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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome Back Dave Mason., October 15, 2008
It has been a long nineteen years since classic rocker, singer song writer, Dave Mason has released a studio album. On this new cd, the rock n roll hall of famer does not disappoint, as the listener is treated to the vintage Dave Mason sound, chock full of great guitar playing, singing, and a nice collection of new songs. Some of the highlights here, include the rocking "Standing In My Light", the rockabilly tinged "Ain't Your Legs Tired Baby", and a wonderful ballad "How Do I get To Heaven", which could easily be a top 10 contemporary hit. My personnal favorite here is the tune "Passing Through The Flame", which sounds as though Mason had recorded it some 35 years ago during the "Alone Together" era. The song is all vintage Dave mason, full of great singing, melody and of course great musicianship. If I may quote Dave Mason, "Rock n Roll Is Not An Age, But An Attitude". He couldn't be more right, as this often underappreciated artist from rocks classic era, has proven with this release, that he still has game.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
PHEW!, October 22, 2008
Originally titled Alone Together Again, his new CD would have to be pretty amazing to live up to his first masterpiece. Well, he nailed it. Production is a 10; his guitar, both on lead and acoustic are as rich in sound as ever, and his ecletic choices of style--blues, straight ahead rock, pop and R&B it's all there. My favorite is How do I get to Heaven, the song written by the late and great Jim Capaldi that was featured in the Barbara Walters special two years back about what heaven is like. Also great to see his bandmates and Sheila E in dynamic form. Dave, I saw you five times in the last 20 years, as recent as last year in the Boston area, and you truly do get better with time, vocally and instrumentally. A must have. Kudos!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Daveheads Rejoice!, October 22, 2008
Dave's long-awaited new CD is finally here, and it's an awe-inspiring effort sure to appeal to both older and newer fans. Dave's distinctive lead guitarwork is very much in the forefront here (he solos on every song) and his rich vocals alternate effortlessly between smooth and gritty. Check out the cool vocal phrasing on Pink Lipstick (in a fair and just world, a surefire hit single). Dave's musical influences are varied; you'll hear rock, blues, R&B, soul, funk, pop, and country infused throughout. There's also some really interesting production touches. Half the songs were either written or co-written by Dave; the other half highlight Dave's ability to pick great songs to fit his style. Here's hoping, with the music biz being what it is, that 26 Letters 12 Notes gets the widespread recognition it so obviously deserves.
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