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Anthony’s most talked-about track, "Rich Men North of Richmond," has drawn both praise and criticism. The song touches on themes of economic inequality, government overreach, and societal frustrations. Notably, actor Rainn Wilson weighed in, suggesting Anthony's song criticizes wealthy elites but made the mistake of singling out certain issues—involving obesity on welfare rather than corporate greed—highlighting a misunderstanding of the song’s tone. The song's self-deprecating and somewhat defeatist tone is intentionally crafted to reflect real grievances rather than serve as a political manifesto.