June 5, 2001 (Aware Records), later re-released by Columbia. Pop, soft rock, and acoustic. John Alagia. Highlights:
Musically, "Room for Squares" reflects Mayer's diverse influences, ranging from blues and rock to pop and jazz. The album features nods to artists like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix, as well as a keen awareness of contemporary pop trends. Mayer's guitar playing is a highlight of the album, showcasing his impressive technical skills and emotional expressiveness. John Mayer - Room For Squares -2001 Pop- -Flac ...
Room for Squares eventually went 5x Platinum, but at its core, it remains a remarkably intimate record. It bridged the gap between the coffeehouse folk scene and stadium-filling pop-rock. It proved that you could be a virtuoso musician and still write hooks that the entire world could sing along to. June 5, 2001 (Aware Records), later re-released by Columbia