New Music From John Mayer

Combining Soul, Pop, and Blues, John Mayer's third studio album, Continuum, will be released September 12 on Aware/Columbia Records.

In the two years since the acclaimed release of Heavier Things, John Mayer has redefined himself as a musician and collaborator who exceeds genre boundaries. Having recorded and performed with some of the most interesting and iconic artists on the scene, Mayer returns with a pop/rock album that is the culmination of his influences, skill, and recordings to date. Showcasing the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter's rich lyrics, the groove of the guitar-slinging bluesman, and the vocals of the soulful crooner who's sold millions, Mayer's third album is a succinct reflection of an artist in his prime.

Preparing to embark on a co-headlining tour with Sheryl Crow on August 24, Mayer's first single, "Waiting On The World To Change," has already made a huge impact at radio. Billboard Magazine confirms that the melodic, up-tempo track "is already off to a blockbuster start," whose ascent to "No. 1 is all but a given." On "Waiting," People Magazine says, "John Mayer channels Curtis Mayfield" in a song that reflects the challenges and frustrations ofhis generation.

Continuum is Mayer's first turn producing a studio effort, a task he shared with acclaimed studio-musician Steve Jordan. The album features sultry grooves such as "I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You," "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room," and the Sam Cooke-flavored "I'm Gonna Find Another You." Fans of the John Mayer Trio will recognize "Vultures" and "Gravity" reworked for the studio by John, Steve, and Pino, as well as a blazing display of fretwork on a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Bold As Love.". "Heart of Life" and "Stop This Train" are new songs that longtime fans will recognize as keeping in-step with trademark Mayer material.

Listen to "Waiting On The World To Change" using the following links:

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[guitar_hero05]

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[FS Guitar]

^^^umm..spamming much? way to stay on top of things mods...anyway, i hate his solo stuff. he should just stick with the trio. "Try!" kicked the shit out of anything he'd done in the past.

[dommyx]

He has plans to record another Trio album later down the track, and half of the songs on the new album were recorded with Steve Jordan and Pino. I love John Mayer's solo work, he's one gifted son of a gun. John's been talking this one up for a long long time, and I don't think he's going to let anyone down. Waiting on the world to change is already a class example of he's ear for tone and attention to details. I remember hearing him in an interview talk about how each song has it's own little corners he built in for improvisations and soloing - look out for it on "Waiting". I personally can't wait for the studio version of Gravity, It's so beautiful. Oh and this album's going to be all blue's and pentatonic scales so listen for a more raw blues hendrix feel. (and I mean in a rhythm sense, anyone who knows hendrix know's he has a better rythm player then soloist)

[AndyBabb]

FS Guitar :
^^^umm..spamming much? way to stay on top of things mods...anyway, i hate his solo stuff. he should just stick with the trio. "Try!" kicked the shit out of anything he'd done in the past.


That's mean-spirited. What about all that great music he's written? Like his ENTIRE "Room For Squares" cd, or his voice, or the jazzy stuff he incorporates in songs like 'Neon'. But yeah...I'm sure you're much more talented 'ol John.