Bomb the World explained

Bomb the World
Type:single
Artist:Michael Franti & Spearhead
Album:Everyone Deserves Music
Released:2003
Genre:Alternative rock, art rock
Length:4:28

"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]

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

  1. "Bomb The World" (LP version) – 4:28
  2. "Bomb The World" (Armageddon version) – 4:44

Official versions

Notes and References

  1. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/michael-franti-shepherds-bush-empire-london-83664.html Michael Franti, Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
  2. https://newint.org/taxonomy/term/7444 Even our enemies deserve music
  3. http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-michael-franti-spearhead-disposable-heroes-20150618-story.html Michael Franti expands his sonic palette