On and On (Jack Johnson)

On and On is Jack Johnson's 2003 sophomore album. It's a pleasant listen that I would recommend, but it is not, perhaps, exceptional. Some of the tracks are non-distinct, bleeding together in memory. Still, it is very chill and laid back, and those who know and enjoy the Johnson sound will likely not be disappointed. The album also ends on a high note, with "Symbol in My Driveway" being one of the standout tracks.

Tracks:
1. Times Like These
2. The Horizon Has Been Defeated
3. Traffic in the Sky
4. Taylor
5. Gone
6. Cupid
7. Wasting Time
8. Holes to Heaven
9. Dreams Be Dreams
10. Tomorrow Morning
11. Fall Line
12. Cookie Jar
13. Rodeo Clowns
14. Cocoon
15. Mediocre Bad Guys
16. Symbol in My Driveway

Songs of the Day

This time around, I'm doing a list as I browse this year's Grammy submissions. All of these are recent songs that I've enjoyed, and want to note, especially as a convenience to myself as should I want to attempt a year-end list.

All are year 2007 or 2008.

ARTIST: David Banner featuring Chris Brown & Yung Joc
TITLE: "Get Like Me"

ARTIST: Anthony David featuring India.Arie
TITLE: "Words"

ARTIST: Liam Finn
TITLE: "Second Chance"

ARTIST: Gnarls Barkley
TITLE: "Run"

ARTIST: Jennifer Hudson
TITLE: "Spotlight"

ARTIST: Eric Hutchinson
TITLE: "Rock and Roll"

ARTIST: Jack Johnson
TITLE: "If I Had Eyes"

ARTIST: Kid Sister featuring David Banner
TITLE: "Family Reunion" (this one wasn't actually submitted, but I stuck it in anyway)

ARTIST: O.A.R.
TITLE: "Shattered (Turn the Car Around)"

It's fairly safe to say that most of the current songs I've spotlighted on this blog throughout the year have no shot at a Grammy nomination, and even less at a win, although a good many great albums and songs were submitted.

In Between Dreams (Jack Johnson)

Though I like the Jack Johnson tunes I've heard, I'd held off on getting his albums. Thanks to a decent sale at Best Buy, I finally took the plunge and got In Between Dreams from 2005. I already knew I absolutely loved two songs on the album: "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" and "Good People." The first thing that struck me upon preparing to play it, however, is how cool the packaging is. I find the design of the album booklet and case very appealing and give it an A grade. The music itself is also strong overall. Besides the two previously mentioned, standouts include "Better Together," "Banana Pancakes," "Staple It Together," "Situations," "Breakdown," "Belle," "Do You Remember," and "Constellations." I'm so useless on albums I like...

Recommended.

Tracks:
1. Better Together
2. Never Know
3. Banana Pancakes
4. Good People
5. No Other Way
6. Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
7. Staple It Together
8. Situations
9. Crying Shame
10. If I Could
11. Breakdown
12. Belle
13. Do You Remember
14. Constellations