John Mayer is a talented musician, coming forth with a momentous blues flair. Mayer grasps a Stevie Ray Vaughan like vocal style, but manages to stray far enough to make his own unique writing style. While lyrically he isn't too impressive, the way the music and words swimmingly connect indubitably make up for it.

Guitar work is often subjected to speed equals talent. With "Continuum" one might realize the delicate, but rather tight guitar segments are works of art that require much consistency (something many guitarist lack). Pulsating rhythmic flows really add to the character of track 5 "The Heart of Life". One may already be familiar with the single
"Waiting On The World To Change" due to extensive airplay, none the less it remains a catchy radio staple. Many of the tracks feel fire place warm and inviting to the dismays the songs underline. The realizations and pictures in ones mind "Stop This Train" paints is memorable. While warm, the songs drift. Some songs feel dragged out or filler like, but it could be due to the slow pace. The album never fully utilizes a over drive, and has no need to.

The undeniable single coil blues driven guitar sound is there. The production quality and vocals there. Replay value their! The variety of songs offered is a handful of listening pleasure. 4/5