What makes Wide Mouth Mason by Wide Mouth Mason notable?

The album received significant airplay on Canadian radio, particularly the hit single 'My Old Self', which helped propel them into mainstream recognition. It also earned a Juno Award nomination for Best New Group in 1998, marking an important step in their career trajectory. Wide Mouth Mason was the band's self-titled debut album, released in 1997, following their formation in the mid-1990s. At this point, they were still establishing their identity in the Canadian music scene, aiming to carve out a space within the hard rock genre while quickly gaining attention for their lively performances.

How many songs are on Wide Mouth Mason?

Wide Mouth Mason has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Wide Mouth Mason

Wide Mouth Mason · 1997

47 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant blend of hard rock and blues-infused melodies, capturing a raw and energetic spirit throughout its tracks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Old Self — This track showcases the band’s ability to fuse catchy hooks with engaging lyrics, becoming their breakout single that defined their early sound.
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The Preacherman's Song — This song stands out for its introspective lyrics and soulful melody, highlighting the band's knack for storytelling within their music.
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Sister Sally — With its upbeat tempo and infectious rhythm, this track exemplifies the band’s rock roots while showcasing their versatility and energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

44 /100

Lowland

Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks a strong cohesive arc.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the overall energy.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns between the lead singer and backing vocals, enhancing the dynamic feel.
The instrumentation prominently features electric guitar riffs and bluesy solos, particularly in tracks like 'My Old Self' and 'The Game'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 My Old Self 3:48
2 Midnight Rain 3:47
3 Tom Robinson 2:59
4 The River Song 3:23
5 This Mourning 4:55
6 The Preacherman's Song 3:04
7 The Game 3:56
8 All It Amounts To 4:29
9 Corn Rows 4:17
10 Sister Sally 5:25
11 Tell Me 3:34
12 Mary Mary 4:15

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Where I Started

1999

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