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The Sound of Sunshine
Reggae / Dub · 2010 · 11 tracks · 43m

The Sound of Sunshine

Michael Franti & Spearhead

A bright, acoustic-driven blend of reggae rhythms and pop hooks. Pure optimism captured in forty minutes of sun-soaked melodies and communal energy.

September 21, 2010 · Capitol Records

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A relentless, sun-soaked celebration of life and human connection.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 43m
01
The Sound of Sunshine
3:44
02
Shake It
3:27
03
Hey Hey Hey
3:46
04
Anytime You Need Me
3:43
05
I’ll Be Waiting
4:39
06
Only Thing Missing Was You
3:26
07
Love Don’t Wait
3:40
08
The Thing That Helps Me Get Through
4:34
09
Gloria
4:12
10
Headphones
4:19
11
The Sound of Sunshine Going Down
4:19
Moments Worth Listening For
The infectious 'hey-hey-hey' refrain in the title track that demands a group singalong.
The transition into the stripped-back, sunset-vibe reprise of the closing track.
The rhythmic interplay between the acoustic guitar and the syncopated hand-claps on 'Shake It'.
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How does The Sound of Sunshine sound next to the rest of Michael Franti & Spearhead's catalogue?

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The vocals lean notably further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.

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