Heavier Things
by John Mayer
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Overall, ''Heavier Things'' is snappier than, say, a Bruce Hornsby CD, if not as rockin' and emotion-drenched as the latest from Dashboard Confessional.
  2. PopMatters
    60
    A sophomore effort that doesn't have as many drawbacks as one might assume.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    It's the kind of record you hate yourself for liking. [Dec 2003, p.132]
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  5. Spin
    50
    Sadly, Mayer's idea of a good time involves hiring jazz musicians to make himself sound like '80s James Taylor. [Dec 2003, p.128]
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  6. Village Voice
    50
    While he's technically adept at playing the blues, it's perfectly clear the only heartache Mayer knows how to emote comes the morning after a night of hearty partying.

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Most Discussed Album of 2003
60
#60 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 75
  3. Negative: 3 out of 75
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    10
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  2. movie2187
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    "Wheel" is one of the best songs ever. This is John Mayer Best album out of the 4(I love all of them). John Mayer has alot of detractors just"Wheel" is one of the best songs ever. This is John Mayer Best album out of the 4(I love all of them). John Mayer has alot of detractors just because he has so many fans but he is a great artist. Blending soft rock with blues, he is amazing. If you like John Mayer try " Justin Nozuka" !!!!!… Full Review »
  3. AaronL
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    Certainly becoming one of my most listened to albums to date... I think its almost worn out now.. haha.. Unreal!!! Every song is like Certainly becoming one of my most listened to albums to date... I think its almost worn out now.. haha.. Unreal!!! Every song is like poetry... John has a true talent when it coms to writing lerics that really mean something... and I'm sure most of us can relate to... BRAVO... I will continue to indulge in this album for many more years... Taking something different from it each time I listen!… Full Review »
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