Mila Mason Stained Glass Window CD

When Mila Mason first moved to Nashville, she came to write songs. In 1996, Mason emerged as a recording artist with a single called "That's Enough of That," which garnered her significant attention and a debut album with the same title. After a second album producing her signature song, "Darkhorse," Mason faded from the airwaves to continue honing her songwriting. Now, the call of record-making has led Mason and her blond curls to a new label and a self-written album entitled Stained Glass Window. The album has only ten cuts, which is unusual considering the new trend is a 12-14 cut release; it's a good thing sometimes less is more. The staple cut is "Maybe, Maybe Not," a story about coincidence so finely crafted by Mason and writing partner Jim Collins that not only are the images of a quarter tumbling in the dryer vivid and real, but the melody is also infectious. Cut two, "What Are the Odds," also a story of fate, is about getting back a five-dollar bill with a personal message written years before. The title cut is deeply personal and teaches a great lesson about not being overly judgmental. Mason's duet with husband and co-writer, Jason Grainger, on the religious love song "Somebody Must Love Me," comes out a bit uneven, as Grainger's R&B-tinged vocals (his style evokes the image of a male Tracy Chapman) contrast greatly with Mason's sultry rasp. The Hammond organ in the background is a nice touch, though, and the writing is superb. Grainger's writing influence is also part of "Blame It on Me," an ironically positive, up-tempo tune. What this album really has going for it is rhythm and soul. Not all of the songs are top-notch, but the musical arrangements are original and appealing. Mason clearly has plenty to offer country music. ~ Rick Cohoon

About Mila MasonWhen Mila Mason came to Nashville, she had a dream. But it was not her vision to become a country music star, take center stage, and stand in the spotlight. Mila Mason came to town because she wanted to be a songwriter. She wanted to create her own mark as a song crafter. She wanted to design her own pattern and her own trend in Country Music. Mila was raised in Dawson Springs, Kentucky by single mom, Diane Mason. Mila will tell you...."My musical aspirations are absolutely inherited." Both her grandmother and mother were singers. Diane Mason, had a thriving career as a performer touring in Europe and having a regular show in Las Vegas opening for the Commodores. Today, Mila has a complimentary balance between her heritage and this new generation of country music that she calls her own. Discovered through a friend of a friend of a friend in 1993 by renowned producer, Blake Mevin (of George Strait, Keith Whitley fame), Mevis became an immediate fan. He took her into the studio, recorded some sides and delivered them to Atlantic Records President, Bryan Switzer. Mila signed with Atlantic in 1996. Mila's debut album, "That's Enough of That" was released in 1997 and featured the title cut of the same name as well as her signature song, "Dark Horse" . Her sophomore project, "The Strong One" was released in 1998 and featured the memorable single "Closer to Heaven".After the release of her second album, Mila was driven to concentrate on her songwriting. She departed Atlantic with the determination to accomplish just that. The decision was climateric in her career but it was a risk she new she to take for herself, for Mila Mason--the artist. Since her decision to take personal time off to define her talents as a song crafter and devote her concentration on her next project, she has re-married, had her third child, and signed with a new label.Mila signed with indie label Twinbeat Records (a divison of Brumley Music Group) in Mary 2003. Her debut album "Stained Glass Window" is a pivotal record in her career. It features ten songs, written and co-written by Mila. Her artistry as a songwriter and talent as a stylist is clearly evident throughout the entire album. Mila collab