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On And On (1588166066)
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| Jack Johnson has found himself a groove. Indeed, the Hawaiian surfing champion turned alternative pop-folk star really hasn't changed things one iota for his sophomore release. Fans of Brushfire Fairytales should be delighted with the results. The groove is a mellow one--most of the 16 tracks here are semi-acoustic--and that easy-going spirit filters into Johnson's lyrical philosophies. "What will be will be / And so it goes" he sings on "Times Like These," the opening track. Thankfully, Johnson is never too mellow, and there's a "Don't worry, be happy" vibe to most of his music. "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" even has a pseudo-reggae feel to it. Although classified as an alternative musician, the singer-songwriter's compositions owe much to past hits. "Traffic in the Sky" is reminiscent of Jim Croce's "Operator" and Looking Glass's one-hit-wonder, "Brandy." On the splendid "Taylor," Johnson sounds an awful lot like Donovan. And "By The Way" recalls the Lovin' Spoonful. -- Bill Holdship Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Jack Johnson has been one of my favorite musicians since 2002 when he opened for Dispatch in Central Park in NYC. He continues to release original tracks with a smooth sound and great lyrics!
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Author: Guest
This was the third Jack Johnson purchase of mine, and it is my personal favorite. A common criticism of his work is that all of his tracks sound the same, but out of his first three albums, this one has the most variety. His guitar style is both soft and catchy at the same time. "Times Like These", "The Horizon Has Been Defeated", "Taylor", "Wasting Time", "Holes to Heaven", and "Tomorrow Morning" are classic tracks.
Overall, the album is both upbeat and mellow. If slower music puts you to sleep, this isn't for you. I could pull up the cliché that this music as great to "chill" to, but this goes without saying if you've ever heard Jack before. If you haven't, however, this is a great place to start.
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Author: Guest
If you love Jack Johnson, you will love these tracks. Soothing, fun, simple, and mesmerising to listen to.
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Author: Guest
Wonderfully relaxing music; makes you want to turn off the TV and turn on the music. People walk in and say "who is that" and they're off to buy the CD.
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Author: Guest
I got this cd after hearing a song of his on itunes. I loved this cd from the first song. Every song is very acoustic and relaxed. For all you people out there who get home from work and are stressed out and need to relax this cd is for you. Just put on some comfortable clothes, get a beer, turn down the lights, turn the phone on low and just feel the music. This is a great cd and each song should grab you and make you want more.
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