John Mayer

BlueMDPicker
BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
edited December 2006 in Music & Movies
After reading the Rolling Stone interview a couple of months ago, I'd like to grab some of John's work on vinyl. But, I know little about it except his work with Buddy Guy on "Bring 'Em In" and his excellent cover of "Route 66" (from the soundtrack for "Cars".) I've heard some of the earlier "pop" offerings by him on radio and that doesn't interest me. Which of his albums are more blues and blues/rock oriented (and available on vinyl)?

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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited November 2006
    His latest album, "Continuum", is very good. I'd start there, it's the only one that isn't really "pop"

    EDIT: there is also an album of The John Mayer Trio that may interest you. I have it on the computer but haven't really given it a shot. I believe it has more blues/jazz feel also.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2006
    tryrrthg wrote:
    there is also an album of The John Mayer Trio that may interest you. I have it on the computer but haven't really given it a shot. I believe it has more blues/jazz feel also.



    I'll second that. great live album.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2006
    I think his guitar work is pretty good, but I, (like you) find very little interesting in his "pop" music. My daughters have "Room For Squares" and "Heavier Things" which I have given a spin and find them boring. I may give the new album and the John Mayer Trio album "Try" a listen. I would hope he would take his talent above the pop stuff I have heard so far.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2006
    Thanks folks! I just ordered "Continuum" and "Try" on 180g vinyl. I listened to the audio for "Waiting For the World to Change" on his website. First bar sounded like we're off on a pop trip, but he builds on it with some nice gospel/blues/funk elements. Fingers crossed and waiting for the vinyl to arrive.
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited November 2006
    Blue, saw him live a few years back. Definitely talented guitar work that gets stuck in pop mode at times. Trained at Juliard or something of the like. Derrick Trucks would blow him away. I can't seem to find the Austin City performance offered for sale, but here's the link to that performance. http://www.pbs.org/klru/austin/artists/program445.html
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2006
    We've seen Derek live in the recent past. Exceptional slide guitarist, not much on flat picking, but exceptional nonetheless. Wish he could sing (hell, he barely even talks in his live sets!) Guess that's why he married someone who can? :D
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited November 2006
    I love Room for Squares. But, I'm 18 also. If you get past the hits of the album, I think they are less poppy. Also, as a side note, he went to Berklee.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited November 2006
    i'll give another +1 for Continuum - i dont like his pop offerings, but i really like this CD, far more bluesy i thought - and decently good. I saw him live on Austin City Limits once and was pretty darn impressed, just wish his CDs were better. That live CD may be the best option heh...

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited November 2006
    Jason, you just like the way he looks.
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited November 2006
    The wife was into him alot a few years back. I don't know the name of the previous live album with the track "Neon" on it. But that track was excellent! I really liked the James Brown influenced licks at the begining. His bassist is also very good as well. Listen to that chart on a high resolution system and I defy you to keep your feet still!
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited November 2006
    The bassist on 'Try' - Pino Palladino - is now touring with The Who (replace John Entwistle), so you know he has to be at the upper end of excellence.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2006
    What! that "body is a wonderland" tune gives me an urge. I heard him say once that he tried to play like SRV and his hand locked up after 20-30 seconds, I have liked him since then, know's he not all that and has a way to go.

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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited November 2006
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Jason, you just like the way he looks.

    thats true...

    /em does the John Mayer face

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    Well, Continuum (LP) sides 3-4 are excellent. I won't pass judgement on the rest until several spins. He really surprised me pleasantly with his cover of "Axis Bold As Love".
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  • jrlouie
    jrlouie Posts: 462
    edited December 2006
    tryrrthg wrote:
    there is also an album of The John Mayer Trio that may interest you. I have it on the computer but haven't really given it a shot. I believe it has more blues/jazz feel also.

    +1 for "The John Mayer Trio". I like the blues stuff much better.
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