Paradise Valley is John Mayer’s sixth album. The album title is a reference to Mayer’s Montana retreat. It’s his second venture into the world of folk-infused country rock, this time featuring artists such as RnB artist Frank Ocean and Mayer’s then-girlfriend and pop superstar Katy Perry.
Three singles were taken from the album: “Paper Doll”, “Wildfire” and “Who You Love,” a duet with Katy Perry.
Other significant tracks include “Call Me The Breeze”, a JJ Cale cover, and “Dear Marie,” a reminiscing love song in the instrumental spirit of “The Heart Of Life” and “Stop This Train”.
Paradise Valley received largely positive reviews on release, sharing its Metacritic score with 2012’s Born And Raised. A review from PopMatters called the album evidence of Mayer’s “remarkable” abilities as a singer-songwriter.