Long Lost Home is the protest music of American singer/songwriter Joe Messanella. As an American living abroad I have been following events back home with a heavy heart.These songs are a reaction to the blatant misuse of 9/11 to plunge an unsuspecting nation into a war in Iraq that is proving devastating to my nation and a rude awakening to it's people! I Long for the America I left behind years ago , one that's respected and looked at in awe by the world. Though written back in 2005 , the songs are more relevant today than ever!

"The 51st state" ( state of denial) sums up the "Bush" presidency. "a stooge willing to lie sending yours off to die" is one of the sure to become famous lines in the song .

"The Truth" explores the true motivations for the Iraq War. Most have tired of this war of choice , but there's no easy way out and after all you have to go with the war you have."Won't the Truth rear it's ugly head" ..It has , and it is ugly.

"Zipcode" deals with the disconnect of the "home front warriors" who have no desire to serve , or sacrifice for this "war of choice", and are content to allow a small percentage of Americans pay the price for our leader's folly.