The word 'kleptocracy' is used to describe a society or system ruled by people who use their power to steal their country's resources. McCluskey's lyrics deal directly with such subjects. Institutions such as Deutsche Bank, the Kremlin, the KGB, the GOP, as well as the assassinated Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, are all name-checked. There is also veiled reference to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson "The narcissist (who) stole the exit."
My collection: 7" single no. 7191
Found: OMD webstore, received 4 May 2024
Tracks: 'Kleptocracy' / 'Silver cloud'