St. Vincent Slams John Mayer's "Daughters" as "Deeply Misogynistic"
St. Vincent, the moniker of acclaimed musician Annie Clark, has unleashed a scathing critique of John Mayer's "Daughters", labelling the song "deeply misogynistic" in a recent interview. The outspoken artist was reflecting on her musical influences for a feature in Kerrang! magazine, promoting her latest album *All Born Screaming*, released in April.
While the article explored songs that have shaped Clark's musical journey, from Sonic Youth's "Bull In The Heather" to The Pointer Sisters' "Automatic", it was her condemnation of "Daughters" that garnered the most attention. Clark labelled the song the worst she's ever heard, stating it "pretends to be a love song, but itâs really, really retrograde and really sexist. And I hate it."
The "Bad Habits" singer went on to explain, "It's so deeply misogynistic, which would be fine if you owned that, but it pretends like it's sweet." Her critique highlights the perceived hypocrisy of the song, accusing Mayer of cloaking harmful views under the guise of a romantic ballad.
This isn't the first time Clark has voiced her distaste for musical trends. During the album cycle for *All Born Screaming*, she criticised the rise of saccharine "Hallelujah" covers, deeming them "the worst thing in the world." Her outspokenness reflects a willingness to challenge prevailing musical norms and expose what she sees as problematic content.
Interestingly, Clark and Mayer shared the stage at the Love Rocks NYC benefit concert last year. While she hasn't explicitly revealed whether she confronted Mayer about her feelings towards "Daughters" at the time, she did leave the door open for a potential future showdown.
This public denouncement of Mayer's work adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the complexities of gender representation in music. Clark's strong stance, alongside her recent criticism of the over-saturation of "Hallelujah" covers, highlights a growing awareness of harmful narratives within the music industry and a desire for greater accountability from artists.
