Jason Mraz used to be amazing-before he sold out and became mainstream. His new CD is awful compared to anything I have ever heard by him. Live at Java Joe's is what Jason Mraz should really sound like; instead he makes a CD for little pre-teens. I'm thoroughly disappointed.

this album is amazing

Sorry, but Jason Mraz is a goofball with slim talent, at best. Vomiting dense hack poetry over generic music does not make him a good songwriter. Did I actually read somewhere that someone compared this guy to Dylan?? That's like comparing Ashlee Simpson to Patty Smith. Sorry, but this guy sucks. Oh, but he uses a lot of words, so he's "smart". Yeah, right.

Wonderful....easy to listen to, and makes you want to sing along--though it is tough to keep up with Mr. A-Z

This guy is amazingly talented. So poetic in his songwriting. And he sings like no other. One of the nicest pop albums I've heard.

Fantastic lyricist, and part of his charm is his near-arrogant delivery. Like an American Jamie T, but I can listen to more than 2 songs without losing interest! His studio stuff is not in the same league as his live recordings (in particular 'The Dream Life Of Rand McNally' performed at Java Joe's), as the focus is taken away from the lyrics, but in terms of pop music there is no modern-day artist that is more enjoyable to listen to.… Expand

Mraz has an exclusive fanbase of white girls and mommies, and he knows it well. His cocky, self-adoring behavior comes off far too easily in his songs, as does his background in musical theater, which may be the reason this album is so awful. Or maybe it's that one could easily imagine him strumming his guitar during lunch break while in costume for "Guys & Dolls," singing "Wordplay" and melting the collective heart of the girls in the Chorus.… Expand

Had to warm up to it since I iwas used to his live stuff, but I love it. I love Mraz's voice and lyrical style. I can't stop listening to it.

so creative, though a little bit confusing =D

Love this CD!!!

I must say, i am a huge jason fan, all though this cd was kinda bubbly pop, he is very talented , i agree java joes and the old school ones are most def. the best, so check those out before listening to the bad reviews, and well sadly the new cd, some songs are good tho, but its not W.F.M.R.T.C. :)

Not the deepest album, but Mraz does a good job of putting together some infectious beats with utra-feel good lyrics. No mind blowing affair by any measure, but certainly better than the current 49 critic rating. It's found a place in my iPod.

I thought this CD was so much better than his first you can really tell Jason had a lot to do with what went onto the album. To me if there was one word that could describe this album it's sexy.

I think Mraz has some growing to do but I liked the salsa sound to some of the tunes. Overall, he is a master of wordplay.

I love you Jason! All I listen to anymore is your music. YOu are a master of words, and melodies. I must admit, your first album was better, but Mr. A-Z did not let mr down. O. Lover is fun to dance to, and I sing to Geek in the shower everynight. Never stop making music!!!!!

Grating to the nth degree, irritating beyond belief. Jason Mraz has a penchant for singing about ... well ... himself. Just try to count the numer of times he says "me", "my", "I", "I'm", etc. It's as if me mixed the absolute narcicissm of rap with the goofiness of frat house neo folk. "Dude, like did you totally hear that new Jason Mraz song?" "Yeah dude, that was freakin dope." "Word. Let's put on our trucker caps and big sunglasses and go to the Starbucks and get a latte." Here's a tip, song writing is not a contest to see who can get the most words to fit into a 4 minute block of time. Here's another tip, most people don't want to listen to an album full of you singing about yourself. You can hear Mraz WAY too much on the radio as it is. I advise strongly against this CD and that you change radio stations.… Expand

BOY! What a tough crowd! I heard "Did you get my message?" as a ringtone and purchased the CD on itunes. Get over it, critics! This guy is great! He's creative, goofily articulate, and a damned site better than most of the top 40 artists in his range of style. I am finding this CD thoroughly enjoyable. My favorite is "Geek in the Pink". Oh - and about the maturity thing - I think it's quite mature to make good music and lyrics without profanity or overt references to sexuality. Jason - ignore the critics - Do your thang !!!… Expand

Give the guy a break on this album, i have to say that its definatly as good as his last and 'did you get me message?' is an awesome song!

awesome cd, he really exhibits his versatility in all different styles of music and how he has grown up from "Waiting For My Rocket to Come". although, i love him when he keeps things simple with him and his guitar, this album really showed off his ability to add neat effects where he wouldn't be able to do live. sounds great!

