Mary, Me by Mr. Blackwatch
Mr. Blackwatch’s “Mary, Me”, an unapologetic Concept Album/Rock Opera ala The Who’s “Quadrophenia” and “Animals” by Pink Floyd, could well have been released in 1973, though its story is set firmly in the present. This is the story of Mary: one woman, cradle to grave. Seen primarily, but not entirely, through the men she encounters along the way, Mary survives an abusive childhood in a small town, escapes to the big city–where she discovers life is essentially unchanged–and eventually moves back home, transcendent and finally able to love: herself, most importantly.
Spanning 16 songs in 2 acts, the deluxe package includes two CDs, a forward by U of Iowa Writers' Workshop alum Craig Awmiller, and a 24-page illustrated booklet of lyrics.
“Mary, Me” demands your attention and is worthy of your love.
Tracklist
| 1. | See the Cow (Part 2) | 3:48 |
| 2. | The Pieces | 3:59 |
| 3. | Maybe Love | 3:20 |
| 4. | Rochelle | 3:33 |
| 5. | Drown | 2:55 |
| 6. | Being Used (The Ballad of Mary Dun) | 5:15 |
| 7. | Honeybee | 4:22 |
| 8. | Turn Me Out | 5:15 |
| 9. | Pleased to See You | 3:52 |
| 10. | Tailspin | 2:49 |
| 11. | I Hurt Her | 7:15 |
| 12. | Does It Show | 4:00 |
| 13. | Hampton's Freezer | 4:30 |
| 14. | I Do | 3:20 |
| 15. | The Reaper's Gain | 7:13 |
| 16. | See the Cow (Part 1) | 1:18 |
Credits
Mr. Blackwatch:
Doug Mackey (singer, guitarist/primary songwriter)
Joe Wood (drums and vocals)
Kevin Fraser (bass)
accompanied by over a dozen guest musicians including
saxophonist Cliff Colon
lead guitarists Evan Purcell and David McKibbin,
Skating Polly vocalists Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse.
Conceived, recorded, mixed and produced by Doug Mackey in his Moon Yard Recording Studio in The City of Destiny – Tacoma
Mastered by Steve Turnidge at Ultraviolet Studios
Cover art by Andrew Dimitt
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License
All rights reserved.
Mr. Blackwatch's namesake is a space alien (from the planet, Boca), who is both its founder and ne’er-do-well manager. No kidding. Comprised of Doug Mackey, Joe Wood and Kevin Fraser, the band has existed in some form since 1996. Their sole official recorded output is the ambitious Rock Opera “Mary, Me”, a 16-song epic about the life of a woman named Mary, her travails and ultimate triumph.