You Can't Win by Mason Ruffner - Uhune

ALBUM

There are 13 new songs on this disc and they range from some slow blues to his characteristic hard-driven Texas blues that he learned growing up in the Fort Worth. His main influences that you can hear are Jimmy Reed, Anson Funderburgh, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, though much of his vocal phrasing probably comes from the time he spent playing in Robert Ealey's band. His guitar playing is his strong point and he displays it well. From the tasteful slide work on "Mama's Girl" to the loping lines he uses on "Can't Stop Lovin' You," to the chuk chuk guitar of Back in the Alley" to the the hard-driving "Dee Blues." On this latter cut he lets his guitar soar and pound away at the restraints of the speakers, and spends his time really bending the wires to stretch any limits that remain. He makes excellent use of his horn players here, using them to augment his sound and make it fill up the room. A nod must be given at this point to Keith Sykes who co-produced the disc with Mason Ruffner for his contribution on that end. Its good to hear that rasp voice rubbing over the lyrics, but it is even better to hear the guitar-driven Texas blues of this man again. A dynamite performer if you get a chance to see him.
© Bob Gottlieb /TiVo

1. Love Don't Love Nobody

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

2. Ruler of the World

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

3. Mama's Girl

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

4. Can't Stop Lovin' You

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

5. Let Me Down Easy

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

6. Back in the Alley

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

7. Dee Blues

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

8. Keep Your Light On for Me

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

9. Highway Blues

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

10. You Got My Number

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

11. Break Out

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

12. Loaded Dice

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

13. Keep On Holdin' On

by Mason Ruffner

Primary Artist: Mason Ruffner; Main Performer
Composer: Mason Ruffner; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Rock, Blues & Boogie Rock

Label

Burnside Records

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8781003524