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Fight With Tools [Explicit Lyrics]

~ The Flobots
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (15 Sep 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Universal/Island
  • ASIN: B001EYZMA4
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,244 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. There's A War Going On For Your Mind - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Mariel Roberts
2. Mayday!!! - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Joe Ferrone
3. Same Thing - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Joe Ferrone
4. Stand Up - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Mariel Roberts
5. Fight With Tools - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Mariel Roberts, Joe Ferrone
6. Handlebars - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Joe Ferrone
7. Never Had It - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Joe Ferrone
8. Combat - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones
9. The Rhythm Method (Move!) - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones
10. Anne Braden - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones
11. We Are Winning - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Mariel Roberts, Minnie Baldwin
12. Rise - Flobots, Greg McRae, Kyle Jones, Mariel Roberts
13. Iraq - Flobots, Kyle Jones

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'Fight With Tools' is the third full length release from the Colorado rock/hip-hop band Flobots. The band's inventive fusion has earned the single 'Handelbars' substantial radio plays with its catchy, energetic sound. The album itself showcases more of this genre-mixing, utilising occasionally sparing hip-hop beats and diverse instrumentation, all under thefluid deliveries of the band's two main MCs Johnny 5 and Brer Rabbit. Weighty themes are juxtaposed with light observations, all resulting in a tremendously entertaining amalgam of genres.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Different But Something Of A Triumph, 8 Oct 2008
By pjr (London, England) - See all my reviews
In this fickle world of disposable plastic pop some of which seems like it is designed to last barely the duration of the song itself, it is heartening to discover a band like the Flobots. No overnight sensation they are probably the most unexpected phenomenon of the year.

Put simply the band use a rap-metal formula but there's banjos, horns, sweet female backing vocals, and cellos on it... It shouldn't work, but it does to such an alarming effect it really needs a new genre to describe it. It's success is partly due to the dexerous playing which betrays the fact the band have been playing and recording for 8 years. They even manage to make the genre that most would confine to an early noughties niche come completely back to life.

Aside from that there's the lyrics. Delving back to something from the pre-gangsta era this is one angry, articulate, politically aware record. The likes of Michael Franti, Chuck D, and host of lesser known old school political agitators spring to mind. One thing to say is it never sounds worthy or just aware for the sake of it. These guys clearly believe what they say and are exceptionally well informed.

This is their third album and the first for a major. If anyone needed proof that people should be gently moved into the spotlight then they need go no further than this record. A confident sound from a band who are fully fledged and not just sounding it. Whether you're looking for something a bit more challenging than the last couple of Chilli Peppers albums, want something intellegent, a reminder that intelligent things can be expressed in Hip-Hop, or just proof that the "Handlebars" hit isn't a one-off then you should give this more than a cursory listen.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart and Compelling , 26 Sep 2008
By L. Stephenson "leiaofthestars" (Cambridge UK) - See all my reviews
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This is not the kind of music I normally go. But due to 'Handlebars' I just had to check out the entire album.

Political, clever and beautiful. With rock styling mixed with Hip Hop, powerful lyrics and a great structure Flobots is essential listening. These guys (and girls) deserve to be huge.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent insurgence for the masses, 26 Sep 2008
By pauldn (Norfolk, UK.) - See all my reviews
Intelligent, politicised and incredibly potent. Hip hop, jazz, folk and some mental rock stylings fused into some of the most addictive and powerful songs you'll hear. Along with the likes of Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip, we now face a new breed of act that respects the listeners intelligence, not takes it for granted.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmmm
Caught the last 10 mins of them in concert with Rise Against, and they brought house down with Handlebars, bought album, and serves me right but Handlebars is only meritful track... Read more
Published 2 months ago by I. J. Davies

4.0 out of 5 stars overall good album
what i expected, a good album based on what i had heard of them previously. it arrived in good time and in good order, no complaints
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Paul J. Richardson

5.0 out of 5 stars Stand up
fight with tools is a very strong alt rap record. I didnt think i was going to like it but I took a chance and I think it can appeal to most people like e who mainly listen to... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kieran Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Great album
This is a great album if you like rock mixed with rap. The songs are very political which I believe is a good thing for America, which is who I believe is the target audience.
Published 13 months ago by Mr. B. P. Hocking

5.0 out of 5 stars Album And Band Of The Year
I had never heard of the Flobots until the single 'Handlebars' emerged on the radio. Caught by that hook at the beginning of the song and noticing some great instrumentals I... Read more
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