The Complete 2012 Performances Collection - EP

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I always enjoy JM's acoustic performances and this album was no exception. If you're a guitar player like myself, there is no mistaking the talent behind these songs and that signature percussive finger style that defines them. It is my opinion that songs like Queen of California and Something Like Olivia, when stripped of their production value reveal some awesome arrangements that showcase just how good Mayer is as an artist.

right now i like how he has been from blues to pop now to what reminds me of now a days bob dylan and he still has it

John decided that he had enough of his old pop sounding songs and went into a secluded state for a year to right something that he belied would have great meaning, and these songs are great! When people say that these performances are lazy you should see the videos! John really puts his heart and soul into these wonderfully crafted songs of his. Just because its not as popular as his old stuff doesn't mean that its not great quality with soul!

People complain about this because they want a remake of something he's already done. John Mayer has come far enough in his career that it's no longer about just getting on the radio. John gets to record what he likes, whether it's covering Hendrix or writing folk songs. I love his versatility as a musician and a songwriter and can't wait to hear what he's doing next. I honestly think he's under rated as a musician… perhaps because there are people who just like to hate him personally. Who knows, maybe if SRV had pop songs on the radio people wouldn't have taken him seriously either. I love the versatility… but that's just me.

I blindly download everything John puts out there. I have since before Room for Squares came out and I was pulling live tracks from Eddie's Attic off of Naptster. I am rarely disappointed. I listened to the first two songs on this EP though and they sound like he was forced to sit in the studio and record the tracks. It sounds like he has no interest in being there. Whoever on his team told him that these tracks were ready for release did him a disservice. At times it's like he is not even singing and almost as if he is just saying or reading the words. The Village Session EP he released a few years back is one of my favorite compilations of his music. It's just him and a guitar and the way he turns a verse and modifies the delivery of some of the songs is incredible. I was hoping for much of the same with this EP, but it's not in the cards. If I were him I would pull this from the shelf, go back in the studio with a little heart and then re-release another EP. Quality is usually never an issue with John's music, but in this case it is.

So pure and beautiful, there's nothing better than this

Keep it Rollin.

This is not fair, he should have made the whole album acoustic

I had the pleasure to watch John perform live and he is by far,one of the best guitarist alive! He is secretive in image and song,however,his battlfields of image and history stray to many away from his artistry.He once said,"Creating simple ear worms and childlike songs are key to hit making", however,he surounds himself with the greatest of bands,musicians and fans so give a listen and I recommend purchasing "All Things Mayer!" Barry E. Bertino BarryTheBassESPN Take Someone Fishing Today! ><(":":":":":":"^":":":":":":":":":":" )) * >