Name: Songs from the Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection by Michael Franti, Spearhead
Brand: Michael Franti
SKU: 196006380861
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

Much different than his previous endeavors with Spearhead, Songs from the Front Porch takes Michael Franti and puts him in an acoustic setting with a stronger emphasis on songwriting/storytelling, singing, and performance. Songwriting skills that show traces of Ben Harper and Terry Callier along with a vocal delivery on par with those two are fairly obvious from the get-go. The manner in which Songs was recorded gives the record an immediate sense of intimacy, almost as if you're on the front porch of his brownstone and he's playing the songs directly to you for the first time. Songs retains the intelligent lyrics of his earlier efforts with Spearhead, and nowhere is this more evident than on "Oh My God," an iron-hot discourse on the state of the union, circa 2003. At 40 minutes, there's no unnecessary filler, and while the album has a tendency to become a bit preachy at times, it's refreshing to see Franti's versatility outside of the hip-hop arena.
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1. Yes I Will

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Carl Young
Dave Shul; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: C-ya-later Sounds (bmi)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap)
Shuld Music (ascap); Other

2. Closer to the Sky

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Dave Shul; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: Shuld Music (ascap)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap); Other

3. Firefly

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Dave Shul; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: Shuld Music (ascap)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap); Other

4. Love'll Set Me Free

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Carl Young
Dave Shul; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: C-ya-later Sounds (bmi)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap)
Shuld Music (ascap); Other

5. Love Invincible

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Carl Young
Dave Shul; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: C-ya-later Sounds (bmi)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap)
Shuld Music (ascap); Other

6. Anybody Seen My Mind

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap); Other

7. Sometimes

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Dave Shul; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: Shuld Music (ascap)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap); Other

8. Stay Human

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Carl Young; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap)
C-ya-later Sounds (bmi); Other

9. Oh My God

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Ramon Lazo; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: Ramon Lazo Publishing (ascap)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap); Other

10. Ganja Baby

by Michael Franti, Spearhead

Primary Artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Franti
Carl Young
Dave Shul; Composer
Lead Vocalist: Michael Franti; Performer
Producer: Michael Franti; Production
Music Publisher: C-ya-later Sounds (bmi)
Franticsoulutions / Universal Music Corporation (ascap)
Shuld Music (ascap); Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 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

Only 1/10 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Folk, Singer & Songwriter, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Boo Boo Wax

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

196006380861

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Songs from the Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection

1. Yes I Will

2. Closer to the Sky

3. Firefly

4. Love'll Set Me Free

5. Love Invincible

6. Anybody Seen My Mind

7. Sometimes

8. Stay Human

9. Oh My God

10. Ganja Baby

Technical Specifications

Songs from the Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection

Product information

Release options

1. Yes I Will

2. Closer to the Sky

3. Firefly

4. Love'll Set Me Free

5. Love Invincible

6. Anybody Seen My Mind

7. Sometimes

8. Stay Human

9. Oh My God

10. Ganja Baby

Technical Specifications