Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    While the vocal similarities to jam-band peers [Ben] Harper and Dave Matthews are striking, Johnson's songs are, frankly, more instantly likable than theirs, more tuneful and less earnest. [9 May 2003, p.74]
  2. Blender
    80
    With On and On, Johnson pushes past those folk- and root-distressed interiors and glides into cool new musical areas. [#16, p.122]
  3. It's sweet and kind of sexy and all that, but clearly designed for those who find John Mayer too challenging.
  4. A sparkling sophomore effort, carefully designed to avoid any kind of critical slump.
  5. Spin
    50
    He's got many peaceful, breezy songs about peaceful, easy feelings but lacks the hooks to hang 'em on. [Jun 2003, p.109]
  6. With On and On, this Hawaiian surfer's croon evokes the mellow-yellow moan of Donovan but without the weirdness that made that psychedelic folkie compelling.
  7. Q Magazine
    40
    Oh how it drags. [Aug 2003, p.106]
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 55
  2. Negative: 6 out of 55
  1. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Just perfect! So calming! And like all of Jack’s music, very stress relieving!
  2. EbenF.
    Nov 10, 2007
    10
    If you haven't felt the sea flow through your mind, and the lazy sun bake on your soul, you haven't listened to this album....
  3. Luke
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    Jack's tunes are perfect for easy listening but many also have a deeper meaning, just listen. This album has so many good messages in Jack's tunes are perfect for easy listening but many also have a deeper meaning, just listen. This album has so many good messages in it. We need more artists like this guy! Full Review »