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Anybody who was initially confused by singer/songwriter 's foray into blues with 2005's could only have been further confounded upon listening to the album and coming to the realization that it was actually good. And not just kinda good, especially for guy who had been largely labeled as a clone, but really, truthfully, organically good as a blues album in its own right. However, for longtime fans who had been keeping tabs on, the turn might not have been so unexpected. Soon after the release of his 2003 sophomore album, the laid-back, assuredly melodic, began appearing on albums by such iconic blues and jazz artists as,. And not just singing, but playing guitar next to musicians legendary on the instrument.

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In short, he was seeking out these artists in an attempt to delve into the roots of the blues, a music he obviously has a deep affection for. Rather than his blues trio being a one-off side project completely disconnected to his past work, it is clear now that it was the next step in his musical development.

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And truthfully, while certainly showcases 's deft improvisational blues chops, it's more of a blues/soul album in the tradition of such electric blues legends as and, and features songs by that perfectly marry his melodic songcraft and his blues-slinger inclinations. In fact, what seemed at the time a nod to his largely female fan base (the inclusion of 'Daughters' and 'Something's Missing' off ) was actually a hint that he was bridging his sound for his listeners, showing them where he was going. That said, nothing he did up until the excellent, expansive could have prepared you for the monumental creative leap forward that is 's 2006 studio effort,. Working with his blues trio/rhythm section of bassist and drummer, along with guest spots by trumpeter and guitarist, brings all of his recent musical explorations and increasing talents as a singer/songwriter to bear on. Produced solely by and, the album is a devastatingly accomplished, fully realized effort that in every way exceeds expectations and positions as one of the most relevant artists of his generation. Adding weight to the notion that 's blues trio is more than just a creative indulgence, he has carried over two tracks from the live album in 'Vultures' and the deeply metaphorical soul ballad 'Gravity.'

These are gut-wrenchingly poignant songs that give voice to a generation of kids raised on TRL teen stars and CNN soundbites who've found themselves all grown up and fighting a war of 'beliefs.' Grappling with a handful of topics - social and political, romantic and sexual, pointedly personal and yet always universal in scope - 's here earns a legitimate comparison to 's. Nobody - not a single one of 's contemporaries - has come up with anything resembling a worthwhile antiwar anthem that is as good and speaks for their generation as much as his 'Waiting on the World to Change' - and he goes and hangs the whole album on it as the first single.It's a bold statement of purpose that is carried throughout the album, not just in sentiment, but also tone.

Is a gorgeously produced, brilliantly stripped-to-basics album that incorporates blues, soft funk, R&B, folk, and pop in a sound that is totally owned. It's no stretch when trying to describe the sound of to color it in the light of work by such legends as,. In fact, the sustained adult contemporary tone of the album could easily have become turgid, boring, or dated but never does, and brings to mind such classic late-'80s albums as 's, 's, and 's. At every turn, finds to be a mature, thoughtful, and gifted musician who fully grasps his place not just in the record industry, but in life.

. 'Released: October 13, 2009. 'Released: October 19, 2009. 'Released: June 21, 2010. 'Perfectly Lonely'Released: November 13, 2010Battle Studies is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter, released on November 17, 2009. Production took place from February to August 2009 at Battle Studies recording studio in, in Hollywood, and in, and was handled by Mayer and.The album debuted at number one on the US, selling over 286,000 copies in its first week of sales. It achieved successful sales in several other countries and produced two singles that attained chart success.

Battle Studies received positive reviews from critics, and was certified by the, having sold over 880,000 copies in the United States. Contents.Background After the overwhelming success of Continuum, Mayer confessed to being intimidated about starting on a new album, however he didn't want too much time to pass without making new music. Speaking on his motivation to move on, he said 'I think it got a lot easier when I realised that no matter what I do, it's not going to be Continuum, good or bad. And then that became really liberating.'

On October 1, 2009, Mayer posted via Twitter: 'Track listing on Battle Studies is complete! Very interesting order. Hit 'em hard and get out.'

The album was leaked just hours before Mayer was scheduled to perform an official 'radio leak' on 103.7 Sophie in San Diego. However, Mayer gave his listeners permission to download the leak, as long as they 'registered' their copies by ordering the album.Mayer's 2010 Battle Studies World Tour began on February 4, 2010 in at the, and ended on October 1, 2010 in Manila, Philippines, at SM Mall of Asia.Singles According to Mayer's official Twitter profile, ' was the first single from the album and was released for preview on September 25, 2009 at www.johnmayer.com. The official release for the single was on October 13, 2009.The second single was ', which was previewed on October 19, 2009. The first ever video accompanied the second single, which was released on Mayer's website.The third single was ', which was released for radio airplay on June 21, 2010.The fourth single was 'Perfectly Lonely', which was released on November 13, 2010.Critical reception Professional ratingsAggregate scoresSourceRating64/100Review scoresSourceRatingB−3.5/5Battle Studies received generally positive reviews from music critics. At, which assigns a rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an score of 64, based on 17 reviews. Complimented its musical 'breadth' and said that the playing is 'unfussily superb throughout.' 's commended Mayer for his musicianship, despite a reliance on 'texture'.

