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To The Sea - Jack Johnson
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69 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: Hawaiian native and unofficial kingpin of beachside pop rock, Jack Johnson's newest delivery of breezily spun folk songs capture the mellow mood of Johnson's previous albums, complete with a sunny surf vibe.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    Call it the signature of a surfer so bleached by the sun that he rushes nothing, but To the Sea substitutes the sunset strum-alongs of his earliest records for a sleek daytime sheen that might glimmer too brightly for hippies but it makes for a better overall pop record.
  2. Billboard.com
    75
    A natural progression from 2008 release "Sleep Through the Static," the new set features more electric guitars and a brighter, full-band sound while still bringing plenty of singalong acoustic romanticism and breezy melodies.
  3. Mojo
    60
    Johnson considers the world's woes with gentle reflection rather than recrimnation, along the way hoping to illuminate his son's path to finding his own truth. [July 2010]
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  1. JessicaM.
    10
    Absolutely a melodic trip worth taking, To the Sea brings out the beauty of Jack that fans love to indulge in! The feel is a bit more upbeat, with some electric guitar! Who would've thought they had electric on Jack's little island of paradise! Awesome! Love it! Love it! Love it!… Expand
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  2. NickF
    10
    Great album. JJ returns to his roots in a good way. Reminds me of his first album more so than his last one.
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  3. fredjblack
    10
    Every album this guy makes is a wonder of laid-back rhythmic strumming and brilliant lyrics- and they just keep getting better and better.
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