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Yell Fire! by: Michael Franti and Spearhead List Price: $16.98 CD-Charts Price: $12.99 You Save: $3.99 (23%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0045778680726 Label: Anti Manufacturer: Anti Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Anti Release Date: July 25, 2006 Studio: Anti Sales Rank: 1262 MPN: 86807 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Description: In 2004, Franti and his team traveled to the core of the red-zoned, war torn neighborhoods of Baghdad, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip with his guitar, video cameras, and the intent to experience first hand the human cost of war. Out of this journey, he created a compelling documentary ("I Know I'm Not Alone") and a searing, reflective album of original songs. "Yell Fire!" is his most compelling, engaged collection of songs, fired by a fury at the injustice of war, and a rediscovery of the love and community that supports those doing the fighting. It embraces reggae, blues, folk, hip-hop, and the anthemic politics of rock artists like U2 and Springsteen. With massive grooves and soaring choruses, Franti and Spearhead have produced an album to inspire and ignite. More from Michael Franti
Amazon.com: One thing you know you'll get from Franti and Spearhead is a certain kind of crystal clarity--on the production, musicianship, and, of course, in the righteous political message. Released two years after Franti traveled by himself to war-ravaged Baghdad, Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, each of these songs deals with the human cost of war poignantly and pointedly. The lyrics may seem simplistic when removed from the songs--"Those who start wars never fight them/And those who fight wars never like them" and "The F15 is a homicide bomber"--but very few artists have the honesty and balls that Franti does. Bless him for that. Spearhead might lose credibility with some by tying Peter Tosh's chant to "legalize it" to their call for revolution, but those folks are not in the target demographic, anyway. Those who are will thoroughly dig this. From the jam band accents of "Time to Go Home" to the reggae of "Light Up Ya Lighter" to the U2-ish ballad "I Know I'm Not Alone," it's easily Franti's best album yet. --Mike McGonigal Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - great albumI've been a fan of Franti's earlier work with Disposable Heroes but honestly becamed disenfranchised with his pop leanings on Spearheads earlier albums "Home" and "Chocolate Supa-Highway". I kind of gave up on him but always wondered what was up with him and if Spearhead was still putting out albums. A close friend of mine asked me to go to this years Earthdance festival but I couldn't go. My interest being rekindled decided I to check out some of their new stuff. Their website had the first half of yell fire on streamer to listen to for free and me and girlfriend both thought it sounded really good so I ordered it. The energy is rocking and heavy, the message is urgent and focused, and the album as a whole is very balanced knowing ... Read More: Rating:  - sweetAwesome CD! Hits home with the war and all too. Not his most hoppin cd, but its got an important message. Ya can't help but sing along to most the tracks though, he makes sure you have fun! Rating: - great music, great messageMichael Franti seemlessly unites various musical styles on this upbeat disc charged with political and social commentary. It's positive, it rocks, it's danceable, and Franti is an artist who is actually living his life to make this world better. Yell Fire! Rating: - Michael Franti & Spearhead - Yell FireMicheal's music is amazing! His music speaks the truth. Powerful. Ironic how he sings/writes about war & world poverty, yet his music is so uplifting. Everyone should own a copy of Yell Fire! Rating: - One of my top 10 CDs of all timeI discovered Michael Franti & Spearhead through my sister, as he gets no radio airplay in my area. I instantly fell in love with his music, the meaningful lyrics and open call for change combined with very enjoyable music. Franti has the ability to absolutely rock and gets you up and moving (Everybody Ona Move and Hey Now Now) but there are also the songs that you can sit and enjoy quietly and really feel the message he is sending, such as Is Love Enough and One Step Closer to You. My absolute favorites on this album are Yell Fire and East to the West, currently, though there is not a single less than loved track on this album. This band also mixes so many genres of music that they are not easily classified and therefore have more appeal ... Read More: |
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