In Between Dreams [Digipak] by Jack Johnson (CD, Mar-2005, Universal Records USA)

Ok, so you know how most pop artists that get big and grow in popularity eventually make a dozen albums and the true fans always say the early work was the best. That argument may still fit JJ years from now, but right now I think he just keeps getting better.

I listened to an interview of Jack, and he said that when he made this CD that he did what he always does when he records music. He gets his friends together, goes out in the garage (which is still make shift with foam insulation on the walls and a simply recording setup) and just plays his music. He talked about how he can't do it any other way and that he likes to back home in Hawaii when he makes his albums. The flow comes back and hes able to clear up. I think this may be the reason he will never "sell out" or lose his smooth touch. He is just a real guy who makes great music. It comes from his heart and hes less affected by the materialistic world of America, and in particular celebrities.

In the interview he said that this CD is much brighter and happier than ones in past that were much darker. This is true, his past albums were more about social injustice and wrongs of the world. I can still hear some of that in this CD but there is more sunshine and hope in this one. I dont think theres any reason to stop singing about the wrongs but its nice to have a change. He also said that the birth of his child just made him a different person and that shows in this CD, brighter and happier.

I have too many favorite songs to list any. I would recommend you buy it and find your favorites.