Fight for Your Mind, released in 1995, is the second studio album by Ben Harper and the last he recorded as a solo artist before forming a long-term collaboration with The Innocent Criminals. The record broadens his exploration of social justice, spirituality, and personal reflection, weaving together elements of folk, reggae, soul, and gospel-infused rock. Songs such as Oppression, Excuse Me Mr., and People Lead confront global inequalities, while tracks like Power of the Gospel, God Fearing Man, and One Road to Freedom take on more spiritual and inward-looking themes. The album stands out for its rich instrumentation acoustic and slide guitars, percussion, and strings and for its wide emotional palette.

Often regarded as a key step forward in Harpers career, Fight for Your Mind is praised for the way its lyrics and arrangements balance raw honesty with polished delivery. From the intimacy of Another Lonely Day to the urgent rallying cry of the title track, the album traverses moods and styles while maintaining a consistent voice rooted in authenticity. It remains an early landmark in Harpers discography, showing how his artistry could blend activism with deeply personal songwriting.

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A1 Oppression
A2 Ground On Down
A3 Another Lovely Day
A4 Please Me Like You Want To
B1 Gold To Me
B2 Burn One Down
B3 Excuse Me Mr.
B4 People Lead
C1 Fight For Your Mind
C2 Give A Man A Home
C3 By My Side
C4 Power Of The Gospel
D1 God Fearing Man
D2 One Road To Freedom