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With their third full length release, Cedar Falls, Iowa's NineDollarMelonBaller has elevated themselves to a songcrafting and performing level positioning themselves as a future force in rock and roll. Still carrying the powerful signature essence of their earlier music that carved them into o ne of the most popular bands in the Hawkeye State and neighboring environs, a definite pop slant to the songs tempers the music slig htly but also gives it a serious lift. Just feel the brooding intensity of the lead track "Nothing At All" and you get a go od idea right from the start of the progression of this talented act. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Marc Barry has really polis hed his songwriting abilities, letting loose his passions and talents all through the thirteen tracks. The deep passion of th e acoustic "Marco Polo" and the dramatically burgeoning fervor in "Brother James" are great examples of Marc's talent in both a reas. His throaty powerful vocals are backed more often by delicious harmonies on this CD, wonderfully evident in the balladi c jewel "King For A Day". Even with the more acoustic feel to this CD, there are still some great hard-hitting rockers li ke "Drown" and "Dogged". The rhythm machine is solidly anchored by the steady percussion groove of drummer Mike Linsey a nd the driving bass riffs of Brandon Mills. With several songs that have "radio hit" written all over them and consequentia l widespread appeal, this CD could very well be the well-deserved launching pad for a hard working band from the Midwest. Check out the artist's website: http://www.ninedollarmelonballer.com/ Track List: 1. Nothing At All 2. Selfish Acts of Kindness 3. King For a Day 4. Drown 5. Is There Any Reason? 6. Insomnia 7. Moving Mountains 8. Dogged 9. Marco Polo 10. Reconcilation 11. Years Ago 12. Brother James 13. Trapped Other Genres:
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