Jenny Gillespie Mason returns with "Rungs of Love," an exploration of intimacy and spiritual expansion. The song marks an introspective pause in her songwriting practice, infused with fresh vitality from the distinctive warmth of a 1976 Martin guitar and driven by classic folk sensibilities.
Mason moves from the environmental in her narratives to the ethereal and back, and the arrangement moves steadily. Emerging from the complications of emotional turmoil, the song gradually shifts to a broader consideration of how love has changed over time. It is a journey, and each step along the way feels like an unveiling of love from conditional to sacrificial in its very nature.
Mason's delivery draws out familiarity, the sense that we have time to absorb these events, to think along with her. This gives the impression of the song not being played but exhumed on the spot. "Rungs of Love" is a warm and beautiful reintroduction of an artist returning to her roots. It is honest, and it leaves a lasting impression.
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