Jack Johnson

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audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited April 2005 in Music & Movies
Has anyone heard of Jack Johnson? A friend introduced him to me about a week ago, and I've listened to him a few times since then. His music is mellow, like Mark Knopfler, and it has guitar in it, like Eric Clapton. I've actually grown quite fond of the sound. I hadn't heard a thing about him, but my friend said that he was at the top of the charts for a while. (I think he was referring to the 'charts' at yahoo's music site.)

Anybody heard of him? What do ya think?
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited April 2005
    Couple years ago he had out a cool song called "flake". Took me forever to find out its title/artist.

    Actually thought it was a mellow Red Hot Chili Peppers song ?!

    Anyways, good artist , great for kickin back and relaxing.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited April 2005
    Whao!! A couple years ago?! You mean he's been around for a while? I had no idea! lol
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by audiobliss
    Whao!! A couple years ago?! You mean he's been around for a while? I had no idea! lol
    Yep, he's three albums deep already. I haven't heard the newest one yet, but the other two are good.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited April 2005
    I've been feeling down all night for some reason. Just felt lethargic and didn't want to do anything, yet I have to do quite a bit, but I've just been sitting around. I just put Jack Johnson on a little bit after I started this thread, and voila! (sp?) It's brought up my spirits! I can't say this is because of Jack Johnson, specifically; probably any kind of music would have worked. It just goes to show how powerful music is. It's amazing what it can do to you. It's a shame that so many people don't understand or appreciate music.

    Reminds me of a quote I read (I think this is how it went): That which comes closest to expressing the inexpressable besides silence is music.

    Or maybe I just botched that all up. If so, I just made a new quote! :D
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited April 2005
    Yeah. I think he's released about 3 albums already. He's had more airplay here in Canada and just really breaking out in the States.

    He recently played on SNL and he's makin the rounds with magazine interviews.

    Kinda reminds me of John Mayor too but without the teeny fanbase chasing after him.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited April 2005
    Yeah, what reminded me of him was I heard John Mayer on the radio. They do kinda sound the same.

    But I like Jack Johnson a lot more. :D
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited April 2005
    sure have. he's well known down here at UNCG (Greensboro, NC)
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by aaharvel
    sure have. he's well known down here at UNCG (Greensboro, NC)


    Hey, hey, hey!!! You're at UNCG??? I live not 30 minutes from there. Are you taking classes there? If so, what for?
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited April 2005
    i'm double majoring in both Poly-Sci and Sociology- i graduate next may.


    maybe then i'll be able to afford an all lsi system. (j/k. my all rti- system sounds good enough)- much rather pay off my college loans first. haha!

    are you from the Raleigh area?


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