Public Enemy: “I Stand Accused” (Def Jem/Island)

“Does a wider audience mean a whiter audience?” chant Public Enemy on a tune that hits back at the backbiters and accusers, who wish to undermine P.E.’s political-cum-musical projects. All the begrudgers are reminded of the old KKK hangings. ‘I Stand Accused’ is a bitter self-justification. It’s the ideal, under the tree, gift for Albert R. I’m sure he empathises deeply with Public Enemy.