Ben moved back to Texas. Austin to be exact, so expect to hear more from his locally..

new cd supposed to come out early 2009. he described it as more alt-country compared to his previous stuff. get excited

I saw Ben on channel 9 and he was great. I never heard of you before but you can mark me as one of your fans. Keep it up, I got to find your CD'S

I first heard of Ben Kweller a couple of years ago, when his first major album Sha Sha was released. I picked it up and immediately fell in love with his unique, distinctive sound. I suppose I had high expectations of his new album based on this, and it certainly does not disappoint. The catchy hooks, the gooky and off-the-wall yet somehow still thoughtful lyrics, and Ben's undeniable musicianship are all still there, and Ben manages to add to the appeal with the new rockier sound. If you liked "Harriet's Got A Song" and "Wasted and Ready", you'll adore the whole of the new record, especially the standout rock of "The Rules" and "Hospital Bed". That's not to say there aren't still some more lower tempo, smoother tracks. "On My Way" gives light to a new, countrier sound most comparable with "Lizzy" on the last album, while "Living Life" is like what "Falling" should have been. Altogether, if you're into Ben already, you'll love the new direction this album has taken. If you haven't heard him before, you should definitely check him out if you like Moldy Peaches, Adam Green, Ben Folds Five, Weezer, Kings Of Leon, Death Cab For Cutie or Brendan Benson.

Sha Sha is an awesome CD. Ben Kweller is an excellent songwriter and musician. His music is a mixture of Weezer, the Beatles and Texas music all in one.