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Blood Of Man

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Mason Jennings Format: Audio CD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Track Listings

1 City Of Ghosts
2 Pittsburgh
3 The Field
4 Tourist
5 Black Wind Blowing
6 Ain't No Friend Of Mine
7 Sing Out
8 Sunlight
9 Lonely Road
10 Blood Of Man

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Masons second album for Brushfire Records, BLOOD OF MAN features the hit singles "The Field," and "Sunlight."

From the Artist

It all kinda started at Christmas when my sons and I were hanging ornaments on the tree. We have an ornament that is a little electric guitar and my six-year-old son was looking at it and asked, "What's this Dad?" I said, "What??? It's an electric guitar." To which he replied, "What's that?" Well, I was kinda horrified so I ran downstairs and pulled out an old hollowbody electric (that is my wife's), an amp and I came upstairs, plugged it in and ripped into "My Generation" by The Who. Well, my one son actually climbed me in point 2 seconds and leaped off my shoulders while the other one looked like I had plugged the lights on the tree into him. They flew around the room dancing for two straight wonderful hours. I got the point. I grew up playing only electric and it was like remembering how to be free. For many reasons, it was so needed. So I got free. The next week I headed into my studio and recorded "City Of Ghosts" and away I went. I wrote about the war and being a parent in "The Field", two topics close to my heart. I wrote about being a teenager and how heavy that time can feel and how it can shape the path you take. So, gratitude is in there somewhere. I wrote about doubts and fear, about God and Spirit, and about hope and possibility and things that are elusive and hard to name. I wrote mostly about them, and they came into the room like angels and beasts. This whole time I knew the record would be called Blood Of Man. I also kept hearing two phrases in my head during recording. Maybe you can decipher them, for I know not where they come from or what they mean exactly: "Do you remember when the world was young?" and "In the beginning there was blood on the lamb." Whew. I wrote about how hard it is to be 34 and be a parent and sane and married and true and positive and yourself and a man and funny and a decent person and a not decent person and human and in love. I turned the music up so loud so often that my ears rang every night. I wrote about death, of course. I wrote about life. I wrote about pain and addiction. And I let it flow and left it raw. I worked fast and I let my heart lead. I guess I have come to the point in my life and my art where I just want to make music that I love and not mess with it. If people dig it: cool. If not: cool. I will be making it anyway. I have to. I realized that too. By the grace of god: I have to make music. More importantly: I get to. Also, before anything, I am a music listener. So, this record has not been messed with in any way. What you have is exactly the music I listen to in my van and the way I have given it to my friends on CD-Rs. My hope is that it can help where help is needed. Music saved my life and I am so grateful for it. Thank you for listening. Rock.

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 4.93 x 0.41 inches; 3.95 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Brushfire Records
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2009
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 2, 2009
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Brushfire Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002K52GC8
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • Elizabeth A. Woolwine
    5.0 out of 5 stars hooray for hidden gems!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2009
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    i have never done a review before but 'blood of man' impressed me so much and had so few reviews i just have to drop in my 2 cents...

    i was on the lookout for new music and this was one of the amazon recommendations based on my purchasing history (m83's saturday = youth, michael penn, clear tigers, decoder ring). i had no previous knowledge of mason jennings but there was something ominously beautiful about the album cover. so i previewed the album. what followed deffinitely did the album cover justice. by track 3 i was ready to purchase.

    the greatest thing about this album is that unlike its genre peers it doesn't try to be anything more than just simple, poiniant, melodic. sure some of the tracks have a point to make (the feild) but the message doesn't take away from the beauty of the song. 'sing out' melted my heart and 3/4 of the way through the final track i was eager to listen to it all again. its just one of those albums.

