Bomb the World
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"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]
Lyrics from the song such as "We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace", have found their way onto protest signs and T-shirts all over the world from Los Angeles to Berlin, San Francisco to CNN, at peace demonstrations.
A remix called "Bomb The World" (Armageddon Mix) was produced by reggae/funk performers Sly and Robbie.
Reception
In 2003, the New Internationalist considered it to be "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
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