Japanese pressing of Jason Falkner's album, 'I'm Ok...you're Ok'. This version includes one bonus track, 'I Don't Mind'. Packaged in a digipak. Bad News. 2007.
Japanese pressing of Jason Falkner's album, 'I'm Ok...you're Ok'. This version includes one bonus track, 'I Don't Mind'. Packaged in a digipak. Bad News. 2007.
CD Reviews
More Falkner goodness
Eric J. Anderson | Ankeny, Iowa | 10/29/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This album doesn't knock me out like his major label debut (Presents Author Unknown), but it is a solid effort in the vein of the follow-up Can You Still Feel. You'll hear echoes of Kinks, Beatles, McCartney, the softer side of XTC, and other greats of melodic pop. Jason has absorbed a great many influences, and he whips them all together into rich musical stew. When you hear his composing skill on display in these new tunes, it really does break your heart that Jason can't get the budget and promotion he deserves. Actually, Jason seems to do pretty well producing his own stuff, but in sheer audio quality terms, it is not the best.
McCartney is a good reference point. This album is better than anything McCartney has put out in years. Chaos and Creation was a good album, and Jason was one of the studio musicians working with McCartney on it. But Jason's album has more energy and authenticity in my book.
If you've heard Falkner's work before, you know what to expect. No surprises here, good or bad. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I cannot understand why in a world of "American Idols" Jason Falkner can't be taken more seriously. His work is just as radio-friendly, he's as good a performer, and it has much more depth than the singers being churned out of the "Idol factory." Just another example of perversity in the music biz, I guess."
I'm OK... You're consistently wonderful
D. Sloan | PORTLAND, OR USA | 08/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's ridiculous that this is only available as an import so far, but believe me the cost is well worth it! Every track is a keeper, and the bonus track easily stands with the others. That said, how can it be a bonus track if this is the only version released so far? What makes a track a "bonus" when it's not even stylistically different from the others. When I think bonus, I think tossed off live version of a studio track, or sounds of a band goofing around in the studio, or something to that effect.
Anyway, this is beautiful music that will help you feel good. There's a lot of sunshine and love in this. It soars."
Long awaited and worth it
J. Pecoraro | Memphis TN | 05/03/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Again another brilliant album from Jason Falkner. As expected it is full of hooky tasty songs as well as some more introspective moments. Well worth the wait."
Magnificent Album from a Woefully Underappreciated Artist
Lee Robinson | 06/12/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wake up music industry!!! Jason Falkner has delivered yet another wonderful album of melodic rock/pop and it is a crime that it has not yet been released in the U.S. Many of these tracks have hit record potential. NYC, Komplicated Man, and Stephanie Tells Me are all stunning. You can hear them on Jason's My Space page - so check them out! After you hear them, you will want this album even at the import price. Other standout tracks are "Anondah", a beautiful power ballad with fantastic piano work. This Time, The Knew, and Contact are immediately catchy up-tempo tracks. The pensive ballad I Don't Mind (labeled as a bonus track), is a delightful and gentle close to this collection of gems. The only song I could do without is Hurricane, but even it is good (sounds like a leftover TV Eyes track). Maybe it will be replaced by a new track when, hopefully, this album sees a U.S. release. In short, this is one of the best albums I have heard in the last two years. I'm sure glad that, despite his struggle to find his rightful and well-deserved place in the music industry limelight, Jason is OK. I hope that he continues to produce albums like this for many years to come."
"Author Unknown" Is More Than OK
Matthew Ward | Palm Desert, CA United States | 04/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"How can such a talented singer/songwriter/musician remain unknown for so long?
Jason Falkner has been around for quite some time and has written, produced and performed quite a few gems. The only thing he has not done is embed his talent all over the airwaves of this image hungry country. It's as if he sprayed himself from head to toe with some sort of radio repellent.
"I'm OK... You're OK" takes a few listens to completely absorb into your skull. But once it does, you'll find that it is his most solid effort to date. The sounds are more textured and varied as in earlier releases, but blend well with his ever expanding vocals. His love for 80's New Wave comes through on the song, "Hurricane"... you could swear you were listening to Depeche Mode. The song, "This Life Is Mine" has to be his most beautiful.
The only thing I can figure out about Jason's lack of success is that he isn't a band. If he were a band with a cool name, maybe he'd fare better. The other thing is Law of Attraction. If you name your first album, "Author Unknown", maybe you doom yourself for ever becoming a commercial success...
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1