John Mayer- Battle Studies (Columbia; 2009)

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Heartbreak Warfare
All We Ever Do is Say Goodbye
Half of My Heart (feat. Taylor Swift)
Who Says
Perfectly Lonely
Assassin
Crossroads
War of My Life
Edge of Desire
Do You Know Me
Friends, Lovers or Nothing
Out Nov. 17th. Who's excited?

Edit 10/19: Heartbreak Warfare
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[Nettn07]

I am! Who Says is a really great song, and I really look forward to hearing the rest of the album.

[The Summer Ends]

really really excited, i love anything this man puts out

[Matt Chylak]

i'm so goddamn excited. i'm gonna watch this again
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[J.C.]

I'm glad John's taken enough time out from banging A-list chicks to put out some new music.

[MADSTA]

Definitely excited.

[narcoleptic953]

What's the sound supposed to be like on this album? More like Continuum or Heavier Things or neither. It's hard to tell from the single...

[Matt Chylak]

What's the sound supposed to be like on this album? More like Continuum or Heavier Things or neither. It's hard to tell from the single...

he said it's poppier than continuum, which makes me pissed. all three songs i've heard though sound more in the vein of continuum, with who says being the poppiest (which is why it's the single, i'm sure)

[RedWineSheets]

dammit thought it leaked.

[JimGray]

Excited-ish.

[Troggy]

Excited, hope this is good.

[lindZ629]

Grabbed it for my avy.

I'm just as excited for the album release show from the Beacon Theatre on Fuse.

[HometownHero]

i'm so goddamn excited. i'm gonna watch this again
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That was incredibly boring

[bestkeptquiet]

Half of My Heart is featuring Taylor Swift? Ugh, I'm not a fan of hers and Half of My Heart is my favorite song off of the cd that I've heard so far.
Hopefully it will still end up being fantastic.

[Mitch]

Gonna be a great album I'm sure.

[boxingwithstars]

i'm excited! listening to Continuum right now, i love this album.

[captainamazing4]

he has failed to put out a mediocre album. im stoked for this

[Matt Chylak]

That was incredibly boring

i prefer chill. it's not an impressive song but i like it well enough (even if the guitar is a complete ripoff of stop this train)

[11:11]

What's the sound supposed to be like on this album? More like Continuum or Heavier Things or neither. It's hard to tell from the single...
One thing I've learned from John is that you can never tell what the album will sound like from the single. However, my guess is more like Heavier Things (which I wouldn't have a problem with- its my all-time favorite album) since he said he was going to take a different approach than the one he used with Continuum.
Grabbed it for my avy.

I'm just as excited for the album release show from the Beacon Theatre on Fuse.
Man...I didn't even think to change my avatar...

[11:11]

i prefer chill. it's not an impressive song but i like it well enough (even if the guitar is a complete ripoff of stop this train)
False. People need to stop saying this.

[ArmoredSleep]

Loved mayer for awhile now so this of course excites me.

[narcoleptic953]

One thing I've learned from John is that you can never tell what the album will sound like from the single. However, my guess is more like Heavier Things (which I wouldn't have a problem with- its my all-time favorite album) since he said he was going to take a different approach than the one he used with Continuum.


Heavier Things is my favorite of his as well, though it's mostly for personal reasons. Loved Continuum though, so I wouldn't mind either way (nor would I mind if it's some kind of blend of the two). I'm not a big fan of the single. It's ok, but nothing too exciting. Then again, Your Body is a Wonderland and Waiting on the World to Change were by far the worst songs on their respective albums, though I loved Bigger Than My Body as the first single from Heavier Things. This will probably end up just being the safest song on the album.

[Matt Chylak]

False. People need to stop saying this.

they both have:
1. same key
2. full slap/pick on the first note every new stanza
3. g -> d/f# walkdown in the bridge
4. open pick on the top e string throughout the instrumental opening, verses, and interludes

it's a justified comparison. obviously they aren't exactly the same (and i love the song so who cares), but they share enough similarities that you can't just label my obviously hyperbole of a comment false.

[11:11]

Heavier Things is my favorite of his as well, though it's mostly for personal reasons. Loved Continuum though, so I wouldn't mind either way (nor would I mind if it's some kind of blend of the two). I'm not a big fan of the single. It's ok, but nothing too exciting. Then again, Your Body is a Wonderland and Waiting on the World to Change were by far the worst songs on their respective albums, though I loved Bigger Than My Body as the first single from Heavier Things. This will probably end up just being the safest song on the album.
Only part I disagree with.
they both have:
1. same key
2. full slap/pick on the first note every new stanza
3. g -> d/f# walkdown in the bridge
4. open pick on the top e string throughout the instrumental opening, verses, and interludes

it's a justified comparison. obviously they aren't exactly the same (and i love the song so who cares), but they share enough similarities that you can't just label my obviously hyperbole of a comment false.
I can only agree with you on the same key thing- other than that, I disagree. I play Stop This Train all the time and the guitar parts sound different to me :shrug: I mean I can hear a few similarities, but not enough to say one ripped off of the other.

