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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.

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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

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Date: 2008-06-06
One of my top 10 CDs of all time
I 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 across the board than most bands are able to acheive. I only wish he got some radio play, but I think he may be too political for the watered down pop music that is played on most stations. You might get too much static for playing a song thats lyrics include "God is too big for just one religion" or "Like Peter Tosh said, Legalize it!" Maybe someday . . . In the meantime, buy this album, listen to it LOUD and introduce your friends to the message he is sending.

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Date: 2008-05-03
Michael Franti's YellFire CD
This is a great CD. We are new listeners to Franti, but definitely big fans already. Relaxing, reggae like, but the lyrics really tell stories and truths about our world today.

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Date: 2008-01-14
YELLFIRE! by Miachael Franti
This is a very intelligent and needed album of moving songs. The US would do well to elect someone with the understanding and vision of this prophet to a leadership position. Michael Franti has groomed a very tight group to support his music. You will dance and cry, in turns. Thought provoking.

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Date: 2007-12-28
Yell Fire
Finally, some really great protest music! There is so much wrong, and I was wondering when the music would catch up.

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Date: 2007-12-28
Fantastic!
The man is a prophet! I pray for his safety in this crazy world! Best album since Steve Earle's "The Revolution Starts...Now".

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