Vinyl Me Please Essentials

[Joe Mac]

unrelated but this is actually all about the ethics of the term essential

 

[Gavaxeman]

MJ was never convicted of shit.


Oh c’mon !

 

[scotthilk]

Just read through hundreds of comments and came here to say I love The BEP.

welp, see ya later!

 

[Joe Mac]

Like him or not, Mayer was a big deal in the 2000s. If you want a collection of artists representing a range of music of a particular time period, a Mayer album would fit right in.

In America. He never came to close to breaking outside the US. I only heard of him and his terrible music because he went out with much more successful and talented women.

 

[Joe Mac]

But what y’all are completely discrediting is that to a younger generation Taylor Swift & John Mayer are to them what Mariah Carey and Jeff Buckley (maybe) are to a different generation. Like you may dread a release by T Swift as I would as well but a younger crowd may swoon over it because to them it’s an essential part of their musical upbringing. VMP is always going to be catering to target demographics and those demographics are going to continue to cater to younger crowds and the vinyl hobby continues to pick up steam. Like y’all are shitting on these things because they make no sense to you but a younger crowd might feel the exact same way about getting a Bruce Springsteen release and as a multi-generational music forum it’s our duty to be weary of these dynamics.

Come back to me when John Mayer writes a song worthy of the word, never mind inspires a generations of musicians to adopt a vocal style or show vulnerability in their songs . There is is saying something is from your time, not mine (that said i was 23, not 83 in 2006) and making bizarre statements lending false gravitas..

 

[Joe Mac]

Not arguing that everything is essential because it matters to someone somewhere. I’m just trying to provide some perspective as one of the forums younger members. @Dead C was stumped by this choice and was wondering what he may have missed to where this could sneak in as an ROTM and I’m just leaning in to add context for these strange 2000’s head scratchers, to me this choice made perfect sense and I was surprised to see it baffled so many! So while we can laugh off a Taylor Swift ROTM as being a funny choice it could probably make a case for being essential to a large younger demographic is all. Hope that helps clarify my position.

I could make a case for 1989 being an essentials pick, she’s an infinitely more talentled songwriter than Mayer. Infinitely.

 

[NathanRicaud]

No emojis. Not reading this.

I fixed it for you

 

[Murfocakes]

How about:

Is this the official tracklist of the Sign boxset?

 

[Bsdmr2]

I’ve never heard of John Mayer. But skim reading these last few pages, I’m glad that’s the case. He sounds like a right 🛎

 

[NathanRicaud]

In America. He never came to close to breaking outside the US. I only heard of him and his terrible music because he went out with much more successful and talented women.

Oh my goodness! You think his music is terrible!

I’ve listened to Continuum and it’s not that bad! Like.......oh my! I can see that John Mayer’s sound would be polarising for many listeners but it’s not terrible! But each to their own!

You probably think Gwen Stefani’s debut album is also terrible and I absolutely love that album!

 

[Joe Mac]

Oh my goodness! You think his music is terrible!

I’ve listened to Continuum and it’s not that bad! Like.......oh my! I can see that John Mayer’s sound would be polarising for many listeners but it’s not terrible! But each to their own!

You probably think Gwen Stefani’s debut album is also terrible and I absolutely love that album!

It just so bland lifeless Nathan, like porridge made with water and not even a sprinkle of salt.

Let’s leave Gwen out of this, they’re not even remotely comparable musically.

 

[NathanRicaud]

It just so bland lifeless Nathan, like porridge made with water and not even a sprinkle of salt.

Let’s leave Gwen out of this, they’re not even remotely compatible musically.

Mmmmmm I kinda feel you on this one! It is a bit bland but I feel like it’s really breezy, smooth and kinda sexy! There’s something really classic/classy and clean about Continuum too, even if I feel there are a few duds on the album. Totally get where you are coming from!

Yeah, Gwen Stefani, it’s like you can’t even compare haha

 

[Gavaxeman]

Is this the official tracklist of the Sign boxset?

Posted on Amazon as a pre order then pulled - it’s the second time that tracklist has been Leaked so looking likely

 

[uvwxVinyl]

Didn't know about the John Mayer domestic abuse and I'm a fan of his music and have 2 albums. I guess he really does share similarities with Clapton.

Read that playboy interview just now, pretty appalling as well.

Thanks for making me aware about this. I guess vmp can do whatever they want with this album but absolutely no need for me to give this guy more money.

 

[Murfocakes]

Posted on Amazon as a pre order then pulled - it’s the second time that tracklist has been Leaked so looking likely

Will cost a pretty penny. Also lots of Parade era outtakes on it too. So that’s the deluxe Parade gone I think. But looking tasty.

 

[Selaws]

So.....anymore leads on the potential Tom Waits pick?

 

[supahypeag]

Guess we should prepare for Essential ROTMs from Nickelback, Creed, Lifehouse, Audioslave, The Fray, James Blunt, Jack Johnson, and Three Doors Down.

No wonder they got rid of The Spins™.

Those would all make more sense to me than Jim Sullivan.

 

[MadLucas]

So.....anymore leads on the potential Tom Waits pick?

From scrolling through several pages, I'm still convinced that it's just conjecture at this point.

But it had better be Bone Machine if it's real.

 

[Joe Mac]

So.....anymore leads on the potential Tom Waits pick?

I think Bone Machine or a good press of Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space with the original vinyl track listing would tempt even me...

 

[Skalap]

or Bloc Party maybe?