this album is brilliant,Michael has his finger on the pulse of all right thinking peoples all over the planet

I've been a fan of Franti's earlier work with Disposable Heroes but honestly becamed disenfranchised with his pop leanings on Spearheads earlier albums "Home" and "Chocolate Supa-Highway". I kind of gave up on him but always wondered what was up with him and if Spearhead was still putting out albums. A close friend of mine asked me to go to this years Earthdance festival but I couldn't go. My interest being rekindled decided I to check out some of their new stuff. Their website had the first half of yell fire on streamer to listen to for free and me and girlfriend both thought it sounded really good so I ordered it.
The energy is rocking and heavy, the message is urgent and focused, and the album as a whole is very balanced knowing when to get angry, when to get tender, and when to get you moving!!! Of what I have heard so far this could arguably be Franti's best work yet. Those who suggested maybe it's too pop at times should check his back-catalogue out and get the Disposable Heroes album it's like Public Enemy on steroids!!!
Another thing folks should really check out the companion DVD documentary "I know I'm not Alone" that he shot when visited the middle east. It's a very touching and eye-opening account of a part of the world we know little about except what the mass media been feeding us. His experience there was the catalyst for this album.

Awesome CD! Hits home with the war and all too. Not his most hoppin cd, but its got an important message. Ya can't help but sing along to most the tracks though, he makes sure you have fun!

Michael Franti seemlessly unites various musical styles on this upbeat disc charged with political and social commentary. It's positive, it rocks, it's danceable, and Franti is an artist who is actually living his life to make this world better. Yell Fire!

Micheal's music is amazing! His music speaks the truth. Powerful. Ironic how he sings/writes about war & world poverty, yet his music is so uplifting. Everyone should own a copy of Yell Fire!