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  • Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
  • Original Release Date: April 6, 2004
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Ato Records
  • ASIN: B0001P2IWW
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,492 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Though still in his 20s, Ben Kweller has already kicked around the music business for a full decade. This energetic follow-up to Kweller's 2002 solo breakthrough Sha Sha finds the former Radish frontman/teen phenom boldly cutting through much of the previous album's precious, alt-rock production gimmickry in favor of a stripped-down, punked-up garage band ethos that sacrifices none of the singer-songwriter's gifts for pop hooks and sly, self-deprecating lyrical observations. The alternately chunky/nervous, aggro-guitar of "I Need You Back," "The Rules," and "Ann Disaster" suggest the Texas native's move to NYC has been as much musical as geographic. While his vocal nooks and crannies may belie Kweller's still-tender age and playfully rebellious spirit, they're informed by a tried and true piano troubadour sensibility on "Living Life" and "Different But the Same," more folk-oriented traditions on "Believer" and the title track and even a dollop of loopy ballad-narrative that falls somewhere between Randy Newman and English music hall on the infectious "Hospital Bed." A timely reminder that great songs are more important than the trends and idioms that too often confine them. --Jerry McCulley

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Memory Refreshment Course 101.

Here’s some of what critics had to say about Ben Kweller’s 2002 debut, SHA SHA:

"One of the year’s best pure-pop efforts." – Entertainment Weekly

"...a rare pop pleasure." – Philadelphia Inquirer

"Attention! Genius at work." – Interview

Since then, constant touring over the last two years has resulted in a strong and loyal fan base for BK, having opened for the likes of The Strokes, Kings of Leon, My Morning Jacket, and Dave Matthews Band, as well as headlining multiple dates. All of which has driven sales of that album to over 100,000 units to date.

Now at the ripe old age of 22, Ben Kweller has completed his second album, ON MY WAY, with Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon, Ryan Adams) at the production helm. The new album fearlessly continues BK’s tradition of embracing pop, rock, punk and ballads with a leaner, but certainly not meaner, attitude.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kweller grows, without losing his youthful appeal, October 16, 2004
By Steven Liddicoat (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
This is easily one of the most aptly titled albums in recent memory. While Kweller's 2002 debut Sha Sha was oodled over by critics everywhere for it's youthful passion and innocent persona, retreading that same ground too many times would never establish him any real respect as a mature capable musician. Kweller realizes that, and on his second release he is doing his best to mature and grow while still respecting and conserving elements of his quirky youthfulness. So while he hasn't completely evolved and grown up yet, he displays on this release that he is undoubtedly On His Way.

On Sha Sha Kweller skirted between tongue in cheek humor and emotional depth all while demonstrating extroidinary musicianship and creativity. Combine that with his giddy innocence and you had package that was extremely believable and easy to connect with. There was nothing fake about him, and you could tell. The biggest concern in his maturation is whether or not this connection would be lost.

Thankfully it wasn't. Kweller has managed to grow as a musician and develop his sound and style while still retaining the sense that everything he is doing is sincere. Upon listening it is apparent that he hasn't so much changed his style, but rather he's just grown within what he has previously established. There is a greater influence here from the recent surge of "rock saviors" (i.e. Strokes, White Stripes), opposed to his last run-around which was a largely Weezer influenced affair. However, though these influences have grown tedious over the past several months, Kweller feels genuine and fresh. Again he feels real, not part of the bandwagon.

As a general rule the lyrics are a more serious affair this time around. However, serious themes do not mean that he has lost his sense of humor, as many tracks still maintain a certain element of dry jest within these more mature subjects. The hooks are a little more obvious this time, and everything flows together significantly better. Any innocence lost has been replaced by better song writing abilities and are more than welcome.

Journalists in all types of music publications are quick to dub Kweller as the next Ben Folds, and rightly so. This album contains a good number of piano driven numbers, and typically they are his strongest moments. "Living Life" and the ridiculously Beatles-esque closer "Different But The Same" are definite stand outs here and more than establish Ben as a strong man vs. piano musician. Those tracks, along with the great "Believer" also show a drastically improved knack for dramatic build ups and epic crescendos. With these three tracks he has turned the corner from a catchy pop musician to a powerful mature artist, and are hopefully foreshadows of what he is going to deliver in the future.

