Old Crest on a New Wave
Dave Mason · 1980
35 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A blend of soft rock melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of both longing and warmth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Paralyzed — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and themes of emotional entanglement, showcasing Mason's signature sound.
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You’re a Friend of Mine — Featuring a duet with an intimate vocal exchange, this song encapsulates the album’s warm spirit and highlights Mason's knack for collaboration.
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Old Crest on a New Wave — The title track offers a reflective perspective on change and nostalgia, embodying the album's overarching themes through poignant lyrics and instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- morning commute feel-good energy
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional extremes
- prefer longer, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Old Crest on a New Wave was Dave Mason's fifth studio album, following his 1977 effort, Let It Flow. At this juncture, Mason was transitioning from his earlier work with Traffic and establishing a solo career marked by softer, more personal songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Winwood· Jackson Browne· Fleetwood Mac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paralyzed 3:37
- 2 You’re a Friend of Mine 3:58
- 3 I’m Missing You 3:10
- 4 Talk to Me 4:44
- 5 Gotta Be on My Way 3:48
- 6 Save Me 3:38
- 7 Life Is a Ladder 2:35
- 8 Tryin’ to Get Back to You 2:50
- 9 Get It Right 3:09
- 10 Old Crest on a New Wave 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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