What IS it about sophomore albums, anyway? This is the SECOND hip neo-songwriter bandwagon I've been unceremoniously thrown off of in as many years. I get that narcissism is the new black and all, but this disc, like "Heavier Things," is completely ridiculous. Both Mraz and John Mayer arrived on the scene so brilliantly it's almost impossible to believe how far they fell with these two albums. Both seem to have listened too closely to their own hype. In Mayer's case, he seems to have swallowed whatever was left of that "Wonderland" pill and gone off the deep end. Apparently buoyed by the swoons resulting from that single, he is tireless in the assertion of his man-ness. Radio play refuses to let us forget the mind-numbing chant of "Daughters," with the immortal lyric: "On behalf of every man looking out for every girl/You are the god and the weight of her world." Are women really okay with lines like that? Enough of them must be. But please John - never speak on my behalf again. Mraz is similarly basking in the glow of himself here - though admittedly it is not so much offensive as it is annoying. Obviously he has made an effort to feature what he had heard were the top selling points of his first effort (i.e., his clover-honey falsetto and the ever present "wordplay," which is now featured as a topic unto itself). Wordplay, wordplay, wordplay..."It's all about the wordplay," he tells us. Nevermind that the wordplay of the first album was based on what were generally useful and exciting lyrics. These songs are scarcely more than a topic sentence followed by prolonged Brat Scat. And there are so many of them! All attesting to the brilliance of the first album without ever duplicating it. The opening track, "Life Is Wonderful" is a fake-out, much like the better "Clarity" was from Mayer. Both songs seem remnants left over from the debut albums, and both belie the silliness to come.… Expand

Oh how i love jason mraz. The tongue twisting lyrics, keeping a jumble in the lyrics (get it). But some how he kind of fell flat with the whole innocent sexual vibe, almost a "did he just say what i think he said" sort of lyrical mix-up. He voice is very mellow, chill. If it songs like "bella luna:" and "song for a friend" werent on the album i dont know what i would do. it is a permant staple of my playlist though. I just want a little less tasting all over his face, I know what you are trying to say you dirty little boy....call me jason my number is... call your buddy John Mayer we will have good time ::wink wink::… Expand

Critics be damned! It has a completely new and fresh sound that doesn't just throw guitar rifts or poorly written lyrics out there. It brings a new feel with jazzy style and originality that so many cookie cutter bands can't compair to. I'd highly recommend this and other works by Mr. A-Z.

MRAZTASTIC!!!!!!!

Should take lessons from girlfriend Tristan Prettyman on how to make heartfelt music.

Awesome album. Great soundtrack for my every day life. Music that puts me in a good mood and ready for the day, all day long. Mraz is awesome!

yall all son of bitches all yall who say this album is a piece of crap i would shoot u if i knew where u were yall whores,ass bitches go suck ur mom's left ear

What's happen with Jason! Now he play pop music. Geek in pink sound like a Backstreet Boys song!!!! «Waiting for my rocket to come» was a very good album... but Mr A-Z sound like all the pop music that we can hear again and again at the radio. Hope Jason go back to the source for the next album!!!

As his own lyrics say: a sophmoric effort. But, give the guy a break. He's only in his twenties ( I think) He's got a much better voice than most of the untrained musicians and vocalists out there masquerading as professionals and alot of natural talent. If he can withstand the "dog eat dog" world of entertainment and music for a while, his efforts will probably produce more mature and praiseworthy results.… Expand

I was very impressed. I saw him in concert in Seatlle and the album was just like it. It's great to finally hear someone with real talent that doesn't need a voice-editing machine to be able to sing. I'd love to jam with him sometime

Pretty awesome CD, but is missing "Waiting For My Rocket's" original class and distinction. However, he still remains one of my favorites.

