American Lesion
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American Lesion is the debut solo album by Greg Graffin, the lead singer of American punk rock band Bad Religion, under the name American Lesion. Like the album Into the Unknown, this album is a massive departure for Graffin, whose songs generally revolve around loud guitars and harmonies. American Lesion for the most part features Graffin's voice alone, and each song features acoustic guitar or piano rather than electric guitars. The song "Cease" (track 6 on this album) is a slow piano ballad that is also featured on Bad Religion's album The Gray Race as a fast-paced punk rock song.
American Lesion | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 7, 1997 | |||
Recorded | February–June 1997 | |||
Genre | Alternative country[1] | |||
Length | 37:20 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Greg Graffin | |||
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The lyrical content can also be seen as a departure for Graffin. In most Bad Religion songs, he deals with subjects such as mass globalisation or world pollution. The songs on American Lesion are much more personal; the songs were apparently written about the breakup of his marriage, making the album poignant.[2]