His songwriting isn't quitethere yet, but he's shown that he can do anything (listen to 'Too Good For Me' or 'Stay' for his softer side). I think he's a MUCH better guitarist.
Roll Away is my favourite song on the album, and I think it's his best "song", as opposed to best guitar workout... But his cover of Outside Woman Blues is an awesome display of guitar heroism.:D
That said, I don't think he's THAT much better of a guitarist - more flashy, definitely, but I like the tasteful stuff Mayer does as well. And Mayer's songs are definitely more fully-formed.
No reason why either of them has to shit on the other anyway.:p
Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
For my money, John Mayer's music isn't good enough to ignore his personality.
In public and on stage he comes across as contrived and self-indulgent (I saw him and the Marley Brothers at the Hollywood Bowl; they joined Dave Matthews on stage for a stellar version of "Exodus".) .
Regarding his performances, he's akin to Celine Dion, in that there's a disconnect between how much emotion they show on their faces and the art that is being produced.
To look at him play, you'd think he was possessed by the spirit of Robert Johnson. To listen to him play, you'd think more along the lines of Robert Goulet.
Jack Johnson, on the other hand, seems more genuine to me, and his music puts a smile on my face.
Either way, I hope you make your decision based on the music and not on the relative hotness of the girls in the crowd, or who shits on whom, or what some douche bag like me says. It's about the music, right?
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Roll Away is my favourite song on the album, and I think it's his best "song", as opposed to best guitar workout... But his cover of Outside Woman Blues is an awesome display of guitar heroism.:D
That said, I don't think he's THAT much better of a guitarist - more flashy, definitely, but I like the tasteful stuff Mayer does as well. And Mayer's songs are definitely more fully-formed.
No reason why either of them has to shit on the other anyway.:p
My favourite softer song is Stay, or Too Good For Me, or Rollaway, or Gotta Leave. Can you tell I love these guys?
Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
To look at him play, you'd think he was possessed by the spirit of Robert Johnson. To listen to him play, you'd think more along the lines of Robert Goulet.
that's perfect....:D
my may be a technically a good guitarist but he has no soul
i haven't seen jack in person but i'd choose him over mayer every time
His songwriting isn't quitethere yet, but he's shown that he can do anything (listen to 'Too Good For Me' or 'Stay' for his softer side). I think he's a MUCH better guitarist.
weak songwriting = Kenny Wayne Sheperd Syndrome. Dude sure can play, though.
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John Mayer shits on everything Jack has ever done. People that say Mayer sucks are simple stupid because he can play the guitar better than 95% of the people that you listen to. His lyrics aren't that strong..Jacks aren't either. I like both singers music, but if I were you I would choose Mayer.
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Roll Away is my favourite song on the album, and I think it's his best "song", as opposed to best guitar workout... But his cover of Outside Woman Blues is an awesome display of guitar heroism.:D
That said, I don't think he's THAT much better of a guitarist - more flashy, definitely, but I like the tasteful stuff Mayer does as well. And Mayer's songs are definitely more fully-formed.
No reason why either of them has to shit on the other anyway.:p
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In public and on stage he comes across as contrived and self-indulgent (I saw him and the Marley Brothers at the Hollywood Bowl; they joined Dave Matthews on stage for a stellar version of "Exodus".) .
Regarding his performances, he's akin to Celine Dion, in that there's a disconnect between how much emotion they show on their faces and the art that is being produced.
To look at him play, you'd think he was possessed by the spirit of Robert Johnson. To listen to him play, you'd think more along the lines of Robert Goulet.
Jack Johnson, on the other hand, seems more genuine to me, and his music puts a smile on my face.
Either way, I hope you make your decision based on the music and not on the relative hotness of the girls in the crowd, or who shits on whom, or what some douche bag like me says. It's about the music, right?
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that's perfect....:D
my may be a technically a good guitarist but he has no soul
i haven't seen jack in person but i'd choose him over mayer every time
What song did he cover?
weak songwriting = Kenny Wayne Sheperd Syndrome. Dude sure can play, though.
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I've seen Jonny Lang live as well, and personally thought Mayer was better. I do love Jonny Lang though.
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