Bendin' the Blues

Tom Clarke, Hittin’ The Note (Allman Brothers Magazine)
"It’s not often that a debut disc by a regional player is so rich in well-written original material."

Product Description

Released January 2001, "Bendin’ the Blues" is the debut album from guitarist, singer and songwriter Melanie Mason and her blues-rock band. Winner of the Washington Area Music Association's 2001 "Best Blues Recording" award.

HITTIN' THE NOTE (Tom Clarke, Allman Brothers Magazine): "It’s not often that a debut disc by a regional player is so rich in well-written original material."

BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE (Ray O’ Hare): "From the day this CD dropped on to my desk I just cannot stop playing it. Wow...10 out of 10."

THE MONTGOMERY JOURNAL (Lou King): "One thing's for sure, Mason can play...with all the fuzzy frenzy of a young Eric Clapton."

THE CAPITAL (John Horney): "Mason lays down some ferocious guitar riffs that make you sit right up and take notice...a great guitar player."

CHESAPEAKE MUSIC GUIDE (Jason Stelluto): "Melanie Mason has a smoking CD on her hands...a must-have for any blues enthusiast."

RADIO STATION WRNR 103.1 (Michael Macey, Baltimore/Annapolis, MD): "Melanie Mason is destined to hit the blues big time, with skillful guitar work and intelligent songwriting...a talent poised for blues stardom."

RADIO STATION WPFW, 89.3 FM (Washington, D.C., Elliott Gross): "An artist clearly on the rise."

WASHINGTON POST MP3 (Maria Villafana): "Though just out of the gate, Melanie Mason can sing, write and play lead guitar – a triple sting she pulls off better than some who’ve been at it for decades."

Bendin' the Blues

Bendin' the Blues,Melanie Mason,Melanie Mason,Debut album from lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Melanie Mason and her band; winner of WAMA’s Best Blues Recording award. “10 out of 10.”--Blues Matters

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Average customer rating: I love this CD Riding the real talent A really great electric blues CD Not buying the hype Destined to be a big, big star!

Bendin' the Blues Melanie Mason Manufacturer: Melanie Mason ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tear Me Apart Little Sick Twist New Used Car I Want Do I Move You? ASIN: B000056WHR Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

1. Mississippi Blues
2. The Devil Chose Me
3. Give In
4. Work Your Magic
5. Ready for the Road
6. Im In the Mood
7. Ill Be What You Need
8. Loves Slow Burn
9. Sliding Delta
10. Devastated
11. Child of the Wind
12. Bending Like a Willow Tree

Album Description

Released January 2001, "Bendin' the Blues" is the debut album from guitarist, singer and songwriter Melanie Mason and her blues-rock band. Winner of the Washington Area Music Association's 2001 "Best Blues Recording" award.

HITTIN' THE NOTE (Tom Clarke, Allman Brothers Magazine): "It's not often that a debut disc by a regional player is so rich in well-written original material."

BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE (Ray O' Hare): "From the day this CD dropped on to my desk I just cannot stop playing it. Wow...10 out of 10."

THE MONTGOMERY JOURNAL (Lou King): "One thing's for sure, Mason can play...with all the fuzzy frenzy of a young Eric Clapton."

THE CAPITAL (John Horney): "Mason lays down some ferocious guitar riffs that make you sit right up and take notice...a great guitar player."

CHESAPEAKE MUSIC GUIDE (Jason Stelluto): "Melanie Mason has a smoking CD on her hands...a must-have for any blues enthusiast."

RADIO STATION WRNR 103.1 (Michael Macey, Baltimore/Annapolis, MD): "Melanie Mason is destined to hit the blues big time, with skillful guitar work and intelligent songwriting...a talent poised for blues stardom."

RADIO STATION WPFW, 89.3 FM (Washington, D.C., Elliott Gross): "An artist clearly on the rise."

WASHINGTON POST MP3 (Maria Villafana): "Though just out of the gate, Melanie Mason can sing, write and play lead guitar - a triple sting she pulls off better than some who've been at it for decades."

Customer Reviews:

I love this CD.......2006-04-12

This is one of my favorite albums in my collection...Great songwriting, guitar playing and vocals. Also love her other two cds! Just keeps getting better...

Riding the real talent.......2005-12-27

Thank God for all women that create music. But let's get something straight here. This cd is a direct rip-off, down to the copied photo lay-out of Cathy Jean's blues rockin' album in 1998, "I Want". Cathy Jean came way before you-- it's a compliment that you want to be her, don't we all??

A really great electric blues CD.......2004-12-09

Melanie Mason is truly an artist who's musical roots run very deep into her love of both Country and Delta Blues and the later Texas, Chicago and Memphis electric styles. In my opinion Bendin' the Blues is one of the most finely crafted CDs of mainly original tunes to have come out in a long while. Her lyrics are emotional, passionate and also insightful and thoughtful, combined with her smooth vocals that easily hold their own with, if not surpass anyone else currently out there performing, no matter what their status is, and her extremely impressive guitar ability, all speak in a powerful, new and fresh voice for Blues music.
From track one through track twelve, this is a great CD no exceptions, I highly recommend it. I look forward to all future offerings from this very talented lady.
Also, definitely catch her live if you get the chance, you will be glad you did.

Not buying the hype.......2004-10-01

I'll concede that Melanie is a solid songwriter and vocalist. However, I must be honest in pointing out that her guitar skills are sophomoric, at best and that the "triple threat" that some speak to just isn't there. A close listen to her songs will find predictable, pedestrian melodies and her guitar playing skills simply don't begin to approach the level expected of her contemporaries. Does she have promise? Certainly - but, I'd be surprised to see her gain anything much beyond regional acclaim. Unless, of course, she really works on her guitar playing, or hires a decent lead guitarist.

Destined to be a big, big star!.......2002-10-13

Melanie Mason is on her way to stardom! Her original lyrics, delivered with the punch of Janis Joplin and accompanied by the guitar plucking of an Eric Clapton, make for an ideal combination. As excellent as this recording is, don't miss the opportunity to hear Melanie live, either acoustically or with her band. Buy this CD now!

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