“What Are We Fighting For?” was released on Election Day of 2004.
In uncertain times, often artists are the ones who point the way. Such a time is the present.
In this regard, the Robert Ross Band points us in a direction where we reflect and ponder the government’s highly suspicious actions taken in the aftermath of national tragedy.
In the spirit of Michael Moore’s current film, “Fahrenheit 9/11,” Robert Ross serves up a collection of politically charged songs meant to stir and expand the debate of current American foreign policy. In doing so, Robert Ross and his band bring powerful emotions and humor to the proceedings, all the while maintaining an uplifting view of healing and cooperation.
The record kicks off with the title track, “What Are We Fighting For?” a scathing indictment of American policy in Iraq. With “One Man One Vote,” the Robert Ross Band questions recent election day practices and their implications. “Fee Fie Foe Fum” rocks out on an Orwellian global view, and “We Are One” closes the disc with a gospel touch, a paean to brotherhood and understanding.
In these uncertain and politically heated times, we need artists such as Robert Ross.

CREDITS:
Executive Producer – Rafael Fuentes
Producer – Robert Ross
Engineer – Mark Dann
Recorded & Mastered at – World Studio, NYC
Cover Art – Ed Rath, Brooklyn, NY (“Economic Stimulus Package”) Check out Ed’s work at: www.salinaartcenter.org/narrativ/edfr1.htm
Back Cover Photo – Robert at Herald Square, NYC on 9/11/03 – Rido Pin (thanks to Raphael Alvarez)
Additional Art Work – “Oil Pump Vulture” by CounterFEET (http://subvertise.org/details.php?code=199);
“Land Of The Free”, and “Bush The Puppet” by Matt Moore (http://mattmoore.ma.cx); “God Bless America” by Rand Careaga/salamander.eps “Diebold Variations” (http://homepage.mac.com/rcareaga/diebold/adworks.htm)
Graphics – Scott Johnson
Special Thanks To: Mermaid Hawley, Ed Rath, Rafael Alvarez, Adam Levine, Mark Dunmire, Dred-Scott Keyes, Jon Spector, Angello Olivieri, Michael Lesser Esq., WBAI.org, AirAmericaRadio.com, DemocracyNow.org, Subvertise.org, Jon Narucki, Naomie Ross, Jeremy Ross, Jolie Hogan, and Mom.

Dedication: This CD is dedicated to those who died, and those who cried, but not those who lied.
We still cling to the hope that peace will come to the planet.
Support democracy in America, vote for the candidate of your choice.
Support the troops on the front lines, bring them home safe. Also, don’t put them in harm’s way unless it is absolutely necessary, and don’t cut their veteran’s benefits after they have served their nation with honor.
Disclaimer:
*The views expressed on this CD do not necessarily represent those of persons in possession of it.
** Thanks to the First Amendment to the Constitution, you can play this CD in the United States of America. So far.
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