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"Even on songs like "Enemy" that are ripe for a touch of bitterness, Johnson infuses his lyric with lines like, You might think I'm your enemyBut that don't make you mineAnd all I have now is empathyLines like this are beyond standard criticism as the sentiment is hard to argue with, but occasionally a bit of edge would be welcome here. Happy-go-lucky and thoughtfully, Johnson looks at life and love with an eye toward the positive aspects of each. This is just overwhelmingly mellow that each song blends into the next with a sameness that becomes almost trance inducing. Even when looking at more complicated issues like the war, as in the title song, his positive attitude is prevalent in both the friendly melody and the non-confrontational lyrics. Personally, I look for a bit more edge and conflict in music, but I can't deny Johnson's gentle powers of persuasion. I liked it, but one Johnson will be enough for me. I wouldn't be sure which one I was listening to if I had two.
I wanted to find this particular Jack Johnson CD, but didn't want to pay store prices for it. I found it on Amazon, and was thrilled. It was really affordable, and it sounded great.
Oh boy, if you can't write, just repeat the lyrics over; and over; and over.Boring. A few nice turns of phrase, but not enough to keep me interested.Poor mic placement; generally dull recording.
Mellow mood setting music. Music that challenges you to think for yourself and take a look outside the box.
The arrangements are excellent, the acoustics are perfect, the melody is addictive and the bridge between All At Once and Sleep Through is just magical. Anyone who gives this album less than 5 stars is probably deft. There is NOTHING in this album that is less than superior music. With all the garbage we are bombared with daily on the radio, when one of JJ's songs finally get air time, I'm all ears. I love this album and I highly recommend it.
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