Bomb the World
"Bomb the World" is a protest song single by Michael Franti & Spearhead from their album "Everyone Deserves Music". The Independent has called it "Franti's s response to September 11".[1]
"Bomb the World" | |
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Single by Michael Franti & Spearhead | |
from the album Everyone Deserves Music | |
Released | 2003 |
Genre | Alternative rock, art rock |
Length | 4:28 |
Songwriter(s) | Michael Franti, David Shul, Carl Young |
A remix called "Bomb The World" (Armageddon Mix) was produced by reggae/funk performers Sly and Robbie.
Reception
In 2003, the New Internationalist described the song as "the anthem of a new generation of anti-war protesters", praising its "stirring chorus" and its "coda ready-made for marching".[2] In 2015, however, the Chicago Tribune called it "a lighthearted, mid-tempo pop song that recalls Bob Marley and Johnny Nash."[3]
Track listings
US CD
- "Bomb The World" (LP version) – 4:28
- "Bomb The World" (Armageddon version) – 4:44
Official versions
- "Bomb The World" (LP version) – 4:28
- "Bomb The World" (Armageddon version) – 4:44
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References
- Michael Franti, Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, by Anna Chapman, in The Independent; published December 22, 2003; retrieved August 16, 2018
- Even our enemies deserve music, by Jeff Chang, in the New Internationalist; published August 1, 2003; retrieved August 16, 2018
- Michael Franti expands his sonic palette, by Steve Knopper, in the Chicago Tribune; published June 18, 2015; retrieved August 16, 2018
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