LOVE!, April 19, 2012

If you are hoping that this album has all the quick tempo and lyrical twists that you are accustomed to from Jason, it's not. I still like it and would buy it again in a heartbeat.Common critique I've read is that the lyrics are very simplified. Other than the track 'You Fckn Did It', I'd agree that the tempo of this album is much slower from previous albums. Although the upbeat tempo may not be there, I can still hear the passion Jason always has when he sings. That in my opinion is more important than tricky lyrics and him putting out what some fans expect him to put out.

I have never been a huge fan of Jason Mraz, however, he really won me over with this album. If you listen to the lyrics of his song you can tell that he is pouring everything into each of these songs.He not only made an excellent easy listening mixtape, but he also put together one of the most inspirational albums in recent memory. Although this album won't change the music industry, I feel that this album can really impact people's mindset. Instead of listening to DEPRESSING songs why not listen to Jason Mraz and feel uplifted, revived, and inspired.If you dont want to listen to the whole CD, which I think you really should, listen to these tracks (SPOTIFY). Dont just listen, hear and feel these lyrics:Living in the MomentI Won't Give Up93 Million MilesThe World As I See ItThis CD will be in my player for a long time.

After trying different songs and styles over the past 4 years, Jason Mraz comes up with an album that is very different from his previous offerings yet still succeeds in delivering a satisfying sound.If you're looking for the upbeat and fast-paced funk of We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things, you won't find it here. That may be the biggest problem for his thousands of fans. This album is definitely more subdued than his other efforts. The risqué lyrics and fun wordplay that many fans have come to love aren't on this album - yet the song writing on this album seems more focused on its goal.The production on Love Is a Four Letter Word is very smooth - lush strings come in to add those touches, the horns are not in your face (with the exception of The Freedom Song) and the harmonies are light and airy. With the exception of voice, guitar and drums, every instrument comes and goes very discreetly, adding their touches when needed but without fanfare. This can...