The Search for Everything: Wave Two

The Search for Everything:
Wave Two
EP by
John Mayer
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2017 (2017-02-24)
Recorded2014–2016
StudioCapitol (Hollywood)[1]
Genre
Length14:49
Label
Producer
John Mayer chronology
The Search for Everything: Wave One
(2017) 		The Search for Everything:
Wave Two
(2017) 		The Search for Everything
(2017)
Singles from The Search for Everything: Wave One
  1. "Still Feel Like Your Man"
    Released: February 24, 2017

The Search for Everything: Wave Two (also shortened as Wave Two) is an extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter John Mayer. Released on February 24, 2017 by Columbia and Sony Music, the EP contains four tracks from Mayer's seventh studio album, The Search for Everything, and is a follow-up to its predecessor EP, The Search for Everything: Wave One. It includes the lead single "Still Feel Like Your Man".[2]

Background

The Search for Everything: Wave Two is a follow-up to John Mayer's EP, The Search for Everything: Wave One, which are the first and second EPs published leading up to the release of his seventh studio album, The Search for Everything, which was released on April 14, 2017.[3]

Release

The EP was first announced by Mayer on his official Twitter account, revealing its track listing, album art cover, and release date.[4] Prior to the release of The Search for Everything: Wave One, Mayer confirmed that he would release his seventh studio album across three four-song EPs.[5]

On March 1, Mayer made a surprise guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and performed "Still Feel Like Your Man" with his full backing band for his promotional tour.

Commercial performance

The Search for Everything: Wave Two debuted at number 13 on the US Billboard 200, earning 31,000 album-equivalent units for the week ending March 18, 2017. It was the seventh best-selling album of the week, selling 26,000 traditional albums in its first week.[6] Wave One became Mayer's sixth number-one album on the Billboard Top Rock Albums.

Track listing

All tracks are written by John Mayer

No.TitleLength
1."Still Feel Like Your Man"3:56
2."Emoji of a Wave"3:59
3."Helpless"4:09
4."Roll It on Home"3:25
Total length:14:49

Personnel

Musicians

Production

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[9] 13
US Billboard 200[10] 13
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 1

References

  1. ^ "John Mayer Details Origin, Inspiration Behind Four New Songs". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. ^ "John Mayer - The next single is "Still Feel Like Your... - Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  3. ^ "John Mayer Reveals Personal Stories Behind Four 'Wave 2' Songs". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  4. ^ "John Mayer on Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  5. ^ "John Mayer Releases 'The Search for Everything Wave One' EP: Listen". Billboard.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  6. ^ "John Mayer Scores Second No. 1 on Top Rock Albums in as Many Months". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "John Mayer – The Search For Everything - Wave Two (2017, File)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  8. ^ a b Eliscu, Jenny (February 24, 2017). "John Mayer Reveals Personal Stories Behind Four 'Wave 2' Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  9. ^ "On The Charts This Week Future Makes History". FYIMusicNews. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  10. ^ "John Mayer Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  11. ^ "John Mayer Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.