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On This Day: February 24 1982 Swing to the Right by Utopia Was Released

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On This Day: February 24 1982 Swing to the Right by Utopia Was Released.

On this day February 24 1982 Utopia released their sixth studio album Swing to the Right. Led by Todd Rundgren the band took a bold political stance with this record addressing themes of conservatism social unrest and corporate greed. The album’s lyrics and tone reflected the political climate of the early 80s making it one of Utopia’s most controversial releases.

Swing to the Right was originally recorded in 1981 but the band faced pushback from their label due to its politically charged...
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