Alone Together… Again
Self-Released, 2020
8/10
Listen to Alone Together Again
A legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist who made a name for himself as a founding member of Traffic, Dave Mason’s debut album, Alone Together, was released in 1970 and saw much success.
Here, Mason recreates that album with Johnne Sambataro, Alvino Bennett and Tony Patler, as well as guests like John McFee, Bill Reynolds, Teddy Jack Russell and many others. Together, they offer brand new studio versions of songs Mason wrote at just 24 years old.
Mostly, and thankfully, Mason keeps the rootsy spirit intact that made this debut so timeless. The biggest hit from the album, “Only You Know And I Know”, starts the listen and proves it’s aged well and sounds just as good as it did half a century ago.
Elsewhere, “World In Changes” trades the original blues tone for a more reggae influenced affair, while “Sad And Deep As You” finds itself a bit more cultured alongside Mason’s inimitable guitar acrobatics.
Classic tunes from the album that remain true to the original recordings include the emotive, jangly soft rock of “Can’t Stop Worrying, Can’t Stop Loving”, as well as the 7+ minute closer, “Look At You Look At Me”, where Mason’s vocals soar high alongside no shortage of gritty melodies.
A perfect way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of some of his best work, if you’ve spent time with Alone Together, you certainly will want to devote just as much attention to Alone Together… Again.
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