“As with all of Jennings’ work, this release demonstrates his knack for catchy, folk-oriented songs built around simple guitar structures and rhythmic lyrics,” states ALLMUSIC (Album Review of ‘Always Been’).
Acclaimed & Prolific Minneapolis Folk/Pop/Rock Singer and Songwriter MASON JENNINGS has released 15 studio albums on his own, and 2 others with Painted Shield (a band with Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Stone Gossard, a founding member of Pearl Jam). Jennings & Gossard are ongoing collaborators who released their 2021 debut album on Loosegroove, the influential indie label that Gossard founded back in 1994. Jennings album 'Real Heart' (2022) received Triple/Non-comm radio play across KCMP Minneapolis, WFPK Louisville, WPYA Birmingham, KRCL Salt Lake City, WMMM Madison, WQKL Ann Arbor, KCSN LA, KRVB Boise, WCLZ Portland, WDSE Duluth, WRLT Nashville, WXPN Philly & WXRV Boston. "An extraordinary player who dazzles through the charm and eloquence of his fret work," raves POPMATTERS. "The acclaimed Indie Folk artist...Jennings reveals "Wildnerness", a heartfelt and humble winner," states ROLLING STONE. Jenning's most recent acclaimed album 'Underneath the Rose' was released in 2023.