Wow, I can't believe such a number of people could be negative about this album. I like all JM's stuff and find very little to criticise here. Only time will tell if it replaces Heavier Things as my favourite because it's a record that I never got tired of.

An instant classic - this will prove to be a defining album for John Mayer and one of the top releases of the decade.

Excellent effort.

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.

Finally a cd that decided that Pop Music can be used it a way to stimulate the senses. Its not just noise anymore... this is pop MUSIC

Tremendous sonics combine with a great performance. Vultures is my facorite track, but the whole album is superb.

Don't get me wrong. I am a HUGE JM fan. But I must admit there are ups and downs on this album. Maybe I have been mesmirised by the gold dust twinkling from my speakers as I had listened to Try! Nevertheless, after listening to Continuum three times in a row and reasonably enjoying it, it was almost a relief to put Try! back on. More like that John, PLEASE! Oh and by the way, where is Tracing? John played this song last time he came to Wellington (New Zealand) saying it will be on his next albulm. Well it wasn't on Try! It's a beautiful song that tugs at the old relationship/growing up heart strings. He's so good at that. I'm just hoing Continuum is a grower. Esp. considering I'm flying to Auckland to see him in November.… Expand

great songwriting as per usual...well done

Mayer gives us a new look at old sounds. An album of twelve songs that are all at once diverse and tightly intertwined around similar themes of love, loss, betrayal and above all, coming of age.

Starting with track 2 you immediately feel the down home blues influence in the music and I love it! Belief if beautiful, Gravity is nice, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room is hypnotic. This album has soul and I love the fact that his guitar is getting some real attention on this CD. Make sure you pick this one up. It is well worth it.

I comletely fell in love with this album. Slow Dancing, Belief, Gravity, Vulture, basically all the songs are brilliant. And his live performances are even better

I thought I would hate this. Really. Waiting on the World to Change is annoying to hear on the radio, but on the album it's the standout track. Before you listen to the album, you have to realize that the only fast songs are WOTWTC and Bold as Love. Once you realize that, the album is amazing, with plenty of heartbreaking ballads. The only songs that aren't as good are the last two, but their lyrical content makes them perfectly placed at the end. Quick Picks: Waiting on the World to Change, The Heart of Life, Bold as Love 5/5… Expand

John Mayer... oh John Mayer. A talented blues-guitarist he may be, but "anyone can play guitar" if what Thom Yorke has to say holds water. Writing a song that is not complete pants to play guitar along with might have been a nice start for Mr. Mayer. His words are empty, the music hollow, and everything he is doing that might be construed as good music has already been done better by someone else. A lot better. Unfortunately, the songs are catchy enough that I will still ave to listen to loads of Dave Matthews fans raving about this album endlessly, so that they can have some "credibility" in between listening all kinds of derivative pop bilge.… Expand

As a musician who loves every side that John Mayer has to offer (from RFS right up to Continuum)I can honestly say that John Mayer is one of the few artists that every thing he puts his finger on turns to gold.The Fact that he surrounds himself with much older amazingly talented musicians is just a small testament to how pure-bred his talent is. Name me another artist who has millions of teenage girls screaming, not only to chart-topping pop songs, but a fifteen minute guitar solo? Turly a feat for music I'll say!!! I don't have a witty little quote to describe how multi-dimensional the artistic, and musical value of his writing is but all I know is he is a fifteen-year old guitar players hero. Thank you John.… Expand

There is nothing better than driving at night with the top down listening to a little John! He is truly one of our generations best talents and should be celebrated. Bravo John, Bravo!

When I first listened to this CD I thought it was pleasant enough, but after listening to it a few more times I've picked up on more depth and nuance of both the music and the lyrics. Similar to the lyrics on Heavier Things, it seems he starts with poetry and then adds music. However, the music itself feels more like learning the blues; gentle but rich. Love it.

Awesome album...truly can't find a more talented artist out there. Very refreshing.

Yes, he’s back…and he has created his most expansive album to date. Artists frequently give into the conformist pressures of their record labels, often sacrificing their individuality and creative style. John Mayer succumbed to such pressures on his prior efforts, but now he has finally established himself as a credible singer-songwriter. As a result, his record label has allowed him to fashion an original and unrestricted work of art. His romantic melodies and heart felt lyrics progress with his typical pop/rock formula, but the songs are still ridiculously catchy. Continuum is a razzle-dazzle reunion of a repeatedly misguided genre.… Expand

John never ceases to amaze me. His new music is every bit as uplifting and soothing and humanity inspiring as always. Continuum is a source of great musical joy. The Heart of Life is one of the most heart warming songs I have ever heard. This music just simply adds to one's quality of life. Thanks

This is the first John Mayer album I've heard and I bought it primarily due to Steve Jordan's involvement. What a pleasure to listen to. Mr. Mayer eschews the more maudlin traits of singer-songwriterdoom for a tasty mix of jazz, funk and folk. It's fine from start to finish and, yes, the boy can play.

