The Homeland is an album by Chicago-based rocker Bobby Conn and his backing band, the Glass Gypsies released on January 20, 2004, on Thrill Jockey records.
It is noteworthy for taking a more openly political approach than any of Conn's previous albums, being particularly critical of George W. Bush and the Iraq War.
Musically the album focuses mostly on a number of 70s styles, from early-decade prog pseudo-symphonies to late decade disco-rock fusion and funk.
The Columbus Free Press gave it a glowing review, writing "It is rare when an album sets out to achieve such lofty goals as The Homeland.
[6] PopMatters criticized the political lyrics as "crude and oversimplified" but admitted that "there are still plenty of killer hooks, and John McEntire's expert recording job makes the most of them, giving the mix a crisp clarity that assures that these intricate arrangements never sound decadently bloated.