Stuart, I think there are a lot of artists out there that are passionately making music about the problems in the world around us, but some of us choose not to not to latch onto it in part because we don't care to hear the message again. We are cynical and feel that there is nothing we can change in the world around us, but i think that's bullshit! If enough people wanted to change the world for the better, stood up for what's right and made some more sacrifices then the world would be a different place over night.

Don't get me wrong, i'm not about to get off my ass to change it, but i sure enjoy sitting poolside, drinking beer and listening to other people sing about how we should.

Three albums with strong political content that were released in the past few years that i "buy into"

Beastie Boys, To the 5 Boroughs
The Ex with Guests & Getatchew Mekuria
Antibalas, Who is this America

...and that's just what i have by my desk at the moment.