John Mayer – Battle Studies (2xLP)

"I approach the music like an artistic director does when he wants to perform a classical piece."

"While 'Continuum' was pervaded by R&B and Soul, 'Battle Studies' was written with the timelessness of Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young in mind," says Mayer. "Melodies and messages are tight, from the gut, with the efficiency of simplicity."

With his new single "Heartbreak Warfare", seven-time Grammy winner and "Hollywood heartbreaker" John Mayer has put together far more than just an appetizer for his new album. The extremely catchy high end pop song comes from his fourth longplayer "Battle Studies". It's the follow-up to the highly acclaimed album "Continuum". With the warmth, melodies and simplicity of California rock and pop of the 70s and 80s, "Battle Studies" is an open, free and relaxed album. Also on the album: a duet with Taylor Swift.