^ If I Had Eyes, Jack Johnson ^
If you've listened to Jack Johnson, you know immediately what he, and his music, is about. It's about taking it slow. It's about living for the moment. It's about taking life as it is. His last two albums, as well as the Curios George soundtrack he did, follow this theme, lyrically and musically. His latest album, titled "Sleep Through the Static, follows these themes lyrically, but Jack and friends have done much more in the studio, adding more instruments, including an electric guitar which has not been common in Jack's earlier work. Some of the best songs on the album include the title track, with an upbeat Reggae-inspired baseline, contrasted with a chorus of just Piano and Jack's vocals. Another favorite track is "If I had Eyes," which was the first single. Throughout this song, the rhythm filled with an extraordinarily talented electric with Jack's signature acoustic on top. All in all, Jack Johnson does a great job keeping his laid back and relaxed sound and feel, but mixing up the instrumentals more than before.
Reviw by Dan Pungello, 3-7-08
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Official Site: http://www.jackjohnsonmusic.com/
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