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Johnson's songs are simultaneously well crafted and executed in an almost throwaway manner. "Fortunate Fool" is airy yet acidic--this surfer dude is no airhead--while "F-Stop Blues," on the surface a paean to the surfer lifestyle, is really a lament for wasted time that features Johnson's pleasant, lazy vocals to excellent effect. BRUSHFIRE FAIRYTALES displays the kind of insouciance born of innocence, almost as if no-one involved cared if the album sold ten copies or ten million--and of course that's the attraction.
Surfer-turned-rocker Jack Johnson has composed songs for G. Love and Special Sauce, and is signed to Ben Harper's manager's record label, so it's no surprise that his debut turns out to be the kind of laid-back acoustic funk beloved of fans of both those outfits. What is surprising, however, is the unpretentious way these songs are presented--BRUSHFIRE FAIRYTALES is packed with bare-bones arrangements that highlight Johnson's catchy way with a lyric, so that when something unusual happens, such as the steel drums that dimly inhabit the background of "Flake," it's almost shocking.
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Personnel includes: Jack Johnson (vocals, guitar, piano); Ben Harper (slide guitar); Merlo (bass); Adam Topol (drums, percussion); Tommy Jordan (steel drums).
Q (11/02, p.103) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...It's laidback stuff, subtly melodious and really rather charming..."
Uncut (12/02, p.134) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Johnson's sensitivity is authentic, and there's a chilled freshness and a hip hop lite inflection to his vocals..."
Mojo (Publisher) (3/03, p.114) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Johnson's songs are wordy and subtly funky, his voice sinewy....Cool..." Brushfire Fairytales Music Jack Johnson Brushfire Fairytales Songs Brushfire Fairytales Music Brushfire Fairytales Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews really good sound
it's been a pleausure sitting on the sofa and listening to Jack. His sound is so cute, I heard of him by chance and this dicover's been a magnificent surprise
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 pure music
I don't think there is a single surfer I know, that does not enjoys and understands Jack's music..
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 brandon
this was a good cd
but in my opinion in between dreams was better
still worth the buy though =]
Submitted by brandon (springfeild, ct , usa)
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Laid back and chill-laxing.
This is the album to listen to while studying, winding down and chilling down. Sing along melodies and meaningful lyrics earn this album five stars.
Submitted by anonymous_enigma123 (Dublin, Ireland)
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I heard Sitting Waiting Wishing from the album, In Between Dreams, and thought it was awesome. I love his voice. So I went out and bought 3 of his CDs (On and On, Brushfire Fairytales, & In Between Dreams) and I swear, I cannot decide which one is my favorite-- they are all awesome!! Rock on, J.J.!!!!
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