We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things, by Jason Mraz (CD)

Bibliographic Information:
Mraz, Jason. We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things. Atlantic Records, 2008. ASIN: B0013FNC38

Awards:
Choice Male Artist, Best Music Hookup, and Choice Music Album at 2008 Teen Choice Awards

Plot Summary:
Not applicable

Critical Evaluation:
This album contains the wildly popular song, "I'm Yours", as well as the duet with Colbie Caillat, "Lucky". One cannot say, however, that the other ten songs are at all similar. Mraz's musical style seems to encompass pop, disco, reggae, big band, and symphonic. His lyrics are filled with quirky phrases like, "holds the heat like a fish stick", but don't seem to be designed to shock so much as describe in a different way. His "live life" philosophy comes through clearly and passionately without getting preachy.

Reader's Annotation:
This album won 3 Teen Choice Awards, and was nominated for several Grammy Awards.

About the Author/Artist:
Jason Mraz was born in 1977, and raised in Virginia. He attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He now lives in San Diego, and owns an avocado farm. He released his first major album in 2002. Along with singing and song-writing, he plays the guitar, the mandolin, and the ukulele.
Genre:

Curriculum Ties:
Music

Booktalking Ideas:
Not applicable

Interest Age:
13+?

Challenge Issues:
None.

Reason Included:
This CD was labeled YA at our public library. When I asked why (I like him too!), I was told about the Teen Choice Awards.