http://thecomicscomic.typepad.com/thecomicscomic/2009/12/exclusive-john-mayer-talks-about-learning-a-tough-lesson-about-standup-comedy.html

In addition to this article, an article with a more critical view on the matter has been launched by examiner.com

http://www.examiner.com/x-15166-Dallas-Comedy-Examiner~y2009m12d7-John-Mayer-attempts-second-career-as-standup-comic-experiences-FAIL-with-video?cid=channel-rss-Arts_and_Entertainment

John Mayer’s third album leaves fans unsure

Snippet:
“Battle Studies is just a continuation of the serial that composes Mayer’s life and career: an entry and study into the battle of heartache- just as Continuum was an entry into his discovery of growth and age. Just as Try! was an explosion of creativity and innovation while Heavier Things was a search for something within self, life and relation. Just as Room for Squares, the As/Is series and Inside Wants Out were the breakthroughs that catapulted the hero to where he is right now. If a true listener understands this, a listener understands Battle Studies. This was an album that is strictly fan-specific, and fans are just going to have to trust him on this one.”