The Monitor is the second studio album by New Jersey punk rock band Titus Andronicus, released on March 9, 2010, through XL Recordings. It is a concept album loosely based on themes relating to the American Civil War.
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- The Monitor is the second studio album by New Jersey punk rock band Titus Andronicus, released on March 9, 2010, through XL Recordings. It is a concept album loosely based on themes relating to the American Civil War. The album title is a reference to the USS Monitor, the first ironclad warship commissioned by the United States Navy, and the closing track, "The Battle of Hampton Roads", refers to the battle between the Monitor and the CSS Virginia, which took place on March 8–9, 1862; according to the band, "Releasing this record is our way of celebrating the 148th anniversary of this historic event. " There are numerous references to early Billy Bragg songs such as some lyrics in "A More Perfect Union" and the song "Richard II". "A More Perfect Union" also includes references to the band's New Jersey roots as well as riffs on the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen, another New Jersey native. The album features guest appearances by members of Ponytail, Wye Oak, Hallelujah The Hills, Spider Bags, Vivian Girls and The Hold Steady. This album currently has a Metacritic score of 82 out of 100, signaling universal acclaim. Pitchfork Media included the album in their list of top albums of 2010, at #10 while Spectrum Culture gave the record its #1 position. "The Monitor" was named Exclaim!'s No. 20 Pop & Rock Album of 2010.
- The Monitor è il secondo album pubblicato dal gruppo alternative rock dei Titus Andronicus, pubblicato il 9 marzo 2010 dalla XL Recordings. È un concept album basato su racconti sulla guerra di secessione, il titolo omaggia la corazzata statunitense USS Monitor che ha partecipato alla prima battaglia tra navi corazzate avvenuta l'8 e il 9 marzo del 1862 durante la guerra. Nell'album ci sono riferimenti a Billy Bragg e Bruce Springsteen. L'album è stato accolto molto favorevolmente dalla critica entrando in molte classifiche del 2010.
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- The Monitor is the second studio album by New Jersey punk rock band Titus Andronicus, released on March 9, 2010, through XL Recordings. It is a concept album loosely based on themes relating to the American Civil War.
- The Monitor è il secondo album pubblicato dal gruppo alternative rock dei Titus Andronicus, pubblicato il 9 marzo 2010 dalla XL Recordings. È un concept album basato su racconti sulla guerra di secessione, il titolo omaggia la corazzata statunitense USS Monitor che ha partecipato alla prima battaglia tra navi corazzate avvenuta l'8 e il 9 marzo del 1862 durante la guerra. Nell'album ci sono riferimenti a Billy Bragg e Bruce Springsteen.
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