51st State
New Model Army
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10 facts about this song
Artist OriginNew Model Army is a British rock/post-punk band, originally from Bradford, England, which suggests that "51st State" is likely influenced by British perspectives.
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Political MessageThe song "51st State" openly criticizes the United States for its foreign policies. With strong political themes, the song sarcastically refers to Britain as the "51st State" of the US, hinting at a loss of sovereignty.
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Album Context"51st State" is a track from the band's third studio album "The Ghost of Cain," released in 1986.
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Musical StyleLike many of New Model Army's songs, "51st State" blends elements of punk rock and post-punk with folk influences. This interesting mix contributes to the band's unique sound and appeal.
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Popular RecognitionThough the band is not widely known in mainstream music, "51st State" is one of their most popular and widely-recognized songs due to its political message.
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SongwriterThe unique thing about this song is that it's the only New Model Army single that was co-written by Ashley Cartwright of The Shakes. He came up with the song's chorus while the band provided the verses.
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Chart Performance"The 51st State" reached number 71 in the UK Singles Chart. Despite the relatively low chart position, the song remains a significant part of New Model Army's repertoire.
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ControversyThe explicit political content of "51st State" has sparked some controversy. This, however, has not deterred the band from regularly including the song in their live performances.
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ImpactThanks to its strong message and catchy rhythm, "51st State" has become an anthem for some anti-globalization and left-wing movements.
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Song Meaning"51st State" is a reflection of the band's dissatisfaction with capitalist and imperialist ideologies. The lyrics comment on the increased Americanization of British culture during the 1980s.
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