In Between Dreams
by Jack Johnson
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Drowned In Sound
    60
    As one dimensional and unadventurous as it may be, In Between Dreams is stronger than 2003's patchy On And On, instantly accessible and just really quite pleasant.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    His best work to date because, at last, he actually sounds awake--even if much of the record remains music for dozing in hammocks to. [Apr 2005, p.122]
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  3. PopMatters
    60
    Fortunately, the delivery has far more in common with Brushfire Fairytales than it does with On and On; rather than continue the "random thoughts put to music" feel of the latter album, songs actually have distinct verses and choruses as on the former, a formula that works much, much better for Johnson.
  5. Rolling Stone
    50
    Johnson appears to think that his smooth acoustic surfer music might need a retooling to reflect this scary new world.
  6. The New York Times
    50
    The songs on "In Between Dreams" (Universal) are so light and self-effacing they might scatter in a tropical breeze. [13 Mar 2005]
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  7. Prefix Magazine
    50
    After nearly a half-decade of records, Johnson still hasn’t learned anything about time signatures or experimentation, but at least he knows what he does best and sticks to it.
  8. Blender
    40
    An assured yet curiously unsatisfying shamble. [Apr 2005, p.119]
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  9. Uncut
    40
    These languid strums would sound suitably fine and mellow stoned on a beach at sunset. [May 2005, p.95]
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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Most Discussed Album of 2005
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#35 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 147 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 125 out of 147
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 147
  3. Negative: 13 out of 147
  1. d3bates
    Jan 17, 2011
    10
    Stand-Out Tracks: All of them! -
    Favorite lyrics: "The wisdom's in the trees, not the glass windows.", "Our hearts are strong, our heads are    Stand-Out Tracks: All of them! -
    Favorite lyrics: "The wisdom's in the trees, not the glass windows.", "Our hearts are strong, our heads are weak, we'll always be competing, never knowing", "If I was in your position, I'd put down all my ammunition, I'd wonder why it had taken me so long." -
    Cover art: Perfect! -
    Position with other albums: Best Jack Johnson album, with Sleep Through The Static coming in a close second -
    Overall: A very good album with no flaws. This album is very good for relaxing to, especially in the Summer.    … Full Review »
  2. review_dude
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Just for "Better Together" this album is a true gem! And Johnson's vocals perfectly melts with the acoustic guitar, raw and yet gentle at theJust for "Better Together" this album is a true gem! And Johnson's vocals perfectly melts with the acoustic guitar, raw and yet gentle at the same time… Full Review »
  3. NickM21
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Probably my favourite album ever! I love every song on it! And would always hear it when i was growing up! JJ is easily my favourite artist ever!
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