Sit back and relax (On And On - Jack Johnson)

Member Name: JimmyCorky

Product:	On And On - Jack Johnson
Date:	08/09/09 (17 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy listening and relaxing

Disadvantages: No real diversity, just gives you what you'd expect

This is the second of Jack Johnsons studio albums and was released in 2003 under the Universal label.
Most of us know the style of Jack Johnson but if you don't, it is a very relaxing, folky acoustic and mainly upbeat sound, which is accompanied by the unmistakable soothing voice when he sings. In fact, most of the time it just sounds like he's whispering loudly in a melody rather than singing.

In my opinion this is the best of his albums as his own found style shines through in every song. Most of the songs have a real meaning i.e the twin towers attacks (traffic in the sky) or material things (gone). There is the odd song which is a bit more downbeat and gives you the feeling that there is more to the guy than you think, with some instrumental parts which focus more on the playing ability rather than the vocals which is what really makes him stand out to others.

Stand out tracks for me are Gone and Cocoon, although it's not really an album of singles. More of a complete album which flows from one to the next.

Look at the album cover. A guy with a guitar with some trees looking out to sea. That pretty much sums up the relaxing nature of the album and the overall sound of Jack Johnson.

Overall, an excellent album which will put you in a good mood and have your feet tapping all the way through.

Summary: Great album to listen and sing along to