Paradise Valley by John Mayer belongs to the southern rock genre, as represented by the album artwork showing Mayer with relaxed body language and individual clothing in sepia-toned lighting, signifying his music has a tranquil yet alternative and edgy style not considered mainstream southern rock.

2. Paradise Valley by John Mayer belongs to the southern rock genre, which is
represented by the album artwork by the artist’s body language, iconography,
clothing and lighting.
His body language is relaxed and casual connoting a tranquil feel to his music
and his clothing is fairly individual connoting his music is not mainstream but
alternative.
The sepia filter applied gives an edgy vibe to the artwork, which is a convention
of southern and alternative rock music.