Life in Big D: Jason Mraz "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things"

Released: May 13, 2008

Featuring: Jason Mraz, James Morrison, Colbie Caillat

Best Lyric: "Well you done done me and you bet I felt it, I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted, I fell right through the cracks, and now i'm trying to get back"

Recommended Song(s): I'm Yours, Details in the Fabric, the Dynamo of Volition

Personal Review: In my opinion, this is the album of the summer, hands down. The first single, "I'm Yours" released in February of 2008 sets the tone for the rest of the album focused on an upbeat, feel-good vibe. The upbeat songs such as "I'm Yours" "the Dynamo of Volition" and "Make it Mine" are only offset by slow ballads such as "Only Human" and "Details in the Fabric". But even with his slow ballads Mraz still tries to inspire with lyrics such as:

"calm down deep breaths and get yourself dressed, instead of running around and pulling all your threads and breaking yourself up. If it's a broken part, replace it but, if it's a broken arm then brace it. If it's a broken heart then face it, and hold your own, know your name and go your own way"

found in the track "Details in the Fabric" featuring James Morrison, Mraz reminds us that there is always a positive side to ever situation.

This is what sets Mraz apart from other musicians, while other musicians are talking about all the bad happenings in the world Mraz is writing about fun relationships ("Lucky") and constantly making the listener laugh with lyrics such as "i'm trying to keep up with the Joneses while waiting for Guns and the Roses to finish what we all suppose is gonna be the shit" ("the Dynamo of Volition")

If you are an avid Jason Mraz fan than you can expect more of the same music that you love with a little bit of a twist but if you are new to Mr. A-Z then you will definately enjoy his latest "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things.

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