Unoriginal Soundtracks #42: Civilization 5 Gods and Kings

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Religion adds a surprising new incentive for war in Civilization 5. Newly founded religions grant the civilization of its origin perks worth defending from gentiles, heretics, and infidels. And espionage adds nuance to diplomacy with other leaders, with big risks and rewards for spying on them. All of that allows for a playlist of sneering post-punk, pious funk, and more great music.

Track list
(Hit the links to download from Amazon)
I Want To Conquer The World -- Bad Religion
Secret Agent -- Red Dons
Religion II -- Public Image Limited
The Prophet -- The Temptations
Spy On You -- Deerhoof
Holy War -- Augusta Bottoms Consort
My Sister, Boudica -- Quinta
Haile Selassie -- Bright Eyes

(Opening theme contains elements of Completely Unoriginal by the Bee Gees, Soundtracks And Come Backs by GoldFish, and This Podcast Contains Spoilers.)

A big thanks to Matt Giguere for suggesting Spy On You.

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