John Mayer is the king of “sob rock” so it only seems fitting that he embraced it for his eight studio album. ‘Sob Rock’ is a short, punchy, honest, and vulnerable body of work that hears the singer, songwriter and producer giving listeners 10 songs of classic John Mayer introspection.
There is genuinely a song on this album for everyone who has ever enjoyed a John Mayer song in the past. Opening track ‘Last Train Home’ is a homage to his blues roots and classic Americana which he’s indulged in over his 20 year career. While ‘Til The Right One Comes’ is more intended for fans of the hook woven ballads with a guitar blues twist. But then you have the lead single ‘New Light’ which is heavily cemented in the current moment which is very reminiscent of James Bay’s last record ‘Electric Light’ with its similar organic groove.
Capturing a whole lot of emotions and distinct feelings, there are moments of tenderness which are harnessed in ‘Shouldn’t Matter But It Does’, and there is also a sense of nostalgia in songs like ‘Shot in The Dark’ which are very warm and comforting. And I would say that is another great way to describe this album because John Mayer has this organic ability to drop your wall and allow yourself to feel emotional but not necessarily triggered.
Buy John Mayer Albums on CD or Vinyl Including Sob Rock Here
Thomas Bleach wrote this blog post for Sanity. See more from Thomas here
|
Now You See Me, Now You Don't Movie Review
NOW YOU SEE ME NOW YOU DON’T: The longevity of a sleeper hit franchise. Here is our review to tell y... |
|
If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You Movie Review
ROSE BYRNE - The rise of a genuine superstar in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You! Here is our review to te... |
|
Bugonia Movie Review
Emma Stone and Bugonia, the best to ever do it? Here is our review to tell you more. |
|
Anime & Pop Culture Must-Haves: Marvel, Chainsaw Man & Bleach
Every collector has that shelf. The one that tells your story — the series you binged, the character... |
|
Now You See Me, Now You Don't Movie Review
NOW YOU SEE ME NOW YOU DON’T: The longevity of a sleeper hit franchise. Here is our review to tell y... |
|
If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You Movie Review
ROSE BYRNE - The rise of a genuine superstar in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You! Here is our review to te... |
|
Bugonia Movie Review
Emma Stone and Bugonia, the best to ever do it? Here is our review to tell you more. |
|
Fantasy Epics & BookTok Romance: Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros & Emily Henry
From sweeping fantasy worlds to heartfelt modern romance, Sanity is the perfect place to discover yo... |
|
Blockbuster Action & Dark Thrillers: Twisters, Longlegs and Tokyo Vice
If you love collecting movies and TV series on physical media, Sanity is the perfect place to discov... |
 |
Help you find exactly what you are looking for, even if you aren't sure yourself! |
|
Track down the hard to find as quickly as possible - if it's available, we will get it! |
|
Deliver fast and friendly service to every customer. |
|
Provide you with the hottest, the latest and a great range. |
|
And if you're not satisified, you can exchange or with a receipt, get your money back - no questions asked! |
Sign In / Register
