In Between Dreams - Jack Johnson

Advantages: Nice summer album with a relaxed vibe
Disadvantages: I hadn't come across him before this year despite two previous albums

...attention, Jack Johnson has crept in with his third album. The former Hawaii surf champion exchanged his board for an acoustic guitar a few years ago and released a couple of albums. It seems to be his third album, In Between Dreams, though that has finally helped him to break through. The current focus on singer songwriters shows that Jack's return this year with his third album was certainly well timed. Of course in the States and many other parts ...
...main reasons for his success in both Australia and America. His music captures a nice mellow vibe that sounds deceptively upbeat for what are really quite slow paced tracks. I wasn't really familiar with Jack until this album was released but after seeing the advert for this album and hearing a couple of tracks I decided to take a chance on the album. At the same time I also picked up the James Blunt album and a couple of Elliott Smith's older albums. ... Read review

Advantages: Mellow, Relaxing & Soothing.
Disadvantages: Songs Too Similar?

...Johnson who was born back in 1975. It came out back in April 2005 in the UK and has received some success over here. Upon first glance he appears to be your typical laid back, surfer boy which is reflected to a certain extent in his music. However this guy goes deeper with some uniquely named tracks and truly emotive lyrics also going in his favour. He's previously found rather limited success in the UK despite being quite an established name in ...
...of what is to come in the remaining tracks and in my opinion is a great opener for the album. "Never Know" is up next and the beat is almost identical to the previous track which gives a slightly monotone feel to the album yet it soon quickens up to distinguish it. Once again there's a distinct laid back feel to this track despite the beat creating a sense of urgency almost as the song progresses. The chorus to this track is brilliant; it almost ... Read review

Advantages: great album
Disadvantages: none at all

...on what mood I am in and this is an album that can be listened to anywhere and any time. I got this album from HMV and it cost a whopping £11.99 but what more do you expect when buying from HMV! Jack Johnson on this album, In Between Dreams works along side bass player, Merlo and drums player, Adam Topal. His official website is jackjohnsonmusic.com. Jack Johnson's music is basically him singing in laid back style, slightly like that of James ...
...Jack Johnson was born in 1975 in Hawaii. He has grown up as a surfer under the influence of his father a famous Hawaiian surfer. After Jack's surfing career was cut short at the Pipeline Masters, ages 17, when he had a near death experience when he crashed into a massive reef, he started a career in filmmaking and soon became a surf film director. In 2001 Jacks songs were shown to Ben Harpers producer, JP Plunier, and quickly Jack had made a name ... Read review

Advantages: It is cool music and refreshing especially when you are down.
Disadvantages: Just the way it was package

...casing and started playing it in my cd player. I even downloaded it on my computer so as if I am using it I could listen to the music. Cover and packaging: To be quite honest I was not able to ascertain how Jack Johnson looked like. Do not get me wrong but the cover of the album bore a shadow of a man with a guitar reaching a tree as if it was getting something from the tree. The background is yellow. For a start if I just base my buying to the ...
...was not interested in the packaging. By the way the one that I bought was simply a cardboard protecting the CD. Lyrics: Better together> As the title suggests the lyrics of the song connotes how Jack perceives relationship that it is better together rather than seperately living. How it is nice to have dreams shared with someone and that you could live with it. I think the words are cool...especially under the mango tree.(Uhmm I think it is a mango ... Read review

Advantages: Lovely, varied songs that make you smile.
Disadvantages: When you have it on repeat as much as I have, you might annoy your neighbours...

In Between Dreams This is one sublime set of songs. Better Together kicks off the album with a slow summer style that calls you in and chills you out without any apparent effort. Simple lyrics and a funky, catchy, guitar based song that makes me want to describe it as "plinky plonky". I know. It's a ridiculous way to describe a piece of music, and quite unacceptable I imagine in most music loving circles, but this is my review, and two weeks away ...
...they are all so different in style from each other, so that when one is finished you just want more! I have this on repeat in my CD player and it's one of the few albums I have that I can listen to all the way through without skipping any tracks. Jack Johnson plays acoustic guitar and piano with a style that makes you feel happy, chilled out, and puts a big smile on your face - the music is gentle, not too heavy, and moves from slow paced to fast ... Read review

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Disadvantages: See review

...As many of you may have seen Jack Johnson is being touted as the Bob Dylan of the twenty first century. In my opinion this is a complete untruth. Jack Johnson can sing! This is bound to be a slightly controversial view but in my opinion Bob Dylan was rubbish! Ok he was a great lyricist, but his singing was dreadful. This is however just my opinion and not one to be judged in this review. I'm just trying to convey how much I like Jack Johnson and his music. In Between Dreams is Jack Johnson's third album after 'On and On' and 'Brushfire Fairytales'. However, this is the only one of his three albums to really get any attention in the UK. I'm sure that many of you are aware of the adverts on TV proclaiming that he is the best thing since sliced bread and about to explode onto the UK music scene. Well for once the TV is not lying... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful Chill out music.
Disadvantages: You may not listen to anything else- ever!

...Jack Johnson, just the romantic thought of one man with surf board in one hand, guitar in the other. blissfully he sings with delicate ease, his subjects love and life, surfing and relaxing by the beach. An eternally beautiful record, well crafted songs and a far stretch from the morose downbeat music which can be plied in modern day recording. With friends such as Ben Harper and a blinding performance at the Brits where he single handedly managed to out shine the might Prince armed with only his guitar and the excellent songs he sings. A new record available now, In between dreams is the start of a very bright productive career. Buy now or forever hang your head in shame. A must own to any experienced music lover. Resistance is futile.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: For sunny days, or rainy days when you want the sunshine indoors
Disadvantages: No real 'standup and let it all hang out' tunes on the CD

...For an artist that isn't getting a lot of airtime in the UK currently this guy has real musical talent. Not bad for a guy who started his musical career playing tunes in the garden. This is a real summer album for those nights looking at the sunset with a beer and is definitely one of the most original offerings from the large crop of 'singer-songwriters' around these days. Perhaps this is due to Jack's desire to combine toe tapping 'bubble-gum' music with soulful beachy chill. James Blunt this is not - and the album is more likely to get you reaching for a guitar or a surf-board (I did!) and less likely to have you reaching for a tissue. As a recommendation - go out and buy it, you won't be disappointed... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful