I'm listening 2 the "Why Did I Get Married Too" soundtrack and this song just caught my ear. I see that it was previously released, but this song is so good to me. Does anyone know this guy? I see he has issued a few independent releases. Are they any good?

GREAT SONG!

I've been checkin' this cat eversince Cinnie hipped me to him and even my non-virgin ears thought it was recorded in 1972.

And yeah, the whole album is great...

I just got hooked to him at SXSW but the album is very good...

ABeautifulOne said:

I am going 2 get this, then.

Harlepolis said:

Yeah, it's from 2009, not even a year old yet though. I remember one year ago in May I got my friend the heart-shaped single that was out before the album.

Kelvin I totally tagged you on my Wintermix that I uploaded DECEMBER 16 with "A Strange Arrangement" on it

Cinnie said:

Thanx, Cinnie.

daPrettyman said:

No, I meant back then!

Sorry.
Being from Detroit, I wanted this album to be really good.
But I cannot get past the fact that the guy CANNOT SING.

I mean his voice is HORRIBLE.

He should stick to producing.
If you want to hear what he SHOULD sound like, check out Jamie Lidell.

So says Groovelounge.

ButterscotchPimp said:

bleh @ Jamie Liddell's music though

Cinnie said:

LIGHT YEARS better than ANYTHING on Mayer Hawthorne's album.

to prove a point.....


http://www.youtube.com/wa...ZnT8boMQos

ButterscotchPimp said:

corny.

anyway Mayer Hawthorne acknowledges he hasn't been singing for very long, and part of the album's charm is his voice.

From what I've heard of his live show, he fares pretty well "being from Detroit" himself

Cinnie said:

Not being able to sing is "charm"?


No, that's NOT BEING ABLE TO SING.
and if you think that song is corny, that speaks volumes. so, it's not a surprise you're impressed by Mayer Hawthorne's "talent".
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ButterscotchPimp said:

that's all your OPINION.. no need to get so defensive and personal

I like how Mayer Hawthorne sings, and enjoy his music way more

I like his voice.

Cinnie said:

Music is a personal thing to me.
The "sheep mentality" of "music fans" just drives me a little crazy, is all.
So if a bunch of people decide that something is "good" (Cody ChestnuTT, Lady Gaga, Mayer Hawthorne) then it must be. Except for when it's garbage.

Production wise, it's not even stellar. It's decent.
The vocals are UNFORGIVABLE.

And yes, that's my opinion.

ButterscotchPimp said:

Could it be all of his fans are actually fans of the album and not of the "sheep mentality"?

I'm glad music is personal to you. Create a thread about an act you adore and contribute to the org in a positive way

ButterscotchPimp said:

Wow

Why jump the gun, though? If its personal for you, why it shouldn't be personal for us too? Why we gotta suffer from "sheep mentality"? Just because we don't share the SAME VIEW as yours?

ButterscotchPimp said:

I have 2 of Jamie's albums and I like him also. I haven't heard Mayer's full album, but I will check it out for myself and draw my own conclusions.

Harlepolis said:

Exactly, it's the same thing, especially when he ended his post with this

ButterscotchPimp said:

Harlepolis said:

I love the album and had the chance to check him out live back in March. Great show.

TRON said:

TRON REPPIN DETROIT

Mayer Hawthorne's album is worth a listen. Just heard about Jamie Lidell from this topic and he's good too. Another blue eyed soul singer worth checking out is James Morrison (who has a Sananda/TTD type singing voice). Here's a video of him covering 'Wishing Well' here

great production , less impressive voice. but its still better than most of todays music