classic jack
It's about time I write a review for one of Jack's albums. Several years ago, before I knew about Jack as a musician, I bought September Sessions on DVD. My wife came home, looked at the DVD case, and said, "No way. Jack Johnson? I went to high school with him." I didn't think it was that unusual for someone from the North Shore to make a surfing movie, so I was only slightly impressed. I don't usually like music by surfers-turned-musicians, but I really liked the music on September Sessions and Thicker Than Water, which I bought a short time later. So I started buying his albums. I was a few years behind everyone else, but I caught up rather quickly. I bought Brushfire Fairytales, loved it, bought everything else, loved it all, including Curious George.
I'm not sure, but it's possible that Sleep Through the Static is my favorite album. All of his albums have a different feel, in my opinion, but they're all Jack. Not only are the lyrics clean (unobjectionable), they're also clever and thoughtful. The melodies are simple and beautiful, sometimes mellow, sometimes lively, always fun to listen to. My five-year-old daughter even sings along in the car. Plus, we moved from Hawaii to a very cold spot on the mainland a couple years ago, and Jack's music helps me remember sunshine, sand, and saltwater.
I doubt this review is very helpful to anyone, but I support Jack, like what he stands for, and love his music. This is an excellent album, every track has something to say.
Mahalo.

Must buy!
If you like Jack Johnson you will love love love this new cd!! Highly recommend!

Sound clips do no Justice!
This album is not as rambunctious as some of Jack's other stuff. But I was getting a little tired of the predictable Jack Johnson. This album was what we needed to hear from Jack. This album has more melody, soothing riffs, and will stand the test of time. For acoustic guitar lovers this album won't let you down. I am listening to "What you thought you need" right now and it is sweeeeeet. The album has a much more personal feel to it, as though he's perfoming live.

Not his best work
I am a big Jack Johnson fan. Love his CDs and have seen him in concert, which was great. However, this cd was his weakest performance to date. Don't get me wrong, i still enjoyed it, but i just don't feel it keeps up with the quality of his other CDs.

Masterfully Quiet
This is one of those albums you listen to when no one else is around. It's late at night, you want something to calm you down right before you go to sleep... Let this album seep into your brain for an hour and slip into pure zen. This is such a beautifully written and soothing rhythmic album that it should not be missed. For as quiet as the album is, it never gets dull or boring. Every song is a well conceived idea full of emotion. This masterpiece should satisfy both fans of Jack Johnson and those looking for a well written work of art.