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Track Listings
| 1. Beach House On The Moon |
| 2. Permanent Reminder Of A Temporary Feeling - Jimmy Buffett |
| 3. Waiting For The Next Explosion - Jimmy Buffett |
| 4. Pacing The Cage - Jimmy Buffett |
| 5. You Call It Jogging - Jimmy Buffett |
| 6. Flesh And Bone |
| 7. I Will Play For Gumbo |
| 8. Math Suks |
| 9. Spending Money - Jimmy Buffett |
| 10. Semi-True Story - Jimmy Buffett |
| 11. Lucky Stars |
| 12. I Don't Know And I Don't Care |
| 13. Oysters And Pearls - Jimmy Buffett |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Jimmy Buffett's music has always had an easy-in-the-islands feel to it, and if his songs seem like postcards sent from exotic locations or notes hastily scribbled on a bar napkin, that's more or less what they are. On Buffett's 31st album, the singer/songwriter, bestselling author, pilot, and son of a son of a sailor offers alternately wry and sentimental observations on everything from our impending doom ("Waiting for the Next Explosion") and the appeal of Cajun food ("I Will Play for Gumbo") to the ultimate vacation getaway ("Beach House on the Moon") and life's sweet mysteries ("Oysters & Pearls"). Buffett also tries on a couple of intriguing covers, including Bruce Cockburn's pensive "Pacing the Cage," Mose Allison's sly "You Call It Jogging," and Fred Neil's laid-back "Lucky Stars." Thanks to the return of a few long-lost members of his Coral Reefer Band, Beach House on the Moon often recalls Buffett's early albums--cause enough for Parrotheads everywhere to fire up the blender, string up the hammock, and give this one a spin. --Daniel Durchholz
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I broke up with my first serious boyfriend the summer that "Margaritaville" hit the charts, and I will always remember it vividly. Listened to this CD at work... popped it into my computer, and WOW. There was Jimmy on the screen. If you haven't yet check out the enhanced video that you can watch on your computer. The songs are more deliberate and lyrical than some of his other work. I especially liked the title cut and "Oysters & Pearls." Gave it to my little sister for her 40th birthday and she proclaimed it her "favorite present." From the other reviews, I would suggest previewing this CD but I think older parrotheads will love it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's been said that Jimmy Buffett provides an escape for every baby-boomer with a lousy job and credit card bills to face. On this album, he often sounds like just such an animal. Surprisingly void of beach-and-bar songs, this one clearly finds our hero in a landlubber frame of mind. Nonetheless, the Pirate Looking At 53 is still capable of soundbite lyrics like "I got a PBS mind in an MTV world" and, if some of this album's best songs were not written by Buffett (an unusual circumstance for him), his knack for putting his own stamp on others' songs is still in fine form. This is not an every-song-is-a-gem album, but in the age of skip buttons, there's plenty to recommend it.
The sad truth is, several of Buffett's own contributions find him in a holding pattern as a writer, particularly "Math Suks," reportedly a grafitti-inspired title and easily among his least impressive songs ever. (Then again, anyone who recalls the eighth grade could identify!) But Bruce Cockburn's "Pacing the Cage" more than makes up for such shortcomings. A rather flowery statement of uncertainty and isolation, it's a bit outside Buffett's usual deadpan style, but his knowing delivery and the subtle instrumental backing put the song right at home in his canon. In a similar slow-song vein, "Semi-True Story" and "Lucky Stars" find Buffett as close to his country roots as he's been at any time in the past two decades. They also provide a welcome dose of his patented low-key humor, although he didn't write either of them. (The former, featuring a reference to a legendary 1973 parking lot incident involving Buffett, will be a special treat to serious fans.)
Best of all, just when you might think Buffett is relying too heavily on other people's songs, he serves up two bona fide winners. "I Will Play for Gumbo" is the album's most energetic entry, with an accordion-driven Cajun style melody backing up Buffett's quirky declaration of love for the title food, capped by the best couplet he's given us in years: "It's a little like religion and a lot like sex/you should never know when you're gonna get it next." Then there's "I Don't Know and I Don't Care," an announcement of exasperation with 90s style Personal Issues; it strikes me as a gentler version of the Eagles' "Get Over It." As long as Buffett can give us a pair of top-notch songs like these, he'll get decent reviews from me.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I got the album for Father's Day. After one listen I was hooked. Its the same old Buffett humour/sound. It has R&B, country, tropic style music. Love those steel drums! I have absolutely fallen in love with "Oysters & Pearls". Beautiful music, thoughtful lyrics. The tune comments some take chances while most others play it safe. "I will play for Gumbo" is sort of a Cheeseburger In Paradise of the 90s. Its upbeat and a lot of fun. "You call It Joggin" is a nice jazz flavoured tune featuring a horn section. "I Don't Know And I Don't Care" is classic Buffett which has a typical Buffett lyric: I've got a PBS mind in an MTV world. Other standouts are "Waiting For The Next Explosion", "Flesh & Bones", "A Permament Reminder Of A Temporary Feeling", "Pacing The Cage" Overall this album is relaxing with some upbeat tunes, introspective and one Buffett's best efforts ever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Another Jimmy Great!
Although this album has a slightly different sound than Jimmy's older albums, I found this album to be one of my all-time favs! Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Cameron
IT IS ALL A MATTER OF TASTE
I suppose when all is said and done, the music and song of Jimmy Buffett is simply a matter of taste. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Blankenship
Great CD
I bought this CD for a friend who had had a hard time finding it. I usually have very good luck finding hard to find items at Amazon.
Published 17 months ago by Delo
awesome cd
top cd love it love it love it fast postage couldnt be happier and my favourite song is you call it joggin" great song only bought the cd for that song hhaha
Published 23 months ago by Nat Redgrave
A Mellow Buffett
If you are expecting a typical Buffett CD when you buy this one, forget it. This is a much more mellow Jimmy with only really one typical song in "I Will Play for Gumbo. Read more
Published on September 27, 2009 by RMissBrook
Once a Parrothead...
Always a Parrothead. I've enjoyed JB's music for decades--and I used to really look forward to ner releases. Read more
Published on February 12, 2009 by M. Carlisle
A Musical Tribute to Male Menapause
Being a Music Educator for 30 uears, I need more than "Cheesburgers" and "Margarvitaville to whet my appetite. I love this cd. I own 2, one for my home and one for my car. Read more
Published on September 29, 2008 by Aileen
honestly..mathsux...3 * max...
Math sux made me almost waver...to remind myself why I like him, I immediately resort to his old catalog...math sux, seriously...probably worst song he's ever let be known
Published on December 8, 2006 by Salibrate
Another step down in quality
Just as Jimmy's albums took a general downturn from the 70's to 80's, and from the 80's to the 90's, this album again shows another step down in quality; further distancing himself... Read more
Published on September 6, 2005 by Jim Richmond
JIMMY 'S BEACH HOUSE
Jimmy Buffett makes a very good attempt to capture the population which may not know his tried and true "Margaritaville" Music. Read more
Published on May 27, 2005 by Lady Gal Music
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