: Duets on the soulful "Loved Me into Loving Again".
: Features on the title track with "teardrop slide guitar".
: Tracks like "Shooter" address the tragedy of school shootings, while "The Christian Thing" explores reclaiming compassion and ethics in complicated times. Notable Collaborations Jono Manson - Silver Moon (2020)
: Join Manson for the folk-gospel tune "The Christian Thing".
Critics describe the album as "unmistakably Jono," blending gritty R&B, raunchy rock 'n' roll, and reflective Americana. The opening track, is a folky road lament that sets a tone of sweet vulnerability, while other tracks echo the sounds of The Byrds, George Harrison, and the New York bar scene where Manson cut his teeth in the 1970s and '80s. : Duets on the soulful "Loved Me into Loving Again"
Jono Manson's , released on April 10, 2020, through Blue Rose Music, is a milestone album that serves as a deeply reflective look at mortality, legacy, and a life lived in the trenches of the music industry. Turning 60 during its creation, Manson used the project to reconnect with long-time collaborators and explore the concept of the "silver moon"—something that remains present and vital even when it is unseen. Themes and Inspiration
: The song "Face the Music" captures a childhood memory of Manson and his friends pantomiming like The Beatles, only to be interrupted by his mother calling him for dinner—a "formative vignette" of his 40-year career. Notable Collaborations : Join Manson for the folk-gospel
: The Spin Doctors guitarist appears on "I’m a Pig". Musical Style