The 2006 album by American singer-songwriter John Mayer stands as a definitive turning point in his career, transitioning from his early "campfire pop" roots into a sophisticated blend of blues and soul. Released on September 12, 2006, the record was a critical and commercial triumph, earning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album A Shift in Sound Produced primarily by Mayer and drummer Steve Jordan , with bassist Pino Palladino
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