With the current state of national politics leaving a fog of tension so thick in the air that you could cut it with a chainsaw – a new documentary is making its way around the film fest circuit called Body Of War. Produced by Phil Donahue, it serves as a startling portrait of what’s happening to the brave men & women of the US Armed Forces – after they come home from our current conflict(s).

From the previews available online, it’s a truly touching story, revolving around Tomas Young, an Iraq War veteran, and his struggle to have something verging upon normalcy after returning home to live the rest of his life in a wheelchair. The film has also sparked an amazing two-disc soundtrack compilation cd, available today in stores – Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran.

This set was put together by Young himself, as a collection of songs which he says were – “tracks that inspired, motivated, and at times, literally saved me over the past few years.” All proceeds from sales will go to the non-profit organization IVAW (Iraq Veterans Against the War).

In September, Sire records donated $100,00 to the group in Young’s name, help support the fund’s message of giving a voice to past and current members of the armed forces who are against the war, but are under pressures to maintain silence about it. Shepard Fairey of OBEY fame donated the artwork for the album, and the discs feature a large number of fantastic bands, including Tom Waits, Neil Young, Eddie Vedder, Against Me!, Public Enemy, and more. Hit the jump for a full tracklisting.

Tracklist:
CD 1

“Hero’s Song” - Brendan James
“American Terrorist” - Lupe Fiasco
“Light Up Ya Lighter” - Michael Franti & Spearhead
“Guerilla Radio” - Rage Against The Machine
“Son Of A Bush” - Public Enemy
“Empty Walls” - Serj Tankian
“Let Them Eat War” - Bad Religion
“White People For Peace” - Against Me!
“Letter From Iraq” - Bouncing Souls
“War” - Dilated Peoples
“Overcome (The Recapitulation)” - RX Bandits
“Fields Of Agony” - No Use For A Name
“Bushonomics” - Talib Kweli & Cornel West
“The 4th Branch - Immortal Technique
“B.Y.O.B.” - System Of A Down
“No More” (Live) - Eddie Vedder & Ben Harper

CD 2

“Devils & Dust” - Bruce Springsteen
“Masters Of War” (Live) - Pearl Jam
“When The President Talks To God” - Bright Eyes
“Gimme Some Truth” - John Lennon
“The Restless Consumer” - Neil Young
“Battle Hymns” - The Nightwatchman
“Anthrax” - Kimya Dawson
“WMD” - Blow Up Hollywood
“State Of The Union” - David Ford
“Yo George” - Tori Amos
“Love Vigilantes” - Laura Cantrell
“Black Rain” - Ben Harper
“To Kill The Child” - Roger Waters
“Day After Tomorrow” - Tom Waits

Other Posts

• Make Protest The Hero Do Your Bidding
• VIDEO: The North Atlantic | “Drunk Under Electrics” Live
• VIDEO: Say Anything Live On Carson Daly