''In Between Dreams'' is the third studio album by singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, released by

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in the United States on March 1, 2005 (see

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). The album received generally mixed reviews from

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. However, the album achieved considerable commercial success.

Album cover

The album cover depicts a mango tree, referring to the

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, the studio where ''In Between Dreams'' was recorded. There is also a reference to the mango tree in " Better Together".

Critical reception

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, which assigns a

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rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an

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score of 58, based on 15 reviews. MacKenzie Wilson of

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describes Johnson as "stick ngwith what he does best" on the album; this has led some critics to characterize the album as feeling "safe" or unambitious. However, Barry Walters of ''

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'' argues that Johnson explored new content with more politically minded tracks like "Crying Shame" and "Staple It Together". Most critics have described Johnson's delivery as laid-back or mellow; some tracks were also characterized as employing a "light reggae lilt", a stylistic choice which was generally criticized. The overall mood of the album has been described as "upbeat" and "uplifting".

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians * Jack Johnson – vocals and guitars *Sam Lapointe – lead guitar *Simon Tessier – bassoon *

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– piano on "Good People" and "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing",

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on "Belle",

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on "If I Could" *Adam Topol – drums and percussion *Merlo Podlewski – bass guitar *Johnald Hernandez – backup vocals Production * Mario Caldato, Jr. – producer,

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*Zachary Von Wilkenstein – sound producer, backup vocals *

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– engineering * Thomas Campbell – photography *Dave Homcy – photographer

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Decade-end charts

Certifications

Sheet music

The artist-approved sheet music of this album is available through Cherry Lane Music Company in a "Play It Like It Is" guitar folio.

References

External links

''Honolulu Advertiser''
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