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On And On
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

  • Summary: Professional surfer-turned-rocker Jack Johnson returns with his second LP of mellow alt-rock.

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Taylor
They say Taylor was a good girl Never one to be late Complain, express ideas in her brain Working on the night shift Passing out the tickets You're... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. 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]
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  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]
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  3. E! Online
    67
    It's sweet and kind of sexy and all that, but clearly designed for those who find John Mayer too challenging.
  4. AllMusic
    60
    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]
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  6. Q Magazine
    40
    Oh how it drags. [Aug 2003, p.106]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    40
    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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
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  1. Keri
    Sep 25, 2003
    10
    I can't quit listening to it!!
  2. dicksonH
    Aug 12, 2003
    10
    lickalisous
  4. NickM21
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Just perfect! So calming! And like all of Jack’s music, very stress relieving!
  5. davidh
    Oct 5, 2003
    10
    cd was fantastic loved every song
  6. RyanT
    Sep 23, 2005
    10
    Musical genius
  7. TimD
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    The first Jack Johnson album I listened to. Needless to say I have bought the others since. The simplicity is the genius of it. Its brought The first Jack Johnson album I listened to. Needless to say I have bought the others since. The simplicity is the genius of it. Its brought some of my friendships to new heights by simply playing his music. It is fresh to have something that most anyone can enjoy. And most everyone who doesn't have some prejudice toward this album will listen to it and like it. Whether it be my metalhead friends who enjoy Cradle of Filth or my parents.… Expand
  8. AlexR
    Jul 6, 2007
    7
    I like listening this album but this isn t so original !!

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Awards & Rankings

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#50 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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#62 Most Shared Album of 2003