John Mayer - Inside Wants Out
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Free Music Review: WOW
Hit: 5 Stars
Before I bought this album I liked John Mayer. He was good. After I bought this album I freaking loved John Mayer. He was absolutely amazing.I liked his Room For Squares album alot, and I decided to buy this because it was new music, and I'm extremely picky. But the acoustic-sounding, less-processed sounds of his songs that I already knew immediately turned Mayer into my favorite artist whom I contrast all music against. Here's what I think of Inside Wants OUt:
1) BACK TO YOU: I never really listened to this song on RFS, but this version, being the first track really made me understand the song. Impressive lyrics, as with all Mayer songs ("I'm so good at forgetting and I quit every game I play but forgive me, love, I can't turn and walk away.")
2) NO SUCH THING: this version is SO MUCH better than the RFS one that plays on the radio. Its not as pop sounding.
3) MY STUPID MOUTH: this song is good either version, but this version, like No Such thing, isn't as radio-friendly. Awesome lyrics, too.
4) NEON: Oh. My. Gosh. I liked neon on RFS because the guitar was different. But on this version, it is the same riff played on an acoustic guitar and is simply beyond words.
5) VICTORIA: New song! One of the best songs I've heard in a long long time. Beautiful guitar, words, melody and story.
6) LOVE SOON: probably the weakest song on the album, but I still find it catchy. It's a little cheesy ("I understand I wasn't part of the plan/ a dollar short/ a minute early/ but I am your man")but I still like it.
7) COMFORTABLE: This is the lovey-doveyest song ever created. Its good and it has a beautiful sound, but I find it boring. Especially when I'm lonely. Then I just have to turn it off and say "Enough love already!" Plus it kind of gets boring the 83rd time you listen to it.
8) QUIET: I freaking love this song. The guitar in it is so melodic and peaceful. Mayer does an excellent job of creating the mood of the story he's telling with music, and that really shines through on this song. Wise words too ("Daylight is climbing the walls/cars start and feet walk the halls/the world wakes and now I am saved/ at least by the light of day") It's about not being able to sleep because you're thinking too much.
If you don't love JOhn Mayer, you should. He proves himself on bith albums as one of the most promising musicians of all time.
And if you want another good Mayer song, download "Lifelines". It has some very very very good lyrics.
Free Music Review: Great album...better than Room for Squares
Hit: 5 Stars
Basically, this album was originally released independently, way before Room for Squares, when John was primarily touring by himself (and sometimes his bassist) with just his acoustic guitar. Wanting to cash in on John's sudden success and emergence into mainstream in the year 2002, the 'big-league' record company has decided to rerelease this earlier album (as was the case with RCA rereleasing Dave Matthews Band's independent release Remember Two Things after they hit it big, for example). I would think that good musicians usually let their sound mature from album to album, but in this case, I think that this album is more mature and introspective than Room for Squares. While many of the songs are the same on both albums, this is an entirely acoustic album (no band backing him) which gives the songs a calmer, more intelligent sound (in my opinion). Don't get me wrong, it is not that I don't like the electric versions on Room for Squares, but I find those songs to be produced and recorded in a very "poppy" manner (for lack of a better word), which I feel don't mesh with John's lyrics or general style for that matter. Most hardcore John Mayer fans that I've met prefer this acoustic version of Neon to the electric one, and I would agree. Other songs like Comfortable are pure gems. Listening to this album makes you realize why John got really famous in the first place. It jams without being too improved, it is calm and upbeat at the same time, and it is good for any mood. This album perfectly blends acoustic pop with slight, funky jazz...and you'll just have to buy the album to know what I mean. John's musical influences, Dave Matthews, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Miles Davis to name a few, are all evident here. In conclusion, this album won't change rock and roll. John's acoustic pop isn't something that has never been done before. But it is the way John convey's his experiences with love, loss, boredom and happiness that seem to be so familiar. He seems to speak to the listener in a way where you can really identify with him. This album belongs in anyone's collection who enjoys catchy acoustic songs, with deep or introspective meanings.
And anyone who enjoys Room for Squares, buy this album NOW! I enjoy it a lot better and I bet you will too. I think the acoustic, non-band sound fits John a lot better.
Free Music Review: This First Release Shines
Hit: 5 Stars
I recently became a John Mayer fan after purchasing "Continuum" so, naturally, I had to check out his earlier releases. I purchased "Room for Squares" next and realized I had heard "No Such Thing" before and just didn't realize who the artist was behind the music. But my favorites turned out to be "Neon", "83", and "City Love". I then purchased "Heavier Things" and jumped back to the present to purchase "The Village Sessions". The latter really shows off John's wonderful acoustic ability; so when I heard about "Inside Wants Out" showcasing his earlier acoustic works, I had to get it. As a first, independent effort, this CD really shines. Although his vocals aren't as polished as in later efforts, the music and lyrics are very engaging. There is the feel that John is playing just for you while sitting on a porch step and watching that willow tree in the yard sway on a warm summer night. My favorites are "Victoria", "Neon", and "Quiet"; but every song is a nice little treat. As another reviewer noted, "My Stupid Mouth" comes off much better than on "Room for Squares"; and "Neon" is just a great song so it sounds equally good acoustically as it does with backing instrumentals. Like that quiet little movie that is often called a 'sleeper' hit, that's how I would describe "Inside Wants Out". It's definitely a 'must have' for any Mayer fan who wants to dig deeper into John's musical roots.Free Music Review: A Well Made EP
Hit: 5 Stars
Well IWO is out on shelfs now. It sorta stinks cause people figure if you had IWO before the release you were a hardcare JM fan, but now everyone will have it,but its alright cause this is a great EP. Opening With Back To You which sounds exactly the way it is on "Room For Squares", just a touch difference with Johns voice. No Such Thing, My Stupid Mouth, Neon, are all acoustic only redintions of the original, Neon is really cool for the acoustic. Then comes the non-Room For Squares songs Victoria, Love Soon, Comfortable, Quiet. Victoria and Comfortable are definate chicks songs, BIG TIME, I mean chicks totally dig those two songs. Love Soon is a fast acoustic playin song that I never was to crazy about and the cd ends with Quiet which is a real slow ballad that is nice and quiet way to end the cd. My only complaint is where is Neon (12:47)? On the original EP there was a instrumental version of Neon b/w Comfortable and Quiet. It was really cool with a overproduced feeling. Ah well if people want it check out Kazaa they'll have it. Overall I was hoping JM would save this cd and keep the four unreleased songs for his next album, but whata gonna do. Good cd, I advise people to get this cd before Room For Squares.Free Music Review: Share Inside Wants Out with all music lovers!
Hit: 5 Stars
I will admit it. I hadn't heard of John Mayer until the middle of August after hearing "No Such Thing" on the radio. The song is perfect for me, the typical high school senior.On IWO, I LOVE his version of the song. I agree with the rater who said that it was more raw. I feel like you can connect with it better. That's how it is with most of the songs. Now it takes me awhile to take a shine to some of the songs (I.E. on RFS, it took me two months to LOVE the songs "My Stupid Mouth" and "3x5"), but the ones that did it for me instantly were "No Such Thing", "Neon" (the acoustic is WAY better than the electric!), "Comfortable" and most importantly "Quiet". All songs are well played, well orchestrated...there's not too much more to say than just...
Buy the CD and judge for yourselves. Listen objectively, not as someone who is looking to compare JM to DMB (it's not fair to either artist because both are great).[] Happy listening! I know I'm having a great time listening and anticipating JM coming back to Austin or cutting another CD.