Mark's Favorite Picks
Cool albums I've found at CDBaby
These are some of the gems I've found on CDBaby - featuring artists I know, have seen live, and/or particularly enjoy. Check them out!
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MICHAEL MANRING: The Book of Flame
Jazz Fusion/Electronica/Radical Bass Player
Recommended if you like Michael Manring, Jaco Pastorius.CD price: $15.95 / MP3 price: $15.95
DIN WITHIN: Awaken The Man
A progressive rock masterwork; extended-length songs with mesmerizing instrumental passages meld seamlessly with catchy hooks and big harmony vocals. Intelligent rock music with heart.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.00
THE BLANKS: Riding The Wave
A "Barber-NOT Quartet," as seen on NBC's "Scrubs" in the role of Ted's Band, this quirky foursome's debut record features strictly four-part a cappella arrangements in an eclectic mix of styles, talking toys and hidden mic sketches from the "Scrubs" set.
Recommended if you like The Scrubs, Chicago Voice Exchange.CD price: $14.97
IZZ: I Move
Adventurous rock with musicianship that always serves the song.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
CARSIE BLANTON: Ain't So Green
Heartfelt folk that pops, grooves and giggles
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
CARFAX ABBEY: Second Skin
A hallowed cry forms from the depth of penetrating electronic sounds, a heavy bass, thick drum hit and sharp guitar that conveys the emotions and intensity.
Recommended if you like Nine Inch Nails, Stabbing Westward.
NEW EDEN ORCHESTRA: Anyman
Progessive rock with nods to Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer,Genesis, Gentle Giant, Flower Kings, Spock's Beard, Kevin Gilbert, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Kansas, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Glass Hammer, Ayreon, Billy Joel, Rush & UK
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
SADHAPPY: Outerspaces
Disturbingly beautiful Progressive Electronica/ Groove Post-Rock with mind bending musicians such as Michael Manring on Bass and Mike Keneally on Guitar making sounds like you have never heard before, people. Don't wait- ch ch check it OUT.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $9.00
SECOND STORY ®: Second Story
Vocalist / flutist Danielle Capoferri fronts the five-member Second Story, whose material is laden with Lilith-Fair leanings -- misty lyrics in a moor of moody, minor-key melodies. The accomplished group capitalizes on Capoferri's haunting vocals.
CD price: $7.00 / MP3 price: $7.00
TIM CASHION: Wake On Up
Classic Rock and Pop with a modern touch and intricate harmonies. Songwriter, producer, singer and keyboardist, Tim Cashion, releases his first solo effort after years of working with some of rocks biggest names, like Robert Palmer, Bob Seger and more
BRAINCLAW: Insekt/Angel
Electro-Industrial, Elektroviolence, aggressive future combat music with Sci-Fi/Horror male/female vocals featuring songs heard on the Matrix Revolutions and Spiderman DVDs.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
THE DARK AETHER PROJECT: The Gentle Art of Firewalking
Dark polyrhythmic progressive rock that ranges from quiet ambience to extreme dissonance. Often compared to what would happen if King Crimson and Pink Floyd were combined and fronted by a female vocalist.
GREY EYE GLANCES: Eventide
Alternative Pop Rock. Sometimes Prog, sometimes rock, sometimes celtic, sometimes ethereal, sometimes folk.
