It really seems like an eternity since Willy Mason was procliamed the ‘next big thing’. Despite a lack of releases since 2007 he managed to retain a certain level of interest, increased of late through a wonderful duet with Lianne La Havas.
Mason is set to return with his first album in over five years later in 2012. There’s no major surprises from ‘Restless Fugitive’, the first taster from the album. The track trots gently by, evoking images of dusty trails of the old frontiers, accentuated by the reverberating guitars, a steady percussive rumble and his distinctive chalky drawl.
You can stream ‘Restless Fugitive’ below or pick it up from his website gratis.
sweet tune as the fela says