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Jack Johnson has been around for quite some time now, but he’s been more of a recent development for myself. I’m always one who is wary of “jumping on the band wagon” if you will. I think it’s that attitude that causes me to take so much pride in the fact that I’m a Bears fan. But that’s besides the point. That’s always besides the point. I need to move on . . .

A couple years ago, my best friend Cody happened to have a spare ticket to a Jack Johnson concert. I decided to come along even though I thought it might be the trendy thing to do. I mean, what could be the harm?

Well . . . a couple of interesting things happened to me that night. First, one of the two partially intoxicated girls in the row in front of us climbed over her seat and proceeded to dance with me. Apparently, I wasn’t dancing enough for them. They clearly must have been impaired because it is common knowledge that I am an excellent dancer. But more importantly, that night I found a deep appreciation for Jack’s music. I had heard only one song before that point but discovered that I really enjoy everything that he has released.

He released his 4th album this week: “Sleep Through the Static.” It’s great. I can listen to all the tracks back to back just like I can with his other three albums. To me, that is a sign of a truly great album where I have neither desire nor inclination to skip to a different track.

I have a few favorites already, but I really like “Angel.”

I’ve got an angel
She doesn’t wear any wings
She wears a heart that could melt my own
She wears a smile that could make me want to sing

She gives me presents
With her presence alone
She gives me everything I could wish for
She gives me kisses on the lips just for coming home

She can make angels
I’ve seen it with my own eyes
You’ve got to be careful when you’ve got good love
Cause them angels will just keep on multiplying

You’re so busy changing the world
Just one smile and you could change all of mine
We share the same soul

Perhaps I’m a little sentimental at the moment. But that’s probably just a wild guess. Regardless, it’s a fabulous song. Other quality songs on the album are “Go On” and “Losing Keys.”