The Search for Everything: Wave One
John Mayer · 2017
14 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of personal growth and love.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moving On and Getting Over — This opener establishes the album’s theme of resilience, weaving together emotive guitar work with lyrics about letting go of past relationships.
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Love on the Weekend — The song captures fleeting moments of romance with a laid-back groove, making it relatable and resonant for listeners navigating modern love.
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You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me — Closing the EP, this track offers poignant reflections on legacy and memory, featuring delicate instrumentation that enhances its contemplative nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases mature songwriting and cohesive sound but remains within Mayer's established style.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a steady acoustic guitar riff that sets a reflective tone, which is maintained throughout the EP.
- Each song features a prominent use of layered harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track employs a soft piano arrangement that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure and introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks Mayer's return to songwriting after a hiatus, showcasing personal growth.
- Career context
- By 2017, John Mayer was transitioning into a new phase after a hiatus from solo work. This release followed his 2013 album 'Paradise Valley' and marked his return to songwriting, showcasing a matured perspective on life and relationships.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Mraz· Jack Johnson· Ben Harper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Moving On and Getting Over 4:21
- 2 Changing 3:33
- 3 Love on the Weekend 3:31
- 4 You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me 3:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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