Studio Album · No. 1
Room for Squares Songwriting Credits by John Mayer
Produced by John Alagia, Jack Joseph Puig, Jeff Juliano · Engineered by John Alagia, Jeff Juliano, Jack Joseph Puig, Greg Di Gesu
Columbia Records
Soft RockAcoustic RockSinger-SongwriterPop Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether John Mayer carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by John Mayer
0 tracksoutside writers
John Mayer's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
2
Lyricists
3
Producers
5,485,000
US Copies Sold
2001
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (2003)
Data Insight
John Mayer wrote every song on his major-label debut, sharing the pen with former bandmate Clay Cook on three tracks: 'No Such Thing,' 'Neon,' and 'Love Song for No One.' John Alagia produced the record, shaping the acoustic-driven pop-rock sound around Mayer's guitar work and conversational lyrics. The mixing was split between Jeff Juliano and Jack Joseph Puig, who would go on to produce Mayer's next album outright. 'Your Body Is a Wonderland' became the breakout, earning Mayer his first Grammy.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Such Thing
#13
|
John MayerClay Cook | John MayerClay Cook | John Alagia | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Why Georgia
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John Alagia | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
My Stupid Mouth
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jack Joseph Puig | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Your Body Is a Wonderland
#18
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jack Joseph Puig | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Neon
|
John MayerClay Cook | John MayerClay Cook | John Alagia | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
City Love
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jeff Juliano | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
83
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jack Joseph Puig | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
3×5
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jack Joseph Puig | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Love Song for No One
|
John MayerClay Cook | John MayerClay Cook | John Alagia | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Back to You
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jack Joseph Puig | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Great Indoors
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jeff Juliano | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Not Myself
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jeff Juliano | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
St. Patrick's Day
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Jeff Juliano | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Room for Squares
Did John Mayer write Room for Squares?
Yes. John Mayer wrote or co-wrote every song on Room for Squares. He shared songwriting credit with former bandmate Clay Cook on three tracks: 'No Such Thing,' 'Neon,' and 'Love Song for No One.' The rest of the album was written by Mayer alone.
Who produced Room for Squares?
John Alagia produced Room for Squares. The album's mixing was handled by Jeff Juliano and Jack Joseph Puig across different tracks. It was released on the Aware/Columbia label in 2001.
What was the biggest hit from Room for Squares?
'Your Body Is a Wonderland' was the album's signature hit, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy. The lead single 'No Such Thing' peaked higher on the Hot 100 at number 13.
Did Your Body Is a Wonderland win a Grammy?
Yes. 'Your Body Is a Wonderland' won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003. It was John Mayer's first Grammy win.
What is the song No Such Thing about?
'No Such Thing' was the lead single from Room for Squares and reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. John Mayer co-wrote it with Clay Cook, and its lyrics push back against conventional expectations of high school and adult life.
How well did Room for Squares sell?
Room for Squares sold over 5.4 million copies in the United States and was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA. It also reached multi-Platinum status in Australia, Canada, and Denmark.
What genre is Room for Squares?
Room for Squares is primarily a soft rock and acoustic pop-rock album with a singer-songwriter focus. It centers on John Mayer's acoustic guitar playing and melodic, conversational songwriting.