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By: Mason Profitt - Wanted! - Computer Age

Mason Profitt - Wanted! - Computer Age — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:50:05 +0000

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By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:56:41 +0000

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the comment, we always appreciate insightful comments here. I have heard that Come and Gone has recently come out on cd again. Mason Proffit were a band who were always on the verge of breaking thru to the masses but just didn’t have the luck or commercial appeal. It’s a shame but the music has held up much better than many acts that made the dollars and had the fame. If your into the country rock sound I recommend an album Brendan reviewed – Louie and the Lovers – Rise. A little different than Mason Proffit, Rise has a sound closer to Medacino by the Sir Douglas Quintet but it’s a good roots rock album. We will continue to review these records for quite some time – I guess till we run out of good music to listen to!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:14:10 +0000

Jason
I find it amazing how our perception of music, our supposed individual tastes, and our sense of history itself, are filtered through the lens of popularity and the record industry in general. Not that the Byrds are not excellent (I, too, am drawn into their music and compelling images…), but your site has revealed a rich terrain that lies just outside… For this I thank you. Specifically, Mason Proffit: the compilation “Come and Gone” has been my first purchase since stumbling on your site two weeks ago (following my interest in Joe Byrd and The United States of America, Field Hippies et. al). I thoroughly enjoy their work! Yes, they are not as strong in their musicianship as, say is evidenced in Notorious Byrd Brothers or the Fantastic Expedition of Dillard and Clark (or No Other — Gene’s masterpiece). However, they seem to be searching for something deeper than a good trip. I am impressed by their social conscience and their dedication to their work. Great vocals too! I will continue to return to therisingstorm.
–Mark

By: Nik Rayne

Nik Rayne — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:57:16 +0000

I was at the local record store yesterday, and lo and behold there in the $1.00 bin I see this record staring right up at me! If it weren’t for your site I doubt I would have given it a second glance, but I picked it up and it really is an excellent album.

Thanks! Nik

By: Andy Ryan

Andy Ryan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:23:09 +0000

Thank you for introducing me to Mason Profitt.
This is a a great album. Wonderful harmonies and ensemble playing.
I’m going to check out the rest of their catalogue now.