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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.
Personnel: Jack Johnson (vocals, guitar); Merlo Podlewski (bass instrument); Adam Topol (drums, percussion).
Recording information: 10/2004.
Mojo (Publisher) (p.109) - 3 stars out of 5 - "A rare feat: gentle and kind without becoming soppy or daft." Jack Johnson In Between Dreams Songs In Between Dreams Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Jack Johnson-In Between Dreams
Jack Johnson's music on this cd is awesome. I'm so glad I bought it.
Submitted by dee3seeb (Clarksburg, WV) 
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Chill musical vibes and fantastic writing
I can't stop listening to this disc since I got it. Johnson's laid back, surfer attitude comes through strong in his music while the lyrics have some deep insight. Mellow, fun, good tunes that should strike a cord in almost everybody. "Banana Pancakes" is great.
Submitted by shambleh (Brooklyn, NY)
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Perfect CD to set the mood as we head off in the VW camper. It has inspired my 9 year old son to play guitar and he now does an excellent rendition of Banana Pancakes. Put Jack Jobhnson on the CD and feel the warm sunshine on your skin.
Submitted by will.dando (Hastings, East Sussex, England)
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In between Dreams
This is an excellent CD! Kids and adults can enjoy it because it's soft and mellow and the lyrics are simple and clean. I recommend listening to this CD at the beach or during the summertime. This is my favorite Jack Johnson CD.
Top Three Tracks:
3: Crying Shame
2: Do You Remember
1: Better Together
Enjoy!
Submitted by Potato (Jelly World)
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This CD is awesome. If you just want some music to sit back and relax to, this is it. I love this CD. All the songs are good. Sitting, Waiting, Wishing is a really good song. One of my favorites. Good Stuff, buy it.
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