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Amazon.com
For a man who gets his biggest kicks surfing the waves and strumming his guitar on a lonely beach in native Hawaii, singer-songwriter Jack Johnson has carved out quite a remarkable career on the mainland. His 2003 album, On and On, debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 and subsequently went platinum on the back of hit single "The Horizon Has Been Defeated." The follow-up, meanwhile, seems destined to shine even brighter. 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. These small concessions make third album, In Between Dreams, his most conspicuous, particularly on tracks like the three-minute relationship drama, "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing," and "Breakdown," a song he originally recorded for Handsome Boy Modeling School's White People album remade here to reveal its full stripped-down loveliness. Imagine all the coconuts it will buy. -- Aidin Vaziri

Album Description
UK special edition of Jack Johnson's 2005 album adds one live bonus track 'Mudfootball' (featuring Donavon Frankenreiter & G Love). Universal.

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3 out of 5 stars

In between opinions March 1, 2005
233 out of 339 found this review helpful

After seeing the video for the stellar "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" I figured I'd go out and buy this album while it was cheap. And since with the last two CDs, the first 'single' I heard ("Flake" and "The Horizon Has Been Defeated") only ended up being a forth- or fifth-favorite to its respective album, I thought there was a good chance for the same to happen here. Sadly, it did not. But that's not to say this album isn't good; because by many people's standards, and compared to what's being played on the radio and MTV, this album is great. However, Brushfire Fairytales was such a perfect album that I really can't expect much or anything less. With On And On I took the good with the bad and the bad with the good and labeled it a decent follow-up, which included two of JJ's top four songs to date ("Symbol In My Driveway" & "Times Like These"). As for In Between Dreams, there isn't much to say other than--coming from Jack Johnson's mouth and guitar--it's an average album.

The number one problem on this album is that none of the songs are distinctive--they all, pretty much, sound the same (and clock in at around 3 mins.). The only real exceptions are "Belle", mainly because half of it is sung in French, and "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing", thanks to the 'certain something' that's been missing since BF: that achingly good, nostalgic feeling in JJ's music that gives a person the chills (in a good way). I listen to BF and get that feeling from at least half the songs. Here it's simply hinted at during the chorus of "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing".

Nevertheless, when all the songs sound the same... none of them can really be bad, right? Right. Throw out the 1-minute "Situations" and there isn't a song on In Between Dreams I feel the need to skip. "Better Together" is a nice and simple opener; "Banana Pancakes", with its trivial sound backed with extra quirky lyrics is certainly worthy of mention; "Good People" aptly begs the question 'where'd all the good people go?'; and "Constellations" is sung in such a way that can't help but get you humming along to the tone. Every other song therein has its pluses while also having its minuses. And that's music. So if you've heard "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" and are hoping the entire album will sound great like the single, give it a shot but don't hold your breath. And if you love Jack Johnson and his surfer-style, carefree melodies then you probably already have this album and hate reading my review because you simply love this album. Yeah, you might not quite 'love' it, but you might....

4 out of 5 stars

In Between The Best March 19, 2005
94 out of 154 found this review helpful

Jack Johnson was born on Oahu. By his teens he was one of the top surfers in the world. He had a near fatal wipe out and while recovering he diverted his dream of surfing to that of film making and became immersed in directing, photography and composing for surfer films.

Jack's music was found, and he started recording for other musicians, and finally for his own albums. Jack's style is that of adult alternative, folk, soft rock/pop, lite jazz. It is difficult to place him in one setting

Jack Johnson's new CD "In Between Dreams", is encased in a yellow cover with Jack facing the sea. The cover gives off a feeling of bright, airy and fun times. And the CD lives up to the cover. "In Between Dreams" is aptly named- this is a CD that is in between the best. The songs are light and all have a little different beat and cycle. One song blends into another, and it is often difficult to find where one song ends and the other begins. The songs are well written and sung. John Jackson has a voice that is catchy and fun. "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" is a lively tune that reminds us of our first love and the time we spent waiting, waiting for more. And, finally "Do You Remember" brings us full cycle to the love we have and the first time we met. All in all, this is a CD that lifts our spirits, and we find we are singing along to many of the songs. A great variety of songs and melody have made this a great CD. Recommended. Prisrob.

1 out of 5 stars

Yaawwwnnnn!!!! July 1, 2005
18 out of 31 found this review helpful

This is straight up elevator music with words. I expect to go to JC Penney and hear this when traveling from the ground floor to the men's department on level 3.

Don't get me wrong. Mellow is good. There is plenty of mellow music out there. Check out Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue. Or if jazz ain't your thing, try some Gordon Lightfoot or Jim Croce. Sure, they're older, but their songs are actually interesting, as opposed to this Jack Johnson goofball. I swear, I have never heard such plain, uninteresting music in my life!

Also, if you like the simple trio idea with just guitar, bass, and drums, do yourself a favor and check out G. Love & Special Sauce before wasting your money on this. G. Love can be mellow as well as funky. You can enjoy it whether you want to sit and chill or you feel like shaking your boo-tay a little bit. And it will always put a smile on your face, unlike this which will put you straight to sleep.

Recommended for either insomniacs, or people that don't know squat about what good music is. Not to offend anybody or anything.

1 out of 5 stars

I can't believe people listen to music like this? October 7, 2005
18 out of 54 found this review helpful

It isn't that it is the most disgusting music I have ever heard, but there is just no edge to this music or anything that makes it stand out from music that anyone could make. No outstanding musicianship, no great melodies, structure or lyrics. This CD pretty much defines boring. There is much better music out there for anyone willing to take the time to look for it.

1 out of 5 stars

Singularly responsible for the crap music out there March 8, 2005
15 out of 33 found this review helpful

Jack Johnson is everything that's wrong about singer songwriters these days. His music is for people who think challenging music is some hack sitting on a beach with a beer singing about his lost youth. Ugh. Makes Jimmy Buffet look cutting edge,.

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