Sleep Through The Static - Jack Johnson
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

  • Summary: The singer from Hawaii returns with his latest album, which was recorded on solar-powered equipment.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Dark sentiments are balanced by warm melodies and gently rootsy arrangements.
  2. This won't alienate any fans--his voice is as soothing as ever--but it's pleasing to see him stimulating more than just a goofy grin. [Mar 2008, p.102]
  3. Sleep Through the Static marks a tentative step forward for this improbable superstar.
  4. No matter what instrument he's playing or what he's singing about, his music still feels the same, which is enough to satisfy his fans but not to win him many new ones.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Negative: 6 out of 28
  1. SarahJ
    10
    I think it is great. How could anyone disagree? Jack writes his own lyrics based off of his life and feelings and thoughts. That is art in it's truest form, if you ask me. I love all of his songs. I think they are deep and meaningful - to him especially. He writes to his wife, his sons, his friends, and his brothers/cousin etc. Yes he has kids now so he sees the world differently. He also suffered a loss of a dear cousin during the time he wrote these songs. The CD reflects his life and his emotions. I think adding Zach Gill on piano was a nice touch too. Expand
  2. a nice effort from Johnson, though not his best and not really a great album... as with most of his music, it is much much improved when played live. Still, the music is enjoyable and calming as always. Expand
  3. RobM.
    7
    Okay, Okay... yes, I think we can agree this is not jack's best thing out there. It's an overall bland record that does seem to sit in the same melodic stand still. I have been a jack supporter since "on and on" and this is probably my least favorite record. When I initially heard it, I said, "this is typical jack"(a bit dissapointed), but after listening to the album more and more, it does grow on you...you do apprecitate the simplistic, easy listening, laid back(maybe too laid back) approach jack always takes to his music. I must laugh when you say jack's a horrible artist or he can't be a headliner! Ha, who are you trying to kid... look, get off your high horse, bottom line is your talking about a guy with incredible talent, voice control, and tone that many artists lack today...so, please go back to searching for that 'panic at the disco' tour date and learn the meaning of true instrumentals before slamming a guy for putting out good music. The simple fact that Jack is such a stand up guy who truly understands the simplicities of life; holstering family values, and making society more aware of their surroundings will have me waiting to buy his next release! Even if it is recorded thru molecular combustion and is genrally reviewed as 'crap'!! Expand
  4. DiandraC.
    3
    I miss Jack's old laid back feel. These songs are overly dramatic and not him.

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