Ultimately this album is a tremendous step for Mr. Kweller and he is making all the right decisions. He is growing up and not afraid to show that. However he realizes the power he holds within his youthful mannerisms and doesn't completely abandon them either. He is slowly working himself forward and establishes full confidence that he will eventually evolve into one of the most substantial musicians of his generation. Absolutely recommended.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Follow-up Can't Match the Original, April 25, 2004
By Kurt MC (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
"Sha Sha" was quite a revelation for me. It was heavily promoted in 2002 and I was immediately turned off-- for the amount of advertising dollars spent on it, I couldn't imagine the record was halfway decent. I was blown away, however, when I did wind-up listening to the entire record after hearing "Wasted & Ready."

I don't see this record as such a massive departure for Kweller, either. Someone likened him to Weezer's Rivers Cuomo. The comparison holds up, but I don't see it as negative as Cuomo summarily gave up writing emotional, heart-felt pop songs, to pure, formulaic, polished diddys. In essence, Kweller fills the gap Cuomo left by turning commercial.

"On My Way" is certainly more sparse than Kweller's first album. Things start out well and good with "I Need You Back" and "Hospital Bed." Kweller turns a bit more introspective in "My Apartment." Then the record begins to fall flat as we reach the title track, "On My Way." Without a melody and singing lyrics that seem well out of Kweller's own experience, "On My Way" lacks the same genuine honesty as its precursor, "My Apartment."

A few more tracks help to salvage the album-- including "Down" and "Believer." "Living Life" seems like a dishonest hold-over from Sha Sha, and it shows. "Ann Disaster" is probably the worst song that Kweller has written-- or, at least, released.

More than half the album is vintage Kweller and worth owning, but buyers should be ware that "On My Way" is not the pop masterpiece, from start to finish, that Kweller fans would expect after his debut "Sha Sha."

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's a tough call...., April 6, 2004
By N. Evans (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I wanted to give this 5 stars, I really did. I think if I could give it 3.5 stars I would, but I'll round up just because I love Ben so much.

It just doesn't...gel quite as well as Sha Sha did. I'm not really sure the way they recorded this was the way to go. Ethan Johns is famous for his "1960's" studio recording techniques whereby no one in the studio is wearing headphones, everybody is just in one big room with all the amps, and it results in a more live, raw sound. Ben has said he couldn't hear himself singing at all while they were recording - sometimes his voice is off-key, and he chalks it up to a "passion before pitch" approach that has worked for the likes of Bob Dylan (or maybe even Nina Simone). I'm sorry Ben, but you're not Dylan. It just doesn't quite work as well.

Overall the songs just kind of plod along (except maybe "The Rules"), and BK's not quite as sharp lyrically as he was on Sha Sha. For people who've never heard him before I would definitely suggest Sha Sha over this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars must for the ben fan in you
this is simply a great record wheather you like ben kweller or not. just give it a listen and you will fall for ben
Published 6 months ago by Harriman

3.0 out of 5 stars I like to listen to music
On My Way probably isn't the greatest in the world (and probably not Ben Kweller's best either) but it has a sweet groove, no matter what sort of music you're in the mood for... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Walldo

5.0 out of 5 stars On My Way Critique
Musically, On My Way is a very creative and interesting cd with songs like the kinky "Hospital Bed" (at least I took it that way), with its tactful piano fills that fit the mood... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Dustin Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Ben Kweller...Lovin His Works Since Radish!
This is A Very Great Album...By the Front-Man of that Incredible Group Radish!...A little Different from the first Album, but Captivates me even More and More after every effort... Read more
Published 18 months ago by G. Renzi

5.0 out of 5 stars on my way .. to good music!
As the title of the album suggests, our loveable hero BK is on his way to continuing his music career with another album. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Alan Chesnutt

5.0 out of 5 stars BK Baby
For everyone who hates this album just because it doesnt sound like Sha Sha....expecting every album of an artist's to stay the same is like asking Abbey Road to sound like Please... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ellen

4.0 out of 5 stars On My Way
On My Way is Ben Kweller's sophomore release, and definitely shows that Kweller is on his way. On My Way was recorded almost entirely live with the band in the studio, in contrast... Read more
Published on June 5, 2007 by Cody Duell

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Anyone and everyone who I've played this CD for has loved it. I love it. Ann Disaster will rock your socks off. And that's just BK's on CD... wait until you see him live!!
Published on May 25, 2007 by Crystel Stanford

1.0 out of 5 stars If you can't sing, please don't
Ben Kweller cannot sing or write good music. His voice is not "weak" or even unpleasant. There is NO singing voice. William Shatner might as well be singing. Read more
Published on August 9, 2006 by Mansquito

4.0 out of 5 stars Sha Sha? Sheesh!
Normally I wouldn't stick my foot in and write a review like this, but I gotta disagree with the folks that are dissing this album by saying it's not as good as Sha Sha. Read more
Published on March 26, 2006 by tedzsee

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