The Glass Passenger
Jack's Mannequin
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Crashin' | Jack's Mannequin | 4:06 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Spinning | Jack's Mannequin | 2:52 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Swim | Jack's Mannequin | 4:16 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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American Love | Jack's Mannequin | 3:43 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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What Gets You Off | Jack's Mannequin | 5:12 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Suicide Blonde | Jack's Mannequin | 3:28 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Annie Use Your Telescope | Jack's Mannequin | 3:08 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Bloodshot | Jack's Mannequin | 3:54 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Drop Out - The So Unknown | Jack's Mannequin | 3:33 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Hammers and Strings (A Lullaby) | Jack's Mannequin | 4:34 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Resolution | Jack's Mannequin | 3:05 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Orphans | Jack's Mannequin | 2:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Caves | Jack's Mannequin | 8:19 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Miss California | Jack's Mannequin | 3:54 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| BookletDigital Booklet - The Glass Passenger | Jack's Mannequin | -- | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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iTunes Review
“Survivor” is one of pop music’s most overworked phrases. Andrew McMahon, though, has earned the title by resuming his recording career after a harrowing battle with leukemia. As the guiding force behind Jack’s Mannequin, he turns 2008’s The Glass Passenger into an emotionally-wrenching and ultimately transcendent release. The Glass Passenger documents his struggle to regain his health, with “What Gets You Off,” “The Resolution,” and the eight minutes-plus “Caves” offering diary-like details of his recent ordeal. The heavy mood of the album is lightened by flashes of McMahon’s mastery of ‘80s pop forms — “Spinning,” “American Love,” and “Orphans” sparkle and chime to buoyant New Wavy melodies. Rather than wallowing in private suffering, the singer reaches out to fans in the panoramic “Hammer and Strings (A Lullaby).” “Swim” may be the album’s spiritual center, an expression of dogged resolve in the face of dark forces. McMahon’s bruised vocals and simple yet effective piano work show enough edge to make these confessions cut deep. The Glass Passenger is a high-potency, fine-crafted pop/rock effort as well as a personal document of hard-won survival.
Customer Reviews
amazing, but in a different way than previous albums.
no one should have expected this to be just another "everything in transit." they are different albums that speak to different issues and different times of life. I think it's kind of interesting that Andrew had a major cut down on profanity, this might just be a sign of him maturing. After all he is married now, life is different than it was before. It's not about kids in high school, kissing your crush when she's intoxicated, or even simple love songs; he's past that now. Because now he has actual responsibilities to his wife. I think that had a major and positive affect on the album.
Good album, but not the masterpiece that Everything In Transit was.
In terms of plain indie pop- without Foldsian crude humor or anything too eclectic- Jack's Mannequin may have put out the best album of all time. But unfortunately, it isn't The Glass Passenger, his sophomore release. While this new album is satisfying a great many people, I and I assume many other of his old fans are pretty disappointed. The music is still excellent, and at times moving, but so is a lot of other music. My music library is pretty well stocked with this sort of album. This will become an album that I give an occasional listen to, but Everything In Transit will always hold a special place in my heart. Good effort, Andrew McMahon, good album as well, but your last masterpiece has not been bested yet.
Great Follow Up
Andrew McMahon returns with his long awaited album The Glass Passenger, following 2005's Everything In Transit. Although McMahon is the primary song writer, he is also back with tag team producer extraordinaire Jim Wirt, whom also plays a major role in the development of The Glass Passenger and overall professional musican wisdom. If you are expecting Everything In Transit part II, guess again (No Tommy Lee!, and just a side note, i thought his drumming was superb). The vibe of the album still remains pop, yet The Glass Passenger mingles with a somber disposition. The Glass Passenger is a testament of how McMahon's creativity has branched out further. Even though the overall song writing is definitely McMahon-ish, the focal points of the piano are equally balanced with the backing band, namely the guitar which in previous album, took a backseat. While the vintage-esque album stays at a consistent theme, there are also elements from Something Corporate's North as well as the Audioboxer EP. As many of McMahon's contemporaries have the pop-punk influences (or others), it seems as if Jack's Mannequin resembles artists like The Beach Boys, Ben Fold's Five, David Bowie or dare I say, even Tom Petty (kids do your research). Some songs from his In Valleys EP and The Ghost Overground EP made the cut on the regular album like Bloodshot, The Resolution and Swim, and others made it to the deluxe version of The Glass Passenger. Old fans might have to adjust gears and give this album a chance to show it's charm. Standout tracks include Annie Use Your Telescope and Swim. Here lies the problem. I can't decide whether or not to give this album a 5 or 4. Now I've liked this Andrew's writing style for a while now even in 2001. I've supported that guy since the Drive-Thru days as well as the other label changes, Maverick, Sire, Geffen, MCA ect. I know about his health problems and stuff so, i guess you can consider me a pretty loyal fan. Everything In Transit is so nostalgic to me because that's all I listened to through my Hurricane Katrina ordeal in Aug-Sept 2005. This album isn't the best representation of him in my opinion, but then again, this review is based off of listening to it twice. Maybe I'll like it in more time, but who knows. I guess i would give it a 4 and 1/2 stars if i could, but I'll give him props where props are due. Also Checkout: Konstantine by Something Corporate. -J.Racelis
Biography
Formed: 2004 in California
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Jack's Mannequin
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Dark Blue | Everything In Transit | 4:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Mixed Tape | Everything In Transit | 3:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Bruised | Everything In Transit | 4:02 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Dark Blue | Everything In Transit | 4:11 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Resolution | The Ghost Overground - EP | 3:05 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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I'm Ready | Everything In Transit | 3:55 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Lights and Buzz | The Lights and Buzz - Single | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHoliday from Real | Everything In Transit | 2:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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La La Lie | Everything In Transit | 3:54 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Mixed Tape | Everything In Transit | 3:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: Sep 29, 2008
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