Birds Flying Away is the second album from Mason Jennings

Mason Jennings

Mason Jennings is an American pop-folk singer-songwriter. He is well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, literary and historical themes, and distinctive voice...

. It was released January, 2000

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 from the label Bar/None. While writing this album the drummer Chris Stock died. Mason Jennings had to find a replacement drummer. The song entitled “Train Leaving Grey” was written and added to the album in dedication of him. Mason Jennings had another setback for 6 months when he got mononucleosis which in turn delayed the release of this album.

Mason Jennings was writing songs and playing the guitar by age 13. At 16 years of age he dropped out of school and moved to Minneapolis to pursue a music career. He is compared to Dave Matthews in The New York Times music reviews.

Personnel

• Mason Jennings- Guitar/Vocals/Producer
• Bob Skoro- Bass/Vocals/Assistant Producer
• Edgar Oliveria-Drums
• Chris Thompson- Alto Saxophone
• Dave Gardner- Mastering
• Ed Ackerson - Producer/Engineer
• Tom Garneau - Engineer
• Camron Wittig- Design/Photography

Track listing

1. "Confidant" - 3:47
2. "United States Global Empire" - 3:02
3. "Ballad for My One True Love" - 4:32
4. "Black Panther" - 3:58
5. "Dr. King" - 3:24
6. "Stars Shine Quietly" - 3:49
7. "Birds Flying Away" - 3:13
8. "The Mountain" - 4:15
9. "Duluth" - 3:03
10. "Train Leaving Gray" - 2:20
11. "The Light" - 4:23
12. "Gay Pride"-3:16 (Bonus Track)

Discography

• Mason Jennings (1997)
• Birds Flying Away (2001)
• Century Spring (2002)
• Simple Life (2002)
• Use Your Voice (2004)
• Boneclouds (2006)
• In The Ever (2008)
• Blood of Man (2009)

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