Fading American Dream Explained

Fading American Dream is the third album by Street Dogs. It was released on October 24, 2006 by Brass Tacks Records, a division of DRT Entertainment.

The album was released both with and without a bonus DVD.

Track listing

All songs by Street Dogs (Mike McColgan, Johnny Rioux, Marcus Hollar, Joe Sirois and Tobe Bean) unless otherwise noted.

1. "Common People"  - 4:07
2. "Not Without a Purpose"  - 3:15
3. "Fatty" (Paul Delano)  - 3:17
4. "Decency Police"  - 2:26
5. "There Is Power in a Union" (Billy Bragg cover)  - 3:36
6. "Tobe's Got a Drinking Problem"  - 3:40
7. "Shards of Life"  - 2:47
8. "Sell Your Lies"  - 2:07
9. "Rights to Your Soul"  - 3:28
10. "Hard Luck Kid"  - 3:48
11. "Fading American Dream"  - 2:54
12. "Final Transmission"  - 4:20
13. "Katie Bar the Door"  - 3:03

Credits

• Mike McColgan – vocals
• Johnny Rioux – bass, backing vocals, mandolin, harmonica, acoustic guitar
• Marcus Hollar – lead guitar, backing vocals, dobro, pump organ, acoustic guitar
• Tobe Bean - rhythm guitar, slide guitar, dobro
• Joe Sirois – drums
• James Fearnley – tin whistle on "Shards of Life"
• Matt Hensley – accordion on "Shards of Life"
• Ted Hutt – E bow guitar on "Shards of Life", slide guitar on "Final Transmission", acoustic guitar on "Katie Bar the Door", backing vocals
• Joe Gittleman – backing vocals
• Leonard Sanford – backing vocals
• Donald McColgan – backing vocals