John Mayer - Continuum

Slow Burning Beauty

"Slow Dancing In A burning Room"...Priceless.From the very first note my heartstrings were pulled.
One must hear it being sung by John (L.A.)to get the full affect behind every note... Not Since Barry White's "Whatever We Had, We Had", The Temptations' "Memories" or even Enya's "Evening Falls",have I felt such an embrace of the bittersweet taste of love and the joy of being alive to experience such human musical brilliance. Savor it...don't swollow just yet... As Barry put it, "...such sweet sorrow"
Thank you John Mayer. Your gift has made room for you and the rest of the world to enjoy. Priceless. November 20, 2008

Continuum...Love This Album

If you are a fan of John Mayer's, his 3rd album will not disappoint. Less
poppy; it is more mellow, jazzy and relaxing than his ealier work. His style here...a combination of poetic lyrics and breathy heart-felt singing is a bit reminiscent of female singer-songwritersNelly Furtado and Arrica Rose. My favorite track is "Vultures" and its fabulous harmonies. November 15, 2008

Stylish, well balanced guitar and vocal

John Mayer's guitar and vocals both are stylish, smooth, understated, controlled and hugely appealing. Mayer is among the best working today. October 24, 2008

Refined Calm and Gratifying

John Mayer is a talented musician, coming forth with a momentous blues flair. Mayer grasps a Stevie Ray Vaughan like vocal style, but manages to stray far enough to make his own unique writing style. While lyrically he isn't too impressive, the way the music and words swimmingly connect indubitably make up for it.

Guitar work is often subjected to speed equals talent. With "Continuum" one might realize the delicate, but rather tight guitar segments are works of art that require much consistency (something many guitarist lack). Pulsating rhythmic flows really add to the character of track 5 "The Heart of Life". One may already be familiar with the single
"Waiting On The World To Change" due to extensive airplay, none the less it remains a catchy radio staple. Many of the tracks feel fire place warm and inviting to the dismays the songs underline. The realizations and pictures in ones mind "Stop This Train" paints is memorable. While warm, the songs drift. Some songs feel dragged out or filler like, but it could be due to the slow pace. The album never fully utilizes a over drive, and has no need to.

The undeniable single coil blues driven guitar sound is there. The production quality and vocals there. Replay value their! The variety of songs offered is a handful of listening pleasure. 4/5 October 23, 2008

Another John Mayer renewal

Continuum "continues" Mayer's evolution as a music artist. You will recognize his radio-played tracks, but once again, there is a lot more (and in my opinion, better) songs within the album. Truly a free-spirit singer, he speaks his mind while setting his thoughts to jazzy and acoustically pleasant and/or relaxing tunes. Thank goodness that the pop-singer unoriginality bug hasn't caught him yet. October 20, 2008

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