Mason Server has a saying “I was born where the dirt blows every day.” That saying begins the newly released song from Mason and the Gin Line, “Sangre.” It is the title track for the first full album released by the Mason and The Gin Line band. Born in a town just south of Lubbock, where cotton is still king, and hard work pays off. I can attest that the statement is true. Dust storms and grit have been a way of life for many West Texas Kids.
This morning Mason must be feeling like he is “the king.” For his hard work has paid off and another dream has come to fruition with the birth of the new album.
Earlier this year, the Gin Line released Terrible Lover and Leaves of Fall as singles. As a devout follower of the Gin Line Band I have heard parts and pieces of some of the other songs , but as I came alive this morning and reached for my telephone to begin streaming my music , I was in a magical disposition as I got to hear all 11 songs from start to finish.
I haven’t quite decided which one is the best as they all resonate within me. I can listen to any of these tracks and feel like it’s about me. I believe that’s what Mason was writing about when he wrote Sangre. That connection of people and cultures coming together as one.
As far as right now I think Boulder and/or Summertime will be my goto for the rest of the morning.
Sangre was produced and recorded in Austin at studio 601. Credits for this amazing album art goes to Zach Nelson.
Saturday 3/4/23 at the Blue Light in Lubbock, Mason and the Gin Line along with their friends the West Texas Exiles (who have also released an EP this week) are having their album release party. I plan to be there. More to follow.
Pancho.