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. E! Online
    83
    There's a little reggae touch here, some mild folk there, but mostly Johnson just excels at creating gentle background music that sways like the waves and feels twice as cool.
  2. Amazon.com
    80
    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.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    He's so laid-back, it's hard to tell when he's worked up. In more encouraging news, his tunes are meatier. [4 Mar 2005, p.72]
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  5. AllMusic
    70
    The genre-blending charm and sweetness that made Brushfire Fairytales and On and On so nice doesn't change that much, but does it really have to change?
  6. Paste Magazine
    70
    Listening to the surfer/artist’s third album is like sitting on a barstool alongside a good friend, knocking back pints and rappin’ it down about, y’know, life and whatever.
  7. Mojo
    70
    A rare feat: gentle and kind without becoming soppy or daft. [May 2005, p.109]
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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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