All People by Spearhead - DeepRiffs

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Michael Franti's evolution from pissed-off punk to flip-flop-wearing jam band man is fascinating because he's come off as sincere on either end, and with his 2013 release, he continues to confuse and sooth in equal measure. Good news is, the confused feeling fades once the sun-drenched, feel-good vibes of the latter sink in, with "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" offering the most immediate relief from the drudgery of the day, coming off as a sing-along, clap-along, or whistle-along triple threat for the nighttime campfire hippie set. The opening title track is the same vibe with pop and slickness carrying its message of unity to the people, while "11:59" uses jam band melodies and hip-hop beats to persuade listeners to join Franti's chant for peace. One more round of "Hallelujah" and All People would come off as a commune soundtrack never meant to be experienced alone, but with the smooth, miniature techno of "Long Ride Home" the album takes a winning turn for the personal and small. The punchy "Earth from Outer Space" with fellow peacemaker K'NAAN puts some big-bottomed reggae into the album's flow, then "Closer to You" builds from intimate to uplifting before the psychedelic relic "Wherever You Are" reminds listeners that the Beatles were dazzling during their acid days. Approaching the album in any cynical matter will ruin the whole show, and even if it seems some songs share the same sentiment to the point of redundancy, All People is about feeling good and hopeful. Split this collection of peace and sunshine down the middle for greatest effect.
© David Jeffries /TiVo

1. All People

Featured Artist: Gina Rene; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal
Carl Young; Performer
Performer: Gina Rene
Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman; Performer
Vocals: Gina Rene
Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Carl Young
Gina Rene
Jason Bowman
Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal; Composer
Engineer: J. Bowman; Production
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Recording: Michael Franti; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gina Rene
Michael Franti
Jason Bowman
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young; Other

2. 11:59

Additional Producer: Gregg Wattenberg; Other
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Gina Rene; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Lenny Skolnik; Performer
Performer: Victor Indrizzo
Gina Rene
Justin Rose
Michael Franti
J. Bowman
Lenny Skolnik
Richie English; Performer
Strings: Justin Rose
Richie English; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Editor: Ian Driscoll; Production
Engineer: Scott Spock
J. Bowman; Production
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Mark Endert; Production
Mixing Assistant: Doug Johnson; Production
Studio Personnel: Doug Johnson
Scott Spock
Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Mark Endert
J. Bowman
Ian Driscoll; Production
Composer Lyricist: Scott Spock
Graham Edwards
Lauren Christy
Michael Franti; Other
Composer: Graham Edwards
Lauren Christy
Michael Franti
Scott Spock; Composer
Producer: Gregg Wattenberg
The Matrix; Production

3. I’m Alive (Life Sounds Like)

Background Vocals: Gina Rene; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: Gina Rene
Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Adrian Newman
Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: Gregg Wattenberg
Adrian Newman
Michael Franti; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Gardner
Serban Ghenea; Production
Additional Keyboards: Carl Young; Other
Additional Producer: Gregg Wattenberg; Other
Composer Lyricist: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti
Jason Bowman; Other

4. Long Ride Home

Drum Programming: Adrian Newman; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Performer: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman; Performer
Piano: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Adrian Newman
Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti; Production
Recording: Peter Jensen
J. Bowman; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Peter Jensen
Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti
Jason Bowman; Other

5. Life Is Better With You

Background Vocals: Catherine Enny
Ben Stanton; Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Additional Producer: Gregg Wattenberg; Other
Drum: Gunnar Olsen; Performer
Drums: Gunnar Olsen; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal
Lenny Skolnick
Lenny Skolnik; Performer
Performer: Randy Miller
Justin Rose
Michael Franti
Catherine Enny
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
Lenny Skolnick
Gunnar Olsen
J. Bowman
Lenny Skolnik
Alison Stanton
Ben Stanton
Mia Wattenberg
Richie English
Sara Agah
Ade Franti
Lindsay Nadler; Performer
Strings: Randy Miller
Richie English; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Joe Zook; Production
Programming: Justin Rose; Production
Recording: Ross Petersen; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Ross Petersen
Joe Zook
Ryan Lipman
J. Bowman
Ian Driscoll; Production
Vocals: Michael Franti
Alison Stanton
Mia Wattenberg
Lindsay Nadler; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Ryan Lipman; Production
Voice: J. Bowman; Performer
Editor: Ian Driscoll; Production
Engineer: J. Bowman; Production
Additional Vocals: Sara Agah; Other
Voices: Ade Franti; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
Jason Bowman; Other
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Producer: Gregg Wattenberg
Michael Franti; Production

