Mr. A-Z
by Jason Mraz
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 26, 2005
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 69
  3. Negative: 11 out of 69

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  1. AshleyK
    Aug 30, 2005
    10
    this album is amazing
  2. DanielleM
    Jan 20, 2006
    10
    Wonderful....easy to listen to, and makes you want to sing along--though it is tough to keep up with Mr. A-Z
  3. EliseP
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    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.
  4. StaceyB
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    Love this CD!!!
  5. NicoleB
    Aug 13, 2005
    10
    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.
  6. KatieInsect
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    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!!!!!
  7. EllieD
    Sep 27, 2005
    10
    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!
  8. JaxC
    Sep 4, 2005
    10
    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!
  9. sarahj
    Aug 13, 2005
    10
    MRAZTASTIC!!!!!!!
  10. AdamM
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    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!
  11. valenar
    Aug 26, 2005
    10
    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
  12. CelesteL
    Aug 29, 2005
    10
    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
  13. chrisc
    Sep 14, 2005
    10
    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!
  14. GreyH
    Sep 26, 2005
    10
    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.
  15. ChristineR
    Sep 30, 2005
    10
    This was an amazing cd!!!
  16. EdB
    Jun 13, 2006
    10
    best album ever!
  17. JonG
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    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.
  18. LenT.
    Jul 1, 2007
    10
    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 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
  19. JeannetteM
    Nov 5, 2005
    10
    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
  20. Bee
    Oct 17, 2005
    10
    Hey, this cd RAWKS. I love the song "Wordplay". Jason Mraz is extremely talented.
  21. MandieL
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    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!
  22. christaj
    Aug 13, 2005
    10
    he's spectacular! mraztastic!!!!!!!!!!
  23. mxixnxkx
    Aug 23, 2005
    10
    i love Jason's voice, and he is so cute. and he sing so beautifully. [sign] i love his music. Never stop making it!
  24. Chris
    Aug 24, 2005
    10
    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.
  25. AndreaF
    Aug 25, 2005
    10
    Love that Mr. A-Z!!!
  26. NewMrazFan
    Mar 4, 2007
    9
    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.
  27. JoeyP
    Sep 10, 2007
    9
    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 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
  28. liaisonmr.
    Oct 20, 2005
    9
    so creative, though a little bit confusing =D
  29. Bill
    Oct 17, 2005
    9
    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.
  30. LockeA
    Aug 31, 2005
    9
    Pretty awesome CD, but is missing "Waiting For My Rocket's" original class and distinction. However, he still remains one of my favorites.
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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    50
    For those who enjoyed the wise-ass undercurrent of his debut, this will be a delight. For those who enjoyed "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)," there will be too much narcissistic tomfoolery here to make this enjoyable. For those who never understood the appeal of Jason Mraz in the first place, Mr. A-Z will make them realize that they've really been taking John Mayer for granted.
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  2. Amazon.com
    60
    Fortunately, producer Steve Lillywhite is on hand to clean things up, giving even the most bumbling lyrical experiments, such as "Wordplay" and "Geek in the Pink," at least the illusion of a newfound maturity.
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  3. Billboard
    60
    There's an overriding sense of preciousness that permeates "Mr. A-Z," and a few instances ("O. Lover," "The Forecast") where his homages to '70s AM radio sneak over into copies.
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