Jason Mraz’s “Yes!” - Solid Album That Lacks Variety

     Jason Mraz has recently released his new album entitled Yes! and while by the title you would believe this album to be an affirmation of some type the album overall does not have the upbeat affirmative feel really at any point throughout the albums 14 tracks. 

      The album begins with a track that ultimately sounds like an Orchestra warming up until you suddenly hear some vocal tracks. Of note this album does use voice tracks and chorus sounds very well throughout. I can only hope live shows actually have live groups and singers to help him out. 

     Jason’s songwriting is a strong suit as only one track I had any issue with was "Love Someone" in which the lyric was referring to the “Heart Beat Beat” and it sounds like “Heart Beep Beep” which is a bit too childish for my likes. 

     The highlights of this album are plentiful, my favorite track being “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” which is minimalist in accompaniment (Piano and Vocals), has great lyrics and Jason’s melodies are excellent. If only more tracks were like this one!

     Other good tracks included “Long Drive” which the song mimics the topic (As a long drive that picks up and at the end slows down). The song also includes a fun bridge and good chorus. “Back To The Earth” includes the best line on the album and it’s not even sung:

“Let’s get Jurassic on this Bridge”

     ..Awesome. 

     The remaining tracks while decent kind of just blend into the overall feel that is the laid back sound Jason has produced on this album, it’s not bad, but it also isn’t amazing. 

      Overall this is a good chill album. I think most people who like Jason Mraz will enjoy this album. I hope to see him take some more creative risks in his future work, as overall this album felt “safe” to me.