Mason Jennings

Century Spring

Mason Jennings - Century Spring

03/01/2002 | Bar/none Records 

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All Music Guide Review

On Century Spring, Mason Jennings emerges an accomplished pop troubadour yearning for romance. In the spirit of Ray Davies, Rufus Wainwright, and John Hiatt, Jennings' witty vocal inflections speak volumes, underpinning his meditative lyrics with sex appeal and wisdom borne of experience. Though the disc boasts several spirited performances and a fresh mix, Jennings' expert songwriting skills are the main attraction. "Dewey Dell" is worthy of inclusion on Simon & Garfunkel's classic Bridge Over Troubled Water set, rendered here with a stark arpeggio guitar beneath a hypnotic parallel vocal harmony. Opening the disc with "Living in the Moment," a cheerful mid-tempo folk-rock cut reminiscent of Lennon's "Ballad Of John & Yoko" or one of Sugar Ray's several Top 40 hits, Jennings sets the stage for his melodic song-cycle of friendship, hope, and better days ahead. The grand piano intro to "Sorry Signs on Cash Machines" and the mock tragedy of "Killer's Creek" are among the many twists and turns Jennings affords his listeners, many of whom will push the replay button to squeeze every ounce of charm from this enticing collection. ~ Tom Semioli, All Music Guide

Century Spring Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Living in the Moment
  • 2:05
  • Sound Clip for Living in the Moment from Century Spring


  • 2
  • Sorry Signs on Cash Machines
  • 4:18
  • Sound Clip for Sorry Signs on Cash Machines from Century Spring


  • 3
  • New York City
  • 3:22
  • Sound Clip for New York City from Century Spring


  • 4
  • Dewey Dell
  • 2:08
  • Sound Clip for Dewey Dell from Century Spring


  • 5
  • Forgiveness
  • 3:15
  • Sound Clip for Forgiveness from Century Spring


  • 6
  • Century Spring
  • 2:06
  • Sound Clip for Century Spring from Century Spring


  • 7
  • Bullet
  • 2:41
  • Sound Clip for Bullet from Century Spring


  • 8
  • Killer's Creek
  • 3:24
  • Sound Clip for Killer's Creek from Century Spring


  • 9
  • East of Eden
  • 5:35
  • Sound Clip for East of Eden from Century Spring


  • 10
  • Adrian
  • 2:59
  • Sound Clip for Adrian from Century Spring


    • Credits of Century Spring

    • Bob Skoro
    • Bass, Piano, Vocals, Fender Rhodes, Mixing, Producer
    • Mason Jennings
    • Bass, Drums, Producer, Mixing, Main Performer, Vocals, Piano, Guitar

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