Heavier Things | 
 enlarge | Artist: John Mayer
Label: Sony Music Canada Inc.
Category: Music
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Rating:  546 reviews
Sales Rank: 5040
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.4
MPN: 86185
UPC: 696998618527
EAN: 0696998618527
ASIN: B0000ALSDR
Release Date: September 11, 2003
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Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed. Ships the next day out of Toronto !!
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| Tracks:
| • | Clarity | | • | Bigger Than My Body | | • | Something's Missing | | • | New Deep | | • | Come Back To Bed | | • | Homelife | | • | Split Screen Sadness | | • | Daughters | | • | Only Heart | | • | Wheel |
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From Amazon.com
John Mayer's big label debut was a multi-platinum breakthrough success whose sensual anthem "Your Body is a Wonderland" scored him an unlikely Grammy for Best Pop Vocal. That out-of-the-box success-and more than a few critics grousing that Mayer's muse was cloned from Dave Matthews-primed him for the typical sophomore slump. Instead, Mayer delivers an album whose tone and title suggests a gentle, tongue-in-cheek rebuke to his naysayers. Propelled by the subtle ambitions of an expanded pop-jazz framework (largely courtesy of Sheryl Crow/No Doubt/Jellyfish producer Jack Joseph Puig), Mayer's breathy vocal tack now suggests a detached, conflicted, and significantly less precious incarnation of Michael Franks. But the way he weds fluid pop hooks to lyrical concerns whose self-obsessions are undercut by telling dollops of self-deprecation should clearly draw listeners in, from the my-spirit's-too-big/smart-for-my-body laments of "Clarity," upbeat single "Bigger Than My Body," and bluesy plea "Come Back to Bed" to the cautionary, melodically-rich "Daughters" and even the anti-materialist agitprop of "Something's Missing." --Jerry McCulley
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Not That Heavy, But Good Nevertheless May 15, 2008
"Heavier Things" is John Mayer's second studio album which was released on September 9th of 2003. The style on this album is soft-rock, as this comes from a period before he transitioned into blues. The album consists of 10 tracks, including the Grammy award winning "Daughters". The title of the album appears to be an answer for those who criticized Mayer's music as being too light.
The album opens with "Clarity", a song for which the meaning is not all that clear, but in general it seems to be about Mayer's self-perception. The second track is "Bigger than My Body" which is about the frustration of not being able to accomplish in reality what one wants to do in their mind, and in particular relates to John Mayer's desire to write more meaningful music. "Something's Missing" is next, and is a pleasant song about how he is trying to determine what is missing in his life. "New Deep" is next, and this song takes on the idea after which the album is named. Thos people who over analyze and find his music is to light, his answer is to lighten up. "Come Back to Bed" completes the first half of the album, and it is a rather simple idea, but a pleasing melody and it fits well with the rest of the album.
"Home Life" starts the second half of the album. It is the one track which was co-written with David LaBruyere. The concept seems to be the singer longing for a home life after being tired of being on the road. "Split Screen Sadness" is a song about still loving and caring about someone who you broke up with. Next up is the wonderful "Daughters" which besides being a good tune has a very important message to parents. "Only Heart" is the next song on the album, an upbeat look at a man dealing with the lack of trust in his relationship. The last song on the album is "Wheel", which seems to be dealing with the nature of relationships in modern society. They come and go, and he almost seems to be convincing a woman who has just had a relationship break-up to move on in her life by starting a relationship with him.
My initial impression of this album is that too many of the songs were similar to each other, and perhaps that is still the case to some extent. However, repeated listening did result in the songs sounding more distinct. There are several very good tracks here; "Daughters", "Bigger than My Body", "Only Heart", and "Clarity" all come to mind. I wouldn't say that any of them are bad, which makes it a good listening album. The lyrics are personal and easy to follow. Those who find them too light should perhaps give them another listen. I'm rounding this one up to four stars.
Outside of John Mayer, there isn't anyone else who plays on all the tracks in this album. Those who helped out on the various tracks include: David LaBruyere (bass) on all tracks except 7 and 8; Jamie Muhoberac (keyboards) on all tracks except 8 and 9; Lenny Castro (percussion) on all tracks except 6, 9 and 10; Matt Chamberlain (drums) on all tracks except 4, 7, 8 and 9; Roy Hargrove (trumpet) and ?uestlove (drums) on track 1; Greg Leisz (lap steel guitar) on tracks 2 and 5; Michael Chaves (guitar) on track 3; Stephen Jordan (drums) on tracks 3, 4 and 5; Dan Higgins (saxophone) and Jerry Hay (trumpet) on track 5; J. J. Johnson (drums) on track 9.
 Wonderful CD April 6, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's the best CD to listen to when you're studying. You can listen to it on repeat and it wont get on your nerves or disconcentrate you.
Another Of Mayer's Incredible Cds finally December 28, 2004
This follow up to his first big album I hesitated before I bought it, but now thinking back, I wish I bought it sooner because it is just as great as his first one. It has more depth than his first one, and there are more levels to his songs which makes it that much better. If you like the song "Bigger Than My Body" or "Daughters" or any of his hits, and you have his other cd or don't, get this cd, its a purchase you will be thankful you made. His talent is amazing, he creates these amazing songs that everybody should be hearing. Give him a chance, trust me he's great!
A great listen July 19, 2004
The thing I noticed about this album is how different it is than Mayer's debut "Room for Squares". There's not as much acoustic. This isn't a bad thing, because Mayer still does a great job. John Mayer is probably my favorite artist in this genre of music. His vocals, lyric work, music, everything is just astounding.
Heavier Things Get Stuck In CD Players July 5, 2004
As I bought Heavier Things before Room For Squares, I was able to listen to Heavier Things without too many preconceived notions about what I wanted to hear and what I was supposed to hear. As a result, I was initially moderately pleased, and then amazed as each song came out to me. Clarity took a few listens, but the horns and disonant chords help carry Mayer's falsetto extremely well. For being "radio-friendly", Bigger Than My Body certainly had the kinds of chords (but not the sound) you would expect from one David J. Matthews. The middle of the album had a couple weaker spots to me. The "check" thing in Something's Missing didn't do much for me. Home Life is a little bland. But these are minor details. Each song is something different, and in a good way. Wheel was the song that floored me though. The simplicity of it, combined with the depth and beauty of the lyrics make the song work on all levels.One issue: John Mayer isn't jazz / rock. Jazz music is a completely different form of music than the pop that Mayer creates. Yes, the chords are not your standard power chords or major triads, but that doesn't make John Mayer jazz. It shows that he is unique pop musician. Genre arguments aside, Heavier Things is a solid album from top to bottom. Clarity: *****
Bigger Than My Body: *****
Something's Missing: ****
New Deep: ****
Come Back To Bed: *****
Home Life: ***
Split Screen Sadness: *****
Daughters: *****
Only Heart: ****
Wheel: *****
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