John Mayer - Room for Squares

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 artiste awake at night. Between his Dave Matthews-wannabe vocals and the accomplished but bland lite 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. And instead of whining about a discarded lunch box ("83"), dude, learn to brown-bag it the way the rest of us did. --Rickey Wright Amazon.com

John Mayer "Room For Squares"

Singer/Songwriter, and Grammy Winner John Mayer delivers a good set of material, including "My Stupid Mouth", "Love Song For No One" and "Unknown". John Mayer has become political this year - Interestingly, in the 2008 Presidential Primary race, New York Senator Hillary Clinton earned more Votes than any other Presidential Primary candidate in the history of America (hillaryclintonforum, the denver group) October 9, 2008

SOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOORINNNNNNNGGGGGGG........

John Mayer is such a _______ square. ANd he doesn't even like the Beatles. Just look at the picture of him on the cover.

Ha Ha. Poon.

You want anything good that's acoustic guitar? Get something by Nick Drake or Andrew Collins (or Mandolin, but close), Elliot Smith, Dave Matthews Band (as long as it's not everyday, ick), R.E.M. heck, the Beatles have an arsenal of wicked, beautiful acoustic guitars. He's retiring, by the way.

Can I get a "HELL YES"!!!!

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Your NOt Helpful either June 9, 2008

Perfect!

This is in my top ten list of best albums of all time. It's perfect! I love every song on it and am confident it will be a favorite of mine forever. May 25, 2008

Room for squares

John fits right in. More of the same watered down pop princess guitar work from this overrated loser. April 30, 2008

Room for more squares...

This is the CD that took me out of a downward spiral from the state of music. At the point of release of this CD music was in a repeat mode for me...everything was kinda the same and i didn't really care for a lot of it. I heard a couple of cuts off this CD and I was cured! This cat is about as good as anybody out today. I love his lyrics and his guitar playing has only improved thru the years. Classic sophmore-ish style of lust with Your body is a wonderland..."why Georgia" is a great song...i really don't give a damn about what some editorial reviewer personal grudge is...man,Ricky, did John Mayer kick your dog or what bro! It sounds as if you were bullied by him in the 3rd grade and you're finally offered your chance at "REVENGE!"...mellow bro, go on a date and get out of the house...No such thing, NEON,Why Georgia, and Wonderland offer up some of the best in Adult contemporary tunes today. I just re-purchased this CD this month because it's just good...no fancy words or clever put downs...i like this CD...a lot! This White boy with soul is one bad guitar playing fool! April 22, 2008

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