The Search for Everything: Wave Two

The Search for Everything:
Wave Two
The Search for Everything:; Wave Two
EP by John Mayer
Released	February 24, 2017
Recorded	2014–2016
Studio	Capitol (Hollywood)
Genre	R&B; blues; rock; pop;
Length	14:49
Label	Columbia; Sony Music;
Producer	Steve Jordan (exec. prod.); John Mayer; Chad Franscoviak;
John Mayer chronology
Singles from The Search for Everything: Wave One
	"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.	Title	Length
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

John Mayer – vocals, guitars
Steve Jordan – drums, percussion
Pino Palladino – bass guitar
Larry Goldings – keyboards
Aaron Sterling – drums (on “Roll It on Home”) and percussion (on “Still Feel Like Your Man” and “Roll It on Home”)^[7]
James Fauntleroy – keyboards (on “Still Feel Like Your Man”)^[7]
Al Jardine – backing vocals on “Emoji of a Wave”^[8]
Matt Jardine – backing vocals on “Emoji of a Wave”^[8]

Production

Steve Jordan – executive producer
Chad Franscoviak – producer, engineering
John Mayer – producer
Chris Galland – mixing
Manny Marroquin – mixing
Greg Calbi – mastering

Charts

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

References

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

[1] "John Mayer Details Origin, Inspiration Behind Four New Songs". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.

[2] "John Mayer - The next single is "Still Feel Like Your... - Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.

[3] "John Mayer Reveals Personal Stories Behind Four 'Wave 2' Songs". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.

[4] "John Mayer on Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.

[5] "John Mayer Releases 'The Search for Everything Wave One' EP: Listen". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.

[6] "John Mayer Scores Second No. 1 on Top Rock Albums in as Many Months". Billboard.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.

[auto1-7] "John Mayer – The Search For Everything - Wave Two (2017, File)". Discogs.com. Retrieved January 5, 2022.

[auto-8] 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.

[ac_Billboard200_John_Mayer-10] "John Mayer Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.

[ac_BillboardRock_John_Mayer-11] "John Mayer Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.

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Discography
Studio albums	Room for Squares Heavier Things Continuum Battle Studies Born and Raised Paradise Valley The Search for Everything Sob Rock
Live albums	Any Given Thursday As/Is Try! Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles
Extended plays	Inside Wants Out The Village Sessions The Complete 2012 Performances Collection The Search for Everything: Wave One The Search for Everything: Wave Two
Singles	"No Such Thing" "Your Body Is a Wonderland" "Why Georgia" "Bigger Than My Body" "Clarity" "Daughters" "Waiting on the World to Change" "Belief" "Gravity" "Dreaming with a Broken Heart" "Say" "Free Fallin'" "Who Says" "Heartbreak Warfare" "Half of My Heart" "Shadow Days" "Queen of California" "Who You Love" "XO" "Love on the Weekend" "In the Blood" "New Light" "Last Train Home"
Featured singles	"Go!" "Streetcorner Symphony" "Beat It"
Video albums	Any Given Thursday Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles
Concert tours	John Mayer 2008 Summer Tour Battle Studies World Tour Born and Raised World Tour The Search for Everything World Tour
Related articles	John Mayer Trio Annual John Mayer Holiday Charity Revue Dead & Company PRS Silver Sky

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