Mayer Hawthorne:  Singer, Songwriter, & Multi-instrumentalist, and very good Vocalist, released his latest  album (deluxe version)  iTunes yesterday 7/16/2013

“WHERE DOES THIS DOOR GO” The deluxe album comes with five bonus tracks.

This album is totally different than his previous albums and he’s receiving flack for the change-up, but if you listen to it, it is quality stuff.  A little 1980’s ‘Steely Dan’-ish,  refreshing to hear something different from Hawthorne, although he excels at his modern version of Motown. 

While the album does not follow along the lines of previous albums it is fun energetic, danceable and good listening.   See video of the single release ‘Her Favorite Song’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWkjcq_N2YQ

Rolling Stone Magazine:  Dan Hymans interview with Mayer Hawthorne

Hawthorne's writing and recording process changed noticeably for the album, too. "This was the first time ever in my career that I've had a surplus of songs," he says. "For the first two albums, it was like, 'Oh shit, we have nine songs and I need to write one more so I can have enough for a whole album,' you know?" On past albums, Hawthorne says, he played nearly every instrument on the albums. Working with a dream team of producers for Where Does This Door Go, including Pharrell Williams ("He really got me to focus on the storytelling aspect"), helped Hawthorne refine his focus. "This time it was like a completely different experience working with all these other producers," he says. "It took a lot of the work out of my hands when I'm not doing everything myself. It helped to just focus on being creative and writing."

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mayer-hawthorne-flips-the-script-on-new-album-where-does-this-door-go-20130612#ixzz2ZM5l4H6D 
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 If you are a fan of Hawthorne, this is a must have album.

Album Sample Tracks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSFvDkBM4gA

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