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All rights reserved.| Track Listing 1. Better Together 2. Never Know 3. Banana Pancakes 4. Good People 5. No Other Way 6. Sitting, Waiting, Wishing 7. Staple It Together 8. Situations 9. Crying Shame 10. If I Could 11. Breakdown 12. Belle 13. Do You Remember 14. Constellations
Album Notes Personnel: Jack Johnson (vocals, guitar); Merlo Podlewski (bass instrument); Adam Topol (drums, percussion). Recording information: 10/2004. A former professional surfer and self-proclaimed beach bum, Jack Johnson is an unlikely candidate for rock-star status. Somehow, however, this everyman's mellow pop songs seem to tap into a commonly held desire for the simple life. The formula on IN BETWEEN DREAMS doesn't vary much from Johnson's previous albums, but is no less engaging--delicately strummed acoustic guitar, round bass lines, and gently funky drum patterns form a comforting bed for the Hawaii native's effortlessly soulful R&B-meets-folk vocals. Sounding at times like a more laid-back G. Love (without the rap tendencies), Johnson celebrates the simple pleasures and asks the big questions with the childlike innocence that only someone living in a literal paradise could muster. "Banana Pancakes" is a Harry Nilsson-like groover that urges listeners to skip work and enjoy themselves every so often, while "Good People" decries the age of reality television with a poignancy reminiscent of Donovan at his free-spirited best. Perhaps the track that most accurately encapsulates Johnson's unique less-is-more approach, however, is "Belle," a jazzy ditty that clocks in at less than two minutes and lets a swooning accordion tell the bulk of the story. Editorial Reviews Mojo | See an error? Submit a change request | ||||||||||||
Top Reviews 17 of 17 people found this review helpful. At the time of its release, I was actually living on Oahu, which might bias my opinion a little bit! But regardless, I highly recommend this CD. It builds on and on perfectly! My favorite songs are "belle" and "breakdown" the remix version. However, I am sure everyone loves "Banana Pancakes" and "Better Together." I promise this will be a purchase you won't regret! Review ID: 10000000006640619 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
