Jack Jack Jack 1947-1949 - Xavier Cugat

Advantages: A great chill out album, perfect for summer evenings
Disadvantages: Very similar songs, not much variation

...Everybody has those days in their life when they don't want to do much of anything. Maybe you've had a bad week, or things just haven't gone the way that you'd like them to. Whatever the case may be, it just seems like a good day to do nothing. And relish in it. Until recently, I called these days Mondays. But now I have a different name for them: "Johnson Days." (Now let's not take this to a weird place, it's far too early in the review for that.) I had never heard of Jack Johnson prior to In Between Dreams. A few months ago, my aunt purchased this CD that she was incredibly excited about. So she popped it in his CD player while we were driving and I was treated to my first meeting with Jack. Cool, mellow, simple Jack. Since that first listen, I guess you could say that I've been somewhat immersed in a world of soothing melodies... Read review

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...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: Feel Good Tracks and a good chill out y
Disadvantages: Heavy metal fans stay away

...Again Jack Johnson continues to amaze with his latest work on this terrific album, however at first I found it hard to get used to the changes on this album from his previous work less of the 'upside down' style of performing acoustic and more of a chill out, with songs that really do grow on you for instance the first number on the album 'All at Once' really [aints a picture of the state the world is in and how it can effect us. With other song such as 'Sleep through the Static' making you wonder about the way we all work. My personal favorite on the album was 'Same Girl' a short but romantic feel good song. With out a doubt everyone will love the exellent rif on the track If 'I Had Eyes' and its exellent lyrics. Jack Johnson fans will love and all acoustic fans. And why not give this album a try if you are yet discover the genious... Read review

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