Yell Fire!
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Jul 25, 2006
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Franti's brain-stimulating songwriting rises to a new level of proficiency here.
  2. Amazon.com
    80
    It's easily Franti's best album yet.
  3. Billboard
    70
    [Franti's] ambitions pay off on this strapping, if sprawling, collection.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Who says protest songs can't be both fiery and fun? [4 Aug 2006, p.68]
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  6. Uncut
    70
    The album is less of an indignant affair than you might expect. [Sep 2006, p.84]
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  7. Urb
    80
    Franti's most eclectic offering yet. [Jul/Aug 2006, p.116]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. JayF.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    Awesome CD! I stumbled across Franti & Spearhead one night while flipping and decided to buy the CD. From the first song I was blown away. Awesome CD! I stumbled across Franti & Spearhead one night while flipping and decided to buy the CD. From the first song I was blown away. This is mind blowing new music for the 21st century. And you heard that from an original Woodstocker.… Full Review »
  2. DivagazioniN.
    May 22, 2007
    10
    Un disco favoloso, un pò più pop dei precedenti ma testi al di sopra della media dei cantautori di protesta e una sezione Un disco favoloso, un pò più pop dei precedenti ma testi al di sopra della media dei cantautori di protesta e una sezione ritmica decisamente buona.… Full Review »
  3. EmilyS
    Nov 19, 2006
    10
    This album is refreshingly uplifting, in spite of its heavy content and message. It is a beautiful soundtrack for all joyful warriors of peace.
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