How Steppenwolf is more sincere of a band than they get credit for

You've heard of Steppenwolf. The guys that play "Born to be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride?" Yeah, you know 'em. The two songs that I just mentioned are slowly, horrifyingly becoming the only two songs that the casual rock listener knows that are by Steppenwolf. Sure, people know a couple other ones, but everyone that I've talked to about Steppenwolf seems to think that all they are is a fairly decent hard rock band with two good songs. I myself used to think this as well. But then I listened to their "Greatest Hits" album, and realized that there were probably many more great Steppenwolf songs than just the ones that I had heard. So I listened to their classic discography (the stuff that they made before their breakup and reunion) and realized: this is not only the coolest, grooviest band EVER, but that they are also very opinionated and political, more than they ever get credit for. They have two extremely political albums ("Monster" and "7," both terrific records) but also address issues on other albums. Some of the subject matter that they get into includes legalization of marijuana ("Don't Step on the Grass, Sam") draft dodging ("Draft Resister") as well as patriotism and the desire to bring Anerica back to her origins ("Monster/Suicide/America"), among other things. I've said that "If Steppenwolf ran for president, I'd vote for them." 

But it's not just politics that Steppenwolf gets into. They also give their own assessment of several moral issues, including religion ("Spiritual Fantasy") drug addiction ("Snowblind Friend") and even how and why to treat your woman right ("Tenderness," and pretty much the rest of the "For Ladies Only" album). And another thing about Steppenwolf: they seem to hit the nail on the head for every issue they address. It would be one thing to be an overly political band that preaches nonsense that no one cares about, but it's another thing to be political and be accepted by everyone simply because... well, all your ideas make sense. And some political bands don't get attention because either they're TOO political, or because they just are no good. Steppenwolf is the perfect mix of politics and pure rock n' roll, and they are one of the most consistently good bands I have ever heard. I would highly recommend exploring this group beyond only their radio hits.