6. Earth From Outer Space

Featured Artist: K'naan; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Darvina Plante; Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Drums: Michael Franti; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: K'naan
Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman
Darvina Plante; Performer
Vocals: K'naan
Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Jason Bowman
Keinan Abdi Warsame
Michael Franti; Composer
Engineer: J. Bowen
Dave Rowland; Production
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Studio Personnel: J. Bowen
Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Michael Franti
Dave Rowland; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
Jason Bowman
Keinan Abdi Warsame; Other

7. Closer To You

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: J. Bowman; Performer
Drum Programming: Adrian Newman; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Carl Young; Performer
Performer: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti
Carl Young
J. Bowman; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Adrian Newman
Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti; Production
Recording: J. Bowman; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti
Jason Bowman; Other

8. Gangsta Girl

Bass: Jimmy Messer; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Drum: Jimmy Messer; Performer
Drum Programming: Jimmy Messer; Performer
Guitar: Jimmy Messer; Performer
Horn: Austin All Stars; Performer
Keyboard: Jimmy Messer; Performer
Performer: Jimmy Messer
Michael Franti
Austin All Stars; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Jimmy Messer
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Producer: Jimmy Messer
Michael Franti; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Messer
Michael Franti; Other

9. Show Me A Sign

Drum Programming: Michael Franti; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti
Theron "neff-u" Feemster; Production
Performer: Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman
Darvina Plante
Victor Castro
Gordon Ramos
Richard Rico Cardoza; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Other
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Darvina Plante; Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Drum: J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Saxophone: Gordon Ramos; Performer
Trombone: Victor Castro; Performer
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Michael Franti; Production
Additional Keyboards: Carl Young; Other
Trumpet: Richard Rico Cardoza; Performer
Composer: J. Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production

10. I Don't Wanna Go

Background Vocals: Darvina Plante; Performer
Bass: Steve Ruchelman; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
J. Bowman
Steve Ruchelman
Darvina Plante; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti
Brian Lee
J. Bowman; Production
Recording: Steve Ruchelman; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Gardner
Michael Franti
Steve Ruchelman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
Brian Lee
S*a*m
J. Bowman
Steve Ruchelman; Other

11. Do It For The Love

Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Recording: J. Bowman; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Gardner
Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
Jason Bowman; Other

12. Let It Go

Featured Artist: Ethan Tucker; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
Ethan Tucker; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman
Ethan Tucker; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti
Ethan Tucker; Performer
Composer: Ethan Tucker
Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Recording: J. Bowen; Production
Studio Personnel: J. Bowen
Brian Gardner
Michael Franti; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
Jason Bowman
Ethan Tucker; Other
Nylon- String Guitar: J. Bowman; Other

13. On And On

Background Vocals: Darvina Plante; Performer
Drum: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: Victor Indrizzo
Randy Miller
Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman
Richie English
Darvina Plante; Performer
Strings: Randy Miller
Richie English; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Engineer: Justin Rose; Production
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: The Matrix; Production
Producer: The Matrix
Michael Franti; Production
Recording: Scott Spock
J. Bowman; Production
Studio Personnel: Scott Spock
The Matrix
Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Justin Rose
J. Bowman; Production
Composer Lyricist: The Matrix
Michael Franti
Aaron Renner; Other

14. Wherever You Are

Background Vocals: Darvina Plante; Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Young; Performer
Bass Programming: Steve Shebby; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
Carl Young
J. Bowman
Steve Shebby
Darvina Plante; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Recording: J. Bowman
Steve Ruchelman; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Michael Franti
J. Bowman
Steve Ruchelman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
Brian Lee
S*a*m
Steve Ruchelman; Other

15. Say Goodbye

Bass: J. Bowman; Performer
Drum Programming: Adrian Newman; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Guitar: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Keyboard: Raleigh Neal; Performer
Performer: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti
Raleigh Neal
J. Bowman; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Adrian Newman
Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian "big Bass" Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti; Production
Recording: J. Bowman; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian "big Bass" Gardner
Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Additional Keyboards: Adrian Newman; Other
Composer Lyricist: Adrian Newman
Michael Franti
Jason Bowman; Other

16. Life Is Better With You

Acoustic Guitar: Michael Franti; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Performer: Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Performer
Strings: J. Bowman; Performer
Vocals: Michael Franti; Performer
Composer: Jason Bowman
Michael Franti; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Brian Gardner; Production
Mixing: Michael Franti; Production
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Recording: J. Bowman; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Gardner
Michael Franti
J. Bowman; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Franti
Jason Bowman; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

58 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

12/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie

Label

Capitol Records (CAP)

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

60253741541