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80
It is by all means a stimulating body of work with ample substance, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Less focused on his innate individuality, it’s a John Mayer passion project that toasts to the good old days, when musicians were more inclined to follow instincts and feelings than clicks and likes.
2mo
80
What makes Sob Rock more than empty pastiche is the superb quality of the songwriting.
2mo
70
Uniting these different moods, and the different styles in which Mayer dabbles, is the effortless warmth in his voice, which never puts too much weight behind his heartbreak or his happiness. He sings like a man who knows his place in the world.
2mo
70
Sob Rock is a pleasant album whose thematic '80s affections add some stylistic flair to Mayer's laid-back songs.
1mo
61
Sob Rock is the sound of a man alone in his success. Even if this is one of John Mayer’s stronger albums, the whole thing feels self-consciously minor.
2mo
60
It’s genuinely enjoyable. Fairly forgettable. A pleasant enough middle-lane trip down what Mayer – with knowing cliché – calls “the highway of dreams”.
2mo
45
Mayer manages to pack his newest album with dry lyricism while maintaining the same sonic palette, but this time with a handful of musical flourishes that offer glimpses of something unique.
1mo
40
If anything, Sob Rock achieves its sonic goals too well and is so blatantly dated that it doesn’t have any charm. Mayer comes off not as a tribute to his heroes but more just him being a copycat.
2mo
Mayer’s willingness to poke fun at himself lends itself perfectly to the satirical foundation of ‘Sob Rock’ <3
Look I didn’t hate this but I would say that it’s definitely the ridiculously tasteful guitar work by John Mayer that’s carrying the entire album.
Look, Sob Rock’ has a vibe for sure and knows how to stay in it’s own lane but absolutely feels at it’s most meaningful when the moody blues guitar moments come to light and are allowed to shine but for such a guitar-centric album and artist these moments are too few and far between.
Sure there are beautifully ... read more
Look, Sob Rock’ has a vibe for sure and knows how to stay in it’s own lane but absolutely feels at it’s most meaningful when the moody blues guitar moments come to light and are allowed to shine but for such a guitar-centric album and artist these moments are too few and far between.
Sure there are beautifully ... read more
He literally called this album a shitpost and it is pretty evident when listening to Sob Rock that it's not to be taken very seriously even if there are some nice melodies and guitars here.
I mean, just look at the cover and album name...
I mean, just look at the cover and album name...
Tracklist:
Favourite: New Light
Worst: Why You No Love Me
1. Last Train Home - 8
2. Shouldn't Matter but It Does - 6
3. New Light - 10
4. Why You No Love Me - 4
5. Wild Blue - 9
6. Shot in the Dark - 7.5
7. I Guess I Just Feel Like - 8.5
8. Til the Right One Comes - 7
9. Carry Me Away - 6.5
10. All I Want Is to Be With You - 7
Average: 7.35
Quick Comment: I quite like this listen it puts me in a good mood although it can be repetitive at times, it feels so peaceful and chill and just ... read more
Favourite: New Light
Worst: Why You No Love Me
1. Last Train Home - 8
2. Shouldn't Matter but It Does - 6
3. New Light - 10
4. Why You No Love Me - 4
5. Wild Blue - 9
6. Shot in the Dark - 7.5
7. I Guess I Just Feel Like - 8.5
8. Til the Right One Comes - 7
9. Carry Me Away - 6.5
10. All I Want Is to Be With You - 7
Average: 7.35
Quick Comment: I quite like this listen it puts me in a good mood although it can be repetitive at times, it feels so peaceful and chill and just ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Last Train Home 3:07 | 74 |
| 2 | Shouldn't Matter but It Does 3:56 | 66 |
| 3 | New Light 3:37 | 82 |
| 4 | Why You No Love Me 4:15 | 47 |
| 5 | Wild Blue 4:12 | 73 |
| 6 | Shot in the Dark 4:09 | 69 |
| 7 | I Guess I Just Feel Like 4:46 | 69 |
| 8 | Til the Right One Comes 3:39 | 66 |
| 9 | Carry Me Away 2:39 | 64 |
| 10 | All I Want Is to Be With You 4:04 | 65 |
Total Length: 38 minutes
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Added on: June 1, 2021