Studio Album · No. 8
Sob Rock Songwriting Credits by John Mayer
Produced by Don Was, No I.D., Chad Franscoviak · Engineered by Chad Franscoviak, Curt Schneider, Mark Stent, Randy Merrill
Columbia Records
Soft RockPop RockYacht Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether John Mayer carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by John Mayer
0 tracksoutside writers
John Mayer's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
2
Lyricists
3
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2021
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Rock Video (for 'Last Train Home') (2021)
Data Insight
John Mayer wrote or co-wrote nearly all of Sob Rock, a deliberate homage to 1980s soft rock and yacht rock built around glossy synths, gated drums, and chorus-soaked guitars. He co-produced the album with Don Was, with additional production from No I.D. and Chad Franscoviak, leaning fully into the period pastiche. 'Last Train Home,' 'New Light,' and 'Wild Blue' pair Mayer's songwriting with an affectionate recreation of the era's polished production.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Last Train Home
#1
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Shouldn't Matter but It Does
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
New Light
#53
|
John MayerErnest Wilson | John MayerErnest Wilson | No I.D. | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Why You No Love Me
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Wild Blue
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Shot in the Dark
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
I Guess I Just Feel Like
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Chad Franscoviak | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Til the Right One Comes
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Carry Me Away
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don WasChad Franscoviak | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
All I Want Is to Be with You
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | Don Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Sob Rock
Who wrote the songs on John Mayer's Sob Rock?
John Mayer wrote or co-wrote nearly all of the songs on Sob Rock. The album frames his songwriting within a deliberate tribute to 1980s soft-rock production.
Who produced Sob Rock?
John Mayer co-produced Sob Rock with Don Was, with additional production from No I.D. and Chad Franscoviak. The team built the album's glossy, retro 1980s sound.
Why does Sob Rock sound like the 1980s?
Sob Rock is a deliberate homage to 1980s soft rock and yacht rock. Mayer used synthesizers, gated reverb drums, and chorus-laden guitars to recreate the era's polished pop-rock production, even styling the album art after period cassettes.
What was the lead single from Sob Rock?
'Last Train Home' served as the lead single ahead of the album's 2021 release. It topped Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart, Mayer's first number one on that chart since 2009.
Is New Light on Sob Rock?
Yes, 'New Light' appears on Sob Rock, though it was first released as a standalone single in 2018. It peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Hot Rock Songs chart.
Did Sob Rock win any awards?
'Last Train Home,' the lead single from Sob Rock, won Best Rock Video at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. It was Mayer's first MTV award.
How did Sob Rock perform on the charts?
Sob Rock reached number 2 on the US Billboard 200 and topped the Dutch and Portuguese albums charts. Guitar World readers also voted it the best guitar album of 2021.