Like all Americans, I was stunned and horrified at the images of falling bodies from planes, mothers handing babies over walls, and terrified Afghans being crushed to death at checkpoints due to our precipitous withdrawal from Afghanistan. I am deeply troubled by the plight of Afghan women forced to live under the return of Taliban rule and felt great sadness when reading a story about a popular folk singer, Fawad Andarabi, being dragged from his home and shot by the Taliban.
There is a great tradition of artists speaking their minds and calling out their leaders for answers. Many of those have been inspirations to me. I understand that this song might be perceived by some as a political attack, but those who follow me know I am an American with a history of calling out both sides. If Donald Trump were President and he put us in the same situation, the song would remain the same, only the names would change.
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Byron Messia has explained that "Talibans" is "more of a warning song", and "It's not a crime organization song, it's more like telling somebody 'If you want, we can get down like how di people dem in Afghanistan get down' song." He added, "In the making of 'Taliban', it wasn't even something serious. I never wrote down the lyrics for Taliban. It's based on pure inside jokes".[1]
Brandon Callender of The Fader wrote that in the song Byron Messia "oscillates between sinking into the song's deep groove and spotlighting his resonant vibrato. His vocal control makes me think of how artists like NoCap switch from tough-talking raps to full-blown yelps seemingly without warning."[3]
The official remix of the song, released on July 20, 2023, is a collaboration with Burna Boy and the second single from his seventh studio album I Told Them... (2023). It features a new verse from Byron Messia, in which he brags about his relationship with Jamaican singer Jada Kingdom.[4]
The remix was well received by music critics. Wongo Okon of Uproxx commented, "The remix begins with a strong entrance from Burna before Byron returns with his original verse."[4] Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop wrote of the production, "Of course, it may sound sparse at first glance, but it actually creates special emphasis on the performers here for them to lead 'Talibans II' to its peaks." Nevares further wrote, "Burna Boy and Byron Messia are in top form here, flowing with ease, confidence, and charisma through their melodic verses and refrains. While the lyrical matter here ranges from boastful to threatening, the sonic pallet keeps things chilled out, and their voices inject passion into the song."[2]
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This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 next newest topic | next oldest topicAuthorTopic: Steve Earl-Taliban Song?Chris Schlotzhauer
Member From: Colleyville, Tx. USAposted 22 July 2002 06:19 AM profile I copied this from another site. Has anyone heard about this? If this is true, put ol' Steve in the same boat as Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise and ship him out!
+*+*+*+*July 21, 2002 -- NASHVILLE - American Taliban fighter John Walker
Lindh is glorified and called Jesus-like in a country-rock song to be
released soon by maverick singer-songwriter Steve Earle.
The controversial ballad called "John Walker's Blues" is backed by
the chanting of Arabic prayers and praises Allah. Earle's lyrics describe the United States as "the land of the
infidel." Those fighting Osama bin Laden's declared jihad against the
United States and Jews are said to have hearts "pure and strong." The song says when Lindh dies, he will "rise up to the sky like
Jesus." Northern California-raised Lindh, 21, last week pleaded guilty to
charges including fighting for the Taliban against U.S. forces. He
faces 20 years in jail under a plea deal. The Lindh ballad is on Earle's forthcoming album "Jerusalem," which
contains other songs that touch on political and social issues,
including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Earle is currently in Europe and could not be reached for comment.
But he told an audience at the Mariposa Folk Festival in Ontario,
Canada, this month: "This song just may get me f---ing deported." Music-industry heavyweights are already expressing outrage over the
controversial song, and many predict it will be banned from the
majority of radio playlists when it is released in late September. "This puts [Earle] in the same category as Jane Fonda and John Walker
and all those people who hate America," said Nashville talk-show host
Steve Gill. Phil Valentine, another Nashville DJ, said Earle had lost his way in
trying to rebuild his faltering career as an alternative country
performer. "He's off the charts on this one," Valentine said. "It's politically
insane." Earle had hits in the 1980s with "Guitar Town" and "Copperhead Road."