    'blood of man' was such a pleasant surprise. its one of those albums you can listen to over and over. and i have. i hope more people purchase this album - i can't believe something so great has so few reviews.
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  • Lee Armstrong
    4.0 out of 5 stars Like You Dreamed
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2009
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    Mason Jennings' voice will probably never warrant him doing an album of cover tunes. Nevertheless, his limited vocal ability is maximized. As a songwriter, he's hard to predict. "Blood of Man" is darker that the previous CDs. "Tourist" has a haunting melody that grabs me, "Is it what you wanted, really what you wanted or is it nothing like you dreamed?" "Black Wind Blowing" also has a catchy tune, a seductive harmonica & a very dark lyric, "I put my gun up under your chin; My hand was shaking so I dug it in; You started laughing & said, 'I understand; You wish you couldn't but I know you can.'" "Ain't No Friend of Mine" has a wild violent feel with Jennings' vocals distorted, "You could be sweet, baby; You could be kind, but you ain't no friend of mine." "Lonely Road" disguises its emotionally heavy lyric with a light carefree melody. My favorite track is the opener "City of Ghosts" with its pounding percussion and Mason's vocals sounding like a renegade track by the Kinks. "Blood of Man" continues Mason's musical journey and takes us along for the ride. Enjoy!
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  • Joseph Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most underrated albums on this site
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013
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    I'm always digging for obscure or under the radar bands. I remember hearing of Mason Jennings when he first started, but I missed this album. I must say that it is a masterpiece in every respect! His voice sounds like Mark Knopfler, while his playing has an Indie Singer Songwriter feel to it.
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  • Douglas D. Evans
    4.0 out of 5 stars I don't like Mason Jennings
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2010
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    Let it be known that I generally don't like most of what Mason Jennings has done in the past, but I love this album. I feel that a lot of his other music is kind of slow and boring. This album is not that.

    here are the pros

    -The mood of this album is very dark, and I enjoy it.
    -The overall feel is much grittier
    -These songs feel like they come from his heart, and it shows.

    Cons

    -His voice shows very little range and variation at times (like he's speaking the lyrics) but this is often not bothersome.
    -The lyrics some times can be repetitive.

    This album is at least worth a listen. Then you can make up your own mind about it.
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  • Jessica Benton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2009
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    I own all of Mason's Cd's Blood of Man blew me away. Each and every song on the Cd was mesmerizing. I hardly have words to describe how I felt listening.... The Field a song on Blood of Man is one of those songs you hear in your life time that changes you forever. Thank you Mason.
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  • TT
    4.0 out of 5 stars Blood of Man Vinyl
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013
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    Shipping as described, product was in decent condition, as the record had some light scratches in it, but it played fine.
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  • Jesse V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love me some Mason
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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    I love me some Mason. This is a great record. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to rate the quality of the music or of the object itself, but both are top notch.
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  • B. Martin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mason's heart of darkness
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2009
    What in the world has gotten into Mason Jennings? That was the question that I couldn't get out of my head after listening to his latest LP, a dark and heavy set of songs dealing with death, loss, murder, grief and all other sorts of cheeful themes. Not that Jennings hasn't tackled these issues before, just not so intensely and never in such a condensed set of songs. Past recordings from the singer/songwriter have dealt with issues such as spiritual searching, love, family, politics, faith, etc. But the music has always been upbeat and melodic. Things aren't so pleasant this time out. The lyrical subject matter is darker than anything he has ever released before. Songs such as "Pittsburgh" deal with a friend's drug overdose and the emotional aftermath while "The Field" looks at the current conflict in Iraq through the eyes of parents who have lost a child to the war. The song is drenched in grief and it's hard not to choke up when Jennings sings, "I don't want a victory. I just want you back". It is perhaps one of the most honest and effective anti-war songs to come along in quite a while; avoiding politics and appealing to the humanity within everyone regardless of their stance on the war. But just when you think your heart is going to break from listening to that song, along comes "Black Wind Blowing", a pitch black tale of murder and revenge between two brothers that will send chills up and down your spine. These songs are the heart of darkness on this album. They form a trifecta of agony and despair that is unlike anything the troubador has turned out before. The rest of the songs are stellar as well, but don't expect hook laden folk songs which has been Jennings' style. The songs here are very basic and they are not filled with catchy melodies. That is probably by design since that forces the listener to hone in on the lyrical content. As for the music, it matches the subject matter perfectly. Each song is stripped down to the bare bones essentials: guitar (electric or acoustic), drums and bass. There is no fancy polish or window dressing on these bitter pills. Jennings wants these songs to be tough to swallow. Indeed they are. Blood of man is a remarkable album from a remarkable talent. It's proof that Mason Jennings is first and foremost an artist who won't compromise his vision. This dark gem may not rank as his best album, but it may be the hardest to shake.
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