[MMcG]

I'm currently diggin this guy and his tunes.

Good stuff in my book.

I'm currently listening to it at work - one CD that you can put on repeat and just let it run and run.

I downloaded a sort of greatest hits list from itunes - I'm not sure which song is my favorite yet, there are several that I really like a lot.

 

[skurfer333]

hell yah, he's got some great stuff to just chill to

 

[skinny mike]

yeah jack johnson is pretty good. its really good music for when you just want to chill.

 

[brungeman]

the new CD? I don't have it, but I like pretty much all of his stuff! its mostly all simple 1-4-5 progression so if you have a guitar you can probably play most of it!

 

[robdamanii]

I'm starting to really enjoy his stuff. I need to listen to more of it.

 

[kinghami3]

Yep, I gotta admit I like his music. Very chill, care-free music.

 

[mud'n'sweat]

Surfs up!

 

[narlus]

 

[brungeman]

what gives? I respect your oppinion, you are a resident music guru, lay it down! Doesn't matter to me if you don't like, if not tell why!

 

[narlus]

i think you summed it up v. nicely w/ the 1-4-5 comment...i can see the appeal, it just ain't for me. so i didn't want to piss on the parade.

 

[macko]

i'm down with jack.

 

[brungeman]

i think you summed it up v. nicely w/ the 1-4-5 comment...i can see the appeal, it just ain't for me. so i didn't want to piss on the parade.

Werd!

I think its just a "thing" I like his lyrics on "Horizon has been defeated"
specially the 2nd verse.

The horizon has been defeated
By the pirates of the new age
Alien casinos
Well maybe it's just time to say
Things can go bad
And make you want to run away
But as we grow older
The trouble just seems to stay

Future complications
In the strings between the cans
But no prints can come from fingers
If machines become our hands
And then our feet become the wheels
And then the wheels become the cars
And then the rigs begin to drill
Until the drilling goes too far
Things can go bad
And make you want to run away
But as we grow older
The horizon begins to fade, fade, fade
Fade away

Thingamajigsaw puzzled
Anger don't you step too close
Because people are lonely and only
Animals with fancy shoes
Hallelujahs zig zag nothing
Misery it's on the loose
Because people are lonely and only
Animals with too many tools
That can build all the junk that we sell
Aw sometimes man makes you want to yell

Things can go bad
And make you want to run away
But as we grow older
The horizon begins to fade away
Fade Away
Fade, fade, fade
Fade, fade, fade

His albums are not usually ones that I can listen to straight trough. I think I like the fact he was a pro surfer and film maker, and that is what drew me to his music first. Not music that drew me to his other work. That may be why I like him. If I just heard his music I probably would have passed right by.

 

[mike67]

Jack Johnson = good tunes...
Very similar to the band Slackstring, who did several songs for the sound track of the collective. I read that slackstring and johnson went to school together, may be why they have a similar sound. Good stuff.

 

[MMcG]

Different types of music appeal to me at different times.

I get where you are coming from Narlus. I think it is actually the simplcity that appeals to me.

whereas the over the top complexity or whatever you want to call if of a band like System of a Down does absolutely nothing for me.

However I am a fan of complex rock (i.e. progressive rock).

 

[Buck Fever]

its mostly all simple 1-4-5 progression so if you have a guitar you can probably play most of it!

My wife loves the music. I just get a dull pain where my thoughts used to be...simple, boring, completely uninteresting to me. Where's the creativity?

 

[DRB]

He's talented but its too mamby pamby for me.

 

[stephanie]

My wife loves the music. I just get a dull pain where my thoughts used to be...simple, boring, completely uninteresting to me. Where's the creativity?

a lot of his lyrics are thoughtful (and decipherable) rather than some of the rantings of the hard rock/alt. crowd. if it's raining out on the weekend and time to relax, jj is always a favorite in my house...

 

[stinkyboy]

I just threw up a little on my keyboard.

 

[Zark]

Jack Johnson is from this area, he's been in heavy radio rotation for years here. I didn't care for his simplistic, corny tunes to begin with, now its pure hatred.

 

[bluebug32]

I like JJ for the most part. It's cool chill summer music and I like to listen to him after a long day when I need to clear my head. His lyrics are really good and his simple guitar style is effective and easy to transcribe. Once in a while he crosses the line into sicky sweet cliched pop (like a lot of his CG record). I think my favorite album is Brushfire Fairytales.

 

[narlus]

<david spade>

maybe some people liked jack joseph better when he used to be black:

</ david spade>

 

[jimmydean]

I have to be in the mood for it, but I do enjoy most of what I have heard. It is easy to groove to, but I'm not in a groove mood most of the time.

 

[chicodude]

Jack Johnson is from this area, he's been in heavy radio rotation for years here. I didn't care for his simplistic, corny tunes to begin with, now its pure hatred.

It's chick music, what do you expect?

 

[DRB]

I wonder if he drives a miata?

 

[OGRipper]

I can take or leave his music but I admit I am jealous of the bitch. I read an article some time ago about how he lives on the beach in hawaii, surfs, plays some tunes/records new music, screws his hot surfer babe, and every now and then does a tour. Bastard!! :mumble:

 

[chicodude]

I wonder if he drives a miata?

I wouldn't put it past him

 

[caputo1989]

J.J. is good especialy in concert.

 

[stephanie]

I just threw up a little on my keyboard.

did it taste bad? wow, so much for expressing an opinion...I at least expected a thoughtful retort....

 

[macko]

I wonder if he drives a miata?

Actually I read an article on him a while ago; he lives in Hawaiii (where he grew up) and mostly rides his bike around. His vehicle is little Nissan pickup. So there.

did it taste bad? wow, so much for expressing an opinion...I at least expected a thoughtful retort....

From stinky? You must be new here..

 

[stephanie]

From stinky? You must be new here..[/QUOTE]

No, actually I was trying to sound haughty (yet slightly hurt on purpose) I've seen stinky's posts before, and i think i disapprove of this one....btw, i used to live in mesa so i may even know who he is, though i'm not sure which one of my sarcasm-laden bike acquaintances it could be (there are so many to choose from...)

 

[narlus]

I've seen stinky's posts before, and i think i disapprove of this one

have you exercised your democracy?

 

[skinny mike]

yeah jack is supposedly a really cool guy. hes got a house in hawaii right on the beach at the banzai pipeline. hes in surfing magazines alot because if something happens in hawaii hes usually always involved in some way.

 

[stephanie]

have you exercised your democracy?

LOL

 

[MisterClean]

He was great.

 

[hooples3]

I am a big fan of Jack Johson's music and the man himself.. I have been listening to him for a number of years and have always enjoyed the music... a few moths ago Mens journal had a great article on him and his lifestyle.. it was a great read!!!

 

[Sherpa]

I just threw up a little on my keyboard.

I threw up a lot. JJ is never played on a radio anywhere near me unless I'm getting road head and she demands it.

 

[JRB]

From stinky? You must be new here..

Thanks for taking that while I was away. I thought the same thing. hahaha

 

[boostindoubles]

last time i had multiple fillings done at once, i put the new jack cd on my head phones and tried to tune out the drill that didnt stop for an hour. Now i can't listen to that cd without thinking about the dentist.

Worked good to keep me calm though