Sleep Through the Static (song)
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"Sleep Through the Static" is third single from American singer/songwriter Jack Johnson
's third studio album Sleep Through the Static
.
The track features a short melodic opening played on a melodica
with drum
s, electric guitar
and bass
following. The song features some complex lyrics, with a blues feeling and the representative Jack Johnson's groove.
Johnson implied in an interview with National Public Radio that the song was made to protest the Iraq War.
Jack Johnson (musician)
Jack Johnson was born May 18, 1975 is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released four more albums, a...
's third studio album Sleep Through the Static
Sleep Through the Static
Sleep Through the Static is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, released in the U.S. on February 5, 2008. The effort was announced on Johnson's personal website as renovation began for the release of the album. It was recorded at L.A.'s Solar Powered Plastic Plant, which...
.
The track features a short melodic opening played on a melodica
Melodica
The melodica, also known as the "blow-organ" or "key-flute", is a free-reed instrument similar to the melodeon and harmonica. It has a musical keyboard on top, and is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole in the side of the instrument. Pressing a key opens a hole,...
with drum
Drum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s, electric guitar
Electric guitar
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
and bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
following. The song features some complex lyrics, with a blues feeling and the representative Jack Johnson's groove.
Johnson implied in an interview with National Public Radio that the song was made to protest the Iraq War.
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Charts | 150 |