Battle Studies is the 2009 release from John Mayer, and the mood throughout is, well, battle-weary. From the opening track “Heartbreak Warfare”, these are the songs of an artist in personal turmoil. It’s not a good CD to put into the car stereo for a long drive or a workout, as many of the songs have a forlorn, sorrowful vibe. Battle Studies does perk up in the second half- “Assassin” is a standout track with a good groove in which Mayer describes himself as a taker of hearts, but one who met his match, and “Edge of Desire” is another I’d recommend.
Overall, I don’t recommend Battle Studies as much as Continuum- there’s nothing wrong with songs about a breakup or sorrow, but this just isn’t a very memorable set.
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