Born and Raised
13 tracks
May 22 2012
Album Description
John Mayer's fifth studio album, released on May 22, 2012, by Columbia Records. It marked yet another change in Mayer's musical style, incorporating elements of folk and Americana, as well as influences from Bob Dylan, Neil Young, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Its cover, as well as that of the single 'Queen of California', was designed by David Adrian Smith. Born and Raised received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Mayer's technical skills as well as Don Was' production work. The first single 'Shadow Days' was released on Mayer's blog on February 27, 2012, and was made available for purchase as a digital download on March 6, 2012. The second single 'Queen of California' impacted Hot AC radio on August 13, 2012, and the third single 'Something Like Olivia' impacted Triple A radio on November 5, 2012.
Album Artwork & Visuals
Track Listing
- 1Queen of California4:10
- 2The Age of Worry2:38
- 3Shadow Days3:53
- 4Speak for Me3:45
- 5Something Like Olivia3:01
- 6Born and Raised4:48
- 7If I Ever Get Around to Living5:22
- 8Love Is a Verb2:24
- 9Walt Grace's Submarine Test, January 19675:08
- 10Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey4:39
- 11A Face to Call Home4:45
- 12Born and Raised (Reprise)2:01
- 13Fool to Love You2:16
