''Old Crest on a New Wave'' is a studio album by the English musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist Dave Mason. The album includes background vocals by

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on " Save Me", which peaked at No. 71 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at No. 70 on the ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "Mason has been retooling pretty much the same tunes and guitar riffs since his first solo album, ''Alone Together'', came out a decade ago." ''

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'' determined that "Mason's pleasant formula of middle of the road rockers, usually containing a stinging guitar break, hasn't changed since his landmark ''Alone Together'' solo debut 10 years ago."

Track listing

Personnel

* Dave Mason – lead vocals, background vocals (except on "Save Me"), lead guitars * Mark Stein – piano,

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, synthesizer, background vocals (except on "Save Me") * Mike Finnigan – acoustic piano (3, 4), organ (8) * Jim Krueger – rhythm guitar * Bob Glaub – bass guitar * Rick Jaeger – drums * Ray Revis – percussion *

– all background vocals on "Save Me"

Production

* Dave Mason – producer * Joe Wissert – producer * Ed Thacker – engineer * Mike Reese – mastering at The Mastering Lab (Hollywood, California). *

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– art direction, design * Mara (Barry Gilbey and Sara Whittaker) – photography

References

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