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John Mayer's Battle Studies comes three years after his critically acclaimed 2006 album, Continuum. Incorporating the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock/pop, Battle Studies is a confessional, relaxed and liberated album recorded in a private home in California where Mayer lived and worked over the course of six months before wrapping at the famed Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. The album's first single, "Who Says" challenges conventional standards of what one can accomplish or undertake - despite society's constraints. Battle Studies also showcases universal themes on "Heartbreak Warfare," "Assassin," and "War of My Life," while flexing guitar chops on "Rock Song," and a reinterpretation of "Crossroads." The famously collaborative guitar player also invited one of music's brightest new talents, Taylor Swift, to appear on "Half of My Heart."
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He feels comfortable when playing the blues, and he loves to play pop and rock music. This set contains pop ballads and other tunes ' plus a Robert Johnson cover. Great band!
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Huw Roberts
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
OK this may not be a ground breaking revolutionary step forward in the history of popular music, but come on - it's John Mayer. This may not be the greatest thing he's ever recorded, but it's pretty good - very good if by anyone else. Stick it in your car on a long journey, or your ipod dock when you're having a bath and it's fantastic.
This is what John Mayer does. Provide great radio friendly tunes, full of class and fun. And why is everyone so freaked out by Crossroads - it's only 2 1/2 minutes long! I think it's quite a funky little tune - he's not pretending to be Clapton.
I thoroughly recommend this album. The guitar playing is tasteful, the tunes are good and the lyrics have as much meaning as you need.
This is what John Mayer does. Provide great radio friendly tunes, full of class and fun. And why is everyone so freaked out by Crossroads - it's only 2 1/2 minutes long! I think it's quite a funky little tune - he's not pretending to be Clapton.
I thoroughly recommend this album. The guitar playing is tasteful, the tunes are good and the lyrics have as much meaning as you need.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Rasputin
Format:Audio CD
I got this album on pre order and was initially quite disapointed. I thought the songs were bland and John had taken a step back from his work on Continuum. I persevered with it though and while I can't say it's as good as his last record there are some genuinely interesting tracks on here.
There is a feeling of confidence when you listen to the songs, as usual with Mayer's releases the quality of the writing remains high throughout, stand out tracks for me are Assassin - reminds me of Sting's best stuff and has a beautiful guitar solo ; Half of my Heart - not so sure about Tayor Swift's part but it's a snappy country/pop song ; Heartbreak Warfare - great groove, thoughtful lyrics and believe it or not, Crossroads - everyone seems to be slating it but I think he's done something interesting with a classic track, it's contemporary and Steve Jordan's drumming is a perfect fit as ever. I can also say, having caught one of the dates on this tour, that these songs translate very well live.
I think this is an album to invest some time in. It's not the instant classic that Continuum was but it's a genuinely well written and interesting pop record from a guy who, in my opinion, is one of the most talented songwriters of his generation.
There is a feeling of confidence when you listen to the songs, as usual with Mayer's releases the quality of the writing remains high throughout, stand out tracks for me are Assassin - reminds me of Sting's best stuff and has a beautiful guitar solo ; Half of my Heart - not so sure about Tayor Swift's part but it's a snappy country/pop song ; Heartbreak Warfare - great groove, thoughtful lyrics and believe it or not, Crossroads - everyone seems to be slating it but I think he's done something interesting with a classic track, it's contemporary and Steve Jordan's drumming is a perfect fit as ever. I can also say, having caught one of the dates on this tour, that these songs translate very well live.
I think this is an album to invest some time in. It's not the instant classic that Continuum was but it's a genuinely well written and interesting pop record from a guy who, in my opinion, is one of the most talented songwriters of his generation.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Sam Page
Format:Audio CD
After viewing the many bad reviews of Battle Studies I was disappointed, because I was looking forward to John's new album, but if I had taken notice of them I would have missed a wonderful and beautiful set of songs/ballards.
Yes Crossroads is not my favourite but its not a bad version, I have heard worse (just listen to most of the UK top 10 singles).
Buy it, let it grow on you it will!
I think its as good as Continuum, but in a different way.
Yes Crossroads is not my favourite but its not a bad version, I have heard worse (just listen to most of the UK top 10 singles).
Buy it, let it grow on you it will!
I think its as good as Continuum, but in a different way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful :')
I actually bought this as a Mother's Day gift but my mum wasn't really keen initially so I listened to it and FELL IN LOVE and now mums nicked it back :L so I bought another!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by BeckyBisby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
In my humble opinion this is his best album. I love the songs and the sounds. Can't get enough of this album. It's one of my favourites.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Marriott
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Sammlerin
I like this CD but the first one I bought from John Mayer "Continuum" is the better one from
my point of view.
my point of view.
Published 4 months ago by Büchersammlerin
4.0 out of 5 stars
A solid john mayer, but maybe not his best...
Battle Studies' stand out tracks are 'heartbreak warfare', 'assassin' and 'edge of desire' but lyrically this album is not as interesting as room for squares, heaver things or... Read more
Published 10 months ago by rachelslastdance
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great as always :)
John Mayer on his best :)
I got it home at an excellent time, with a pre-order, and because the price lowered I even got a small refund, pre-orders do work :)
I got it home at an excellent time, with a pre-order, and because the price lowered I even got a small refund, pre-orders do work :)
Published 11 months ago by Tbtouaki
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Class
Anybody slating this can't really like Mayer at all, so why bother buying the album. This is an accomplished, laid back collection of songs that will grow on you the more you... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chris Cnoc
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointing album
Having first come across John Mayer on the live DVD of the Crossroads Festival and then seeing him live at Glastonbury I bought Battle Studies before his gig at Wolverhampton which... Read more
Published 12 months ago by John
4.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing album by the greatest
What else to say? He's amazing, funny and really creative. I have the special edition which includes the DVD and I have to say it's really nice to watch. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Liliana Costa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute driving Chill out
This album is a repeat listener and you will not be able to make up your mind which track is your favourite as it will go with your mood of the day. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bolton Boy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dull
Finding this CD very dull, even for the easy listening this has to be hard work. Dissapointing to say the least as love all his previous albums.
Published 23 months ago by Caz
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