Review: Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson is classic. Even though his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales, came out in 2001, it seems like he's been around forever.

Johnson was a surfer before he became a singer, but once his talent was realized, he was unable to hold back. He's put out a few more albums, but none have been as great as that first one, Brushfire Fairytales.

The album has wonderful songs with amazing lyrics. His lyrics are moving as well as passionate. In "The News," Johnson confronts the indifferent attitude newscasters have towards world events. He sings, "A billion people died on the news tonight/But not so many cried at the terrible sight/Well mama said/It's just make believe/You can't believe everything you see/So baby close your eyes to the lullabies/On the news tonight...Why don't the newscasters cry when they read about people who
die?/At least they could be decent enough to put just a tear in their
eyes."

His work is amazing, and the greatest thing to listen to while stressed.