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Li(F)E
Sage Francis
Li(F)E
Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
 
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Sage - Francis - Li(f)e is a marked evolution for Sage Francis. It features Sage s confrontational lyrics set to compositions by Chris Walla, Mark Linkous, Jason Lytle, members of Calexico, DeVotchKa, Califone, and other i...  more »

     
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All Artists: Sage Francis
Title: Li(F)E
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Anti
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 5/11/2010
Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
Style: Pop Rap
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Li(F)E
UPC: 045778701124

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Sage - Francis - Li(f)e is a marked evolution for Sage Francis. It features Sage s confrontational lyrics set to compositions by Chris Walla, Mark Linkous, Jason Lytle, members of Calexico, DeVotchKa, Califone, and other indie icons. The celebrated agent-provocateur of hip hop brings his signature wordplay, a dazzling mix of sardonic humor and biting social commentary, to a setting complimented by a talented band consisting of producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) and cohorts Jim Becker and Tim Rutili of the acclaimed Chicago outfit Califone.
 

CD Reviews

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abarat | St. Paul, MN | 05/18/2010
(2 out of 5 stars)

"Being a huge Sage Francis fan, I was quite disappointed with this one. The use of an actual band was an interesting direction for Sage to take, but the music was so unbelievably uninteresting that it was difficult to sit through. The man remains a poet and a true lyrical genius, but his words were hard to pay attention to with the annoying distraction of bad and boring music. This record came out of left field and will, hopefully, be forgotten quickly."
Li(F)E is a progression
Paul Wall | Denver, CO, USA | 08/09/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are a fan looking for another "hip-hop" album from Sage this is not it. If you are a fan of Sage with an open mind and a love for music in general this is a great album. At first listen being in the mind state of looking for hip-hop beats, I did not like the album. But several listens later lyrics and songs stayed with me. Sage again sparks thought and reflection. The man is a poet/lyrical genius. There is no change or disappointment to that here. Songs like "three sheets to the wind" and "the best of times" are the standouts on this album. I applaud the chance he took on this album and for continuing to express himself outside of the norm of "hip-hop" artist."
Interesting... to say the most.
Billy Schulz | Duluth, MN USA | 07/09/2010
(2 out of 5 stars)

"It is not what I was expecting at all. Sage Francis is one of my favorite rappers, I own all of his other CDs and they are on heavy rotaation off and on in my house. But this album let me down. It was not what I was expecting, which could have been a very good thing. This album is very different than his other albums, and I prefer the old Sage. The live band, although a interesting idea... does not hold water for me. It drowns out the most important part of Sages' work, the lyrics. Sage Francis started on the slam poetry scene, which is focused almost entirely on the poem and the passion within the poets voice. This album, I do not hear that passion. Some songs are ok, but no songs to me even compare to his other releases. I hope he returns closer to his roots. I do give him props for trying something different, every artist has to do it. Now, hopefully, when his next album comes out I will be sated."