Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: NFS4
I bought two copies of it (one for me and one for the GF). I've listened to it about 8 times now all the way through and I love it!
It DEFINITELY has a more "manufactured" sound to it than Room for Squares or Inside Wants out. Even with that fact, it is a very good album, although a little on the short side. I'm particuarly fond of Home Life, Daughters and Wheel. My GF likes Clarity...I think she likes the uuuooo-ooooo parts in the song for some reason.
I don't think it's half as good as Room For Squares. That album was brilliant. Now, I've only listened through a couple of times. I don't mind the "beefed-up" electric sounds, the added percussion and bass are welcome, but I found the main appeal with Mayer was his warm, intimate voice and melody. The added layers detract from this.
Instantly, "Clarity" is my favourite track. However, I have noticed that the songs aren't as narrative as his previous work, like the tracks from Room For Squares, which I miss.
The songs don't strike me in the same was as his last album did. I'm going to give it a proper chance, but I'm a little disappointed.