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Fiftch studio album by the American folk rock musician. Debuting at #4 in the UK and #1 in the United States, the album has become one of the most critically-acclaimed of his career and features the single 'Shadow Days'.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By M. Harrison
Format:Audio CD
Where this is nothing like his previous work the listener should keep an open mind as this piece of work is a HUGE breath of fresh air!.
It screams classic american down to earth none pretentous organic and timeless genius! very Allman brothers with a hint of Neil Young and the softer edge of the Black Crowes.
If you have ears that are not painted on this album will please and could well be a future classic. Sit back and ENJOY!!!!!!!.
It screams classic american down to earth none pretentous organic and timeless genius! very Allman brothers with a hint of Neil Young and the softer edge of the Black Crowes.
If you have ears that are not painted on this album will please and could well be a future classic. Sit back and ENJOY!!!!!!!.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Megs
Format:Audio CD
no, i do not think born and raised is better then john mayers older albums. but i do not understand why it should be compared to them, it is completely different to his older stuff and i personally think it has more emotion and more honesty to it. all of john mayers albums to me are amazing, and this album is no different. this album is by no means better than say room for squares or continuum but it is a good deal more interesting. in this album we can clearly see where john mayer is in his life, the things he had wanted to do and the things he still does. the album itself reminds me of old people, old people who remember stuff and tell stories about things that happened a long time ago, as if they are that old that nothing else is going to really happen ever again. if you buy this album you will not regret it, i promise. (me and my friend listen to it when she comes over for macaroni cheese)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Trev-R
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got into John Mayer through one of my boys who is a huge fan. This album is well crafted and IMHO better than his earlier stuff. Several reviewers have compared this work to that of other artists and for my 2 penny's worth I get a sort of feel of Bob Dylan.
I enjoyed it more on CD than I did streaming on iTunes during the free preview. I think it demands to be heard on a full size hifi.
I enjoyed it more on CD than I did streaming on iTunes during the free preview. I think it demands to be heard on a full size hifi.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Phil B
Format:Audio CD
An excellent album. Probably Mayer's second best album to date. A real mellow tone underlines each track on the album. Each track on the album also has its own unique flavour and this album really is a joy to the ears.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Levi Minett
Format:Audio CD
Having listened to all of John Mayers albums now, i can say that this is actaully musicaly very well put together. Its far away from Heaiver Things and Room For Squares, with only some minor comparisons to Continuum. But the music is very mature and has a raw feel to it, rather than over produced sounds of some of his earlier material. I wont love this like i love Heaiver Things, but i will love this for the fact that its far away from anything else he has composed. Grab this album and enjoy it for its differences.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By D. T. Walsh
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Been listening to the new cd since Monday, the more I listen the more I keep cross-referencing other cd's that own from the 70's. It's a very good cd, really well recorded, but just leaves me wanting!
Just wish he'd play more guitar (the boy can play) DAMN he's GOOD live........... Is a tour in the UK in the pipeline? He's in his element live...................
Just wish he'd play more guitar (the boy can play) DAMN he's GOOD live........... Is a tour in the UK in the pipeline? He's in his element live...................
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
With one listen through completed, i'm hoping this is one of those albums that improves dramatically with more exposure.
I was hoping for an improvement over Battle Studies, (don't write an album whilst in a relationship with Jennifer Aniston)and it isn't for me personally, just different as it's mostly acoustic in the vein of Neil Young and Crosby Stills and Nash.
Don't get me wrong, there are some nice moments here that will accompany well any sunny days we get this summer, but it isn't going to bury itself under my skin like Continuum did i don't think.
The problem in my humble opinion is that this album lacks the groove and snap that the acoustic songs from 'Where The Light Is' had in spades. I know live albums often tend to capture a certain something, but there's nothing here that raises itself above half hearted unfortunately.
I know Mayer has (hopefully) many years of creative output yet to come, it would be horrendous to contemplate he may have peaked (again for me personally) with Continuum.
I'm not bashing him honestly, for a still young man he's obscenely talented and writes songs way beyond his years, it just doesn't seem to me that he brought any of that experience or attitude to the writing or recording of this album.
I stuck with battle Studies because there are a couple of moments in there reminiscent of earlier Mayer that keep it in my collection, i'm hoping Born and Raised reaches at least that level as it always feels like something of a personal defeat to give up on an album altogether.
I was hoping for an improvement over Battle Studies, (don't write an album whilst in a relationship with Jennifer Aniston)and it isn't for me personally, just different as it's mostly acoustic in the vein of Neil Young and Crosby Stills and Nash.
Don't get me wrong, there are some nice moments here that will accompany well any sunny days we get this summer, but it isn't going to bury itself under my skin like Continuum did i don't think.
The problem in my humble opinion is that this album lacks the groove and snap that the acoustic songs from 'Where The Light Is' had in spades. I know live albums often tend to capture a certain something, but there's nothing here that raises itself above half hearted unfortunately.
I know Mayer has (hopefully) many years of creative output yet to come, it would be horrendous to contemplate he may have peaked (again for me personally) with Continuum.
I'm not bashing him honestly, for a still young man he's obscenely talented and writes songs way beyond his years, it just doesn't seem to me that he brought any of that experience or attitude to the writing or recording of this album.
I stuck with battle Studies because there are a couple of moments in there reminiscent of earlier Mayer that keep it in my collection, i'm hoping Born and Raised reaches at least that level as it always feels like something of a personal defeat to give up on an album altogether.
By Deri
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I didn't know this singer but a friend of mine told me about him and about this cd.. Curiously I bought it and I find it very interesting!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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A great album at a good price.
Very pleased with my purchase and will continue to buy music from this source.
Very pleased with my purchase and will continue to buy music from this source.
Published 1 month ago by W MCMAHON
5.0 out of 5 stars
He never disappoints!
I'm a big John Mayer fan and have all of his albums. Born and Raised is by far the best to date! I'm so glad he's back touring now too - these songs would be amazing live!
Published 2 months ago by Heather Hilliard
2.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for drifting off to sleep
The most soporific and dull of all Mayer's albums. I will spare the analysis: it's boring, and not at all catchy. A marked departure for his earlier stuff. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Born and Raised for vinyl
If you have or considering buying a turntable then this album is a must.
The production of this album is very warm and crystal clear with plenty of depth. Read more
The production of this album is very warm and crystal clear with plenty of depth. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. M. WHITE
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely
This is a lovely album, chilled out and smooth, I think if you like Ray LaMontagne you will like this album (and vice versa). Read more
Published 3 months ago by BigDave69
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great if you get all the right bits!
Great album. Thought it would sound good on vinyl - and it does, although one or two tracks are mastered a little high for the needle and the occassional snare hit distorts... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Critic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful!
Its a different John Mayer but very chilled and I cant stop playing it!!
Would love to see him live!!
Would love to see him live!!
Published 5 months ago by Janet Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Born and raised
quick service, it only took a couple of days to arrive to Iceland. An the cd is really good.
Thanks
Thanks
Published 5 months ago by Sóley Ó. Elídóttir
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of his best!!
Buy it......you will not regret the decision!! Absolutely loved it, highlights are track 3 and 4 for me!! John Mayer at his best!!
Published 5 months ago by Flyingllama
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first taste of John Mayer.....
...and it's a very, very good one ! So much so, that i've ordered the rest of his albums.
This has to be one of the best releases of 2012. Read more
This has to be one of the best releases of 2012. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. R. Haden
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