Sage’s new album, “LI(F)E”, is now officially out! Three exclusive SFRstore.com packages for the new album are available now!
*CD BASIC package $14.99
-Sage “Li(f)e” CD
-16 page lyric booklet
-Li(f)e button
-SFR sticker
*CD DELUXE package $19.99
-Sage “Li(f)e” CD
-Li(f)e poster
-Li(f)e button
-16 page lyric booklet
-SFR roster poster
-SFR sticker
*Double vinyl LP package $19.99
-Sage “Li(f)e” Double Vinyl LP
-Free digital download of the album (download card within the LP)
-Li(f)e poster
-Li(f)e button
-SFR roster poster
-SFR sticker
The new album Li(f)e by hip hop iconoclast Sage Francis is an impassioned and timely critique of cultural hypocrisy and organized religion. The record’s cover art has been created by renowned artist and illustrator Shepard Fairey who first gained notoriety with his “André the Giant” street art and later with his iconic Obama “Hope” poster. For the cover of Li(f)e Fairey has employed his distinctive agitprop style to create a suitably provocative image of an unwavering and winged Francis caught in the crosshairs as flames rise beneath him.
THE MUSIC
Musically Li(f)e is refreshingly unique. Francis’ biting and sardonic wordplay now further empowered by talented musicians including producer Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) and Jim Becker and Tim Rutili of acclaimed Chicago outfit Califone.
Francis has also enlisted a roster of uniquely talented songwriters including ex Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle, Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie, Tim Fite, members of Calexico, DeVotchKa, and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse – each of whose compositions were then interpreted by Francis and the band. The result is a challenging and defiantly honest new album from an ever evolving artist.
THE TOUR
Francis will be embarking on a North American tour beginning with B. Dolan and Free Moral Agents starting this May. Click here for tour dates.
28 Comments
FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!! Been waiting for this!!!! Gonna order it this instant!
All of the people listed above that has contributed to this new project makes me believe this is something a little different. I’m excited of whats coming soon… You’ve never let me down in the past so it’s just a waiting game for me now.
Also, B. Dolan’s new video is off the hook! The production is awesome…
See you soon…
Hmm, looks like I’m gonna have to get my record player out of storage then.
Man…I need to get a bank account with a debit card so I can order this…
Then I need to get a better job, so I can afford a Record player..
You gotta come to Pittsburgh, PA . Make a stop here please
Can’t wait to hear it..
As for the show, I’m gonna be 7 months prego by then.. hopefully I’m not too big and tired!
on the spelling of ottawa. good effort, drop-out
i can’t stay mad at you, though. i’m still gonna go order the lp.
Already have the tattoo, gotta have the rest! Can’t wait to hear it!!!
So excited to hear about this CD. Def ordering that deluxe.
Playing Philly? I’ll kiss ya.
Finally you dam liar, making another album after you retired. If you challenge the crowd here to a fight again, I’m gonna fuckin fight you and win. I’ve learned moves since the last time you were here, and I know I can take you now without fear. You made this album after you’ve grown, aren’t you now just a Jay-Z clone? Retire come back, retire, come back. Hack. Smack! I hope you aren’t emo like the last one you did. Pre order now and get punked like a kid. Forget pre-ordering Im pre waring!
you guys should play at the copper dragon in carbondale, illy
first guru now sage…
I wish there was a vinyl and CD not just the download card….
your nutts.. i love u
Is Montreal somewhere in the tour dates?
fuck yeah ive been waitin so long for sage to bring a new album out hope its as good as the old shit such a smooth rythm and wicked flow sage fuckin rules and u fuckin know it
Well, I’m definitely excited for the new album. And the promo is awesome.
See ya’ll in Seattle.
“where that baby at in Seattle, where that baby at in Seattle”
ordered the “CD Deluxe” . cant wait to see you guys june 6th at the fillmore in SF! peace.
myspace.com/schatz1984
Been waitin on this since HTDD!!! man every time you change it up it gets better and better!
Just try not to cancel dallas man-we broke but we dedicated-can afford to preorder but i’m always there when you show up!
Been waitin on this since HTDD!!! man every time you change it up it gets better and better!
Just try not to cancel dallas man-we broke but we dedicated-can’t afford to preorder but i’m always there when you show up!
Amazing track. Can’t wait for the album. Please bring the tour to Norway.
can wait for the cd.you kill it everytime!mad love senior francis…..
the thriller laugh at the end was awesome
I was hoping that my “LI(f)E” pre-order would be sent a few days before so I can receive it a few days in advance. Except i just saw it was sent TODAY! GAh… Now I’ll have to wait. Busta Rhymes…
~WooKieE
Can not fuckin wait……..Human the Death Dance is a really hard act to follow, you definitely had your work cut out for you bra. Can’t wait to hear it! I am definitely going to see you in Albuquerque sir. I’ve been a LONG time fan and I am finally going to see you in the flesh.
I Pre-ordered this album two months ago because I was so excited. I didn’t even receive it on the street date. Wamp Wamp! weak sauce. Day ruined.
I was curious if you would be generous enough to allow a .pdf download of the lyrics so I will be able to actively listen to and sing along while you’re on stage. I bought the LP bundle but didn’t receive a pamphlet.
I’m in Peru. How do I get this album?
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