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Singer-songwriter John Mayer fills his debut, Room for Squares, with pep talks to and advertisements for himself. Even when questioning his young life, Mayer's doubts come off glib; not one second of "Why Georgia" convinces that "the stirring in my soul" keeps the artist awake at night. Between his Dave Matthews-wannabe vocals and the accomplished but bland light rock of his band, he could be just as easily offering tunes for hire to a coming-of-age network series as making a stand for himself and his worldview. The premise of "City Love"--that Mayer couldn't find his way around Manhattan until finding a girlfriend to root him to the place--is nice but not edifying. "My Stupid Mouth" is similarly fuzzy; letting us in on just what he said to alienate a dinner partner would've gone a long way toward fleshing out the song's pat self-deprecation. Ultimately, Mayer comes off less like a commiserating friend than a blabbermouth who's forever forgetting there's someone else in the room. --Rickey Wright
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John Mayer - Room for Squares
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
After a time of despair following a long line of annoying and boy-band-eqsue new male solo artists, suddenly I found and fell in love with John Mayer. Now its not just his boyish good looks that captivate me..... (thats just a bonus) RFS is a fantastic album.... and not one song includes 'My Angel, Oh Baby I need you'.
I completely disagree with the Amazon review..... it seems to me that everyone who has given Mayer a try are in favour of this talented new artist.
Personally I can't wait for the release of Mayer's forthcoming album "Heavier Things" - its tipped to be his best yet - so if you're reading this and having doubts over the 'offical' review don't listen to that guy and give John Mayer a go.
I completely disagree with the Amazon review..... it seems to me that everyone who has given Mayer a try are in favour of this talented new artist.
Personally I can't wait for the release of Mayer's forthcoming album "Heavier Things" - its tipped to be his best yet - so if you're reading this and having doubts over the 'offical' review don't listen to that guy and give John Mayer a go.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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It's the old cliche - if you only buy one album this year make it John Mayer's, and it's so true. After hearing this album in the States and listening to it day in and day out, I still never tire of its great stories (from reminiscing over childhood memories in 83 or looking for love in Love Song For No-one) and John's frankly beautiful voice. Only problem is that once you've heard it you'll want another album this year - Inside Wants Out, the previously unavailable album which features a mix of earlier recordings of Room For Squares tracks plus some others which I can guarantee you'll love just as much, if only for their simplicity when compared to the busier sounds of RFS.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By "johnnyha23"
Format:Audio CD
This is quite simply a great album, there are no two ways about it. John Mayer is both a talented vocalist and musician - think Jeff Buckley, but less depressing and more accessible. The songs move from being uplifting, the soulful, to musically fantastic. See below for track description.
No Such Thing - upbeat number and the first UK single release. It is one of those songs you want to play when getting up is difficult - and you know by the end you will feel ready to face anything.
Why Georgia - less upbeat but great combination of music and vocals in which John sings to some long lost girlfriend. Great stuff.
My Stupid Mouth - here John laments his stupidity, albeit in a fun way, in what he has said, since his stupid mouth has got him in trouble. Something we can all relate to I am sure.
Your Body is a Wonderland - the title is fairly self explanitary. This is a love song but John is not a crooner and maybe you will sense real feeling in this track, or simply enjoy it for the lyrics and music.
Neon - The best track of the album. This combines an amazing guitar lick with really interesting lyrics about a girl he is losing, which seems to be a continuing theme in many of the songs. This one of the best tracks I have heard recently and will really clinch the album for anyone so I am going to stop the review here (if this doesn't persuade you try 1983).
All in all a great artist. Buy this and get uplifted by a singer who will make you feel good - maybe that is the point of music??
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Record and playback
I purchased this record a while back after having listened to it as an MP3. But after enjoying the album at such low quality I pushed to get this record as an LP. Read more
Published 9 months ago by RobTyler
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice album to listen to, but not repeat often
Room For Squares is a lovely album to listen to, with some catchy pop tunes, but the problem is, unlike his album Continuum, its not one that you will want to listen to again and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by David Welham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely cracking album
This is Mayer's debut studio album, and while it may not be his most musically intricate or vocally refined, it possesses an undeniable charm that never quite returns in his future... Read more
Published on 1 May 2011 by C. Holloway
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful fusion of jazz and acoustic pop
I always find the best albums are the ones you can't immediately dive into. They need to be mulled over from various points of view, situations and moods. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2011 by Spiff-Corgi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful mix of youthful exuberance and a pinch of melancholy
Having been really rather disappointed with Mayer's most recent and bland studio outing, it was a joy to discover this older album - simply great tunes and wonderful but not... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2010 by Davie 66
5.0 out of 5 stars
Guaranteed to bring a smile
I'm a huge John Mayer fan and whilst I have all of his albums I consistently return to Room for Squares. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2010 by Rachael
1.0 out of 5 stars
Am I listening to the same CD?
Perhaps the CD I bought is not the same CD everyone is giving five stars. The tracks on my copy are bland and all sound the same. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by David
1.0 out of 5 stars
david gray lite
I bought this having stumbled across a john mayer cover of kid a that i thought was brilliant. That and the reviews on here encouraged me however I the album i have just listened... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2007 by disappointing
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music Lover
It will take something truly phenomenal by someone truly phenomenal to usurp this as the greatest album I've ever come across. It is wonderful in every sense. Read more
Published on 25 July 2006 by Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars
His voice is a wonderland
Not many male artists can earn the adjectival praise "beautiful" for their voice, but it is a fitting adjective for this American solo artist. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2005 by Nick M Drake
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