For a man who gets his biggest kicks surfing the waves and strumming his guitar on a lonely beach in native Hawaii, singer-songwriter Jack Johnson has carved out quite a remarkable career on the mainland. His 2003 album, On and On, debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 and subsequently went platinum on the back of hit single "The Horizon Has Been Defeated." The follow-up, meanwhile, seems destined to shine even brighter. The drifting chords and soft voice are still in place, only now Johnson's instinct for melody has sharpened alongside his ability to self-edit. These small concessions make third album, In Between Dreams, his most conspicuous, particularly on tracks like the three-minute relationship drama, "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing," and "Breakdown," a song he originally recorded for Handsome Boy Modeling School's White People album remade here to reveal its full stripped-down loveliness. Imagine all the coconuts it will buy. -- Aidin Vaziri

UK special edition of Jack Johnson's 2005 album adds one live bonus track 'Mudfootball' (featuring Donavon Frankenreiter & G Love). Universal.

"In Between Dreams" is a wonderful assortment of music. Mostly consisting of heartfelt and feel good songs; such as: Better Together, Banana Pancakes, No Other Way, Constellations. Unto more upbeat rhythmic tracks: Sitting Waiting Wishing, Breakdown, Staple It Together. Even touching on the more political/societal themes in: Never Know, Good People, and Crying Shame.

Johnson's songs are bursting with meaning, yet a certain simplicity. Thoughtful lyrics are a huge part of his music. It's what I appreciate most about his songs. The folksy, smooth, melodic beat coming close second.

I love this album. I think it's the best one yet. I just love Jack.

Great album, exactly what I expected to hear based on the other JJ albums I have. Great music for all age groups, very pure and full of heart-uplifting.

This is an excellent CD. I love every song and the laid back, let's just chill vibe of his Music. Jack Johnson is a true artist!

Jack Johnson... This is one of those CD's that you have to have. I love to listen to it on the beach and driving in my car. It's just so relaxing. Can't say enough good things about it. One of my favorites besides John Mayer