The Band - Pilgrims' Progress (Comprising sections The Righteous Land through The Weight) Summary and Analysis

In the section entitled "The Righteous Land," Marcus writes about the Band's second album. In this album the songs give the map for which the worried man in BIG PINK is looking. The worried man has a wife and kids, the typical American life, although not necessarily the ideal one. The remainder of the album intends to cross or patch the break between the things that divide humans. These things can include gender, race and geography. However, in their attempt to unite the country Marcus believes the Band lost touch with their audience.

The Band realized how far their music had taken them from their fans when they tried to tour with their second album. The Band...