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Jack Johnson

Unblogged
03-07-2005, 04:58
Most people probably haven't heard of this guy.

In fact, before a couple of days ago, I hadn't heard of him either, but alas...

Anyway, so, I work in an entertainment store, and the other day, while working in the music department, a group of kids walked in, and one of the kids was upset because none of his friends had ever heard of who he thought was such a great musician, Jack Johnson. I had never heard of him, so when the kid asked me if he was right about Jack Johnson's excellence, I had to tell him I had never heard of Jack Johnson.

So what did I do? What any one would've. I borrowed some Jack Johnson from the Internets. And boy oh boy, do I approve.

So, to those of you who haven't heard of Jack Johnson, here's your chance to hear of him.
Celtlund
03-07-2005, 05:12
Where is the link?
Unblogged
03-07-2005, 05:14
Hmm, well, here (http://www.jackjohnsonmusic.com/) is Jack Johnson's webpage (http://www.jackjohnsonmusic.com/)...

I'm listening to his songs on Napster though...
[NS]Ihatevacations
03-07-2005, 05:35
He has four songs on winamp music
Unblogged
03-07-2005, 05:36
If I had to pick one word to describe his music: refreshing.
Gauthier
03-07-2005, 05:42
Heard of the boxer, but not the musician.
Tuesday Heights
03-07-2005, 05:44
I was introduced to Jack Johnson a few months ago from a friend of mine. I was hooked instantly. He has a very refreshing sound, and it's addicting.
Sufjan
03-07-2005, 05:46
I adore his music, especially since he grew up on the same island as me.
[NS]Ihatevacations
03-07-2005, 05:49
Its like Stephen Lynch if he played real music
Unblogged
03-07-2005, 06:05
Hey TH, I sent you a tele.
Celtlund
03-07-2005, 06:30
Thanks for the link. Very good blues. I like it. :)
Shut Up Eccles
03-07-2005, 06:52
Jack's not too bad. My only complaint is that every song sounds like the last, there's very little variety. But I suppose it's not much of a genre to begin with.
Mental Hospital
03-07-2005, 07:40
I wouldn't say jack johnson is a no name,, its nearing the top of the charts here in the great white north,., more specifically goin up there in the more "musical" charts, he's not bad,, but for my own taste's a lil too soft and poppy that makes me not want to listen to more than the odd song of his (note i live in a lil hick town in canada, soo if most ppl here know someone it must mean they have some form of reconition even if its more akin to brian adams or similar artists rather than the main stream bubblegum pop)
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The Downmarching Void
03-07-2005, 07:41
:) Nice tunes! Thanks for making me aware of this guy.
Alinania
03-07-2005, 12:09
He's quite big here in Switzerland. At least from what I know.
I mean... I love him :D
Harlesburg
03-07-2005, 12:18
Jack Johnson is so Overrated im tired of hearing the same stuff from him and to make matters worse his friend Donovan Frankienrieter is now bombarding my ears with crap.

Everywhere i go i hear Jack then i hear Frankenfurter bah so tiresome.
SimNewtonia
03-07-2005, 12:34
For the uninitiated, it's been popular in this corner of the world (Aus/NZ) for some time now.

What's the variety of music like over there in NZ, Harlesburg? The lack thereof is the main reason I listen to only my CDs (If I want to listen to the same songs over and over, I'll choose them, thanks!).

Harlesburg, it could be worse. The Spice Girls could make a comeback... :eek:
The Elder Malaclypse
03-07-2005, 12:49
Why listen to Johnson when you can listen to Darkthrone?
SimNewtonia
03-07-2005, 12:52
Damn, I shouldn'ta mentioned the spice sheilas...

*is driven crazy by the songs in my head*. Nooo! This is worse than that stupid crazy frog!
Monkeypimp
03-07-2005, 13:21
I've known about him for fkin ages without really being a fan of his. Maybe he's just big in New Zealand like his mate Ben Harper.
Bithia
03-07-2005, 17:54
i like him...just cuz he used to be a surfer
Roshni
03-07-2005, 18:09
Just to balance the positive and negative here, Jack Johnson blows!
Gambloshia
03-07-2005, 18:09
People beat me to the word I was going to use: refreshing.