Split Coconut

Dave Mason | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: One Way Records Inc
• ASIN: B000002R4G
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,067 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb musicianship throughout, March 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Split Coconut (Audio CD)

This is my all-time favorite Dave Mason work. Bought it when it first came out on vinyl and the CD still gets regular play. Dave is truly at his best on this album, but pay attention to the work of the other musicians as well. Drums, bass, keyboards, back-up vocals... all are excellent. The funky title track is just sheer musical fun.

Dave Mason has always been under-rated by the record-buying public, but not by fellow musicians. The credits of people who cut tracks on his solo albums reads like a who's who of classic rock. This work is no exception. If you're a musician who appreciates good stuff when you hear it, no matter what the genre or generation, check this one out.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A melodic treat full of great guitar and harmonies, December 31, 1998

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W. Thorne "Rocklens" (Warwick, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Split Coconut (Audio CD)

I originally bought this album on vinyl from Virgin Records in Birmingham back in the seventies when it was first released. I'd seen Dave Mason on the Old Grey Whistle Test (cult British TV music show) and decided to check out his music. I was very pleasantly surprised by the catchy melodies incorporated in the songs on this album. Dave's vocals have a certain poignancy and sincerity, and when the vocal harmonies of both Crosby and Nash and the Manhattan Transfer join in, then you're guaranteed an aural treat. Add to this the fluid guitar playing that is Mason's trademark, and you have a damn fine record.

The two standout tracks for me are "Give me a reason why", which you won't stop humming, and "Long lost friend", which builds to a stirring guitar-filled finish. A spledid version of Buddy Holly's "Crying, Waiting and Hoping" is also worthy of note. If you want a classy, easy on the ear album full of catchy melodies, buy this !

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Melody in abundance, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Split Coconut (Audio CD)

When you need an hour of relaxation, this is one CD you should reach for. Enjoyable melodies, fluid guitar work and fine harmony vocals all intertwine to provide an aural pleasure.