Blogcritics Comments on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Comment by nikki on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:13:41 EST

I heard about Sage through a friend who lived in Providence, RI back in 98. I've been a fan of his since his first official album came out (personal journals). If you like his music, you should check out the other underground artists of the day: sole, aesop rock, atmosphere, etc. A couple of good labels to get started with are: camobear records, definitive jux, rhymesayers entertainment, heiro imperium, peanuts and corn. Glad you found his music, and hope it has the same impact on your expectations of what hip hop is supposed to be as it did for me. I haven't listened to a non-indie radio station in over 10 years now, because I get so disturbed by what I hear on the Clear Channel stations.

Comment by eduardo on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 18:42:49 EST

this album is very innovative and just adds to the myriad of underground rap albums that have historically and continue to add consciousness to hip-hop music. i think people ought to check out Immortal Technique if they are seeking raw political and social commentary

Comment by acroredsu on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:02:32 EDT

Yes, Sage is definitely one of a kind. I've listened to that album countless times and it still gives me chilly bumps!! It's nice to see a hip hop artist out there whose lyrics contain actual substance. 5 stars. *****

Comment by jesse on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Sun, 6 Mar 2005 02:44:42 EST

> I had no idea this guy was white. I've heard him once talking about how to write the perfect political poem. "How to Write a Political Poem" is a track on Sage Francis' "Known Unsoldier". But you're wrong, it's not Sage Francis speaking. Great track though.

Comment by Tim Whelden on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:52:57 EST

yeah man, i really agree with the stuff you said. after being hugely into personal journals i really didnt know what to expect, but a healthy distrust is SO much more inaccesible in terms of lyrics. on p-journals you know what he's talking about all the time, but on HD you'll get it, and then he'll suddenly talk about like, cowboys and his childhood bedroom. but this album is really growing on me. everytime i listen to it i feel like i'm hearing a new album, its like i can hear lyrics i didnt hear before. this cd is pretty sweet.

Comment by Joel Caris on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:19:48 EST

Thanks, Temple. I'm going to see him in concert on Friday, which I'll also be writing a review of, and am really looking forward to it. I'm still listening to the CD and it's just gotten better and better. I'm definitely going to have to pick up his first album, Personal Journals.

Comment by Temple Stark on Sage Francis - A Healthy Distrust

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:13:32 EST

Joel, I had no idea this guy was white. I've heard him once talking about how to write the perfect political poem. Anyhoo - I moved this too up and over to Advance.net, which includes these places. Potentially read by hundreds of thousands of visitors. Thank you for the post. - Temple Stark