Try!
Try! is the first live album by the John Mayer Trio. It was released by Columbia Records on November 22, 2005. The album was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The artwork for the album was done by Seattle graphic design firm, Ames Bros. Production. The trio features John Mayer (guitar/lead vocals), Pino Palladino (bass), and Steve Jordan (drums/backup vocals). Unlike previous efforts by John Mayer, "Try!" focuses on popular blues renditions rather than adult-contemporary pop songs. The CD includes two cover songs, "" by Jimi Hendrix, and "I Got a Woman  by Ray Charles; two of Mayer's previous album, Heavier Things"' songs, "Daughters" and "Something's Missing"; and also showcased two songs from Mayer's then forthcoming album, "Continuum", "Vultures" and "Gravity". Reception. Critical response to the album was mixed, with most critics being impressed with Mayer's progression and Palladino and Jordan's musicianship, while still being underwhelmed. Christian Hoard of "Rolling Stone" said, "over most of these sixty-three minutes [of the album], Mayer proves he can bowl you over, not just make your knees weak", ultimately giving the album three out of five stars. Katy Hastey of  Billboard found that "while "Try!" is brimming with talent, it's not consistently compelling." "People" magazine heartily praised the album, concluding, "Here's hoping Mayer keeps this new groove going for his next solo disc."