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Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings
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Positive: 53 out of 69
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Mixed: 5 out of 69
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Negative: 11 out of 69
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Jul 25, 2012
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JoeyPSep 10, 2007
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LenT.Jul 1, 2007
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NewMrazFanMar 4, 2007This guy is amazingly talented. So poetic in his songwriting. And he sings like no other. One of the nicest pop albums I've heard.
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JonGAug 21, 2006This album is absolutely amazing. It's so different from Waiting for My Rocket To Come, but it's still very Mraz. THe entire album is amazing, but if I had to pick standouts, they would be: Bella Luna, Plane, O. Lover, and Song For A Friend.
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NunoTJul 11, 2006Just another album to gain dust in my cd collection
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PresidentBushJul 5, 2006
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EdBJun 13, 2006best album ever!
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jwApr 12, 2006
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DanielleMJan 20, 2006Wonderful....easy to listen to, and makes you want to sing along--though it is tough to keep up with Mr. A-Z
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DanielleHNov 10, 2005
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ElisePNov 7, 2005Had to warm up to it since I iwas used to his live stuff, but I love it. I love Mraz's voice and lyrical style. I can't stop listening to it.
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JeannetteMNov 5, 2005Although I do agree that Jason's older stuff is a lot better, I still love this cd and think that new "mr a-z" Mraz is 100 times better than pretty much anything out there
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MandieLOct 28, 2005This Album is amazing, I agree that his live stuff is phenominal, but isn't live stuff always better(or it should be at least)? This Album has been in my player since it came out and i don't plan on taking it out anytime soon!
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CANDICECOct 26, 2005I must say, i am a huge jason fan, all though this cd was kinda bubbly pop, he is very talented , i agree java joes and the old school ones are most def. the best, so check those out before listening to the bad reviews, and well sadly the new cd, some songs are good tho, but its not W.F.M.R.T.C. :)
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StaceyBOct 26, 2005Love this CD!!!
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liaisonmr.Oct 20, 2005so creative, though a little bit confusing =D
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BeeOct 17, 2005Hey, this cd RAWKS. I love the song "Wordplay". Jason Mraz is extremely talented.
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BillOct 17, 2005Critics be damned! It has a completely new and fresh sound that doesn't just throw guitar rifts or poorly written lyrics out there. It brings a new feel with jazzy style and originality that so many cookie cutter bands can't compair to. I'd highly recommend this and other works by Mr. A-Z.
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BethCOct 16, 2005Jason Mraz used to be amazing-before he sold out and became mainstream. His new CD is awful compared to anything I have ever heard by him. Live at Java Joe's is what Jason Mraz should really sound like; instead he makes a CD for little pre-teens. I'm thoroughly disappointed.
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[Anonymous]Oct 13, 2005
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ChristineRSep 30, 2005This was an amazing cd!!!
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EllieDSep 27, 2005Give the guy a break on this album, i have to say that its definatly as good as his last and 'did you get me message?' is an awesome song!
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GreyHSep 26, 2005Jason Mraz is an incredible talent and this CD showcases his AMAZING vocal skills. It is his best CD? Probably not. But It's still an incredible one. Critics claiming that he is self-absorbed and those mindless drones claiming that this isn't real music have nothing of substance to back up their ridiculous claims... they are just hopping on a bandwagon.
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MharrisSep 24, 2005
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SunnyMomSep 16, 2005
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chriscSep 14, 2005the variety of sounds - and his unbelievable voice - make this album a must! even if its for high school girls and guitar playing college boys!
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WizardUSep 8, 2005Sorry, but Jason Mraz is a goofball with slim talent, at best. Vomiting dense hack poetry over generic music does not make him a good songwriter. Did I actually read somewhere that someone compared this guy to Dylan?? That's like comparing Ashlee Simpson to Patty Smith. Sorry, but this guy sucks. Oh, but he uses a lot of words, so he's "smart". Yeah, right.
