Customer Reviews

Acoustic Soul

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I am still waiting for John Cruz to come out with another album! That is how good this one is. If you like old Taj Mahal and modern Hawaiian music you will love this recording. The album has a laid back style indicative of Hawaii and gives a flavor of the local culture in " Island style". He also lends a spiritual tone with songs like " Shine on" and "Sitting in Limbo". An excellent album and highly recommended listening

I was riding in a friends car here in Hawaii, and was drawn to the music, not typical hawaiin tuff, sort of Hawaiin meets Willie Nelson, John Hiatt and Jimmy Buffett. The CD is excellent. The hard Hawaiin music gets old, but Cruz has been playing all over America and this CD shows all of his experience. I loved Mama's Lil' Baby. Mellow but fun...give this one a try.

Acoustic Soul from John Cruz is an amazing collection of original work and remakes - all with island style in mind. I never get tired of listening to it! "Shine On" is one of the most beautiful songs on the planet! Can't wait until a new John Cruz album comes out!

This is just a fabulous album. A cool eclectic mix that is unique. Cool, smooth jazz. Tender tunes. Soul tunes and the greatest unique treasures to me are, in fact, the hawaiian tunes.

This CD is a great choice if you are in the mood for a mellow evening or a romantic dinner. His music brings back memories of quiet evenings on the beach. We played his song "Shine On" for our first dance at our wedding, and it was a hit. (...)However, it is in current press in Hawaii, so if you are diligent you should be able to find it anyway. If you are a fan of IZ or pop-folk, you will love this album.

This CD is awesome, however, he's better live. his music will give you chicken skin. Check him out Weds. nights at Anna Banana's in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has a lot of new stuff coming out, and rumor has it, a cd should be on the way real soon. shoots.. sbinhawaii...

This was a find! I had no idea who the artist was, and so I took a chance. I love him and am going to buy more.

nice acoustic sound. easy listening. i would probably buy another cd from this artist. a little Jimmy Buffet like.

Ahhh...driving down the road in Guam...windows down, fresh ocean breezes...circumventing potholes more akin to the Bermuda Triangle as you often times wondered if you'd even make it out...and then John Cruz's "Island Style" would come on the radio - some of the best memories I ever had. Good times. And this is definitely GOOD music. Best songs include: "Island Style," "Shine On," "Mama's Lil' Baby," "Kawailehua'a'alakahonua," "Sitting in Limbo" & the instrumental "Kahalo Moon." Kick back, relax and ENJOY this field trip for your auditory senses. Please Mr. Cruz...come play at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton again...we LOVE ya man!

Great album, love the different version of music he wrote with Entrain too. My kids love it.