Six albums into his career, singer-songwriter Mason Jennings has developed enough famous fans to bring the talented Minnesotan towards the limelight.
A year after he performed two songs on the sound track to Todd Haynes's indie hit film, I'M NOT THERE, Jennings released IN THE EVER on Jack Johnson's Brushfire label.
Less aggressively mellow than Johnson, Jennings has an affable, shaggy folk-rock sound that's sharpened by a strong knack for pop hooks (i.e.
the chorus of the opening "Never Knew Your Name") and the lyrical wit of songs such as the ecumenical "I Love You and Buddha Too," which features a cameo from Jack Johnson himself.