One Nation Under

BLACKFIRE | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 16, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The Orchard
• ASIN: B00005R1SE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,526,930 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

BLACKFIRE is a Native American (Dine) traditionally influenced, high-energy, politically driven group comprised of three siblings. Born into the heart of a political land dispute area called Big Mountain on the Navajo Nation, this power trio of 2 brothers and their sister combine their traditional roots with a youthful raw energy to create a real Alter-Native sound. BLACKFIRE's first full length album of fire-ball alternative punk, One Nation Under features Joey Ramone, Jones Benally, and 15 passionately burning songs of struggles, resistance, and hope. One Nation Under is a wake up call to America and the world. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome punk CD with a serious message, March 21, 2003

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Michael J Harrington (Phoenix, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Nation Under (Audio CD)

Thanks to a stand at a Native American Arts Fest in Phoenix, AZ by Canyon Records, I was able to sample a lot of Native American music. And when I heard that there was actually a punk one, I thought, what the heck...and what a pleasant surprise it was! For those who enjoy bands like Bad Religion, Pennywise and the like, you will be right at home with this CD. I have been a fan of punk from when it started, and this CD ranks in my Top 10. Well arranged and executed with sheer emotion and raw power, Blackfire puts a wake up call to us all - and what a better bunch to do so than Native Americans, with a shameful history of abuse from the white man. The songs are tight, and with screaming lyrics like 'There is blood on the hands of time!!', well, it got this listener very interested. This is NOT your 'typical' Native American Music CD (flutes, drums and lots of chanting), although we do get some traditional chants in some of the songs - and believe it or not, they fit very well with the mood of the song. Akin to Medicine Dream - who add a rock element to the native sound - this band put together a great punk CD with well written songs and musicianship that would rival today's popular punk bands.

Even if you are not into punk, but say into bands that have an edge with anger (Linkin Park, Sevendust, etc) - give Blackfire a try. This is not the sloppy, 3 chord punk that many bands cashed in on during the halcyon punk years - this is good stuff!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Northern Arizona Still Rocks, October 30, 2002

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Donald P. Bandy Jr. "market_assassin" (anywhere, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Nation Under (Audio CD)

The first time I met the Benally's, they impressed me with their kindness. The next time i saw them, the blew me away with their stage performance. I have seen Blackfire too many times to count, played a couple of shows with them, and even helped assisted with shows when ever they need me. Blackfire is just one of the many great bands that are from the flagstaff area and they are one of the best. Check this album out, see them if you can and check out their web site (blackfire.net). Get involved.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blackfire's "One Nation Under" is their best yet, December 12, 2001

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Stephen Edward Hapy Jr. (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Nation Under (Audio CD)

In a world where "punk" has become completely commodified and soulless, Blackfire is refreshing. If you like your music heavy and with a dose of consciousness, give 'em a listen. I've seen them perform live, and I love their energy. This is their best CD yet. For more on the band, check 'em out (...)