Sexy Track: “¿Which Side Are You On?” by Ani DiFranco

Ani DiFranco could be one of the most prolific artists in the music world today, however, even as she is on her seventeenth full-length album right now, she has not covered many songs. She is an original and has an influx of songs that can fill up many albums. But, when something is as pertinent as this song, Ani takes the chance, but with her own twist. DiFranco took this old labour union folk song penned in activism by coal miner’s wife Florence Reece and built on it, changed the lyrics to make them timely for this era and gave it a great rock edge. Even if the tracks starts with a banjo interlude (provided by the legendary Pete Seeger), it manages to get to a loud angle once it kicks in.  A great tune to have around during an election year. So, “¿Which Side Are You On?”

Ani DiFranco performs “Do Re Mi” with Melissa Ferrick

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We are so excited for the new album Which Side Are You On? It’s been way too long of a hiatus from a prolific artist like Ani DiFranco. We love everything she has ever done and have high hopes for this one. If you ain’t got the Do Re Mi, you better go back to your beautiful Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia, Tennessee.

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Ani DiFranco performs “¿Which Side Are You On?” with Melissa Ferrick

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We can’t tell you how beautiful 2012 will be just because Ani DiFranco’s new album, which had the longest hiatus precede it, is coming out on the 17th of January 2012. This is a cover, but Ani changed the lyrics a little bit  to fit the time. We love is some Ani. “A little socialism, don’t scare us one bit.” – gotta love it.

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Ani DiFranco has finalized her 17th album!

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Other than a reverb not working on track #9, allegedly, all is done and good on Ani DiFranco‘s 17th full-length album. There is word that it will see the light of day this June, but with Ani DiFranco’s hectic touring schedule, everything could change. There are many new tracks floating around of Ani’s that still need a home in form of an album. They are: “Zoo,” “Promiscuity, “J,” “Life Boat,”Splinter,” “Hearse,” “Albacore Tuna,” “Amendment,” “See,” “Gloaming,” “If You’re Not,” “Wow,” “Smart,” “Mariachi,” “A New Bible” and “Unworry.” Not to forget the cover of “Which Side Are You On?” and the cool but timely “November 4th.” Let’s hope all get on the release. All songs titles are tentative and just our rendering from the tracks we’ve heard.

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Exclusive: Ani DiFranco to release album in Spring 2011!

If you are growing impatient with the pace of the recent Ani DiFranco releases because you are used to her prolific demeanor, your wait is almost over. We have contacted Righteous Babe Records to ask them about Ani DiFranco’s forthcoming album and got a prompt reply that it is being readied up for a Spring release, that is earlier than we expected. We are very excited about this piece of news and look forward to her album.

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