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- By John Mayer
- Genre: Rock
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Positive messages that are gentle, yet solid.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that John Mayer packs a lyrical wallop, in the gentlest of ways. No troubling content here, just really good, thoughtful songwriting.
What's the story?
John Mayer has a way of getting a strong message across in the gentlest of ways, and he does so beautifully on the opening track of CONTINUUM, his third studio album. "Me and all my friends/we're all misunderstood/they say we stand for nothing/and there's no way we ever could/Now we see everything that's going wrong/with the world and those who lead it/We just feel like we don't have the means/To rise above and beat it ... we keep on waiting/waiting for the world to change," he sings. The lyrics give voice to something many young people feel; it's inclusive and gentle while making a vivid point about today's world.
Is it any good?
Combine Mayer's well-written, poetic lyrics with his soulful vocals, superb guitar work, and perfectionist production standards (this is the first time Mayer has produced his own CD, and the loving care shines through on every track), and you've got an exquisite collection. The songs make their point without ever hitting anyone over the head.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the message in "Waiting on the World to Change." Do you agree that young people are too disillusioned to be politically active? "Stop This Train" might trigger discussion about aging relatives.
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there is nothing innapropriate on john mayer's latest album. The only thing is some songs are kinda boring. The boring songs are either too slow or "relaxation' songs. ha
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BEST ALBUM IN THE WORLD! PERIOD
This is, without question, one of the greatest albums ever made. I could listen to John Mayer all day. "Waiting on the World to Change" is my 2nd favorite song in the whole world. If he and Kirby Heyborne got together they would create the greatest concert known to mankind.
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Kid, 11 years old
September 21, 2010
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One curse word.
In Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, he says "b***h" once. I'm not kidding. He really says that!
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Good CD For All Ages!
This CD is for anyone. It is clean music.
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| Artist: | John Mayer |
| Release date: | September 12, 2006 |
| Label: | Sony Music |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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