: Famed among guitarists for its complex, bluesy finger-picking pattern that remains a benchmark for technical skill. The Sound of a "Quarter-Life Crisis" Album Review: John Mayer, “Room For Squares” (2001)
David LaBruyere (Bass), Nir Z (Drums), and Brandon Bush (Keyboards).
There are two types of people in this world: Those who dismiss John Mayer as fluffy adult contemporary, and those who have listened to Room for Squares on a good pair of headphones.
Most digital and CD releases include 13 tracks, with a brief "hidden" silent track often appearing before the finale. Notable Credits/Features No Such Thing Co-written with Clay Cook Why Georgia Solo composition My Stupid Mouth Solo composition Your Body Is a Wonderland Grammy-winning single Known for complex thumb-slap technique Features string arrangements Hints of Brazilian jazz influence Features Jerry Marotta on drums Love Song for No One Co-written with Clay Cook Back to You Produced by Glen Matullo & David LaBruyere Great Indoors Solo composition Not Myself Features Mellotron by Brandon Bush St. Patrick's Day Jazz-influenced holiday-themed closer Production Credits Primary Producer: John Alagia. Jack Joseph Puig and Jeff Juliano. Mastering: Scott Hull at Classic Sound, New York. Key Personnel: