Amazon.com Fans of Willy Porter, Ben Harper, and G. Love will all want to check out Jack Johnson's engaging folk- and blues-inflected pop. Born in Oahu, Hawaii, Johnson, a former surfer and film-school graduate, has a knack for acoustic ballads whose calm surfaces hide a subtle but strong lyrical undertow. "It seems to me that 'maybe' pretty much always means 'no,'" sings Johnson on "Flake," which features crony Harper on slide guitar. Production by J.P. Plunier (who also handles Harper's recordings) is simple and uncluttered: acoustic guitar and drum tracks share the foreground with Johnson's easygoing vocals, which evoke everyone from G. Love (who recorded Johnson's "Rodeo Clowns" on his Philadelphonic album) to Nick Drake to Willy Porter. And while Johnson may not have Porter's guitar chops, these songs have a relaxed beauty and understated depth that reward repeated listening. --Bill Forman
Album Description Features a guest appearance from Ben Harper.
Album Details Features a Guest Appearance from Ben Harper.
Customer Reviews:
Good TransactionJanuary 6, 2009 Dr. Hetherington I had a problem with the CD being damaged. HOWEVER, the seller took immediate steps to correct the problem.
Groovy tunes.December 30, 2008 J. Miller This is great music for anyone who likes groovy acoustic guitar tunes. It is verry mellow, but also very upbeat. I always seem to be in a better mood after listening to this and I can't help but tap my foot and sing along.
This album is addictive!!!October 2, 2008 Daniel 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Jack's smooth voice and his music, simple and pleasant, can be addictive. In fact, I bought all the other Jack's albums after hear this vinyl. It's a very good album, it isn't pretentious and that is indeed what attracts. Everyone needs Jack after a hard work day.
greatOctober 1, 2008 Heidi L. Simmons(houston, tx) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have every other Jack Johnson cd and needed this one. I just totally love his mellow voice and the songs are very meaningful to me. I totally recommend it to everyone.
Brushfire Fairytales CDSeptember 1, 2008 S. Bowyer 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wonderful music! My daughter found this artist on Pandora Radio we will probably buy many more of his CD's
