"Born & Raised" is the fifth studio album by acclaimed American singer-songwriter John Mayer, released in 2012 on LP format by Columbia Records. This record marks a stylistic shift for Mayer, embracing folk rock and Americana influences with introspective lyrics and warm acoustic arrangements. The album features standout tracks such as "Shadow Days," "Queen of California," and the title track "Born & Raised." It received widespread critical acclaim for its mature songwriting and authentic sound, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. John Mayer has established himself as one of his generation's most talented guitarists and songwriters, earning multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career with hits like "Your Body Is a Wonderland" and "Gravity." Columbia Records, founded in 1887, is one of the oldest and most respected music labels globally, known for nurturing legendary artists across genres.
All the albums outside the continuum are underestimated starting with this one which for me is a very good album with songs like whiskey whiskey or i ever get around to living which have a very musical structure and very touching lyrics Born and Raised is an album that goes straight to the heart