadcrumbs__item\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.timminspress.com\/category\/opinion\/columnists\/\">Column<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"article-header__detail\">\n<div class=\"article-header__detail__texts\">\n<p class=\"article-subtitle\">\u201cRevolution\u201d could be band\u2019s most powerful<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<p><span class=\"published-date__since\">Published Mar 12, 2026<\/span> \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 <span class=\"published-date__word-count\">2 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"featured-image\" data-aqa=\"featured-image\"><picture class=\"featured-image__ratio\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=564&amp;h=423&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=2FWlw9cJylDUThWsxGUhNg,&#10;            https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1128&amp;h=846&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=Rw1GAitytkPA5y7DWm3S7w 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=564&amp;h=423&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=9YY-o9jBEro_HsChQu_VAA,&#10;                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1128&amp;h=846&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=NWBQjRKrnISYsjphc1k5jw 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=472&amp;h=354&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=nqiJo2KfL76DPY7muAqWJA,&#10;            https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=944&amp;h=708&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=Mv62Qewvqj1S89cr0PEg0Q 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=472&amp;h=354&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=o1XF89uBPnFyy5pxy_66bw,&#10;                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=944&amp;h=708&amp;type=jpg&amp;sig=ctBob4yhoTin5ZV7LMzduw 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=288&amp;h=216&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=9EzjSW7ore5K51fyVXAcDw,&#10;            https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0314-td-a2-emms.td_.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=576&amp;h=432&amp;type=webp&amp;sig=UoDUyDZyhfEnIrBcsq4ivg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"featured-image__caption image-caption\"><span class=\"caption\">The Grievous Angels&#8217; latest album &#8220;Revolution,&#8221; invites listeners to consider their roles in the fight for social justice, writes John Emms. Here the band is seen striding along West Queen West in Toronto. From left: Nathan Mahaffy (vocals, drums), Charlie Angus (vocals, guitar, song writing), Peter Jellard (vocals, accordion, guitar, harmonica), Alexandra Bell (vocals, keyboards, tambourine), Ian McKendry (lead guitar), and Tim Hadley (vocals, bass). SUPPLIED\/THE GRIEVOUS ANGELS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<h2 class=\"visually-hidden\">Article content<\/h2>\n<p>The Grievous Angels\u2019 latest album, \u201cRevolution,\u201d is a potent-fusion of alternative folk-rock, political fervor and musical authenticity.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ad__section-border ad__section-border--story article-content__ad-group ad_counter_2\">\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment983732311714474722788344330190848\" class=\"ad\">\n<p>Advertisement 2<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad__container\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\" id=\"ad__inner-2\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner__container\" data-ad=\"[[6,6],[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-interscroller=\"6x6\" data-ad-loc=\"2\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[6,6],[320,50],[300,50],[300,250],[300,600]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\" id=\"ad-2\" style=\"--desktopHeight:250px;--mobileHeight:600px\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ad__placeholder\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Yes, that\u2019s a mouthful.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"featured-video__jw-strategy-title\">Recommended Videos<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>But I have been listening to the album for the last two weeks blasting through my speakers and\u00a0subwoofer while enduring\u00a0a wicked cold and taking various medications, and despite all that I have noticed\u00a0an amped\u00a0up fiery sound to this new\u00a0recording.<\/p>\n<p>The opening track, \u201cIn the Time of Monsters,\u201d is an invigorating blend of organ-driven melody with a Springsteen E Street Band vibe.<\/p>\n<p>The album\u2019s third track, \u201cIf There Was a Revolution,\u201d merges political commentary with solid musicianship including a horn section and\u00a0funky guitar riff.<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans-influenced \u201cSister Mary\u201d and the jangly \u201cSaturday Night in a Laundromat\u201d (my favourite) are nostalgic tracks reminiscent of Lou Reed with excellent harmonizing vocals from Alexandra Bell.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"js-widget-content article-content__widget-group article-content__widget-group--content-slot9 article-content__widget-group--newsletter-slot\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-widget__new-story-page tdp-newsletter background--primary-light-gradient\" aria-labelledby=\"TheDailyPress4725498521297637088679744463962112\" data-account-id=\"b9d3df2fccd108b5eff3c44f573b2cd6\" data-aqa=\"widget-newsletter\" data-newsletter=\"single\" data-newsletter-component=\"\" data-target-list=\"thedailypress\" data-widget=\"newsletter\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-new-story-page-template\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-widget__header__new-story-page\">\n<div>\n<p>The Daily Press<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">Catch up on all the latest news happening throughout Timmins and area with our newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"newsletter-widget__body__new-story-page\">\n<div class=\"js-replace-main__new-story-page\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__disclaimer__new-story-page text-size--tiny\">By signing up, you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"js-submit-success\" hidden=\"\" id=\"submitSuccessthedailypress\">\n<p>Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try again<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ad__section-border ad__section-border--story article-content__ad-group ad_counter_3\">\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment4336373967692168427210051143335936\" class=\"ad\">\n<p>Advertisement 3<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad__container\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\" id=\"ad__inner-3\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner__container\" data-ad=\"[[7,7],[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-interscroller=\"7x7\" data-ad-loc=\"3\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[7,7],[300,250],[320,50],[300,50]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\" id=\"ad-3\" style=\"--desktopHeight:250px;--mobileHeight:250px\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ad__placeholder\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, the driving blues-rock \u201cSamson and Delilah\u201d boasts a killer guitar solo and the gorgeous end-of-album track\u00a0\u201cSong for Joan of Arc\u201d makes it all worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>Listen, my dear readers, and fellow Angels fans: \u201cRevolution\u201d should really be considered a testament to the band\u2019s evolution over three decades.<\/p>\n<p>I could go through every song\u00a0and\u00a0I almost have but it may be their most powerful album.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0album builds on the foundations laid by earlier albums such as \u201cWatershed,\u201d \u201cWaiting for the Cage,\u201d or even the band\u2019s excellent album \u201cThe Great Divide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The band\u2019s enduring ethos under the leadership of Charlie Angus is always sturdy and poetic and on this album it\u00a0becomes a rallying cry for collective action.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ad__section-border ad__section-border--story article-content__ad-group ad_counter_4\">\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment8765778436118581629015140239147008\" class=\"ad\">\n<p>Advertisement 4<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad__container\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\" id=\"ad__inner-4\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner__container\" data-ad=\"[[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-loc=\"4\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[320,50],[300,50],[300,250]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\" id=\"ad-4\" style=\"--desktopHeight:250px;--mobileHeight:250px\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ad__placeholder\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>In part, it\u2019s urging listeners to reflect on their circumstances and consider their roles in the ongoing fight for social justice.<\/p>\n<p>Angus, a long time musician and former MP, has a global base with his resistance movement about opposing authoritarianism.<\/p>\n<p>The twain shall and does meet musically.<\/p>\n<p>Through evocative storytelling\u00a0the Grievous Angels create a sense of camaraderie with their audience and that will never change, only get better.<\/p>\n<p><em>John Emms is a musician, writer, and frontman\u00a0for Canadian blues rockers, The Shaftmen. 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