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Those who know Jack Johnson only as college radio fave are in for a pleasant surprise here, as are wave-riding aficionados with a taste for eclectic, cooled-out musical vibes. The project Surfer magazine hailed as 2000's Video of the Year was originally a collaboration between surfing champ/then-USC film student Johnson and school colleagues Chris and Dan Malloy. But Johnson also gratifyingly took the opportunity to prove that "surf music" is purely a subjective term; indeed, electric instruments are few and far between here, let alone the traditional buzzsaw licks of such genre stalwarts as Dick Dale and Gary Hoey. Instead, Johnson has stitched together an organically focused, acoustic-centered collection that would seem as welcome on a shady creek bank as a sunny, wave-lapped beach. Johnson offers up an acoustic take of his sophomore album's "Holes to Heaven" and the sprightly instrumentals "Moonshine" and "Cove," while longtime associate G. Love duets on the spare, rootsy "Rainbow." Love and band Special Sauce also contribute the even grittier instrumental "Hobo Blues" and laconic "Honor and Harmony." But its also a collection that ventures as far afield as The Meters' 70's-funky "Liver Splash"., Finley Quaye's spare soul, the folk-raga of Kalyanji/Anadji's "My Guru" and the spacey, haunting "Dark Water and Stars" by Natural Calamity. --Jerry McCulley
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After loving Jack Johnsons 'Brushfire Fairytales' and 'On and On', I was keen to explore his work further by buying this- the soundtrack to Johnson's film of the same name. While it's a pretty solid CD with some decent Jack tracks, it doesn't compare with either of his studio albums. It's still better than the majority of soundtracks around, but I'd recommend it for the JJ hardcore only. Perhaps one of his studio albums would be a better place to start your collection?!
Anyway- still a relaxing collection of tunes worth a listen and with worthy G Love offerings to complement more of the same from Jack Johnson.
Anyway- still a relaxing collection of tunes worth a listen and with worthy G Love offerings to complement more of the same from Jack Johnson.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
great album, set me off on to other artists. all just chilled jazzy grooves basically, its similar to the soundtrack for jacks' film "september sessions". i'd say get it if you enjoy laid back easy listening stuff by Jack, G. love or reggae inspired stuff like finley quay.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Imagine going surfing with your best mates all over the world and capturing the best footage and making a DVD. This is the essence of the film and the guys are having a blast! Peppered with sentimental reminiscences from their youth, and showing some top surfers like Kelly Slater and Brad Gerlach having fun rides, this film is a chilled out 45 minute nostalgia trip with a varied and addictive soundtrack.
Although shot well and an insight into interesting surfing spots of the world, the best feature to watch is the narrated version - The narrative is actually very informative and brings the film to life and gives it more soul.
Although shot well and an insight into interesting surfing spots of the world, the best feature to watch is the narrated version - The narrative is actually very informative and brings the film to life and gives it more soul.
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unexpected
Ireally enjoy Jacks easy listening type music,this particular cdwas a bit of a let down being honest. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Mr. P. J. Carter
Kick back and watch the sunset
This is a great chilled out album featuring Jack Johnson and friends, being the soundtrack to the DVD of the same name (a must if you love the surfing lifestyle). Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2009 by Marge Simpson
Not as good as Jacks other stuff
It has been said in most of the other reviews but im gonna get my say too!
Stick with 'bushfire fairytales', 'inbetween dreams' and 'on and on'. They are all great. Read more
Published on 6 April 2006 by M. G. Heath
Very Disappointing
Having greatly enjoyed much of the content on Jack Johnson's other albums - all of which I would recommend - I was very disappointed in this compilation. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2006 by D. Fox
Good ol' Jack
While I say good ol Jack this is not quite what you get from brushfire fairytales and on and on (it's more balanced, introducing artists whose music all blends wonderfully... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2006
An excellent CD.
This CD is an excellent compilation of some excellent artists. All artists have the same kind of style as Jack Johnson so, Jack fans, this one is for you. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2003
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