Where The Humans Eat - Willy Mason > Reviews

Advantages: Different to everything else out there, and definitely thought-provoking
Disadvantages: Less varied than expected

I decided to take the plunge and buy this album, having read rave reviews about it. I was familiar with the single 'Oxygen', which is really outstanding and blew me away - it was so refreshing to hear something notably different from everything else that's out there at the moment! I did not initially know the age of this young man and was gobsmacked to learn he is still only 19 - his voice, soul and perspective on the world are far beyond his years. ... Read review

Advantages: Some great tracks
Disadvantages: Dreary packaging-- be best if you download the album!

Hailed by many as the new Bob Dylan, Willy Mason sure has a lot of weight to bare on his shoulders with this album debut. It's a little bit folky, a little bit country, a little bit rock; but all of it is very Willy Mason. One of my favourite things about this album is the fact it sounds so natural and unproduced, but in a good way. It does lack polish, but this is what makes it all the more likable. Part of this comes from Mason's voice, which ... Read review

Advantages: Meaningful lyrics in a sea of pop rubbish
Disadvantages: Not for everyone

This was championed by Zane Lowe on Radio one for ages. The track 'Oxygen' recieved a lot of air play and developed a cult following. This is a brilliant album by a dangerously young man (20). The album is mature way beyond his years and covers a range of issues from ADD to world politics to homelessness. Most of it is done in a pretty old school folk way. It reminds me greatly of protest songs in some respects. A refreshing representation of ... Read review