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Jack Johnson’s mellow music is kinda like the sonic equivalent of chilling out on a warm beach in Hawaii. Well, now that sunny goodness has been baked right in.

The relaxed rocker’s new album, Sleep Through The Static, was recorded using nothing but solar power. His LA studio boasts an impressive array of solar panels on the roof, which sometimes produce so much energy that nearby homes benefit, too.

The 100-year old converted house got a top-to-bottom makeover to be greener and save energy. But the biggest energy savings might just come from the album itself… which should cause a sharp spike in hammock usage.