Heavier Things

John Mayer

Our Rating: 8.5 / 10

The new hit single, "Bigger Than My Body," is a sneak peak into John Mayer's highly anticipated album, Heavier Things. Although dripping with up-beat tunes, catchy lyrics, and slow love ballads that John is famous for, his newest release is anything but "typical" Mayer. As opposed to his last album, Room for Squares, where Mayer seems to be looking for love, this over-achieving 25-year-old searches for himself with every chord and rhyme. John said himself, "This record is as different from the last one as I am from the last time I made a record." Heavier Things reflects Mayer's fresh style and willingness to step into the unknown, distinguishing him from all other singer/songwriter's of today.

Mayer gives credit to his producer, Jack Joseph Puig, for understanding exactly what he wanted the album to be by giving the statement, "he understands the romance of making records." And what a record they made! As always, Mayer gives credit where credit is due; guest musicians such as legendary jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, drummers Matt Chamberlain, Steve Jordan, percussionist Lenny Castro, and horn player Jerry Hay all make an appearance on the album, as do longtime bass player David LaBruyere and keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac.

All in all, the ingenious Mayer has done it again-catching every emotion in a single lyric, only to leave you begging for more. Get ready to sit back and enjoy this new, yet classic John Mayer.

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