Stop This Train tab: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/j/john_mayer/stop_this_train_ver3_tab.htm
Who Says tab: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/j/john_mayer/who_says_ver2_tab.htm

According to those, "Who Says" is, in fact, more complicated.

[Matt Chylak]

Only part I disagree with.

I can only agree with you on the same key thing- other than that, I disagree. I play Stop This Train all the time and the guitar parts sound different to me :shrug:

of course they're not exactly the same; that'd be ludicrous. my only point is that he could slapped a capo on the first fret or something and it would sound completely easy.
do you play who says? it looked pretty easy from the tabs i saw...especially compared to stop this train

[11:11]

of course they're not exactly the same; that'd be ludicrous. my only point is that he could slapped a capo on the first fret or something and it would sound completely easy.
do you play who says? it looked pretty easy from the tabs i saw...especially compared to stop this train
I haven't played it yet, but I put the tabs up there ^ so we can compare the two hahaha

[blebbio]

I heard something by John Mayer besides whatever that song is that used to be on the radio all the time for the first time a couple of weeks ago surprised how boring he is.

[chickmgnt478]

there is a website called mystupidmouth.com. its the most credible forum for john mayer. the guy who runs it has listend to the cd and said musically its different then anything hes ever done. i guess you could compare it to heavier things im assuming just from the previews of stuff ive heard. but he went on to explain musically its pretty different, he didnt comment on the lyrics. but said it could take people a few listens to dig it. well see im bummed theres another cover on there but john mayer never fails

[charliebucket]

I haven't played it yet, but I put the tabs up there ^ so we can compare the two hahaha

I've got ridiculously huge fingers but that stretch 3-7 in stop this train is impossible. Even with using my thumb on the 6th string.

[SanePsychotic]

Oh I'm definitely excited for this. I'm counting down the days.

[narcoleptic953]

Only part I disagree with.


Really? what songs did you like less than Your Body is a Wonderland?

I heard something by John Mayer besides whatever that song is that used to be on the radio all the time for the first time a couple of weeks ago surprised how boring he is.

Are you English or retarded?

[11:11]

I've got ridiculously huge fingers but that stretch 3-7 in stop this train is impossible. Even with using my thumb on the 6th string.
I know exactly how you feel. I can't make it either.
Really? what songs did you like less than Your Body is a Wonderland?



Are you English or retarded?
I liked 83 less the first time I heard it, but it grew on me. I don't think there are any bad songs on the album though.

[HometownHero]

i prefer chill. it's not an impressive song but i like it well enough (even if the guitar is a complete ripoff of stop this train)
Chill is fine. That holds a good vibe. But this is just boring.

[Matt Chylak]

Chill is fine. That holds a good vibe. But this is just boring to me. I can see that you like it, though, so what do I know?

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[mick2late]

Just realized from watching the Who Says video that John Mayer and Roger Federer could totally pass as brothers.

[narcoleptic953]

I liked 83 less the first time I heard it, but it grew on me. I don't think there are any bad songs on the album though.

Ahhh, I always liked 83 a lot. I wouldn't say there are any "bad" songs either, but when I listen I usually skip Your Body is a Wonderland. The only song by him I've ever really disliked is Waiting on the World to Change, which I really liked at first. Then I heard it way too many times and realized how repetitive it was. I don't like it as the opening track, either.

[11:11]

Ahhh, I always liked 83 a lot. I wouldn't say there are any "bad" songs either, but when I listen I usually skip Your Body is a Wonderland. The only song by him I've ever really disliked is Waiting on the World to Change, which I really liked at first. Then I heard it way too many times and realized how repetitive it was. I don't like it as the opening track, either.
I think I'd have to agree, though I don't hate it yet.

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New song edited into the first post.

[sweetforever]

This will be an excellent release, no doubt about that.

[boxingwithstars]

not really feeling the new song as much as Who Says.

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not really feeling the new song as much as Who Says.
Really? I feel the opposite.

[lindZ629]

I don't know if I want to listen, kind of want the album to be a surprise when it's released.

[narcoleptic953]

Man, love the new song. Got me so much more excited for this album.

[Waldorf]

Heartbreak Warfare sounds a bit too adult contemporary. No doubt it'll grow on me, though.

[captainamazing4]

i think heartbreak warfare sounds wonderful. stoked for this album

[11:11]

I don't know if I want to listen, kind of want the album to be a surprise when it's released.
I want to hear the whole thing at once, but I wanted to hear what the album would sound like since his singles aren't very good to go by. I'm stopping now though.

