The title track of this album is a pointed commentary on the hypocrisy of the religious right and the moral policing of the American government. Ian, a lifelong activist, delivers a biting critique that was particularly resonant at the turn of the millennium.
- The album was released on March 21, 2000, by Windham Hill Records.
- "God and the FBI" is a folk-rock album that features Ian's signature vocal style and lyrical depth.
- This release came out during a period when Ian was also revisiting her earlier work, re-recording some of her classic songs for a new generation of listeners.
Janis Ian is a singer-songwriter from New York City, known for her jazz-inflected folk-pop and socially conscious lyrics. "God and the FBI" arrived late in her career, a period marked by a renewed focus on her established folk and blues roots after years of stylistic exploration.
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