Released 10 years ago
Soulrocker
Michael Franti · 2016
52 min · 13 tracks · funk
Joyful grooves blend funk and hip-hop with uplifting lyrics, creating an energetic call for connection and positivity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good to Be Alive Today — This track encapsulates the album's core message of gratitude and appreciation for life, featuring an irresistible chorus that encourages listeners to celebrate each moment.
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We Are All Earthlings — With its anthemic quality and call for global unity, this song stands out as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity amidst social divisions.
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I Got Love for Ya — This track radiates warmth and affection, showcasing Franti's ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with infectious rhythms that invite communal joy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic grooves with uplifting themes, though its pacing and lyrical focus may limit long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first six songs, before introducing slower tracks that provide contrast.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel and inviting listener participation.
- The lyrics across multiple tracks focus on themes of positivity and connection, often repeating key phrases to reinforce their messages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo positivity
- uplifting anthems for togetherness
- feel-good vibes for celebration
- easygoing background for gatherings
- morning motivation and encouragement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Soulrocker' was released in 2016, marking Michael Franti's return to his signature upbeat sound after a brief hiatus following his 2013 album 'All People'. At this point in his career, Franti had established himself as a prominent voice in socially conscious music, blending genres to inspire activism and positivity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Slightly Stoopid· Michael Franti & Spearhead· G. Love & Special Sauce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crazy for You 3:39
- 2 My Lord 3:56
- 3 Get Myself to Saturday 4:18
- 4 Summertime Is in Our Hands 3:48
- 5 We Are All Earthlings 3:44
- 6 Still Standing 3:46
- 7 Good to Be Alive Today 4:15
- 8 My Favorite Wine Is Tequila 4:09
- 9 Once a Day 3:58
- 10 We Do This Every Day 4:14
- 11 I Got Love for Ya 3:59
- 12 Do You Feel the Way That I Do? 4:56
- 13 Love Will Find a Way 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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