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TigerFanInSouthland 
LSU Fan
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
950 posts
| John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:52 pm)
Who's better? Sparked one for the ages at the office. The first place I thought to go was TD.
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Breesus 
New Orleans Saints Fan
House of the Rising Sun
Member since Jan 2010
15526 posts
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Id choose a bullet to the head
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HeadyBrosevelt 
Hawaii Fan
Member since Jan 2013
3558 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:14 pm to Breesus)
John Mayer, just because of his Trio! stuff
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beezylsu
LSU Fan
Member since Jan 2011
2676 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:17 pm to Breesus)
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Id choose a bullet to the head
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lifelive23
Dino's
Member since Oct 2012
610 posts
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Dave Matthews
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TFTC
LSU Fan
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2010
7442 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:24 pm to beezylsu)
I dont even know if I've heard a John Mayer song, but I have a feeling I wouldn't like it...
I dont particularly care for the DMB either...
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Mullen3:16 
George Mason Fan
Nerlins, LA
Member since May 2012
2978 posts
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Mayer is definitely a more talented musician
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ddbnsb
New Orleans Saints Fan
Raised in Gentilly living in Kenner
Member since Dec 2005
1461 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:36 pm to HeadyBrosevelt)
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John Mayer, just because of his Trio! stuff
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CocoLoco
New Orleans Saints Fan
30° 12' N 92° 0' W
Member since Jan 2012
7539 posts
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Mayer is a better song writer, and better musician. He writes a few pop songs to help sell his albums, but his "pop" songs are almost always well written, and fairly complex musically. He has remained relevant while changing his style on every one of his albums. He is also a ridiculous guitar player. Even if you think he's a douche, you can't deny his talent as a guitarist.
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buddhavista
Member since Jul 2012
3543 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:44 pm to Breesus)
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Id choose a bullet to the head
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jose canseco
LSU Fan
BR via NO
Member since Jul 2007
1903 posts
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Mayer. He is a great guitarist.
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CocoLoco
New Orleans Saints Fan
30° 12' N 92° 0' W
Member since Jan 2012
7539 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:56 pm to buddhavista)
Wow, bunch of music experts in here. One of the more frustrating things is people not noticing how good this fricking dude is because they think of him only as the guy that sings "Your Body Is a Wonderland". There are many artists/musicians that I might not care for, or like the style of, but I recognize talent when I see it and will respect that person.
If you have any bit of an open mind, watch this. Then tell me if he has no talent as a musician.
john Mayer - Voodoo Child
or fast forward in this a bit and just go to the solo, which has outstanding use of guitar phrasing. And he plays his songs different in some way every time so it's always improv.
Slow Dancing In a Burning Room
Start it at around the 4:30 minute mark.
He destroys damn near any guitarist of this generation. I've been playing guitar since I was a child, and his guitar playing alone makes me respect him along with being a fan. He belongs in a class with Trucks, Frusciante, Bonamassa, Jack White, and a handful of others for the best. Debate the order of which how you want.
Can't imagine anyone with any true music background completely putting down either of these guys to be honest, especially Mayer.
This post was edited on 1/16 at 5:58 pm
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Alatgr
LSU Fan
Mobeezy, Alabizzle
Member since Sep 2005
13257 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 6:29 pm to CocoLoco)
If we're talking live, I've seen both, and its Mayer and not close. People are turned off by Mayer's poppy stuff that he uses to make $$$, but the dude can absolutely wail on the guitar.
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heehaw
LSU Fan
Foothills of the Ohio River
Member since May 2009
3908 posts
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Not a fan of either, but I'd choose Mayer or DMB any day.
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Chadaristic 
Alabama Fan
Member since Jan 2011
11808 posts
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John Mayer
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Progress
Alabama Fan
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2012
245 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 7:11 pm to Chadaristic)
Coffee rock sounds horrible while drinking coffee btw.
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The Dude's Rug
LSU Fan
Fourside
Member since Nov 2004
3490 posts
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John Mayer. Any trio with Steve Jordan wins.
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CtotheVrzrbck 
Oklahoma State Fan
Tulsey Town
Member since Dec 2007
14531 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 7:47 pm to Breesus)
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Id choose a bullet to the head
Mayer's concerts bring out way more trim.
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iluvdatiger
LSU Fan
Ridgeland, MS
Member since Jan 2004
32510 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 7:55 pm to CocoLoco)
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Mayer is a better song writer, and better musician. He writes a few pop songs to help sell his albums, but his "pop" songs are almost always well written, and fairly complex musically. He has remained relevant while changing his style on every one of his albums. He is also a ridiculous guitar player. Even if you think he's a douche, you can't deny his talent as a guitarist.
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TulaneUVA 
Virginia Fan
Member since Jun 2005
16913 posts
| re: John Mayer or Dave Matthews? (Posted on 1/16/13 at 7:56 pm to CtotheVrzrbck)
I like DMB better but respect john mayer as a musician
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