Try! John Mayer Trio Live in Concert
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Free Music Review: Yes its live but completely fresh!
Hit: 5 Stars
I would like to say that this first album by the John Mayer Trio is way beyond just being a live album...its actually a completely brand new album by a brand new group with brand new songs that just happens to be live. This was done on purpose so we could all capture the real escence of the group which is their live performance. There are some people who like to say that John Mayer has no right to play the blues or soul music since he wasnt troubled during his growing up years. All i can say is that those who say that should probably ask B.B. king, Buddy Guy, Clapton, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, etc... because if they think that he is good enough! then that is good enough!
The album starts off with a rocking hendrix style tune called "who did you think i was" which inmediately shows us the amazing combination of guitar, bass and drums that the band members can make. There are other songs like gravity and vultures that are just simply very soulful, we can find a couple of old john mayer songs that have been reworked into the new trio format (Daughters and Somethings Missing), and finally 2 cover songs That are both from excelent artists and i believe that the tribute is well payed. But my favorite songs are Good Love is on the Way and TRY. These songs capture really combine all the elements Soul, Rhythm, kicking guitar, great melody and lyrics.
I recommend picking up this album because you will enjoy it from beginning to end.
Free Music Review: The real John Mayer!
Hit: 5 Stars
I love John Mayer's work. His independant EP and both of his studio albums are excellent, exhibiting a maturity (both lyrically and muscially) that belies John's tender years. But anyone who has seen him play live knows that his heart truly belongs to the blues, and not the radio-friendly pop sound (albeit the highest quality pop) of his studio albums. Mayer has always cited Stevie Ray Vaughan as one of his influences, but unless you had heard or seen him live, you may have wondered how SRV had influenced him. But his live shows invariably include blusier versions of his hits and extended blues solos on songs like "Covered In Rain," a staple of Mayer's live performances.
This CD is a live set of nothing but the blues. You can tell that John has been wanting to do this for some time, and you can tell that this is where his heart is. Every song is excellent, with Mayer's vocals and guitar work hitting the bullseye every time. He is ably backed by Steve Jordan on drums and Pino Palladino on bass. This young white kid from back east plays like an old black guy from down sounth! His cover of Hendrix's "Think I Better Wait 'Til Tomorrow" almost outdoes the original, much like SRV's version of "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)" improves on Jimi's original. I think John would like that. I hope that this is the John Mayer we hear going forward. The first two albums were excellent, but this one is sublime!
Free Music Review: good start....
Hit: 5 Stars
I know John might have "sold out" his roots and broke into the music scene with his pop-rock, baby faced ballads that caused all 12-17 year old girls to put up a poster of him, or vote for his videos on TRL, but look where it got him. He's now rich famous, got a couple of Grammys and established himself as a true pop star. He can do what ever he wants. But he's thrown that all away, its behind him now. Anyone who does that really has something to prove. If you've seen a Mayer show then you've experienced whats been bottled up inside John since his pop debut, a talented guitar player with deep lyrics, sophisticated whit, blazing solos, and a seemingly rocky past with some women. Now I love the old gritty blues, but I for one think its about time someone threw somthing new into the blues world besides a couple of repeated phrases and hammer-on fill-ins. Mayer takes what he's learned from his long time blues meantors and shows what he's got: a new style that shows his dymanics, and passion for playing. This is just John Mayer having fun, and doing what he loves, so love or hate it he's not changing, I dont think he cares what you say. Sorry to all the "Room for Squares" fans, but just keep that album on repeat b/c its the last your getting. TRY! is John telling what he has to say, now its no where near the blues greats, but its a damn good start...Free Music Review: Refreshing, wonderfully careless Mayer album- a must buy!!
Hit: 5 Stars
From the second I put this CD into my stereo at home, I knew it was going to be good. The array of sounds that emanate from the album, the intricate guitar work, and the rythmic, bluesy vibe it has are impressive and indicative of Mayer's growth as a musician.
The first three songs are jazz/blues tracks that kick off the CD in a playful, upbeat manner. Mayer demonstrates his guitar prowess and lyrical abilities in these, especially in the awesome intro to track three.
Although the Billboard review thought that track four, "Gravity", did not fit with the generally cheerful, playful tone of the album, I think it's a great song that adds another dimension to the work.
Vultures is my favorite song on the CD-- it's one of Mayer's best (up there with 3x5). The lyrics are impressive, and the music simply enveloped me during my first listen!Mayer also experiments with singing falsetto; and, oddly enough, listening to it wasn't painful.
Overall, this CD is something that true John Mayer fans have been waiting for. He kind of came out of the closet in the sense that he's beginning to leave his pop roots behind and move in the direction of jazz and blues. Try! is a fun, album that brings John Mayer's guitar skills, musical and lyrical development, and disinterest in formulaic pop music to light. Buy it-- it's really great!
Free Music Review: A great effort by a great trio
Hit: 5 Stars
Mayer is a supremo player but seems to have been futzing around for the last few years trying to find his voice - I thought "Heavier Things" was a drag, too much existential angst and fairly incomprehensible. (All singers should take diction lessons from James McMurtry!) This album, however, rocks. In the words of Mr. Hooker, seems like Mayer is here playing for the peoples and not himself. While obviously a admirer of SRV, Mayer manages to pass on Stevie's energy without stealing his licks; what's weird is his singing voice at times sounds uncanily like SRV - which is good as one can actually understand what he's saying on this CD. Criticism by some here that Mayer is some sort of faux blues player is, I think, uncalled for - this guy can really rip. Luther Allison was criticized by some as a "sell out" as he also liked to play other stuff than straight ahead blues. So what? I was relieved to find out that on track 11 ("Try") that in the eighth bar Mayer had not grown a third hand - liner notes say Palladino played guitar in this intro. (Phew!) Mayer is a huge guitar talent and seems to have put it together in an approachable album here. Jordan's drumming and Palladino's bass playing superb. Sound quality decent for a live session, but I'd say the final track is a bit murky.