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Paradise Valley

John Mayer

Paradise Valley

The US pop rock singer-songwriter continues down the Americana route on his 6th album, again produced by Don Was and also featuring Frank Ocean and Katy Perry

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6.9

Label
Columbia
UK Release date
19/08/2013
US Release date
20/08/2013
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  1. 8.0 |   All Music

    An introspective if somewhat more upbeat affair than his similarly country-inflected 2012 release, Born and Raised
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  2. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    The level of growth on Paradise Valley with respect to Mayer’s ability as a singer/songwriter is remarkable
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  3. 7.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Mayer can get in trouble when he pushes too hard for effect, so the laid-back vibe here works to his advantage, allowing both his talent and his charm to shine
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  4. 7.0 |   The Digital Fix

    There’s something about that butter smooth voice, those acoustic guitar noodlings, and the skill for writing great melodies that combine to make Paradise Valley feel as comfortable and familiar as an old pair of slippers
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  5. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    The tender vocals contributed to Wildfire by surprise guest Frank Ocean are easily the most striking 85 seconds on the record
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