(06) - John Mayer - Heavier Things (2003)

"Heavier Things" is the second major label studio album by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, released in 2003, and went on to sell over 2 million units in the United States.
John Mayer had gained popularity as a creative and thoughtful songwriter, and this characteristic shines through on Heavier Things. The title of the album itself is a subtle response to certain criticism of Mayer's music.
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. Mayer felt he could be more relaxed and focus more on his art while making Heavier Things, with Jack Joseph Puig as producer, loops and horns were more prominently featured. Mayer took greater control of the creative side with this album; much of the album was recorded in his New York City apartment. He also got final approval on all radio-edits.

Tracklist:
01. "Clarity" – 4:32
02. "Bigger Than My Body" – 4:26
03. "Something's Missing" – 5:05
04. "New Deep" – 4:09
05. "Come Back to Bed" – 5:25
06. "Home Life" – 4:13
07. "Split Screen Sadness" – 5:06
08. "Daughters" – 3:59
09. "Only Heart" – 3:50
10. "Wheel" – 5:32

Label: Columbia Records
Genre: Folk, Blues, Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul
Producer: Jack Joseph Puig
Country: U.S.A.