Into the Sun

Sean Lennon

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 19, 1998)
• Original Release Date: May 19, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000006OH6
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,269 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #25 in

  Music > Alternative Rock > Indie & Lo-Fi > Twee Pop

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

If you took the artist's name off this record, you'd still be charmed by its dazzling eclecticism and sunny, low-key spirit. But given the weight of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's musical legacy, son Sean's achievement seems all the more impressive. Into the Sun finds the young Lennon working in a wide variety of styles, from the suave bossa nova of the title track and the Beach Boys-fashioned "Queue" to the trippy psychedelia of "Spaceship" and the funky jazz instrumental "Photosynthesis." "Home" offers crunching power chords, while "Part One of the Cowboy Trilogy" is a hokey country send up in the style of his dad's band's "Rocky Raccoon." Holding everything together is Lennon's voice, which is reedy and sometimes a little unwieldy, but as open and honest as his lyrics, many of which are inspired by his girlfriend, Cibo Matto keyboardist Yuka Honda (who co-produced the record). For someone with so much to live up to, Lennon more than acquits himself with this fine debut. --Daniel Durchholz

Spin

[T]here's a gentle looseness to [this] album that may be its single strategy--disguise well-put-together songs as arty casuals.... Into the Sun isn't static--there's a pleasing flux to this record, a winsome modesty.... There's not a damn thing hip-hop evident, but ultimately Into the Sun depicts something the rappers in Wu-Tang Clan are always saying: Whatever-whatever. Communication without content, love without irony, it's as forceful in its little way as Nevermind once was.

See all Editorial Reviews

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Refreshing Change, February 13, 2000

By	Kristy Dillon (USA) - See all my reviews

Sean Lennon's music is so misunderstood. Granted, he is the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. But does he cash in on their names? I think not. When Sean first got the idea to record an album he could have went to any major recording label and signed with them simply because of the Lennon name. He chose not to do this, instead signing with Grand Royal, a smaller recording label. Sean is not afraid to test out new waters. All of the songs on Into The Sun are unique and refreshing, unlike the sound-all-the-same songs put out by The Backstreet Boys, In-Sync and Britney Spears.Like his mother, Sean is ahead of his time, introducing songs that are not top 40-like but instead songs that have true meanings and heart within the songs. I have seen Sean twice in concert and he is one of the most polite people I have ever met. He interacts with his fans and you can tell he loves making music. If you are tired of listening to teeny bopper music, why not give Sean a chance? If you listen with an open mind to the music and the lyrics, you might find yourself plesantly suprised.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut Album, January 10, 2000

By	Eric Hammond (Everett, WA) - See all my reviews

Overall, Sean Lennon has put together a good album. His singing is laid-back, a rather soft spoken approach, which captures his uniqueness. Although his voice is limited in some aspects it is backed with some great acoustic guitar playing, for Sean is also a wonderful musician. The album is held together mainly by three catchy tunes I'm sure anyone can enjoy: 'Mystery Juice', 'Home', and 'Spaceship'. These songs are the most up-beat out of the album, and hopefully portray what we will see in future albums. I'm disgusted with people that try to compare Sean's music with that of his father's. Just let him play what he wants so he can develop his own style. He has obviously had the influences of great music talent, and at such a young age, he definitely has plenty of time to fine tune his skills. I had the opportunity of meeting Sean after his concert, and found him to be a wonderful person with an amazing aura. His music also gives off this feeling, one which to those purchasing the album, 'Into The Sun', shall also find enlightening.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Different and a little dreamy, August 2, 2002

By	Edwin Roth (Allentown, PA) - See all my reviews

This CD has captured my attention enough to play 2 or 3 times. It is rather low key with some odd harmonies, and it does mix a few styles, including bossa nova. The sound production is good, the arrangements are unique, the songs sound sincere if not particularly melodious, and often lead to a sort of dreamy state of mind. The vocals are more Ono-esque than Lennon-esque, and they frankly do not stand up to the other qualities of the music. Sean has a high, kind of warbly voice, certainly not extreme like his mothers, but neither is it strong like his father's. Overall I liked it a bit, but ultimately the shortcomings in the vocals and the lack of strong melodies leave it in the "average" category.