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The Glass Passenger | 
| Artist: Jack's Mannequin
Label: Sire / Wea
Category: Music
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 631
Format: Extra Tracks
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 371452
UPC: 093624989707
EAN: 0093624989707
ASIN: B001E8YGOS
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: MINT appears unplayed (but not sealed). Missing front page of booklet.
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| Tracks:
| • | Crashin' | | • | Spinning | | • | Swim | | • | American Love | | • | What Gets You Off | | • | Suicide Blonde | | • | Annie Use Your Telescope | | • | Bloodshot | | • | Drop Out-The So Unknown | | • | Hammers and Strings (A Lullaby) | | • | The Resolution | | • | Orphans | | • | Caves | | • | Miss California [*] |
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Product Description
Following the critically acclaimed debut album, Everything In Transit, Andrew McMahon returns with his Jack's Mannequin entity for The Glass Passenger. McMahon calls The Glass Passenger 'a record about getting through something that was negative and getting to something that was positive.'
Album Description
Following the critically acclaimed debut album, Everything In Transit, Andrew McMahon returns with his Jack's Mannequin entity for The Glass Passenger, Alternative Press' The Most Anticipated Album for 2008. The ethereal voice, songwriting powerhouse and full contact keyboardist McMahon calls The Glass Passenger 'a record about getting through something that was negative and getting to something that was positive.' The Glass Passenger is Something Brilliant. 15 tracks
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 He's back and it's just as good as it used to be November 14, 2008
Pierre Schifflers (Thailand)
Andrew McMahon is possibly one of the most talented composer/musician of this generation. His songs both in Jack's Mannequin as well as in his old band Something Corporate are constantly the work of pure genius and are always unique in their own personal way.
When "Everything In Transit" came out in 2005, it was a huge hit and a lot of people loved it. "The Glass Passenger" was therefore, a highly anticipated album (It was Alternative Press' most anticipated album of 2008). And the bottom line in my opinion is that it delivers all that we could have asked for...if not more than that.
The album kicks off with "Crashin", "Spinning" and "Swim" which are all typical Jack's Mannequin songs full of beautiful choruses, catchy vocal melodies and beautiful additions from the piano. "Spinning" actually sounds a lot like the songs on "North", Something Corporate's 2003 album.
The disc then moves into a relatively new direction with "American Love" which sounds more like an 80/90's radio-rock anthem with a huge chorus which will have crowds singing "Big hearts big hearts, big hearts are for breaking". It doesn't sound like anything Andrew has written, but unsuprisingly, it works.
We then move into one of my personal favorites "What Gets You Off" which is once again a Jack's Mannequin typical comprised of all the elements stated previously. "Suicide Blonde" comes in next. This is personally the single track that I don't like in the new album. It sounds awkward and forced with a chorus that is transported into a different key signature than the verse. This is possibly a matter of taste but it didn't cut if for me.
"Annie use your telescope" follows and sounds A LOT like Something Corporate, but it is a great song. "Bloodshot" is a relatively new style for Andrew but once again it works wonderfully. "Drop Out- The So Unknown" is another typical Andrew song with all the wonderful elements that we've come to love his songs for. "Hammers And Strings" then comes in, and it is possibly one of my favorite Jack's Mannequin songs. It's slow, it's beautiful and the vocals are so heartfelt you will really feel touched, a truly wonderful track.
"The Resolution" and "Orphans" to me sound a bit like filler tracks, they're good but nothing too special about them. However, they are followed by "Caves" where Andrew steps into completely new grounds. The song is practically experimental with bizarre pianos and reaching 8 minutes in length. But once again, it is absolutely beautiful and Andrew has managed to step out of his comfort zone and absolutely nailed it to perfection. The album then finishes with "Miss America", another typical Jack's Mannequin song which is a nice way to close the album.
Overall, the album incorporates elements of both "Everything In Transit" and "North" by Something Corporate but Andrew hasn't simply written the same album all over again. He has pushed his boundaries and stepped forward with his musical genius. He hasn't re-invented rock music, nor himself, but he has moved a step closer to perfecting the way he crafts his music and honestly, what more could we ask for?
Pierre Schifflers
Genius November 10, 2008
M. Nguyen (Houston, TX)
Jack's Mannequin has always been one of my favorite bands of all time. I first heard of them on the One Tree Hill soundtrack. The lead singer, Andrew, is a leukemia survivor. In comparison to their first album, The Glass Passenger is definetly a different vibe. Their songs have a lot more depth and the sound is more mellow compared to their first album. I went to the Jack's Mannequin concert soon after the release of this album and the concert was absolutely amazing! One of the best performances I've ever seen. Overall, I think this cd is pure genius.
If you like Jack's Mannequin, you may also like Daphne Loves Derby or Ken Oak Band.
If you like Jack's Mannequin... October 30, 2008
I. Pena (Clearwater, FL, USA)
This is a great album for Andrew's fans. Truly a great record, full of introspective songs of overcoming huge obstacles. A growth of a man. Well done.
Cheers,
Ivan
Also recommend: Is a Rock Band
 It Lacks Something October 29, 2008
W. Dietrich (Las Vegas)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have listened to The Glass Passenger twice, and I feel that there is something missing. Production value is high and overall it sounds well polished, however the songs are just not catchy enough to stick in your head. If you like the prior Jacks Mannequin cd than you will probably enjoy this album, however I feel this album lacks the emotion of earlier releases.
 A long wait for a big letdown October 24, 2008
You Don't Know (Phoenix, AZ)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a big Andrew McMahon fan and we all waited a long time for this album but it is not that good. A couple songs here and there that are all right but I mainly end up skipping most songs. If you are just finding Jack's Mannequin, but Everything in Transit as it is one of the best of all time. After that, wait for the third album. Hopefully, it doesn't take another three years.
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