[lindZ629]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battle-Studies-John-Mayer/dp/B002QEXN2K/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1256133446&sr=8-9
Clips.

[11:11]

Apparently there's a good chance this will be out there later tonight.

[11:11]

"Half of My Heart" now streaming: http://perezhilton.com/2009-11-05-world-premiere-john-mayer-taylor-swift-awesomery

[narcoleptic953]

I want this so bad.

[theguilt engine]

it's out there...

[coreysetfail]

it's out there...

this is what i've heard. waiting...

[uchiha]

waiting and waiting... almost done waiting

[mark5674]

were did you guys get this? all the torrent sites i checked are fake.. just curious

[11:11]

Listening now, and it's as fantastic as I'd hoped.

Edit: Please don't ask me how I got it.

[coreysetfail]

got it. here goes the next 47 minutes.

[theguilt engine]

Listening now, and it's as fantastic as I'd hoped.

Edit: Please don't ask me how I got it.
MUCH different than I was expecting...

[11:11]

MUCH different than I was expecting...
Really? I guess I was expecting something different since he said he wasn't taking the Continuum route.

[theguilt engine]

Really? I guess I was expecting something different since he said he wasn't taking the Continuum route.
hmm, yeah. i dig the avatar, sir.

[11:11]

hmm, yeah. i dig the avatar, sir.
Why thank you, it's about the 3rd time I've used it haha.

This "Crossroads" cover is such a jam.

[theguilt engine]

Why thank you, it's about the 3rd time I've used it haha.

This "Crossroads" cover is such a jam.
I agree. Way different, but cool. This album will most likely be a grower.

[11:11]

I agree. Way different, but cool. This album will most likely be a grower.
I love how Mayer can change his style a bit every album and get away with it being totally awesome. I'm predicting this will be my AOTY after a few more listens.

[thejackdempsie]

Are there and D/L links out there?
I'm on a college campus where torrents are blocked so I can't get at those!

[gr33ndayfr3ak]

Definitely digging this so far. I'm only four tracks in but I think I might like it more than Continuum.

[J.C.]

red wine and ambien, you're talkin' shit again

Thought Heartbreak Warfare, Perfectly Lonely, and Friends-Lovers-Nothing stood out the first listen.

[Matt Chylak]

i'm assuming it leaked. what's everyone's impression? i'm waiting for sure.

[cubine]

I'm really excited. Crossroads cover? Hell yeah!

We'll see if he can top the Try! live album

[KoolAidMatt]

I already have this pre-ordered so I'm gonna be patient..

:popcorn:

[BozzBlonde]

Yeah, I'm super excited. Fall Out Boy and John Mayer on the same day. Pretty awesome if you ask me.

[musikjunky311]

Just amazing pop songs! Love it!

[fifpb99]

loving it so far. half of my heart, assassin, and war of my life are my favorites right now for sure.

[W/O a Parachute]

i can't believe it, but i find this album INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTING through the first listen. ugh.

Realllllly cheesy lyrics (more so than previous efforts) and flat out boring musicianship.

i just don't find this to be clever at all, maybe i've just grown tired of mayer. I will give it more listens, however.

[itsallcalypso]

It's good. I think it's better than Room for Squares, but doesn't come close to Continuum. Could be on par with Heavier Things, but time will tell.

[BozzBlonde]

I ammm. Fall Out Boy AND John Mayer in the same day. Pretty fucking awesome, if I do say so myself.

[careful]

Ughh John Mayer pisses me off. He's so ridiculously talented at guitar yet he puts out these shitty pop songs like Half of my heart and Friends, Lovers, or Nothing. Don't get me wrong there are some really good songs on the album like Edge of Desire and Do You Know Me but he just has so much potential to make an amazing album. Maybe one day he will come to his full potential.

[cubine]

Ughh John Mayer pisses me off. He's so ridiculously talented at guitar yet he puts out these shitty pop songs like Half of my heart and Friends, Lovers, or Nothing. Don't get me wrong there are some really good songs on the album like Edge of Desire and Do You Know Me but he just has so much potential to make an amazing album. Maybe one day he will come to his full potential.

That's totally true. I think his best work is probably on the Try! live album with the trio. It's a lot more focused on the band but his voice still shines through and he does some GREAT soloing.

[wmgilmor]

i'm so goddamn excited. i'm gonna watch this again
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Dude. I am pumped!


Cant wait to get the album!

Check this out on his website!

its an "Interactive video for "Heartbreak Warfare" with Augmented Reality is up on his site: http://johnmayer.com/ar/ (http://johnmayer.com/ar/) fans can use their webcam to alter the 3d video. Pretty cool."

[Matt Chylak]

just bought try! today. looking forward to some live jams

[hayleeexo]

suuuuch an amazing album. havent stopped listening to it since i bought it tuesday!