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Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings
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Positive: 56 out of 76
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Mixed: 14 out of 76
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AnthonyPNov 18, 2009A nice departure from his usual music progression. His First Theme album, and I think he did it perfectly. A great collection of deep lyrics and emotional melodies.
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ArtieANov 19, 2009Mayer takes his songwriting to a new more "grown up" level with this album. Melodies and hooks that get to you fast and STAY with you. Combines the best of his earlier albums. Only crit. is I would have liked a few songs with a bit more funk. The musicians he used seem to be wasted on these softer songs.
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StephanieJNov 20, 2009"Edge of Desire", to infinity the best song on this album.
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SeanKNov 26, 2009It's simply brilliant. John has simply outdone himself since Continuum for sure!
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DavePNov 27, 2009There aren't enough musicians out there today who understand that "Pop" is not a dirty word, and that pop music need not be simplistic twaddle. Battle Studies is a case in point: Somewhat less adventurous than his previous album, Continuum, it is nonetheless a truly excellent POP album.
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JohnWNov 18, 2009I love this album so much! the production..the songs..the guitar work..the melodies..yeah its different than continnum but i think its in a step forward in a good way. i bet this album is even better live! march 9th in dallas!!!
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ScottHNov 21, 2009
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MusicManiacNov 21, 2009
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JBNov 20, 2009A new horizon. Back to the bubble gum with a hollowbody overdriven guitar mixed well, but unlike the solid guitarwork we've come to know and expect. Some great tracks although Crossroad... Still a maestro.
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granthNov 22, 2009If you are a fan of his blues music you may be a little disappointed. However, if you are a fan of John Mayer in general you will love this CD. In my opinion this is not half as good as his "Were the Light Is" album, but is still great. There are only one or two songs on this album that I don't really like. Its deffinetly worth picking up.
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KaiRNov 30, 2009
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LuisGNov 19, 2009john left the boy from ROOM FOR SQUARES years ago " Battle Studies" is insight from a man who seeks shelter and reaches out for love- 11 tracks of adult observation- a little bit bluesy while remaining current - my generations Eric Clapton keep it up john im growing right beside you.
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RobJNov 19, 2009Seen within the context of his other work this album will prove to be a valuble addition. Not symbolically concise as an album, but touching lightly on smaller subjects that with time will fit in well with his other work as a whole.
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Awards & Rankings
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While the artist has raised some eyebrows by asking, "Who says I can't get stoned?" (on the album's first single, 'Who Says'), the rest of the collection certainly has the goods to eclipse that overblown controversy.
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Even when the proceedings threaten to get turgid, the intimacy of Mayer’s expression never wavers, and in many ways that’s the album’s greatest victory.
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Battle Studies is, for the most part, status quo Mayeromics — an expertly calibrated study in soft-pedal confessions, searching lyricism, and mildly groovy guitar licks.