John Mayer. Heavier Things (2003)

Heavier Things is the second major label studio album by singer-songwriter/guitarist John Mayer, released in 2003. Since his successful debut album, 2001's Room for Squares, Mayer had gained popularity as a creative and thoughtful songwriter, and this characteristic shines through on Heavier Things. The title of the album itself is a subtle response to certain criticism of Mayer's music.

Billboard said the album "firmly establishes him as a legitimate--albeit still puppy-eyed--singer/songwriter." James Hunter with Rolling Stone called Heavier Things an "equally available yet more sophisticated album" than Room for Squares. In contrast, People magazine said the record lacked "another killer single...that would have cemented his standing as a major new artist built to last^. In a self review for Esquire, Mayer gave the album a "B minus", adding, "Am I the only one who finds this record creepy to make out to?"

Mayer earned his first number one single with the song "Daughters" as well as a 2005 Grammy for Song of the Year, beating out fellow contenders Alicia Keys and Kanye West. He dedicated the award to his grandmother, Annie Hoffman, who died in May 2004. He also won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, beating Elvis Costello, Prince, and Seal for the award. At the 37th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2006, Mayer was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award.

The album did well commercially, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.

Track Listing

All tracks written by John Mayer except where noted.

1. "Clarity" – 4:32
2. "Bigger Than My Body" – 4:26
3. "Something's Missing" – 5:05
4. "New Deep" – 4:09
5. "Come Back to Bed" – 5:25
6. "Home Life" (David LaBruyere/John Mayer) – 4:13
7. "Split Screen Sadness" – 5:06
8. "Daughters" – 3:59
9. "Only Heart" – 3:50
10. "Wheel" – 5:32

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