Here's my mini review: Although much different than his debut “Waiting for My Rocket to Come” in many ways, Jason Mraz’s "Mr. A-Z" is a refreshing and strong follow up to a great debut album. It seems that Jason Mraz on Mr. A-Z has grown up a bit, and the new album shows and older, more mature songwriter. Turning away from his “street prophet” persona, “Mr. A-Z” shows that Mraz has undergone major development as both a songwriter and musician. Songs like “Wordplay,” although playful, display this new sensibility. Although the album is a bit more polished than its predecessor and seems to aim at making larger waves, none of the songwriting integrity that put Jason Mraz on the map in the first place has been lost. What results is an album by an artist coming into bloom. I’m glad that Jason Mraz is still able to take chances on the album that should be his proper breakthrough.… Expand

the variety of sounds - and his unbelievable voice - make this album a must! even if its for high school girls and guitar playing college boys!

I am an avid fan of Mraz when it's acoustic. It takes a lot to be better on stage than in a studio and he's at his best live. This CD took a few listens to get me hooked, but now i love it. No 2 songs sound alike and thats refreshing. Wordplay is easily the worst but was originally intended as a joke to take a jab at the music industry and the original lyrics read "blah, blah blah: it's all about the airplay. Unfortunately it got edited but ultimately it is.… Expand

Jason Mraz is an incredible talent and this CD showcases his AMAZING vocal skills. It is his best CD? Probably not. But It's still an incredible one. Critics claiming that he is self-absorbed and those mindless drones claiming that this isn't real music have nothing of substance to back up their ridiculous claims... they are just hopping on a bandwagon.

This was an amazing cd!!!

I'd really like to know why people are jumping down his throat and referring to him as cocky. Wordplay is the only entirely self-referential song on the album, and it's not even supposed to sound cocky.. it's supposed to be a parody. For the record, I think the song Wordplay sucks, and it's my least favorite song on the album. I'm pretty bummed that it was his first single. The rest of the album, however, is pop at its best. The songs are very diverse and Jason's voice allows him to pull it off nicely. It's got a song for any occasion, whether you're in the mood for easy listening or upbeat songs.… Expand

best album ever!

3 good songs on the record so dont buy this album unless u want to be dissapointed by how odd the songs are as they are as an example of hip-hop when last album they were adult alternative adult-related songs which were pretty good but the song style changed and it sucks the way he did on the first albums song but i forget the same... so all im trying to say is dont buy this album because it is not very good and is not adult alternative unless for the two songs "clockwatching" and "wordplay" and those songs arent satisfied. i suggest if u like mraz though, check out 50 cents new album the massecre. its great heavy metal with great lyrics so rock on dudes in the 50 cent band so another cd i would reccomend is the dead kennadys b/c its great rap and the music and moments in this album is unforgettable with Robert Plants lyrics. And i love eminem and their singer Eddie Van Halen rocks on the jazz"""""""""""""""" Oh yeah i forgot M… Expand

This album is absolutely amazing. It's so different from Waiting for My Rocket To Come, but it's still very Mraz. THe entire album is amazing, but if I had to pick standouts, they would be: Bella Luna, Plane, O. Lover, and Song For A Friend.

I spent the last 30 years listening almost exclusively to one artist - James Taylor. Sometimes months at a time with the same cassette in my car. I haven't heard anyone in all those years that I could imagine liking as much - and it will take many CD's to compete with JT, but Jason Mraz is as close as I have seen anyone come. He is a brilliant songwriter, fantastic voice and very unique and creative. I just hope he catches on! Len… Expand

Although I do agree that Jason's older stuff is a lot better, I still love this cd and think that new "mr a-z" Mraz is 100 times better than pretty much anything out there

Hey, this cd RAWKS. I love the song "Wordplay". Jason Mraz is extremely talented.

This Album is amazing, I agree that his live stuff is phenominal, but isn't live stuff always better(or it should be at least)? This Album has been in my player since it came out and i don't plan on taking it out anytime soon!

he's spectacular! mraztastic!!!!!!!!!!

i love Jason's voice, and he is so cute. and he sing so beautifully. [sign] i love his music. Never stop making it!

It's music that puts you in a good mood. It is easy for listeners to relate to. Mraz is more talnted than most artists out there today.

Love that Mr. A-Z!!!

I don't have to go far to hear this talentless nerd croon his way into young girls hearts, but it is enough to hear that he is by far one of the worst "musicians" ever. To all of you who think this is good music; WAKE UP.