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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 147 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 13 out of 147

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  1. BenC
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    Jack Johson is so chill. I love it!
  2. HenrikeG
    Apr 7, 2006
    10
    just perfect!
  3. WillD
    May 30, 2007
    10
    As you can guess, I'm a Jack fan, and what I find hilarious about this is that, these critics are complaining that these songs aren't serious, and don't seem to get that this is the whole point to Jack's stuff.... that it's meant to be mellow and whimsical and so on...
  4. BrittM
    Apr 2, 2005
    10
    As usual Jack comes through w/ a masterpiece. His music is an inspiration to everyone to be a better human being.
  5. brad
    Apr 20, 2005
    10
    this album rocks!...forget rolling stone
  6. MaraN
    Apr 7, 2005
    10
    IT IS AWESOME!!!
  7. GauravG
    Mar 3, 2005
    10
    The songwriting's much tighter, there aren't endless instrumental breakdowns, and his lyrics are great... he even sings in French and mixes in some country/folk influences. His best yet.
  8. TravisG
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    Jack Johson is sick. This album is a good repesetation of his musical talents. It has the same formula as the other albums, except wit a more happy feel to his songs. I'd recommend it to everyone.
  9. DanielleB
    Apr 1, 2005
    10
    jack johnson is pure musical talent. no doubt about it beautiful
  10. LauraM
    May 1, 2005
    10
    looooove it...just bought it yesterday ive listened to it about 5 times already. more great stuff from jack.
  11. GrayC
    Dec 8, 2006
    10
    One of the best artists of his time. Everyone should give it a try and really listen to the lyrics.
  12. Loona
    Aug 17, 2006
    10
    i love the album. it´s so great! i bought his other albums too and can´t stop hearing his songs. jack johnson rulez!
  13. lucyn
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    brilliant
  14. JoeD.
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    beautiful
  15. RayT.
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    real music
  16. Samantha
    Oct 7, 2005
    10
    I can listen to this, and all of his other CDs straight through without skipping songs and that's what I love most. Sure.. some of the songs aren't my favorite but I love to sing them all because Jack Johnson's poetic lyrics put me in a happy mood anytime I listen to them.
  17. Ana
    Mar 11, 2005
    10
    simply amazing. simply soothing. simply jack johnson.
  18. amandaj
    Mar 13, 2005
    10
    i thought that this album was really good and i enjoyed listening to every song
  19. RogerB
    Mar 23, 2005
    10
    This albumn is great. For anyone who doesn't like it, you should buy his 1st two albumns and listen to them first. Jack is, without a doubt, one of the greatest song writers of our generation. He uses his voice like an instrument and blends it perfectly with every melody. When I listen to any song on this albumn, I realize it's more than just a song with lyrics and melodies, This albumn is great. For anyone who doesn't like it, you should buy his 1st two albumns and listen to them first. Jack is, without a doubt, one of the greatest song writers of our generation. He uses his voice like an instrument and blends it perfectly with every melody. When I listen to any song on this albumn, I realize it's more than just a song with lyrics and melodies, it's a feeling. There are few people who can create a feeling within you with a song, (not just make you feel a certain way) and that's why Jack Johnson is a musical genius. Expand
  20. jennr
    Mar 23, 2005
    10
    this is one of those cd's that you can listen to over & over & over....
  21. Louise
    Mar 26, 2005
    10
    awesome!!!!
  22. TSabato
    Mar 29, 2005
    10
    My 17 yo son introduced me to this CD by Jack and I absolutely love it. I take it to work, in my car and at home and still can't get enough. I have bought his previous two cd's but plan to as soon as possible. His music is very relaxing with lyrics that seem full of thought and life.
  23. jenb
    Mar 29, 2005
    10
    jack is the shit
  24. AshleyS
    Mar 31, 2005
    10
    I love all of Jack's music. I feel that the world needs someone like Jack. His views on society and life are totally unique. Listening to his music has made me a better person. In my opinion, Jack is sensitizing the nation.
  25. Birdman
    Mar 31, 2005
    10
    J.J.keeps finding ways to let party with my friend to his great tunes, just another great cd for j.j
  26. JoannaH
    Apr 23, 2005
    10
    Great CD. It gets better each time I listen to it - a good mix of creative, relaxing and energizing, cool tunes. Go Jack!
  27. NickP
    Apr 4, 2005
    10
    This cd is great, but that is what is expected. I think everyone needs to listen to Jack and calm down and not be so up tight all the time. Great work, keep it up Jack.
  28. PavelP
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    Awesome album, I listen it every day, very fresh. One can almost feel Hawaii and surfing...Good job.
  29. Louise
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    awesome!!!!
  30. EmilyW
    May 9, 2005
    10
    He is so inspiring and is meaningful and romantic ...i love his new cd
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. The genre-blending charm and sweetness that made Brushfire Fairytales and On and On so nice doesn't change that much, but does it really have to change?
  2. The drifting chords and soft voice are still in place, only now Johnson's instinct for melody has sharpened alongside his ability to self-edit.
  3. There's a little reggae touch here, some mild folk there, but mostly Johnson just excels at creating gentle background music that sways like the waves and feels twice as cool.