Heavier Things is the second major label studio album by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, released in 2003. The title of the album itself is a subtle response to certain criticism of Mayer's music. Heavier Things received very positive reviews by critics and listener polls.
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 feat...
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Heavier Things is the second major label studio album by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, released in 2003. The title of the album itself is a subtle response to certain criticism of Mayer's music. Heavier Things received very positive reviews by critics and listener polls.
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.
Columbia Records used a conservative marketing campaign to promote the album. Columbia Records Group president Will Botwin says. "We think we're being smart. It's a long-term project. We understand what we're creating is a career. Effectively, that's the message: Keep the hype at bay." In keeping with that gameplan, the album's first single, "Bigger Than My Body",...
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