Waiting For My Rocket To Come
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One look at the album cover and you'll know, its Jason Mraz and his honestly eclectic music as he sits down the curbside with a chicken beside him. His debut album entitled "Waiting For My Rocket To Come" introduces to the world the Jason Mraz that writes simply entertaining lyrics and sings with a sweet, rhythmic voice. The album features hit tracks "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" and "You And I Both".
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About
Jason Mraz's debut in the major labels marks the entry of "Waiting For My Rocket To Come" that was released in October 15, 2002 under Elektra Entertainment. This debut album made it big because of carrier single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" maybe because of its rhyming lyrics and catchy beat. Another single that gained its popularity in the radio is "You And I Both" that speaks of a lost love when he was still young.
The said album was a certified platinum by the RIAA in May of 2005 and landed the BIllboard 200 at no.5. This 12-track album features the not-overly-serious style of Jason Mraz paired with his guitar that definitely amuses his enthusiasts. Other songs that caught the attention of listeners all over are "Sleep All Day", "Too Much Food" and "Tonight, Not Again"
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | You And I Both | 3:39 |
| 02 | I'll Do Anything | 3:11 |
| 03 | The Remedy (I Won't Worry) | 4:16 |
| 04 | Who Needs Shelter | 3:12 |
| 05 | Curbside Prophet | 3:34 |
| 06 | Sleep All Day | 4:56 |
| 07 | Too Much Food | 3:41 |
| 08 | Absolutely Zero | 5:39 |
| 09 | On Love In Sadness | 3:28 |
| 10 | No Stopping Us | 3:18 |
| 11 | The Boy's Gone | 4:15 |
| 12 | Tonight, Not Again | 4:49 |
Awards & Certifications
- Waiting For My Rocket To Come is a certified Platinum Record album in the US by the RIAA
- Peaked at No. 5 of the Billboard 200
- Sold approximately 500,000 thousand copies around the globe
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US | US Adult Top 40 | US Top 40 | US Pop | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" | 15 | 4 | 7 | - | Waiting For My Rocket To Come |
| 2004 | "Curbside Prophet" | - | 23 | - | - | Waiting For My Rocket To Come |
| 2004 | "You And I Both" | - | 15 | 37 | - | Waiting For My Rocket To Come |
Credits
- Jason Mraz Main Performer
- Greg Kurstin Organ, Synthesizer, Piano, Electric Piano, Clavinet, fender rhodes
- Michael Andrews Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Celeste, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Mellotron, Slide Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar
- Stewart Myers Bass
- Shane Endsley Trumpet
- John Alagía Producer, Electric Guitar, Hammond Organ, Tambourine, Shaker, Wurlitzer
- Scot Ray Trombone
- Jeff Juliano Engineer
- Michael Andrews Horn Arrangements
- Ted Jensen Mastering
- Robert Fisher Art Direction
Trivia
- Hit track "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" was co-written by Jason Mraz together with Matrix.
- The song "Too Much Food" was written by Jason Mraz himself while sitting in a table overlooking a popular fastfood restaurant.
- Jason Mraz says that his ex-girlfriend that was his inspiration as he wrote "You And I Both" was one of the people who made him realize that he was truly meant for writign and strumming his guitar.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Reviews
- They say I have a weird style for the music that I adore, but for once, I liked something almost everyone enjoyed too! This album totally entertains me specially "Sleep All Day" because that's what I do most of the time; and "The Remedy". While listening to the songs, it makes you enjoy life even at its little details. All the songs are worth my time.
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Categories: Album | Pop | Rock
