Always, Never, Only - Wide Mouth Mason, Northey, Craig
My Imagination
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40 Watt Moon
2002 album for blues-influenced Canadian alternative rock act. The band honed it's live chops playing with ZZ Top, George Thorogood & Big Sugar & their frontman was invited by Van Morrison to join him onstage at... more » The Montreaux Jazz Festival. 14 tracks & a hidden bonus track.« less
2002 album for blues-influenced Canadian alternative rock act. The band honed it's live chops playing with ZZ Top, George Thorogood & Big Sugar & their frontman was invited by Van Morrison to join him onstage at The Montreaux Jazz Festival. 14 tracks & a hidden bonus track.
CD Reviews
That's what I'm talkin' 'bout.
Melca | Hampton, NB | 02/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"All I can say is- what an amazing album, as usual. For anybody who loves great guitar solos and a lot of slide, this is a must have album. And you can't forget the 27 minute long hidden track that really clarifies the album's title. Everybody go buy it! You won't be disappointed. ;) for more info; go to: www.widemouthmason.net"
Good, but not as great as previous works
Mikk LaWatchdog | Kanata, Ontario Canada | 11/06/2003
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Having grown up in the Canadian prairies, I have to say that I am a little partial to any band that comes from Saskatoon. So it's fair to say that I am biased towards Wide Mouth Mason. The fact of the matter however is that they are a really good Band. Shaun has got some amazing guitar and vocal talents, and Earl and Saf are a very groovy and tight rhythm section.I'm not however, overly-impressed with the latest album. It's good, rhythmically together, and very well formed music, but maybe I'm trying to compare it too much to their self-titled debut, which is one of my all time favorite albums.A little bit of the band's history...Earl, Saf, and Shaun grew up together, attending the same high school in their hometown of Saskatoon. Having played together in various incarnations since 1993, they finally settled into the present trio, officially forming Wide Mouth Mason in 1995.I could go on about the specific points about what I liked and what I didn't like, but you realy have to hear it for yourself. I'll just say that although I feel it was weaker that their first album, it's at least on par, if not better than the last two."
Great disc
Helmet77 | Troy, New York | 10/16/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Shaun Verrault has a lot of energy on stage, and it shows up in this album. Lots of diverse tracks with great guitar work, which always sounds big. It is hard to believe that only 3 guys are playing."
Now this is better
Helmet77 | 10/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I loved their first album - a smash hit in Canada. But their follow up efforts were disappointing. This new release brings them back to their roots. Although not as "sharp" or diverse as their debut, it is packed with really great tunes. Great guitar work, great vocals. There is a lot of talent in this band and this latest release should bring them the recognition they deserve. I can't recommend this highly enough!! Did I mention great guitar work? Turn it up!!"