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Mason Jennings
In The Ever
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Never Knew Your Name
2. Something About Your Love
3. I Love You And Buddha Too
4. Fighter Girl
5. Your New Man
6. Memphis, Tennessee
7. Going Back To New Orleans
8. How Deep Is That River
9. Soldier Boy
10. My Perfect Lover
11. In Your City

CD Details

All Artists: Mason Jennings
Title: In The Ever
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Brushfire Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 5/20/2008
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Contemporary Folk, Adult Contemporary, Adult Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 602517688902, 0602517767492

Synopsis

Album Description

2008 album from the American singer/songwriter and his first release on Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records label. Mason Jennings is one of the best-kept secrets in Pop music. In his adopted home of Minneapolis his shows draw 3,000 fans. He was hand-picked by music supervisor Randall Poster to perform two Dylan songs in Todd Haynes' acclaimed I'm Not There, both on the soundtrack album, and lip-synched by Christian Bale in the movie. Jennings retreated to a studio in the woods, where he set himself up with a laptop and two microphones. In the Ever continues Jennings' spiritual journey, informed by his love of influences like Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash's American recordings and Led Zeppelin, his favorite band of all time.

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CD Reviews

Another fantastic record by a gifted songwriter

Coffee Bean | United States | 05/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow. Another great addition to the Mason Jennings catalog. It's hard to compare 'In The Ever' to Mason's previous albums, just that it has its own brand of super-dooperness. Like his other albums, however, it takes a few listens to truly appreciate the subtleties, most notably Jennings' fantastic songwriting. He continues to write clever, thoughtful and succinct lyrics, and is not afraid to take risks and experiment with new styles. Mason Jennings is a rare gift to today's music."

More effortless folk pop from underrated singer/songwriter

B. Martin | 09/09/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"How does Mason Jennings do it? More specifically how does he deliver album after album of catchy, introspective, emotionally lived in folk songs that make you want to sing along even as they evoke strong emotions without ever resorting to cheap sentimentality? The answer is that he is a superbly gifted singer/songwriter who has been flying under the radar ever since his self titled debut album over a decade ago.

On his latest release, Mason once again delivers the goods. The songs are melodic and simple and can get stuck in your head for days. Lyrically, Jennings touches on themes he has visited before, love, faith, spiritual yearning and the need for human connection. He even tosses in some humor this time around with "Your New Man", a song in which he ponders how to win his ex back from her new love interest.

While this album is not as strong as his last two efforts, "Use Your Voice" and "Boneclouds", it is nevertheless an essential addition to his catalog. Jack Johnson may be surfing the wave of mainstream popularity these days, but it's Mason Jennings who, despite living in his shadow, is building a lasting and meaningful collection of popular music that will stand the test of time."

The hills are alive with the sound of Mason

J. Blessington | Midwest | 06/02/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hemingway once said, "...a writer needs to go out, beyond where anyone can reach him..." (Nobel prize acceptance speech) Meaning, take some chances to make art that is important and original. Mason has done that here.

If a casual fan of MJ, this one is safe to buy. If new to him, buy it, then go back to Use Your Voice and his self-titled debut. Diehards will be delighted with, In the Ever. It has the staple sing-alongs, but then ventures off into new territory; not as clean as Boneclouds which is a good thing. It's Use your Voice with more life under its belt.

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