John Mayer’s ‘Continuum’: All 12 Tracks Ranked
Billboard breaks down each track on the album in honor of its 20th anniversary.
John Mayer's third studio album, Continuum, marked a significant shift in his musical style, gravitating towards a more bluesy and soulful sound. Released on September 12, 2006, the album delved into themes of introspection, the passage of time, and post-September 11 political discourse, ultimately becoming a heartbreak album.
Produced before the public revelation of Mayer's tumultuous dating life, Continuum explored the various stages of grief through its 12 tracks. The album's success was marked by its commercial and critical acclaim, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning nominations for Album of the Year at the 49th Grammy Awards.
Though it lost to the Chicks' Taking the Long Way, Continuum triumphed in the Best Pop Vocal Album category and won for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the lead single, "Waiting on the World to Change."
Twenty years after its release, John Mayer has continued to evolve his sound, inspire new generations of musicians, become a prominent philanthropist, and solidify his status as one of the most esteemed guitarists of the modern era. As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of Continuum, we revisit each track, ranking them from our least favorite to our favorite.
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