Saw Jackson Browne Tuesday Night

I guess it depends upon what you mean. I don't consider music about people who are suffering to be political.

He was with his band, which including two female back-up singers. I'd highly recommend seeing him if you can.

No...Mark Goldenberg. He's using essentially the same band as he used live for I'm Alive, minus Scott Thurston, plus two female singers, not one.

The record is being released today (Dave Holland's new "Pass It On" too, if you're a jazz fan).

I received Time the Conqueror on Saturday. So far - two somewhat casual listens - I like it a lot.

I agree that we are bombarded with politics a lot - and I dislike it a lot. Most of Jackson's "political" songs are about the sadness of things that are done by governments; and about the plight of people who are suffering, however. I think, ultimately, they are actually about love, as hopefully they raise the consciousness of at least some peoople. Just my opinion. I think of politics as being democrats and republicans arguing about who is right and who is wrong; and putting each other down in order to make their point. Peace to you, Pdn.

By the way, there are two solo acoustic records, just in case you are not aware of that. If you have a chance to see him solo, I highly recommend it.