How long did it take artists (especially musicians) to begin producing new protest or anti-war songs about the invasion of Iraq in 2003? I'm trying to figure out the "lead time" for anti-war music in my generation.
How long between the beginning of the Iraq mess (whenever you consider that starting, be it March, 2003 or somewhat before) and the production of new music that puts the artist on record as strongly opposing that particular war. I'm looking for music that has the following characteristics:
How long between the beginning of the Iraq mess (whenever you consider that starting, be it March, 2003 or somewhat before) and the production of new music that puts the artist on record as strongly opposing that particular war. I'm looking for music that has the following characteristics:
- Unambiguously condemns the war in Iraq, or pointedly condemns war in general in such a way as to make it timely (e.g. Masters of War, clearly about both war in general and Vietnam in particular)
- Committed to a widely released album (i.e. not a concert bootleg, and not an album recorded by an unknown band with no following before or after). Bonus points for original material rather than covers.
