This
is one of the few recordings made by this intriguing
Sioux musician who also goes by the name of Red Crow,
which he traces back to his grandfather. He inherited
this recording back from the label that had originally
financed and released it, and it contains most of
Westerman's most famous songs. He doesn't seem to
have created a large catalog of compositions in his
career, but the tricks he does have up his sleeve
are good ones! The title song is tough and to the
point, while other songs such as "Here Come the
Anthros" reveal a stinging satirical sense of
humor. Two anthems on the second side are particularly
hard-hitting: "Missionaries," certainly
a well-deserved jab, and "Where Were You When,"
which takes a poke at Native American pride of the
opportunistic sort. Westerman is an engaging singer
with a catchy sense of rhythm, and it is a shame he
hasn't cranked out another dozen albums of protest
songs; his people certainly have plenty to complain
about.
Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide.
|