Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles

A live two-disk compilation of Mayer's hits and a few covers recorded December 2007 at the Nokia Theater in LA. It includes three sets: an acoustic performance, a rare set with John Mayer Trio (with Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino), and a set featuring Mayer's full band.

I'm a huge John Mayer music fan, but not a live music fan. Nowadays, no one sounds very good live. But Mayer is brilliant live - better than in studio even, and that's saying something. In my opinion, Mayer has a perfect voice, and those are so rare nowadays.

I don't love every song (it's a rare day when I like every song on an album), but all of my favorite ones are better than ever. His cover of Free Fallin' is magnificent. My favorite song is the previously unreleased In Your Atmosphere - I can't stop playing it! The whole acoustic set is totally repeat-worthy.

Conclusion: Mayer is even better live. I highly recommend it!

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