CD-Charts Position 1

All Rebel Rockers

by: Michael Franti & Spearhead

Release Date September 09, 2008

CD-Charts Position 2
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Yell Fire!

by: Michael Franti and Spearhead

Release Date July 25, 2006
Micheal'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!

CD-Charts Position 3
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Stay Human

by: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Michael Franti

Release Date May 15, 2001
I got to hear this entire album played today on an online broadcast for a small radio station. Coming in in the middle, like the first listeners to Orson Welles's "War of the World's" broadcast, I must confess that I initially thought the fictional story of "Sister Fatima" -- over-layed like a local DJ's mix of news onto the album tracks -- to be a genuine retrospective of some real events -- that's how accurate the story was to similar aspects of our real-life world, at least in parts. (I caught on when the Governor who backed her execution in the storyline actually cared when he got caught).

What made this album move me was the accuracy in the portrayal of voices. The Sister Fatima's bravery reminded me so much of people I've admired ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 4
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Power to the Peaceful Festival (Deluxe CD + DVD Digi-Pak)

by: Michael Franti & Spearhead

Release Date May 06, 2008
I got to hear this entire album played today on an online broadcast for a small radio station. Coming in in the middle, like the first listeners to Orson Welles's "War of the World's" broadcast, I must confess that I initially thought the fictional story of "Sister Fatima" -- over-layed like a local DJ's mix of news onto the album tracks -- to be a genuine retrospective of some real events -- that's how accurate the story was to similar aspects of our real-life world, at least in parts. (I caught on when the Governor who backed her execution in the storyline actually cared when he got caught).

What made this album move me was the accuracy in the portrayal of voices. The Sister Fatima's bravery reminded me so much of people I've admired ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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All Rebel Rockers

by: Michael Franti & Spearhead

Release Date September 09, 2008
I got to hear this entire album played today on an online broadcast for a small radio station. Coming in in the middle, like the first listeners to Orson Welles's "War of the World's" broadcast, I must confess that I initially thought the fictional story of "Sister Fatima" -- over-layed like a local DJ's mix of news onto the album tracks -- to be a genuine retrospective of some real events -- that's how accurate the story was to similar aspects of our real-life world, at least in parts. (I caught on when the Governor who backed her execution in the storyline actually cared when he got caught).

What made this album move me was the accuracy in the portrayal of voices. The Sister Fatima's bravery reminded me so much of people I've admired ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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Everyone Deserves Music

by: Michael Franti & Spearhead

Release Date August 19, 2003
Very good as always, but only a couple of tunes have real power. I'm holding Franti to a higher standard here, due to "Yell Fire". It's still better than 99% of what is out there. Really wish he hadn't made reference to "Nick-at-Night", in what would have been an otherwise more universal and timeless song.

CD-Charts Position 7
Average Rating:

Six Degrees 100

by: Various Artists

Release Date March 16, 2004
I thoroughly enjoy ambient techno (especially any that uses the tabla drum) when I am trying to concentrate on difficult problems or reports. This album has an amazing mix of different artists that come together seamlessly to relax my mind and focus my thoughts. I highly recommend it for any college student or over-worked cube monkey (like me)!

CD-Charts Position 8
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Live in Alaska

by: Michael Franti & Spearhead

Release Date March 21, 2006
I thoroughly enjoy ambient techno (especially any that uses the tabla drum) when I am trying to concentrate on difficult problems or reports. This album has an amazing mix of different artists that come together seamlessly to relax my mind and focus my thoughts. I highly recommend it for any college student or over-worked cube monkey (like me)!

CD-Charts Position 9
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Everyone Deserves Music

by: Michael Franti & Spearhead

Release Date August 28, 2003
Very good as always, but only a couple of tunes have real power. I'm holding Franti to a higher standard here, due to "Yell Fire". It's still better than 99% of what is out there. Really wish he hadn't made reference to "Nick-at-Night", in what would have been an otherwise more universal and timeless song.

CD-Charts Position 10
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All Rebel Rockers

from: Phantom Sound & Vision

Release Date July 29, 2008
Very good as always, but only a couple of tunes have real power. I'm holding Franti to a higher standard here, due to "Yell Fire". It's still better than 99% of what is out there. Really wish he hadn't made reference to "Nick-at-Night", in what would have been an otherwise more universal and timeless song.