Sleep Through the Static was released in early 2008. The album features 14 songs, all of which highlight the talents of folk singer Jack Johnson.
The first track, All At Once, invites listeners with its soulful ambiance. It has both a soothing melody and meaningful lyrics like 'Sometimes it feels like a heart is no place to be singing from at all'. With the song, Johnson submerges you in a state of relaxed reflection.
The feeling carries over to the next track, which shares the same name as the album. Hiding beneath an upbeat tempo is a sense of sadness with lines such as 'Who needs peace when we've gone above?' and 'We went beyond where we should have gone'. In the song, Johnson sings of his disappointment over America's invasion of Iraq. While doing so, he provides listeners with some food for thought - an element often missing from popular songs.
The album then moves away from the dispirited and into the cheerful with songs like Hope, If I Had Eyes and What You Thought You Need. With their light-hearted lyrics and bubbly melodies, the songs are designed to put a smile on your face.
Even though summer is winding down, we might still find time for some downtime. The singer-songwriter's fourth studio album is a perfect choice for you to take along on your last few outings to the beach.
