Sage Francis
Li(f)e

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The idea that good intentions are worth something, in and of themselves, is fallacious to say the least. Perhaps they deserve additional credit or consideration, but in truth, good intentions are rarely rewarded — or even appreciated for that matter. Sage Francis, it can be assumed, set out to make an album of inherent value, a serious, probing, philosophical album, confrontational but kind-hearted. Li(f)e, the result of this earnest approach, isn't quite the unqualified success. Its sincerity is certainly noble, but often distracting in execution.