Star
Primal Scream
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Are you solid? Are you solid as a rock? Have you a strong foundation Or can your soul be bought It ain't true that Everybody's got a price I sing this song for everyone Who stands up for their rights Every brother is a star Every sister is a star Every brother is a star Every sister is a star Sister Rosa, Malcolm X, and Dr king Showed we got power, showed the changes we could bring To change society, you have got to change the law Their bodies may be gone but their spirits still live on Every brother is a star Every sister is a star Every brother is a star Every sister is a star Rebels souls! For the dreamers, rebels souls and future days Be brave and strong, keep keeping on, be conscious in the chaos Queen of England, there's no greater anarchist One mans freedom fighter is another's terrorist Every brother is a star Every sister is a star Every brother is a star Every sister is a star Every brother is a star Every sister is a star Every brother is a star Every sister is a star
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Written by: MARTIN BERNARD DUFFY, BOBBY GILLESPIE, ANDREW INNES, ROBERT YOUNG
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Star" is a song by Scottish rock band Primal Scream. The track is produced by legendary musician and producer Brendan Lynch, best known for his work with Paul Weller.
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Album InclusionIt is part of the band's sixth studio album, "Vanishing Point" which was released in July 1997.
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Music Style"Star" exhibits a drastic shift from Primal Scream's earlier indie rock and shoegaze styles, encompassing elements of electronica, dub, and post-punk.
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Track LengthIt is one of the shorter songs on the album, running at just over four minutes.
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Song ThemeThe song explores themes of disillusionment, otherworldly experiences, and existential dread, which are in line with the album’s overarching motifs.
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Critic ReceptionCritics praised the song for its psychedelic soundscape and adventurous use of electronics.
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Band Line-UpAt the time of the recording of "Star," Primal Scream consisted of mainstay members Bobby Gillespie, Andrew Innes, and Robert Young, along with Martin Duffy and Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.
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Vinyl ReleaseLike all the tracks on the "Vanishing Point" album, "Star" was also released on vinyl format.
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HomageThe album, and thus "Star," is named after and heavily influenced by the 1971 film "Vanishing Point." This adds an interesting dimension to the aesthetic and lyrical vision of the song.
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ImpactDespite not being a single, "Star” definitely contributed to the broader cultural impact of "Vanishing Point", helping to make it one of the most influential British albums of the late 1990s.
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Live Performances"Star" has been performed at several of Primal Scream's shows, earning a positive reception from their live audiences.
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LegacyMore than two decades after its release, "Star" continues to be a standout track from Primal Scream's discography due to its innovative sound and profound lyrics.
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