Album Review: Jonathan Coulton, “Best. Concert. Ever” (2009)

My fiancé turned me onto Jonathan Coulton’s music.  I’d heard the comedic singer-songwriter’s stuff a few times before; his song, “Code Monkey” was familiar to me, as was his acoustic cover of Sir. Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”.  But when my fiancé and I started dating,…

Album Review: John Mayer, “Where The Light Is” (2008)

The last time I reviewed a John Mayer concert CD (Any Given Thursday, 2002) I had yet to see my favourite musician in concert.  Finally, in August ‘08, I saw him in California at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre and was absolutely blown away.  Mayer was…

Album Review: John Mayer, “Any Given Thursday” (2002)

One thing on my list of “things to do in life” is to see all my favorite musicians live. I’ve already crossed Jamie Cullum off the list (though I’m planning to see him again, and as many times as possible, in fact), and I’m looking…

Album Review: John Mayer Trio, “Try!” (2005)

We last heard from John Mayer with his second album, Heavier Things. After taking a brief touring hiatus, he returned with a new live album, Try! featuring himself, drummer Steve Jordon (Bruce Springsteen, The Stones) and bassist Pino Palladino (Phil Collins)- also known as the…