John Mayer - The Village Sessions
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Free Music Review: The core of the Songs
Hit: 5 Stars
I decided to purchase this CD having played, replayed and replayed Continuum again (deliberate use of poor English for effect)
Having read a number of reviews about it on this website I was curious to hear these songs stripped down (particularly something like In Repair with its very Clapton-esque electric guitar solos)
Overall I love this CD. I think the atmosphere/ mood created by the acoustic environment does a lot for the songs. I think further that this CD will go far in bringing fans of Room For Squares and Inside Wants Out who weren't necessarily keen on the more electric approach of Heavier Things, Try (ok so not really an album, but still part of the growth of the artist) and Continuum round to John's new sound.
The only song that I am a little confused over on this record is "Waiting on the World to Change". I could be making a very uneducated statement here (and I would appreciate anyone in the know clearing this up for me) but is this not merely the original tapes for the version that appeared on Continuum remixed by Ben Harper? If so then why put it on this album with a group of acoustic performances? Why not just put it as a B-side for the single?
As a result I don't think that the song fits on this album and for that reason this review is 4.5 stars, and not 5.
In conclusion I consider JM to be the most exciting musician in popular music today, and I hope that his influence will breath a bit of fresh (and hopefully bluesy) air into modern pop/ rock.
Free Music Review: The Village Sessions - John Mayer
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a GREAT CD! It is very ahrd to find in cd stores and other online stores and Amazon has it! Free Music Review: Magnifique!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Ya know something, this guy they call John Mayer, has gone far beyond "Revolutionizing" the industry. He has created his own congregation of devotees just by singing about things that you and I think about every waking moment. He's a poet in all our minds, and his melodies somehow manage to get better every time. Does he have any flaws, you ask.....the answer is none that I can see. Other than the whole "Extracuricular" relationship he may or may not be involved in. But aside from that, in my opinion, he has reserved his place in the Music Hall of Fame...and he's only just begun. So pick up The Village Sessions, you'll be glad you did.
Meach
Free Music Review: Great acoustic album for John Mayer fans!
Hit: 5 Stars
"The Village Sessions" by John Mayer is a great EP featuring alternate acoustic versions of his newer work. Most songs are taken from his "Continuum" album, except "Good Love is on the Way," which is from the John Mayer Trio's "TRY!" album.
I highly recommend "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" as possibly the best song on this cd. "Belief" is another gem, as is "In Repair." The Ben Harper version of "Waiting on the World to Change" has less of a pop-music production. As previous reviewers have noted, it's a got a soulful gospel twinge to it. "Good Love is on the Way" is decent stripped down, though the rock version from "Try!" is better.
I recommend this album for someone who already likes John Mayer and is searching for more of his work, for people who've seen his "Continuum" Tour and heard an acoustic version of the songs and want more, or for someone looking for relaxing and laid-back music.
If you are interested in hearing more of John Mayer's range of abilities, also check out The John Mayer Trio's "TRY!" album, which is a blend of blues and rock. It's a definite, progressive step forward for a budding guitarist looking to show the world he's bigger and better than "You're Body is a Wonderland."
Free Music Review: unplug that guitar.....
Hit: 5 Stars
Genius acoustic session, more please, John! A budding Leo Kottke totally connected to the earth...if only Al Di Meola had unplugged. Acoustic excellence, wish there was more to this wonderful CD.