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This 2002 album took a
while to really catch on, but it’s definitely worth picking up. Mraz’s laid-back style
makes it the perfect soundtrack to a lazy summer Saturday afternoon.
I
like to think of Mraz as John Mayer’s goofy little brother. Both have a bit of the same
style musically, but it’s pretty clear that Mraz takes life a lot less seriously (which
you know if you’ve seen his poultry-filled video for “The Remedy”). He likes to
experiment with his music—mixing in everything from country to reggae to jazzy lounge
sounds, with plenty of groove around every turn. Waiting for My Rocket to Come is
full of upbeat, carefree tunes, written with a playful sense of humor. And even the
songs with more melancholy lyrics still have a happy, danceable feel to
them.
Like his popular single, “The Remedy,” the majority of Mraz’s songs
put a smile on your face and a spring in your step—especially “Curbside Prophet,” my
favorite song on the album. The only downer on the album is “Absolutely Zero,” the token
slow, break-up song. But that’s okay—even goofy little brothers feel sad sometimes.
Waiting for My Rocket to Come is one of my new favorites. It’s
the perfect mellow, chillin’-on-a-Saturday-afternoon album.
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