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JaxCSep 4, 2005awesome cd, he really exhibits his versatility in all different styles of music and how he has grown up from "Waiting For My Rocket to Come". although, i love him when he keeps things simple with him and his guitar, this album really showed off his ability to add neat effects where he wouldn't be able to do live. sounds great!
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AllisonLSep 4, 2005
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wdAug 31, 2005I don't have to go far to hear this talentless nerd croon his way into young girls hearts, but it is enough to hear that he is by far one of the worst "musicians" ever. To all of you who think this is good music; WAKE UP.
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LockeAAug 31, 2005Pretty awesome CD, but is missing "Waiting For My Rocket's" original class and distinction. However, he still remains one of my favorites.
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JWeberAug 31, 2005Here's my mini review: Although much different than his debut
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AshleyKAug 30, 2005this album is amazing
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AbishekJAug 30, 2005This record is a huge disappointment, absolutely trashy pop in some places, poor lyrics and just crap songs in general, wordplay is great but it stands on its own, the rest of this is a bad nightmare that mraz needs to wake up from
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CelesteLAug 29, 2005I was very impressed. I saw him in concert in Seatlle and the album was just like it. It's great to finally hear someone with real talent that doesn't need a voice-editing machine to be able to sing. I'd love to jam with him sometime
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CStackAug 28, 2005
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valenarAug 26, 2005yall all son of bitches all yall who say this album is a piece of crap i would shoot u if i knew where u were yall whores,ass bitches go suck ur mom's left ear
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MikeLAug 26, 2005
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EricDAug 26, 2005What's happen with Jason! Now he play pop music. Geek in pink sound like a Backstreet Boys song!!!! «Waiting for my rocket to come» was a very good album... but Mr A-Z sound like all the pop music that we can hear again and again at the radio. Hope Jason go back to the source for the next album!!!
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AndreaFAug 25, 2005Love that Mr. A-Z!!!
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ChrisAug 24, 2005It's music that puts you in a good mood. It is easy for listeners to relate to. Mraz is more talnted than most artists out there today.
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mxixnxkxAug 23, 2005i love Jason's voice, and he is so cute. and he sing so beautifully. [sign] i love his music. Never stop making it!
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KatieInsectAug 22, 2005I love you Jason! All I listen to anymore is your music. YOu are a master of words, and melodies. I must admit, your first album was better, but Mr. A-Z did not let mr down. O. Lover is fun to dance to, and I sing to Geek in the shower everynight. Never stop making music!!!!!
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AdamMAug 17, 2005Awesome album. Great soundtrack for my every day life. Music that puts me in a good mood and ready for the day, all day long. Mraz is awesome!
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MattAug 15, 2005Should take lessons from girlfriend Tristan Prettyman on how to make heartfelt music.
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CathyMAug 14, 2005I think Mraz has some growing to do but I liked the salsa sound to some of the tunes. Overall, he is a master of wordplay.
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MightyMouseAug 13, 2005Not the deepest album, but Mraz does a good job of putting together some infectious beats with utra-feel good lyrics. No mind blowing affair by any measure, but certainly better than the current 49 critic rating. It's found a place in my iPod.
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sarahjAug 13, 2005MRAZTASTIC!!!!!!!
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christajAug 13, 2005he's spectacular! mraztastic!!!!!!!!!!
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NicoleBAug 13, 2005I thought this CD was so much better than his first you can really tell Jason had a lot to do with what went onto the album. To me if there was one word that could describe this album it's sexy.
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Awards & Rankings
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For those who enjoyed the wise-ass undercurrent of his debut, this will be a delight. For those who enjoyed "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)," there will be too much narcissistic tomfoolery here to make this enjoyable. For those who never understood the appeal of Jason Mraz in the first place, Mr. A-Z will make them realize that they've really been taking John Mayer for granted.
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Fortunately, producer Steve Lillywhite is on hand to clean things up, giving even the most bumbling lyrical experiments, such as "Wordplay" and "Geek in the Pink," at least the illusion of a newfound maturity.
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There's an overriding sense of preciousness that permeates "Mr. A-Z," and a few instances ("O. Lover," "The Forecast") where his homages to '70s AM radio sneak over into copies.