What makes As/Is by John Mayer notable?

The album was notable for its critical reception, showcasing Mayer's ability to translate live energy into recorded form. It peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified Mayer's status as an influential figure in the early 2000s music scene. The track 'Your Body Is a Wonderland' won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, further cementing its cultural significance. Released in 2004, 'As/Is' came shortly after John Mayer's commercial breakthrough with 'Heavier Things' in 2003. This album showcases Mayer's evolution as a performer, featuring live recordings that highlight his improvisational skills and emotional depth. It serves as a bridge between his early acoustic roots and the broader pop rock sound he would later explore.

As/Is works well if you're into wave-like pacing with emotional depth, introspective blend for reflective moments and long tracks for patient listening.

How many songs are on As/Is?

As/Is has 15 tracks, running approximately 96 minutes.

As/Is

John Mayer

96 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · indie rock

An introspective blend of blues, acoustic melodies, and soft rock that captures vulnerability and longing.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with emotional depth
introspective blend for reflective moments
long tracks for patient listening
explorations of vulnerability and longing
ideal for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer upbeat, fast-paced tunes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2004, 'As/Is' came shortly after John Mayer's commercial breakthrough with 'Heavier Things' in 2003. This album showcases Mayer's evolution as a performer, featuring live recordings that highlight his improvisational skills and emotional depth. It serves as a bridge between his early acoustic roots and the broader pop rock sound he would later explore.
Stylistic neighbors: Jason Mraz· Jack Johnson· Ben Harper

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Only Heart 5:12
2 My Stupid Mouth 4:50
3 No Such Thing 3:55
4 Covered in Rain 8:52
5 Split Screen Sadness 5:57
6 Blues Intro 3:15
7 Come Back to Bed 11:57

Disc 2

1 Your Body Is a Wonderland 4:11
2 Something's Missing 9:04
3 Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) 7:00
4 Clarity 9:10
5 3x5 5:50
6 Home Life 6:54
7 Comfortable 4:58
8 Neon 5:05

What to play next

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