On My Way Ben Kweller

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  • Release Date: 04/06/2004
  • Sales Rank: 88,651
  • Label: ATO RECORDS / RED
  • UPC: 880882159825

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On My Way

1LISTENI Need You Back 3:17
2LISTENHospital Bed 3:37
3LISTENMy Apartment 3:57
4LISTENOn My Way 3:54
5LISTENThe Rules 2:37
6LISTENDown 4:08
7LISTENLiving Life 4:02
8LISTENAnn Disaster 3:08
9LISTENBeliever 4:59
10LISTENHear Me Out 3:43
11LISTENDifferent But the Same 5:02

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Editorial Reviews

A smaller, simpler affair than his breakout album, Sha Sha, Ben Kweller's On My Way strips away the polished alt-rock production and emphasizes the singer/songwriter side of his music. There's nothing here as immediately infectious as the Sha Sha singles "Wasted and Ready" and "Commerce TX" were, and overall it's a more subdued album. However, this somewhat more mature approach is contrasted and balanced by Kweller's voice, which still sounds charmingly, vulnerably adolescent as he ventures further into his twenties. While there are still quite a few rock songs on the album, not all of them work; for every track like the stomping "The Rules," which is the closest Kweller gets to an angry young man stance, there's an "Ann Disaster," which has a fun start-stop structure but isn't especially distinctive otherwise. On My Way's slower songs fare better, particularly "Living Life" and "Different But the Same," both of which tap into Kweller's not-so-secret admiration for piano men like Elton John and, to a lesser extent, Billy Joel. Best of all, though, are On My Way's power pop-influenced songs, which are urgent, plaintive, and funny at the same time. "Need You Back" makes the most of the endearing cracks in Kweller's voice as well as his way with jangly guitars; "Down" comes the closest to Sha Sha's instant-gratification pop; and the bittersweet "Hear Me Out" is not only one of the best songs on the album, it's one of Kweller's best songs, period. Despite some slightly draggy moments, On My Way is still another solid effort. Heather Phares, All Music Guide

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BK Rocks again!!by Anonymous

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May 03, 2004: Hey Guys!!!! If you thought Sha Sha was good then Ben Kweller has just got better with this album. I've had it for a couple of weeks now and I just can't seem to put anything else on my stereo. It's another album of simple pop songs with straight-forward but meaningful lyrics. Track 1 through to track 11 are brilliant especially the title track, My Apartment, The Rules, Down, Hear Me Out... I could go on!!! I urge you to give this CD a listen. You won't be disappointed!!

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Ben Kweller is on his wayby Anonymous

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April 20, 2004: I first heard of Ben Kweller a couple of years ago, when his first major album Sha Sha was released. I picked it up and immediately fell in love with his unique, distinctive sound. I suppose I had high expectations of his new album based on this, and it certainly does not disappoint. The catchy hooks, the gooky and off-the-wall yet somehow still thoughtful lyrics, and Ben's undeniable musicianship are all still there, and Ben manages to add to the appeal with the new rockier sound. If you liked "Harriet's Got A Song" and "Wasted and Ready", you'll adore the whole of the new record, especially the standout rock of "The Rules" and "Hospital Bed". That's not to say there aren't still some more lower tempo, smoother tracks. "On My Way" gives light to a new, countrier sound most comparable with "Lizzy" on the last album, while "Living Life" is like what "Falling" should have been. Altogether, if you're into Ben already, you'll love the new direction this album has taken.

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