Continuum
by John Mayer
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 164 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 146 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 164
  3. Negative: 11 out of 164

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  1. JimboW
    Oct 3, 2006
    4
    Disappointing. An Onymous (rated this album 3) hits the nail on the head. This is a boring album. If you like chilled out bliues, you probably won't be disappointed, but this is not what I was hoping for after his previous 2 albums. OK, they may be 'pop' but at least they had some original songwriting and dynamics. Continuum is monotone at best.
  2. ameliar
    Sep 27, 2006
    6
    now i am a huge john mayer fan but i have to say this album dissapointed me. after a long 3 year wait after heavier things i was expecting something phenomonal like his previous work but sadly continuum feel flat of my expectations. i still support john and all his work and hes trying out a new style which is great but lets just say i miss the "your body is a wonderland days" hopefully now i am a huge john mayer fan but i have to say this album dissapointed me. after a long 3 year wait after heavier things i was expecting something phenomonal like his previous work but sadly continuum feel flat of my expectations. i still support john and all his work and hes trying out a new style which is great but lets just say i miss the "your body is a wonderland days" hopefully this album will be one were the more u listen to it the more it grows on you. "slow dancing in a burning room" was one of the few tracks that stood out for me.… Expand
  3. MattD.
    Sep 12, 2006
    5
    This CD is not a complete failure, but it needs more songs like "Belief" too avoid sounding just as snoozy as smooth jazz. His voice is more suited for the breezy pop of Room For Squares. Another problem: "Waiting On The World To Change," a song about a weighty matter, has arrangements that have the urgency of kids' music.
  4. JakeG
    Sep 13, 2006
    6
    "Waiting on the World to Change" is weak musically, and the album overall feels more like an album trying to be a retro feeling blues album than being something of its own
  5. ConnorD
    Sep 25, 2006
    6
    Although the album may be too low key for some people, some of the songs are quite good . I recommend tracks 1,5,7, 10, and 12. Unfortunately I disliked the other 7 songs, so i must say that individual tracks should be bought via itunes.

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#41 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#14 Most Shared Album of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Blender
    70
    Where his earlier music was a parade of bright primary colors, these plaintive melodies come in delicious shades of gray. [Oct 2006, p.138]
  2. PopMatters
    70
    While Continuum doesn’t necessarily contain a sure-thing pop hit, it’s one of the few mainstream pop/rock albums that’s satisfying from the beginning to the end.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    50
    With no edge to the songwriting and with such spit-polished, tasteful production, Continuum just doesn't convince as a heady, soulful rock album or as Mayer's creative quantum leap forward.
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