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''Lullabies from the Axis of Evil'' (2004) is an album collecting traditional lullabies sung by women from Iraq, Iran, and North Korea ("the axis of evil"), as well as Syria, Libya, and, Cuba ("beyond the axis of evil"), plus Afghanistan and Palestine, mixed with Western performers singing translated versions of the songs. It was conceived by Norwegian music producer Erik Hillestad in reaction to the "axis of evil" term〔 first used by U.S. President George W. Bush in his 2002 State of the Union address. ==Reception== Reviewers generally acclaimed the idea of the album, while reviews of the final product were mixed. * ''Washington Post'': "The most thought-provoking musical statement made this election year just might be a CD of heartbreakingly beautiful songs for babies."〔Joe Heim, ("'Axis of Evil' Lullabies: A Nod to Peace" ), ''Washington Post'', October 26, 2004〕 * ''Allmusic'': "The idea is excellent - giving a human face to those countries labeled by George W. Bush as "the axis of evil" in his 2002 speech. () But it's the music that lets the project down."〔Chris Nickson, ("Review of ''Lullabies from the Axis of Evil''" ), ''Allmusic''〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lullabies from the Axis of Evil」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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