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This new release, in the dualdisc format offers a full-length CD album on one side and and a DVD featuring the full album, usually in surround sound, along with videos, behind-the-scenes footage and a wide array of bonus material, including lyrics, biographies, PC content and more. Dualdisc format plays on existing CD and DVD players. The Mayer DVD presents a new interview with Mayer, rare footage of the making of the album at home and in studio and the music video for "Daughters".
With the experience of a Grammy-winning, major-label debut under his belt and the requisite pop stardom that goes with it, John Mayer continues forging a steadily impressive musical canon with his third full-length outing, HEAVIER THINGS. Like the introspective musings of fellow, mellow pop singer-songwriters such as Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson, Mayer's songs delve into the subtleties of relationships and their accompanying navel-gazing. "Bigger Than My Body" finds him not only on a search for self, but sounding like Matthews with his hint of falsetto, as "Something's Missing" does much the same on a bed of swirling guitar and the occasionally chiming chord. As for the fairer sex, there's the requisite pleading found within the confines of the bluesy "Come Back to Bed," and the realization of loving someone with emotional baggage in "Daughters," which stems from childhood issues. All is not entirely dour, however, as this former Berkley School of Music student includes a pair of more up-tempo cuts--"Clarity," the hip-hop-brushed opener featuring jazz great Roy Hargrove and Roots drummer ?uestlove Thompson, and the hook-filled pop nugget "Only Heart." Packed with such emotional heft, it's no wonder John Mayer went with the title HEAVIER THINGS.
Personnel: John Mayer (vocals, guitar); Michael Chaves (guitar); Greg Leisz (lap steel guitar); Dan Higgins (saxophone); Roy Hargrove (trumpet); Jamie Muhoberac (keyboards); David LaBruyere (bass guitar); Steve Jordan , J.J. Johnson , Matt Chamberlain (drums); Larry Castro (percussion).
Rolling Stone (12/25/03, p.108) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2003"
Rolling Stone (10/2/03, p.116) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...With his follow-up [to ROOM FOR SQUARES], Mayer offers an equally available yet more sophisticated album...Most of these tracks proceed more subtly, with an emphasis on interior life..."
Q (12/03, p.132) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...'Clarity' rejoices in falsetto wailing and excellent jazz trumpet..."
Mojo (Publisher) (12/03, p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Mayer's progress is an open book, deep thoughts and all."
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Average Rating: (3.9 out of 5 stars)    List All 36 Reviews He just keeps it goin
Man, for all the John Mayer haters around, Im sorry but youll just dont know good quality music. His first CD was really amazing, and he just picked up where he left off. This is really great, and people these days like the crappy rock thats way overrated. Very great quality music to chill to. I also have a review for his CD Room for Squares. Check out this CD. Great work!
Submitted by Trent (Lewisburg,KY)
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OH MY GOD!!!
i listen to this every night before i go to sleep!! it is so relaxing and calm! and i can so relate! buy it!
Submitted by mmcguire (Clevelad, OH, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No I Love It!!
This cd is amazing. I can listen to it again and again. If you are thinking about buying this cd, do it. You will not regreted.
Submitted by lilly (Mercedes,TX,USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  What Is All The Hype?
First of all what is the hype with this player I ask you? He is a far cry from predecessors such as Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Slowhand Eric Clapton, B.B. King etc. etc. etc. There is no comparison. He can't hold a candle to any of them. Myself, I wouldn't go across the street to see John Mayer play even if he was playing for free. It's not talent folks! Wake up and see the light of real talent out there for the love of God. I swear if two guys were rubbing sticks together some moron would call it talent. Are you all that entertainment starved or what I ask you? I rest my case.
Submitted by Johnny (I Live In A Van Down By The River)
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Good!... but the mix..
I really like Mayer´s songs and i found this one good (not as good as "Room for squares" but, ok).. But i think that the people involved with the final mix done a little mistake: the sound is "excesibly hot", you can hear the distortion on your speakers when you try to listen at high volume. Not all sound system can handle that... I have my complains on the sound of JM TRIO too, but that´s another story
Submitted by Santy Saenz (Los Mochis, Sin. México) 
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