's Sarah Rodman wrote that he 'continues to strip away the twinkly radio lacquer of his earlier work without sacrificing his pop sensibilities'. Jackie Hayden of called it a 'classy pop opus for grown-ups'. Although he felt the album lacked depth, Alex Silveri of commended Mayer's 'knack for dealing with universal themes in thoroughly down to earth ways, and without the layering of pop cheese that so many of his contemporaries indulge in'. Leah Greenblatt of called the album 'an expertly calibrated study in soft-pedal confessions, searching lyricism, and mildly groovy guitar licks.' 's gave the album a two-star honorable mention ( ). He cited 'War of My Life' and 'Perfectly Lonely' as highlights and quipped, 'Same kind of problems as, only more concise about them (which doesn't necessarily mean smarter, y'know)'.In a mixed review, Andy Gill of found Mayer's lyrics 'ultimately tiresome'. Randy Lewis of the said that, 'for the most part, he expresses himself more eloquently through his guitar than his lyrics'.

Critic found the album 'laden with laughable romantic-schlock lyrics and trite, sappy melodies'. Tom Hughes of wrote that 'Mayer's talents are obvious, but there's so much more cheese than charm here that he would seem like a hard sell outside the Billboard heartland'. Columnist Zach Baron stated that it 'somehow avoids including any of the myriad things that actually make John Mayer interesting'. Jon Caramanica of wrote that 'the album highlights the extremely blatant chasm between John Mayer the musician and John Mayer the public character, a divide Mr. Mayer said he was eager to maintain'. Of stated that 'there's seldom a cease-fire during Mayer's earnest, solemn musings on romance.

While his guitar chops are impeccable on this well-crafted blues-pop album, the gravity and cautious noodling cry out for some input from that other Mayer: his cunning, irreverent public persona.' The album received a nomination for but lost to 's, while was nominated for but lost to ' '. Commercial performance The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Chart and sold 286,000 copies in its first week. In its second week, it sold an additional 93,000 copies and fell to number 13 on the Billboard chart. As of April 2010, the album has sold 880,000 copies in the United States.

On July 29, 2010, Battle Studies was certified by the, for shipments of one million copies in the US. Track listing All songs written by John Mayer, except where noted. ' – 4:30. 'All We Ever Do is Say Goodbye' – 4:35.

' (featuring ) – 4:10. ' – 2:56. 'Perfectly Lonely' – 4:28.

'Assassin' – 5:14. ' – 2:29. 'War of My Life' – 4:15. 'Edge of Desire' – 5:32. 'Do You Know Me' – 2:30. 'Friends, Lovers or Nothing' – 5:59bonus track version. ' – 2:52Expanded edition Battle Studies was later released in a CD/DVD 'expanded edition', which added Mayer's episode plus two intimate acoustic performances from his personal travels to Japan in May 2010.

The DVD runs for approximately 50 minutes, and the track listing is as follows.VH1 Storytellers. 'No Such Thing'. 'Daughters'.

'Heartbreak Warfare'. 'Your Body Is a Wonderland'.

'Who Says'. 'Waiting on the World to Change'. 'Half of My Heart'A Trip to Japan Alone. 'Half of My Heart'. 'Who Says'Personnel. ChartPeakposition3473948Netherlands Top 100 Albums Chart1New Zealand Albums Chart11Swedish Albums Chart5351Year-end charts Chart (2010)PositionUS19Certifications RegionCertification/salesAustralia Platinum70,000 ^Canada Platinum80,000 ^Denmark 2× Platinum40,000 ^Netherlands Gold25,000 ^New Zealand Gold7,500 ^United Kingdom Silver60,000 ^United States Platinum1,000,000 ^.sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification aloneReferences. Taylor, Mick (May 21, 2010),.

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Music Reviews. From the original on November 21, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009. Keefe, Jonathan (November 22, 2009). Retrieved November 24, 2009.

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Rodman, Sarah (November 17, 2009). From the original on November 20, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009. Hayden, Jackie. '.: December 14, 2009. Rating specified at. Retrieved March 25, 2013.

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