But his career was derailed in the '90s by a heroin addiction that
led to an arrest and time in prison. Friends of the outspoken singer believe Earle will welcome any
controversy generated by the new song. "He can take care of himself if anyone confronts him on the issue,"
said Grant Alden, publisher of No Depression, the alternative-country
music magazine. "He will not back down." Bob Hempker
Member From: Hollister, Mo.posted 22 July 2002 07:58 AM profile Steve Earle, and many like him, are nothing but glorified "Garage Bands." bOb's earlier thread about the analysis of NCS hits Steve Earle, and acts like him right square wherever you want to imagine. This crap is just plain Bad Music. It's loud, out of tune, and just plain Crap. i haven't heard this Taliban thing, nor do I care about his political views, but if what he does is music, I'm a blind astronaut.------------------
Earl Erb
Member From: Old Hickory Tennposted 22 July 2002 08:24 AM profile Right on Bob. I hear Tootsies is looking for a dish washer. That might be a good career move for Mr.Garage Band Earle. Never could stand that guitar flogging style of music or what ever you call it. Bob Hoffnar
Member From: Brooklyn, NYposted 22 July 2002 11:53 AM profile I just got this in from Rosco who is Steve Earle's guitar player: quote:......(some) people don't understand that steve is a storyteller and the song is
from John Walker's point of viewI edited it a little for the the sake of niceness.BobDave Van Allen
Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earthposted 22 July 2002 12:19 PM profile one doesn't have to be an axe murderer to write a friggin mystery novel about serial killers... An actor need not be a child molester to play one convincingly on screen. it's just a guy singing a song.It may be politically charged subject matter- but the First amendment was still in effect last I checked.
And whether you cared for any of this particular artist's previous endeavours matters not a whit.
this strikes me as a knee jerk reaction to a severely misinterpreted song, not unlike some folks' reaction to Randy Newman's "Short People got no Reason to Live" tune from several years back.
IMOChris Forbes
Member From: Beltsville, MD, USAposted 22 July 2002 12:48 PM profile well..... short people do suckEarl Erb
Member From: Old Hickory Tennposted 22 July 2002 02:42 PM profile quote:
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......(some) people don't understand that steve is a storyteller and the song is
from John Walker's point of view
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I'm sure John Walkers point of view will be well documented in his court papers.Maybe if we're lucky this song will be as popular as the "Ballad Of Davey Crockett" and maybe Disney will make a movie of it. WAIT A MINUTE! Davey wasn't fighting with the Mexicans! quote: one doesn't have to be an axe murderer to write a friggin mystery novel about serial killers... An actor need not be a child molester to play one convincingly on screen.
*No, but it helps. quote:it's just a guy singing a song.It may be politically charged subject matter- but the First amendment was still in effect last I checked.
*No argument there.That doesn't mean I have to like it. quote:And whether you cared for any of this particular artist's previous endeavours matters not a whit.
*Your right, but that's my opinion. quote:this strikes me as a knee jerk reaction to a severely misinterpreted song, not unlike some folks' reaction to Randy Newman's "Short People got no Reason to Live" tune from several years back
*Geez,maybe a little more knee jerk reaction might prevent us from having to wake up in the morning with an AK47 pointed at our heads forcing us to recite the Koran before going off to work and kissing our wives goodby with a sheet over their heads. You know that's their goal. [This message was edited by Earl Erb on 22 July 2002 at 02:44 PM.]
From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earthposted 22 July 2002 06:44 PM profile Don't get me wrong- I do not think Steve Earl is a "genius", or even particularly gifted as a writer.Personally, I would much rather listen to Earl Erb play guitar than listen to Steve Earl "sing"
or "play." I own an Earl Erb CD. I own no Steve Earl CD'sand damned if I intend to defend in any way the behaviour of John Walker Lindh. Nor am I an apologist for the poor down-trodden rich-kid Saudi terrorist bastards responsible for 9-11 but it's just a song fer cryin out loud...Stephen Gambrell
Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USAposted 22 July 2002 08:06 PM profile Steve Earle is a brilliant songwriter. He's also abrasive, abusive(to his audiences) and offensive. Just ask Del McCoury! But, he's allowed to say what he wants to. And we're allowed not to listen to it. Now, I haven't heard the song in question, don't own any of Steve Earle's music. But you KNOW, if country radio won't play "I Just Destroyed the World I'm Livin' In," then they won't play this song, either. I LOVE AMERICA, DON'T Y'ALL!?!?!Donny Hinson
Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.posted 22 July 2002 08:20 PM profile I think he's about 35 years too late to cash in on the "Folk Music/Protest Music" craze. Earl Erb
Member From: Old Hickory Tennposted 22 July 2002 08:22 PM profile Dave, I didn't mean to get you riled up. I was just havin' a little fun with your comments. I guess we are all a little sensitive after 9/11. BTW, I'm glad you still like my CD. Alvin Blaine
Member From: Sandy Valley, Nevada, USAposted 23 July 2002 02:00 AM profile quote:I think he's about 35 years too late to cash in on the "Folk Music/Protest Music" craze.
Steve Earl is a folk singer get trying to get a reaction from someone.There are millions of folk songs writin from the viewpoint of the villain. At least in this country he can write and sing whatever he wants, if he was under the Taliban rule he wouldn't even be allowed to listen to music.[This message was edited by Alvin Blaine on 23 July 2002 at 02:03 AM.] 152ee80cbc
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