Sob Rock is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter John Mayer, released on July 16, 2021, by Columbia Records.

The lead single[2] "Last Train Home" was released on June 4, 2021, and features guest vocals from Maren Morris.

In addition to Mayer himself creating a TikTok account, Columbia Records also pushed a marketing campaign revolving around a 1980s advertising aesthetic.

A couple months before the album released or was even formally announced, posters appeared in various locations in cities around the world.

On June 1, 2021, Mayer finally confirmed that his new album was indeed called Sob Rock, and additionally gave the release date and cover.

When the album was officially released, Mayer went on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and performed the songs "Shouldn't Matter but It Does" and "Last Train Home".

[14] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times derisively wrote that the record draws on 1980's nostalgia to sell new collectables from John Mayer, the brand.