Nicely shows John Mayer growing up - while he's not all grown up yet - I'm enjoying this faze of his life.

in keeping true to himself by avoiding over produced albums and passing songs "continuum" offers an escape on what radio passes for music these days.. mayer shines making doudt, love, loss and any emotion worth experiencing ... not far fetch to call his work " GENIOUS" his bluesy, r&b , rock infused tracks stay with you and trigger a tear, hope and complete serenity... I LOVE THIS MAN !!!!

It is great to have John Mayer back. This album is definitely one of his best and really showcases his songwriting abilty.

Most mature and accurate potrayal of John Mayer in the studio yet

Best work yet.

The best Mayer album to date. No other recent artist has successfully explored other genres of music as well as John has. John is doing something no one else is and he's exposing the masses to the coolness of the blues and just original music in general. See you in Oct. 8th for the John/Sheryl show. Thanks for rocking.

something people need to keep in mind when obtaining a new JM record, snd something we die hard fans know is to keep a completely open mind when listening to a new record for the first time. Every new release signifies growth and maturity in both his music, and within himself. Many of the tracks on here remind me of adult contemporary of the 70's/80's....almost an interpretation of the Jim Croce and Cat Stevens sound. Amazing work,… Expand

So, I've tried to like JM since his first album, and I have friends who are still big fans. Trouble is, he's too light & fluffy. I feel like he's the guy at the party strumming "sensitive" songs to get laid. I just don't buy his act. His singing voice is an irritating affectation, and his lyrics are college-frosh journal material. Overall the overproduced slickness of this album and puddle-deep musings are a turnoff for me. Granted, I'm not his core audience, but alas, he's just another of the sensitive male crooner types clogging our airwaves these days. Sure, he's a good guitar player, granted, no argument there. But if he really wants to be a bluesman, why not put out a legit blues record? Well, because that would mess with his sales, and a lot of the cute girls would stop showing up to his shows, and we can't have that. This is calculated, prefab fluff-pop with some songwriterly accoutrements for "credibility". But make no mistake, this has all the artistic merit of a car commercial. I give it a 3 for JM's musicianship.… Expand

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

John Mayer's crowning success so far. With Room for Squares he was a shy kid who didn't know stardom, on Heavier Things he was still a kid trying to please the people, but with Continuum, John is himself, and we hear all parts of him through his music. Mayer is the superman of this generation, and hopefully he and a supporting cast of other artists can bring musicianship back into the mainstream… Expand

The first album in a ling time that actuallt feels inspired by something.

AWESOME

His best and clearly most consistant effort yet. I don't live in America so don't hear that much about him, my friends from the States feel he is over hyped. I just love his groove man, and he's pushing the boundaries of rock at the moment. There hasn't been many consistant records this year, but this is. A grower as all classic albums should be!

Perfection! johm Mayer gets the perfect mixture of Blues and Soul! I love this Album!

Absolutely outstanding vocals, musicianship, production, etc. The only thing holding me back from giving a 10 is that he'll probably put out even better in the future.

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.

In the imortal words of Ron Burgendy "that's baby making music"

this is mayer coming of age, he's made a timeless record that is putting him on the road to one day being compared with the greats of past generations. He has also given himself more room to flex his exquisite guitar skills, previously restricted to live performances. He's a brilliant songwriter and these songs are crafted to perfection. BUY NOW!

Easily a top 10 album of the year... seriously.

"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

I preordered this album, received it on Monday, and have been listening to it ever since. As a JM fan from the start, I'm really enjoying where his music is going. He's moving away from the acoustic ballads (although he does include one or two of those) and writing songs that you can tap your feet and bob your head to. People who expect this album to be placed in either the Folk Rock or Blues genre are missing the point: Mayer makes his own music, not the music of Dave or Hendrix or anyone else. He takes, molds, and creates something that is undeniably listenable. Hats off....probably my favorite album for the next few months.… Expand

This is a very good CD. Like most work done by Mayer, it takes a couple listens before the songs really take hold of you. Unlike Room for Squares and Heavier Things, though, there is no clear second single on the CD. This is probably because Mayer seems to have been focusing more on being true to himself instead of being true to the radio.

JM just keeps getting better and better...

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.

I bought this CD for a reason. It's wonderful and the lyrics are so real. I love it! Relaxing and good for anybody.

I give Little, Good John kudos for at least turning on the lights in a studio. That said, I wish he would crawl back into the primordial adult-contemporay ooze from which both he and David Gray have sprung. A poor man's Mark Knopfler, he has neither the chops nor the writing ability of the former Dire Straits frontman. I'm ashamed to admit that Room For Squares sucked me into its miasma, but I realized the jig was decidedly up when he produced more live albums (three) than studio records since that touchstone. Sadly, his best gig since has been backing Dave Chappelle.… Expand

At first listen, I thought continuum was a disappointment. I was so wrong. In fact, it's the best and the most entertaining cd I ever bought. It does need twice and more listening to get it kick in, and once it does, you'll get addicted, especially to Vultures, I don't Trust Myself, Bold as Love

This is one of the only cds that I have on windows media player with a perfect 5 star on every song, that's coming from someone that basically listens to Hip Hop and R&B, that's telling how good this one is...........

Excellent album from John Mayer, possibly the defining artist of his generation.