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| Sales Rank: | 481 (lower is better) |
| Price as of: | 12/01/2008 12:12:20 PM MST |
| Price Used: | $3.75 |
| Shipping: | Free Shipping on most orders over $25* |
| Availability: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| Release Date: | 2003-05-06 |
| Label: | Umvd Labels |
| UPC: | 044007501221 |
| Binding: | Audio CD |
| Published By: | Umvd Labels |
| ASIN: | B00008NG5V |
| Category: | Music |
Tracks on On and On by Umvd Labels
- Times Like These
- The Horizon Has Been Defeated
- Traffic In The Sky
- Taylor
- Gone
- Cupid
- Wasting Time
- Holes To Heaven
- Dreams Be Dreams
- Tomorrow Morning
- Fall Line
- Cookie Jar
- Rodeo Clowns
- Cocoon
- Mediocre Bad Guys
- Symbol In My Driveway
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Album Description
Japanese pressing limited edition price for Jack Johnson's 2003 album adds one bonus track. 17 tracks. Def Jam.
Amazon.com
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
Customer Reviews
Good When The Mood Hits - Reviewed on 2008-09-03
The fact that this guy would probably be a hit with John Mayer fans is a blow to this guy, since John Mayer is easily one of the worst hacks making music (no, muzak) today. I was hinted to call this guy a slightly more interesting John Mayer with an acoustic guitar. Sure, it's not deep music, it won't start anything, but it's breezy, chill music (not muzak, thank god). It's definitely worth getting.
The sound of Jack Johnson is a good one, it will definitely relax you. It's a very chill album, but it's soothing and makes you feel good, than rather making you feel drowsy, bored, and wanting to rip your hair out. Jack Johnson plays smooth, sharp, refreshing melodies on the guitar, and his very cool voice floats together. The rhythm section really makes it come to life, catchy, groovy, it gives it a great flavor. The percussion makes it even better. It's got great sense of chemistry, there is no arguing with that.
Yeah, it's not great, but good stuff to listen to. I definitely can't recommend this album to everybody, especially since this kind of stuff is probably a fratboy favorite (ugh). No matter, it's still worth listening to.
7/10
my favorite album...ever - Reviewed on 2008-01-16
I absolutely love this album, in my opinion, it's jack's best album. and i own all of them. It's one that you can listen to over and over and it doesn't get old. Every single song is great, but my favorites are: Traffic in the Sky, Gone, Rodeo Clowns, Cocoon, Cookie Jar, and Mediocre Bad Guys. I love the mellow, chilled out, beachy vibe that's present in all of his music. I can't wait to buy his next album.
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Book Subjects
- Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- Bass
- College Rock
- Drums
- Drums (Steel)
- Guitar (Acoustic)
- Guitar (Electric)
- Percussion
- Piano
- Pop
- Pop/Rock Music
- Rock
- Rock/Pop
- Singer/Songwriter
- Slide Guitar
- Vocals