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Personnel includes: Mila Mason (vocals); Biff Watson, Larry Beard, Mike Noble, John Willis (acoustic guitar); Kenny Greenberg, Pat Buchanan, Jerry McPherseon, Jeff King (electric guitar); Bruce Bouton (steel guitar, dobro); Dan Dugmore, Tom Mortenson (steel guitar); Rob Ickes (dobro); Tammy Rodgers King, Jonathan Yudkin (mandolin, fiddle); Aubrey Haine (fiddle); Reese Wynans (Hammond B-3 organ); Tony Harrell (keyboards); Glen Worf, Mark Hill, Jimmy Carter (bass); Chris McHugh, Chad Cromwell, Steve Brewster (drums).
Producers: Mike Clute, Mila Mason, Mike Wrucke, Mike Porter.
Personnel: John Willis, Michael Noble, Biff Watson, Larry Beaird (acoustic guitar); Jeff King , Jerry McPherson, Kenny Greenberg, Pat Buchanan (electric guitar); Russ Pahl, Bruce Bouton (steel guitar, dobro); Dan Dugmore, Tom Mortensen (steel guitar); Rob Ickes (dobro); Jonathan Yudkin (mandolin, fiddle); Aubrey Haynie (fiddle); Tony Harrell (keyboards); Chris McHugh, Steve Brewster, Chad Cromwell (drums); Jason Grainger, Chip Davis' Day Parts, Lisa Stewart , Shelby Kennedy (background vocals).
Recording information: Cartee Day; Masterphonics; Omni.
Photographer: Jarrett Gaza.
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
Stained Glass Window Music
Mila Mason - Stained Glass Window Songs
| 1 | Maybe, Maybe Not  | | | |
| 2 | What Are The Odds | | | |
| 3 | Stained Glass Window * See All 2 | 4:04 | $0.99 | (From different album) |
| 4 | Love Anymore | | | |
| 5 | Somebody Must Love Me | | | |
| 6 | Blame It On Me | | | |
| 7 | Day Will Come | | | |
| 8 | Unlove You | | | |
| 9 | Loveazy | | | |
| 10 | Standing in My Own Way | | | |
| (*) MP3 for this song is from a different CD. Listen to the sound sample to be sure this is the version you're looking for. |
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